Hot demand for local varsity exchange courses
Mr Teo Tian Chong, an economics major from SMU will be spending his next semester at Nanyang Technological University (NTU). To the 23-year-old, the…
China's Economy and the WTO
The World Trade Organisation (WTO), like many clubs, denies patrons the right to automatic readmission. Having quit the organisation's predecessor…
Familiar names among NMP applications
Nominations for the next crop of Nominated MPs (NMPs) closed yesterday. Academics among the candidates include: SMU Asst Prof Eugene Tan; NUS Assoc…
Media, Minster comments on China's role
In the 10 years since China became a member of the WTO, fundamental changes were felt in both the country and the world. On Sep 19, the Chinese-…
Nomination closed – two groups saw at least 7 nominations
Nominations for NMP closed yesterday afternoon with a very good response. The article mentioned that among the confirmed nominees is Eugene Tan,…
Saving resources with a tax on their total use
The gloom about a potential global recession has generated many recommendations to stimulate private consumption. An almost unanimous chorus…
At least 20 NMP hopefuls….
At least 20 names have been submitted for the post of Nominated Member of Parliament (NMP) on the final day of applications yesterday, following…
Confirmed candidates from seven sectors
Several individuals from seven sectors – business, employment, social and community services, public sector, media and sports have been…
European Debt Crisis
Professor Yu Jun of SMU School of Economics, also Director of SKBI, provides comments on the current Europe Crisis and suggests some of the possible…
DBS Managing Director puts herself forward as NMP nominee
The article mentions that SMU Assistant Professor of Law Eugene Tan has completed the paperwork for his NMP application.