SINGAPORE: Paying people their worth in gold – a first in Singapore
How would you like to be paid your worth in gold? Singapore-based precious metals dealer BullionStar is doing just that, by rewarding staff with the commodity as salary, and it…
Bridging Asia: Does Asian migration bring more benefits than drawbacks?
Conventional wisdom holds that migration is generally a good thing: host countries can plug the gaps in their labour markets, while migrants get the opportunity to pursue what they see…
NEW DELHI: Diabetes on the rise among India’s children
Childhood diabetes is becoming a serious health problem in India. According to JDRF, a US-based research foundation on juvenile diabetes, nearly a million children and teenagers have been diagnosed… source
China’s mooncake sales hit by austerity drive
Mooncake sales in China are down between 30 and 60 per cent due to the Chinese government’s ban against buying the seasonal delicacy using public funds. Channel NewsAsia’s Beijing correspondent……
27 Dec 2013: App Development Interview
We speak with developers of two home-grown apps, to find out more about the scene in Singapore and what we can expect in the years ahead. source
INDONESIA: Jakarta clamps down on street monkey performances
Jakarta is putting a stop to street monkey performances, known locally as “topeng monyet”. The city’s administration has begun rounding up the monkeys, and has sent them for health checks….…
10 Dec 2013: Interview with Professor Lily Kong from National University of Singapore
We speak with Professor Lily Kong, from the National University of Singapore, on the issue of integrating transient migrant workers and what more can be done. source
SINGAPORE: Singapore Airshow deals hit record high
The Singapore Airshow’s trade portion ended on Friday, with the value of deals announced hitting US$32 billion. This is a new record, surpassing the previous edition by US$1 billion. source
15 Nov 2013: Interview with Jack Sim
“If the toilet respects the user, the user will respect the toilet.” We chat with Jack Sim, founder of the World Toilet Organisation, on his plans for World Toilet Day…
Japan’s September tourist arrivals up 31.7{c427f2a60176f45880aaa7676ff8f690d073d867dbb30a0148f30c857b60d23e} at record high
Japan’s tourist arrivals rose 31.7 per cent on-year to a record 867000 in September — continuing to be strong are arrivals from Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand and Singapore. source