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22 Sep 2015
Singapore Management University
What is the impact of public and private sector policies on Singapore’s society? A researcher at the Singapore Management University (SMU) explores the topic in various perspectives from constitutional and administrative law, to the drivers of corporate social responsibility in Singapore, and to the treatment of foreign domestic workers.
17 Sep 2015
Asia Research News
Managed hosting services to outpace co-location; $272 million market value by 2020
14 Sep 2015
Singapore Management University
A study by researchers from Singapore and US looked at how a company’s senior management team could contribute to good corporate governance. They found that as key subordinate executives’ horizon and influence increased, the extent of real earnings management in the company decreased.
14 Sep 2015
Singapore Management University
A researcher at Singapore Management University co-founded the Singapore Law Blog in 2014 to disseminate legal knowledge to the general public. The blog, which is sponsored by the Singapore Academy of Law via its Innovations and Ideas Scheme, is written without legal jargon and freely accessible by members of the public.
14 Sep 2015
Singapore Management University
Researchers at the Singapore Management University are helping to find the elusive balance between holding chief executives accountable and freeing them up to innovate. One study found that the increase in board independence did not drive change but what made the real difference was the access to company information.
08 Sep 2015
Singapore Management University
Exchange rates do not only affect the global competitiveness of a country’s exports, but also contribute to the stability of its trading and investment environment. A study from Singapore looks at how Asian countries manage their currencies, and the impact of these policies on their economies.
08 Sep 2015
Singapore Management University
Research from Singapore examines the impact of financial accounting standards on how managers and firms act and how reliable the information they disseminate is. The ultimate purpose is to help people solve economic problems.
08 Sep 2015
Singapore Management University
By examining private transactions that connect two or more countries, a study from Singapore aims to shed light on how globalisation has affected the practice of private international law. In particular, it is looking at whether Singapore courts should recognise and enforce a judgement handed down from class litigation in the US.
31 Aug 2015
Singapore Management University
The electrical power sector in Pakistan provides a lens through which researchers can examine the government’s level of service to its citizens. The research project aims to produce the country's first electricity distribution map.
31 Aug 2015
Singapore Management University
Researchers are studying the driving forces and trends underlying socioeconomic mobility in Singapore. They have found that parents’ income and occupations were major factors in predicting the occupations and incomes they would eventually achieve.
31 Aug 2015
Singapore Management University
Minority investors need to be protected through better information and corporate governance. A study from Singapore aims to achieve this by understanding how minority investors fair in companies dominated by majority shareholders.
31 Aug 2015
Singapore Management University
Researchers in Singapore and UK have examined whether banks that recognised their potential loan losses early also priced their loans at a higher rate compared to other banks. Their results showed that banks with conservative accounting were indeed more prudent in their lending.
24 Aug 2015
Singapore Management University
SMU Assistant Professor Travis Chow studies how tax influences the behaviour of companies and their shareholders.
24 Aug 2015
Singapore Management University
Deciphering real world issues in economics is like solving a Rubik’s Cube, says SMU Assistant Professor Zhang Haiping.
24 Aug 2015
Singapore Management University
Researchers at the SMU School of Economics are studying how education and trade form two basic pillars of a robust economy.
19 Aug 2015
Asia Research News
Frost & Sullivan’s New Mega Trends, ‘impact on convergence in the future’ has identified 4 types of convergence: Products, Technologies, Industries and Competition.
17 Aug 2015
Singapore Management University
What is leader humility? Is leader humility in Singapore the same as elsewhere? How much do Singaporeans value humble behaviour from their leaders? SMU Professor Gary Greguras investigates.
17 Aug 2015
Singapore Management University
SMU Assistant Professor Hsu Wen-Tai uses mathematical models to study urban landscapes and what makes big and small cities different.
17 Aug 2015
Singapore Management University
SMU Associate Professor Goh Beng Wee investigates the benefits and consequences of internal controls to corporate organisations.
17 Aug 2015
Singapore Management University
Research on financial reporting and disclosure examines issues at the heart of business, say Professors Cheng Qiang and Holly Yang from the SMU School of Accountancy.
