Do you hear what I hear?
SMU economics professor Augustine Tan argued that a minimum wage would distract from the main issue: raising skills and productivity. On the other…
MRT works cause cracks in 188-year-old clan building
Singapore's oldest Chinese clan building, Ying Fo Fui Kun, is the second national monument to be adversely affected by nearby MRT works in recent…
Kenneth: Chiam See Tong once considered joining Reform Party
Assistant Professor Eugene Tan commented that should Mr Chiam See Tong decide to join the Reform Party headed by Mr Kenneth Jeyaretnam, he would be…
Jayakumar likely to continue standing for elections
Assistant Professor Eugene Tan is of the view that Minister Jayakumar will continue to contest in East Coast GRC as a heavyweight is needed for this…
UOB-SMU alliance to focus on family businesses
The UOB-SMU Entrepreneurship Alliance, an initiative between UOB and SMU to help SMEs carry out business consultancy, has entered its 5th year and…
$40m rescue for historic cathedral
Singapore's oldest Roman Catholic Church will get a $40 million makeover starting next year to address serious structural problems in the 162-year-…
Temasek's lndon assets to be seized?
The Indonesian anti-monopoly agency is reportedly set to seize Temasek Holdings' assets in Indonesia to recover an outstanding fine, which the latter…
Sin Kek Tong accuses Chiam See Tong of not contributing enough to the party; internal strife plagues SPP
Assistant Professor Eugene Tan said involvement in grassroots and community activities ‘can help tweak the perception of foreigners treating…
Doing good as a business strategy
SMEs move from the idea of doing good to doing CSR, and industry watchers are hopeful that more will make the leap. Annie Koh, Associate Professor of…
Market Review of 2010
By looking back at 2010, this article provides a cautionary tale for those indulging in financial predictions for the year ahead, and suggests that…