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New star of Australia
September 16, 2013 2:15 AMWhat changes do you anticipate in Australia following the recent change in government? How will the changes impact Australia's neighbours, including Singapore?
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Better prepared, post-1997
September 23, 2013 2:42 AMFrom a business viewpoint, how have Asian economies changed since the 1997 financial crisis? What vulnerabilities remain for Asian businesses, and how can these be reduced?
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Making F1 Singapore even better
September 30, 2013 1:28 AMWas the 2013 Singapore Grand Prix an improvement over the previous years, and if so, in what ways? What can be done to make the event even better?
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Getting hiring right
October 07, 2013 1:11 AMSTANDARD Chartered is supportive of the move to create more opportunities for Singaporeans. The new portal will provide greater transparency and continue to promote fairness in...
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Looking forward to next year
October 14, 2013 1:36 AMUNCERTAINTY and its twin brother, volatility, may continue to lead the way for the global economy in 2014.
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Business brains from S'pore universities
October 14, 2013 1:38 AMSINGAPORE is a knowledge-intensive economy, with people being our talent capital. Educational quality is thus a significant part of our Singapore conversation, and it is...
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Looking forward to next year
October 21, 2013 12:59 AMTHE rather bleak French expression Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose - the more things change, the more they remain the same - might be one way of characterising the...
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Making their voices heard
October 28, 2013 12:33 AMA culture of responsible shareholder activism is not built in a day, or even in a few years. Minority shareholders in Singapore are becoming more vocal, but to build a culture...
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All in a day's work
November 04, 2013 1:03 AMIs there a marked trend of contract employment in Singapore? What are the pros and cons of contract hiring, and how should the benefits for contract employees be packaged vis-...
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Gearing up for new challenges in 2014
November 11, 2013 12:49 AMHow would you assess the business climate in the year ahead? What do you expect to be the top challenge facing your company, and how would you tackle it?
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Wired on the Web
November 18, 2013 12:57 AMWhat are your views and experiences about managing your corporate presence on the Web? What makes for an effective social media strategy, in handling both good news and bad?
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A high-five for Singapore 5-0
November 25, 2013 1:17 AMSINGAPORE’S big 50 celebrations would be a fitting time to look back at the business policies and initiatives that have contributed to the growth of the Republic’s highly...
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The road ahead
December 02, 2013 12:58 AMWhat stands out in the URA's latest Draft Masterplan? How else can Singapore become an even more liveable and productive business city?
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Budget for a better tomorrow
January 13, 2014 1:02 AMACHIEVING sustainable and inclusive growth remains an imperative for Singapore. As Singapore recalibrates its socio-economic priorities, Budget 2014 (and future Budgets) should...
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Time to relax property measures?
January 20, 2014 2:02 AMHow effective have the various property measures (since 2009) been in cooling the market? Is it time to start unwinding some of the measures, and if so, which ones, when and...
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The value of quarterly reporting
January 27, 2014 12:50 AMWE acknowledge that quarterly reporting does inflict costs on companies. However, weighing the costs and benefits is complex as there are many facets with varying degrees of...
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Betting on the winning Horse
February 03, 2014 1:24 AM2014 is the year of the Green Wooden Horse, which some say embodies optimism and compassion. In the spirit of optimism, we believe global recovery is on track, with economic...
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Looking 50 years ahead
February 10, 2014 1:16 AMWhat do you think society and the economy (global or domestic) will be like in 50 years' time? How likely is it that your industry or profession will still be around and...
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Playing a part and standing together
February 17, 2014 1:32 AMIs the concept of Total Defence still relevant to a business organisation today? How can businesses and corporates contribute towards national defence?
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Honouring our pioneers
February 24, 2014 2:29 AMHas Singapore gone far enough in honouring the country's pioneers? What more can be done by way of tribute to this special first generation of Singaporeans?
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