Singapore should now aim to be First World society: Lim Siong Guan
Having developed a First World economy, Singapore should now seek to cultivate a First World society – one marked by graciousness towards one another, said former head of civil service Lim Siong Guan at a lecture last night.
In Six Billion Shoppers, Porter Erisman decodes how e-commerce is evolving in emerging economies
Author Porter Erisman believes e-commerce can unleash the entrepreneurial potential of India and lift millions out of poverty, just as it has in China.
Gurmit Singh gets serious – as hospice ambassador
The last time actor-host Gurmit Singh visited a hospice in the 1990s, it was to meet a fan stricken by terminal illness who was living out his last days at the facility.
Winning at ‘the game of the impossible’
WE MALAYSIANS are known for our tolerance, moderation and generosity, celebrating different festivities and beliefs. These were the values I was taught as a young Kelabit boy growing up in Bario, Sarawak.
Fave introduces FavePay mobile payment feature
Neoh said that the cashback system is designed to reward customers and encourage them to return for further visits in the future.
Cyclist’s world record attempt to ride around the world in 80 days
Mark completed a 3300-mile “training ride” for his world record attempt around Britain, starting and finishing near London.
Martha Lane Fox: Advances in technology can ‘widen the health gap between rich and poor’
Internet pioneer Martha Lane Fox has warned that advances in technology have the power to widen the health gap between rich and poor.
SMU Chairman Ho Kwon Ping Receives Distinguished Service Order Award
Conferred one of the nation’s highest honours for his outstanding contributions to Singapore in business, education and civil society
Michio Kaku and others theorize: Why did a trillion ton ice shelf break off antarctica?
South African activist Lewis Pugh swam 1km alongside the edge of the Arctic sea ice on Saturday to highlight what he called “runaway climate change”.
London Speaker Bureau’s sponsorship of Dr. William Tan’s fundraising race
Para-athlete and motivational speaker Dr. William Tan to hand cycle 500km to raise funds in support of cancer research and care. Find out how you can help here.
