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26 Oct 2011
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
PolyU students are the champions in the Retail Futures Challenge
25Oct-Crime1
25 Oct 2011
Waseda University
Waseda commentary on recent organized crime ordinance in Japan
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25 Oct 2011
Waseda University
Scholar urge caution from blind reliance on the market to resolve current food crisis
14 Oct 2011
Asia Research News
Deadline of application: 15 November 2011
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11 Oct 2011
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
Singapore, 11 October 2011 –
SIMTech
07 Oct 2011
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
The Manufacturing Productivity Technology Centre (MPTC), a first of its kind in Singapore, is a rich resource of A*STAR SIMTech technologies showcased under one roof.
06 Oct 2011
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
Stronger academic tie between universities in Hong Kong and Mainland China
28 Sep 2011
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
Deans and academics across the world gathered in Hong Kong from 27 to 29 September to attend the International Leadership Summit on Mechanical/Multi-Disciplinary Education
Wood Texture
28 Sep 2011
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
Vibration-assisted milling can lead to higher-quality surfaces
Microfluidics devices
21 Sep 2011
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
SIMTech Microfluidics Foundry, a successful outcome of a collaboration with CSEM, Centre Suisse d’Electronique et de Microtechnique SA, is a milestone for Singapore and the industry.
20 Sep 2011
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
The Photovoltaic Materials Unit of the National Institute for Materials Science set a new world record for the highest conversion efficiency in dye-sensitized solar cell under the Research Topic “Device Physics of Dye-sensitized Solar Cells”.
Figure 1: Major Earthquakes and Fluctuations in Housing Prices
20 Sep 2011
Waseda University
Psychological Changes from the Viewpoint of Stock Prices and Housing Prices. By: Yuichiro Kawaguchi, Professor at the Faculty of Commerce, Waseda University
Spectrum
16 Sep 2011
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
New ceramic chip antennas offer better performance and reliability for wireless applications using unlicensed spectrum
rice husks
14 Sep 2011
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
Science System Corporation Shion Inc. has developed wet combustion technology to convert waste organic materials, particularly rice husks, to hydrogen and other value-added materials using water in a novel hexagonal batch reactor.
14 Sep 2011
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
New tool to use advanced transactional data analysis and digital forensics to provide an extra layer of security for online transactions
Rates of CPI increase
13 Sep 2011
Asia Research News
Mitsuru Iwamura, Professor at the Faculty of Commerce at Waseda University in Japan discusses whether there is any way out of the Keynes "liquidity trap" Japan, the United States, and Europe find themselvesl in.
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09 Sep 2011
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
The data storage industry is currently growing at a healthy rate. Dr Pantelis Alexopoulos, the Executive Director of the Data Storage Institute in Singapore, gives his thoughts on emerging trends and developments in the industry.
05 Sep 2011
Waseda University
Assoc. Prof. Yoshihiro Kitamura of Waseda University assesses the future of Japanese yen in the international financial market
05 Sep 2011
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has provided valuable opportunity for hundreds of freshmen to listen to the sharing of leaders of their chosen academic discipline
30 Aug 2011
Asia Research News
Summary of Asia Manufacturing News, August edition: Honda to build motorcycle plant in Vietnam; Developments at Great Wall motor company ;SolidWorks software helps design 'super truck.'; New technique makes artificial bones more natural and other development stories
3Aug-Firm
03 Aug 2011
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
Study finds firms with female board participation have significantly higher earnings quality
3Aug-AeroEngine1
03 Aug 2011
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
In collaboration with Hong Kong Aero Engine Services Ltd (HAESL), engineers from PolyU’s Industrial Centre (IC) have achieved a breakthrough in aero engine maintenance.
29 Jul 2011
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
CCW’s Adaptation H2O Graduate Research Awards aim to build research capacity by providing funding to graduate students working on subjects related to climate change and water. Its deadline is Thursday, September 1, 2011 (before 4:00 p.m. Ottawa time)
29 Jul 2011
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
Program Leader - Think Tank Initiative Position #: 838 Location: Ottawa, Canada Salary Range (CAD): $100,135 - $125,169 Duration: Term until June 30, 2015 - Strong Possibility of Extension Closing Date: 14/08/11
29 Jul 2011
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
Position #: 835 Location: Ottawa, Canada Salary Range (CAD): $63,240 - $76,193 Duration: Indeterminate Closing Date: 02/08/11
29 Jul 2011
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
Program Management Officer - Supporting Inclusive Growth Position #: 292 Location: Ottawa, Canada Salary Range (CAD): $63,240 - $76,193 Duration: Term - 3 Years Closing Date: 14/08/11
29 Jul 2011
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
The IDRC research awards aim to provide exposure to research for international development through a program of training in research management and grant administration under the guidance of IDRC program staff. All applications must be submitted electronically and by/before September 12, 2011
29 Jul 2011
RIKEN
RIKEN invites applications for the position of Chief Scientist to lead a new laboratory working on The Advanced Science Institute (ASI). All applications should reach RIKEN by August 15, 2011.
22 Jul 2011
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
With the opening of its Shenzhen Base in the Nanshan District's High-Tech Industrial Park, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is well poised to further strengthen its collaboration with enterprises in Shenzhen and the Pearl River Delta (PRD) region.

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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).
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