Liberal arts for pragmatists
Singapore universities have adopted elements of the liberal arts education into their curricula to different extents. The University Scholars…
Just who are the mystery killers?
Associate Professor Bridget Welsh said that the Red Shirts were likely to have resorted to violence because the Thai government ?was not serious…
What's the story, Prof Woon?
When asked to comment on former AG Walter Woon's exit, Assistant Professor Eugene Tan said: ?It's like a painting: Different people would interpret…
Mr. and Mrs. Cheat
Are men truly professionals at the cheating game or are women the (af)fairer sex? ?More men than women cheat, for sure,? reveals Associate Professor…
Singapore to review and tighten regulation of private equity and hedge funds
Singapore will review rules for its investment management industry, including hedge-fund and private-equity managers, for the first time since it…
MAS studying how it can expand range of eligible collateral for debt financing
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is studying how it can further expand the range of eligible collateral allowed for debt financing.…
One doesn't have to be too courteous with strangers?
The study found that Singaporeans were relatively courteous at school, the workplace and home but things change when they are with strangers. When…
The best from polys can still enter local unis
Writer insisted that it is a known fact that the typical route to the NUS, NTU and SMU is via a junior college education. If a student chooses a…
Singapore reviews hedge funds, private equity rules (Update 1)
Hedge funds and private-equity firms are under scrutiny from regulators and lawmakers worldwide, who say they are partly to blame for the worst…
Will budget hotels review operations?
There are legitimate reasons why some guests may prefer to pay by the hour. Mr Aaron Hung, adjunct lecturer in Travel and Tourism at SMU, comments on…