Renewal in the Cabinet
The renewal in the Government's ranks continues with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's announcement yesterday of several Cabinet changes which will…
Using financial econometrics to measure risk
Op-ed by PETER C B PHILLIPS, JUN YU and ERIC GHYSELS. "The dot-com bubble, the subsequent US housing bubble and the recent financial crisis all…
Aussie lawmakers resist SGX bid
Some Australian lawmakers went up in arms over the Singapore Exchange's $10.7-billion takeover offer for Australia Stock Exchange. SMU Assistant…
Singapore Cabinet changes from 1 Nov
Observers say the Cabinet changes reflect the continued process of political renewal. Assistant Professor Eugene Tan said: "I think there was a long…
Worrying times ahead for Law class of 2011?
A Juris Doctor student Robin Chee questions the perception that there is a chronic shortage of lawyers in Singapore. He writes that the industry may…
Using financial econometrics to measure risk
The dot-com bubble, the subsequent US housing bubble and the recent financial crisis all underscore the need for better tools and early-warning…
No shirt skirts, No slippers, or else?
The long running debate on what is proper attire for tertiary students flared up again last week, when some Republic Polytechnic students were warned…
Banks reeling from super-low interest rate environment
Low interbank rates are putting severe pressure on the lending margins of banks in Singapore, OCBC Bank chief executive David Conner said yesterday,…
Upturn in consumer satisfaction for hotels, attractions
During last year's downturn, hotels and tourist attractions here hunkered down and improved on their offerings or invested in staff training, with…
Upturn in consumer satisfaction in the Tourism and F&B sectors
Consumer satisfaction index for Singapore's tourism and F&B industries, which has gone down for two years in a row, is now on the upswing.…