China reshaping global labour market as it moves up value chain
The perception of cheap Chinese labour may soon change as China develops industries that require skilled manpower. Dr Bernard Lee, visiting associate…
Towards a dynamic multidisciplinary hub
Wang Gungwu, chairman of the East Asia Institute, NUS, contributes this commentary about his belief in creating multidisciplinary places of learning…
Improvement in service standards of Singapore hotels
Responding to a letter by a reader in Lianhe Zaobao on 19 April, Ms Neeta Lachmandas, Executive Director of Capability Development at the Singapore…
More polytechnic graduates opt to go to university
The number of polytechnic graduates who opt to study at one of Singapore's universities like the NUS, NTU, SMU, SUTD and SIT has increased with more…
Observers: More responsibilities for existing ministers
Asst Prof Eugene Tan comments that with a number of veteran ministers stepping down, the existing and new ministers may have greater responsibilities.
Global contest to design $300-house for poor
SMU is among the competition partners which seeks seeks designs for affordable and sustainable housing for the world's poor.
Cabinet Reshuffle Unlikely to Cause Wild Swings in Singapore Stock Market
Associate Professor Annie Koh said in terms of impact, so long as the two ministries dealing with Finance and MTI don't see big changes, it's sending…
Trend of female students wanting to be Nicole Seah
Asst Prof Eugene Tan said candidate Nicole Seah was able to create such an effect because of her confidence and her ability to communicate with the…
Well schooled in the business of art
Encouraged by their professor and inspired by an idea during an entrepreneurship course in their university days, [SMU alumni] Ng Cai Lin and her…
Not just six: political observers
Some political observers expect more experienced ministers to be stepping down after the recent election. However, Asst Prof Eugene Tan said the…