06 Aug 2015
Asia Research News
Meet world-renowned speakers with hands-on knowledge on biotechnology - Kuala Lumpur, August 17-19, 2015
05 Aug 2015
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
IME and industry partners overcome limitations of IC packaging to enable higher density packages for more powerful and efficient electronic systems
02 Aug 2015
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
The Symposium is designed for promising young leaders who are committed to taking a leadership role in making the world a better place. The theme of this year is “Enrich, Educate, Enlighten” with over 800 young leaders from prestigious universities in 57 countries attending.
29 Jul 2015
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
Printed Electronics is key in enabling smart packaging innovations, a fast growing market for industry.
19 Jul 2015
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
Two weeks ago, in a precursor event to COP21, over 2,000 top-of-their-field scientists gathered in Paris to present their ideas and solutions on how best to protect our world. This article is the first in a series based on the findings presented.
06 Jul 2015
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) released a report on the PolyU Tourist Satisfaction Index (PolyU TSI) and the Tourism Service Quality Index (PolyU TSQI).
01 Jul 2015
The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus
In a recent panel discussion featuring key leaders in the financial services sector, one of the topics focussed on the financial services sector in search of managers with new skill sets to adapt to the changing industry.
23 Jun 2015
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
Researchers in Malaysia are recommending an assessment tool for measuring whether university graduates have the practical skills required to enter the work force.
01 Jun 2015
Asia Research News
Frost & Sullivan Japan will be hosting its flagship Growth, Innovation and Leadership (GIL) Japan summit in Tokyo, Japan once again on June 4, 2015 at the Tokyo American Club to discuss how “Convergence” and “The Connected World” will influence the way companies need to grow and innovate.
21 May 2015
Asia Research News
Frost & Sullivan’s Growth, Innovation & Leadership (GIL) Congress takes place across eighteen cities annually and is a platform to discuss key trends, creating new possibilities, business models and opportunities.
Events
25 Oct 2007
Bangalore, India - This conference aims to bring together work on sources of entrepreneurship, the challenges in enabling and sustaining entrepreneurship and innovation, and issues in entrepreneurship culture.
15 Oct 2007
Singapore - The top three challenges faced by foreign companies doing business or investing in China are the complex and developing legal and political environment, foreign exchange controls and lack of knowledge of the local business environment. This 2 day training course will guide through the best way to lead and manage people in China.
09 Oct 2007
Singapore - Border Security Asia 2007 will focus on the key challenges, responses and solutions facing those operating in the port, terminals and borders of Asia today.
27 Sep 2007
Beijing, China - China Power Markets and Project Conference 2007 focuses on all the key strategic challenges facing China/Asia power generators.
26 Sep 2007
Singapore - This event brings together experts from the two industries.
03 Sep 2007
Hong Kong - Asian Aerospace is the premier international commercial aerospace marketplace.
22 Aug 2007
Singapore - This is an excellent opportunity to meet the decision makers in the energy industry in the most vibrant locations in Asia.
16 Oct 2007
Ha Noi, Viet Nam - This workshop aims to promote structural reform and enhance a business-friendly environment.
17 Sep 2007
Manila, Philippines - The conference will provide an opportunity for the exchange of ideas among APEC economies on innovative human resource development strategies and ways to effectively link human resource and economic development in order to increase global competitiveness.
07 Dec 2007
India - METALLO-2007 will showcase the latest global trends in metals and alloys research, education and industry.
17 Sep 2007
Nanjing, China - This event is a wide window for the world to know China and a channel for China to access the world. It provides global meat companies with a good platform for trade negotiation.
27 Nov 2007
Bangkok, Thailand - ANGVA 2007 is the natural gas vehicle industry's event of the year for 2007, drawing delegates and exhibitors from all over the world to the center of the world's fastest growing natural gas vehicle markets.
10 Sep 2007
Enlarge your network in South-East-Asia and boost your activities in the prevention and care of lifestyle related NCD by joining the Matchmaking Conference 2007 in Bangkok, Thailand, September, 10-11, 2007
21 Nov 2007
Bangkok, Thailand - PRIMA is a series of workshops on autonomous agents and multi-agents integrating the activities in Asia Pacific countries.
