Category Archives: Current Affairs

Why do so few Chinese brands go global?

By BBC News dated 13 May 2012 Chinese companies are extending their reach around the globe to purchase foreign technology, managerial talent and, increasingly, international brands. Why have Chinese companies not been able to successfully build their own brands overseas … Continue reading

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The Importance of a Holistic Global Education

Going into the 21th century, education can no longer be encompassed within the boundaries of a classroom learning experience. In his recent speech at the International education Summit in Toronto, Education Minister Dr Ng Eng Hen said “We believe that … Continue reading

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Singapore forms strategic futures network to discuss emerging risks

With an aim to facilitate discussions of emerging issues and risks, and sharing experiences of foresight projects and programmes, the Singapore government recently formed a strategic futures network which involves the deputy secretaries from all government ministries and is chaired … Continue reading

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Speak Good English Movement 2010/11

The Speak Good English Movement 2010 was officially launched on 7th September at Xin Food Court. The event was officiated by a speech by Mr. Goh Eck Kheng, the Chairman of the Speak Good English Movement and also graced by … Continue reading

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Singapore Airlines to commit US$3M to the preservation of rainforest in Indonesia

One of Asia’s leading airlines, Singapore Airlines (SIA) has made a commitment of US$3 million, in their contribution to preserve the rainforest in Indonesia, supporting the Harapan Rainforest Initiative. The amount donated by SIA will be used in the running … Continue reading

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