Category Archives: Current Affairs

Why do so few Chinese brands go global?

By Joel Backaler, Frontier Strategy Group dated 13 May 2012 Chinese companies are extending their reach around the globe to purchase foreign technology, managerial talent and, increasingly, international brands. Why have Chinese companies not been able to successfully build their own … Continue reading

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Government to enhance Productivity & Innovation Credit Scheme

By Millet Enriquez, dated 17th February 2012 SINGAPORE: In helping companies deal with the labour shortage, the government said it will enhance the Productivity and Innovation Credit Scheme (PIC). It will also set aside S$2 billion to the National Productivity … Continue reading

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The Importance of a Holistic Global Education

Going into the 21th century, education can no longer be encompassed within the boundaries of a classroom learning experience. In his recent speech at the International education Summit in Toronto, Education Minister Dr Ng Eng Hen said “We believe that … Continue reading

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Singapore forms strategic futures network to discuss emerging risks

With an aim to facilitate discussions of emerging issues and risks, and sharing experiences of foresight projects and programmes, the Singapore government recently formed a strategic futures network which involves the deputy secretaries from all government ministries and is chaired … Continue reading

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Singapore Airlines to commit US$3M to the preservation of rainforest in Indonesia

One of Asia’s leading airlines, Singapore Airlines (SIA) has made a commitment of US$3 million, in their contribution to preserve the rainforest in Indonesia, supporting the Harapan Rainforest Initiative. The amount donated by SIA will be used in the running … Continue reading

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