10 Sep 2007
Berlin, Germany - It is Europe’s foremost platform for political, economic, cultural and science dialogue and exchange with the partner countries in the Asia-Pacific- Region.
12 Sep 2007
Bangkok, Thailand - 5,000 trade visitors and buyers from the region are expected to visit the 3-day exhibition. Join us in bringing global and healthcare technologies to one of the most dynamic regions in the world.
24 Oct 2007
KL, Malaysia - The main objective of this project is to establish business and technology co-operation between biotech companies and research institutions from the 25 member states of EU and Asia/Malaysia.
21 Oct 2007
Victoria, Australia - AusBiotech 2007 is the premier life sciences conference for the Asia Pacific region and showcases the talent of businesses based on Australian innovation.
13 Sep 2007
Bangkok, Thailand - This event offers small and medium-sized companies looking to venture further into the European and Asian Medical Devices Sector the opportunity to establish valuable contact with potential business partners at no cost.
11 Sep 2007
Guangzhou, China - Participating at OFI China 2007 is the perfect way to build relationships and win business with the region’s multinational and independent manufacturers.
21 Sep 2007
Goa, India - Globoil India 2007 offers you an opportunity to draw from the analysis and prognosis of some of the leading worldwide analysts of the Edible Oil Trade.
12 Sep 2007
New Delhi, India - This is biggest event for flower growers, exporters, importers, wholesalers, florists and nursery sector in Indian sub-continent, in world's fastest growing retail destination.
05 Dec 2007
Singapore - Don't miss the opportunity to be a part of the ULTIMATE entertainment event in the Asian market. The mobile and entertainment industries are increasingly merging, so why not have an event which brings together the leaders of both industries.
10 Sep 2007
Goa, India - The Summit is aimed at uniting key leaders of the automotive industry on a single platform to interact and voice their opinions through presentations on critical topics, intriguing panel discussions, growth workshop, and structured meetings in a relaxed environment.
20 Jul 2007
Cyber Enterprise Seminar “Small Cyber Enterprises: Business & Market Development for Sustainability on 20th July 2007, Mosaic Hotel, C1-Sector 18, Noida by World Association for Small and Medium Enterprises (WASME)” will explore outsourcing potentials of rural small cyber enterprises.
26 Jul 2007
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - This is a golden opportunity for all manufacturers and traders to take full advantage to discover new, advance technology and machinery in Food Processing and Packaging industry.
18 Jul 2007
Tokyo, Japan - A gathering to explore how new technology affects seafood industry.
05 Sep 2007
Bangkok, Thailand - The new international trade fair for fruit and vegetable marketing in Asia will allow exporters in the southern hemisphere to promote growth in Asia.
03 Sep 2007
Hong Kong - As an added value, Composites and RP Asia 2007 will run in parallel with the Asian Aerospace International Expo and Congress 2007, and Aircraft Interiors Expo Asia and Civil Aircraft Engineering Expo.
20 Sep 2007
Singapore - This event will give insights into how unified communication tools and infrastructure are transforming business and ways to leverage on the power that convergent networks offer.
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Giants in history
U Hla Myint (1920 – 2017) was a celebrated economist from Myanmar. Considered a prodigy, he was admitted to Rangoon University to study economics when he was just 14 years old. He went on to earn a Ph.D. at the London School of Economics (LSE).
Rapee Sagarik (4 December 1922 – 17 February 2018) was Thailand’s renowned expert on orchids.
Bacharuddin Jusuf Habibie (25 June 1936 – 11 September 2019) was an Indonesian engineer who was President of Indonesia from 1998 to 1999.
Physicist Narinder Singh Kapany (31 October 1926 – 4 December 2020) pioneered the use of optical fibres to transmit images, and founded several optical technology companies. Born in Punjab, India, he worked at a local optical instruments factory before moving to London for PhD studies at Imperial College. There, he devised a flexible fibrescope to convey images along bundles of glass fibres.