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Addressing Asean's Manpower Challenge, Singapore Management University Nov 2016

Addressing Asean's Manpower Challenge, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

Governments must work closely with the private sector to produce relevant skilled labour


Political Leadership In The Digital Age, Singapore Management University Nov 2016

Political Leadership In The Digital Age, Singapore Management University

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Luxembourg’s Prime Minister: Leaders need to factor in technology’s effects on national policies


Governing For Happiness, Singapore Management University Nov 2016

Governing For Happiness, Singapore Management University

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A fair and just society should be the aim for creating maximum societal happiness


India's Building Project: Recipes For Success, Singapore Management University Nov 2016

India's Building Project: Recipes For Success, Singapore Management University

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India’s dream of creating sustainable and smart cities requires partners and governance with inspiration from the Singapore story


Rebalancing China, Singapore Management University Oct 2016

Rebalancing China, Singapore Management University

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China’s shift towards a consumption-led economy presents threats and opportunities for Asian economies


Exploration, Preservation And A Culture Of Innovation, Singapore Management University Oct 2016

Exploration, Preservation And A Culture Of Innovation, Singapore Management University

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Knowing one’s leadership style can help in promoting a culture of innovation


Family Inc., Singapore Management University Oct 2016

Family Inc., Singapore Management University

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It is a tough act to strike a delicate balance between family and business, says a fifth-generation business owner


Leader Of The Pack: What Makes The Alibaba Group So Successful, Singapore Management University Oct 2016

Leader Of The Pack: What Makes The Alibaba Group So Successful, Singapore Management University

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The 'people's platform' sells more than eBay and Amazon combined


Public Realtions In The Social Media Age, Singapore Management University Sep 2016

Public Realtions In The Social Media Age, Singapore Management University

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Instead of communicating through the media, PR professionals now have to engage across the spectrum because “everybody now matters"


Winning In A Mobile-First World, Singapore Management University Sep 2016

Winning In A Mobile-First World, Singapore Management University

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According to Facebook, it’s all about: a discovery mindset, relevance, and ‘thumb-stopping creative’


Women At Work: Why Mentoring Is Good But Sponsoring Is Even Better, Singapore Management University Sep 2016

Women At Work: Why Mentoring Is Good But Sponsoring Is Even Better, Singapore Management University

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It can take proactive support and influence to open doors to opportunities


Young, Successful, And In The Wrong Job?, Singapore Management University Aug 2016

Young, Successful, And In The Wrong Job?, Singapore Management University

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What happens when you land a job that puts you years ahead of your peers but suspect you may have made a career mistake?


Hillary Clinton, The White House And The Trump Card, Singapore Management University Aug 2016

Hillary Clinton, The White House And The Trump Card, Singapore Management University

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The former First Lady is ahead in the polls but a Trump loss will not spell the end of the Republican Party


How China's Firms Use Analysts To Communicate Externally, Singapore Management University Jul 2016

How China's Firms Use Analysts To Communicate Externally, Singapore Management University

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Chinese companies face a dilemma. They need to straddle two worlds - there’s the old China where business is still conducted on a “who you know” basis, and the emerging world of financial markets, regulations and transparency, says Professor T.J. Wong, Choh-Ming Li Professor of Accountancy and Director of Centre for Institutions and Governance at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Business School.


Manila Water: Delivering Water And Sustainable Growth, Singapore Management University Jul 2016

Manila Water: Delivering Water And Sustainable Growth, Singapore Management University

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The privatisation of Metro Manila’s water and sanitation services is a case for the importance of Tri-Sector collaboration


Embracing "The Silver Tsunami" - Future Of Mature Working Adults, Singapore Management University Jun 2016

Embracing "The Silver Tsunami" - Future Of Mature Working Adults, Singapore Management University

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The government, employers and employees must work together to maximise the skills and experience that older workers can offer beyond retirement age


Grandparents: The Silent Engine Behind China’S Economic Growth, Singapore Management University Jun 2016

Grandparents: The Silent Engine Behind China’S Economic Growth, Singapore Management University

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Migrant workers leave behind children to be taken care of by the elderly in villages – it is a win-win arrangement for all involved


Census-Taking In Malaysia: Bumiputera, Non-Bumiputera And The Nep, Singapore Management University Jun 2016

Census-Taking In Malaysia: Bumiputera, Non-Bumiputera And The Nep, Singapore Management University

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Ethnic categorisation in Malaysia was once more detailed than indigenous versus non-indigenous, and free from economic policy-making pressure


China: Growth Slowing But In Good Shape, Singapore Management University May 2016

China: Growth Slowing But In Good Shape, Singapore Management University

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It is still a developing economy with room to grow out of trouble


Tiger Balm: Roaring Back To Success, Singapore Management University May 2016

Tiger Balm: Roaring Back To Success, Singapore Management University

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Mismanagement of the brand led to a lost generation of customers but modernisation efforts have set the leaping tiger on the path to growth and profits


Sby: Looking Back On 10 Years In Charge, Singapore Management University May 2016

Sby: Looking Back On 10 Years In Charge, Singapore Management University

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Indonesia’s first directly elected president is proud of successes despite falling short on some promises


10 Things Managers Can Do To Survive Digital Disruption, Singapore Management University May 2016

10 Things Managers Can Do To Survive Digital Disruption, Singapore Management University

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Don't be a sitting duck. Respond to changes in markets with practical strategies


Bob’S Red Mill: For The Employees By The Employees, Singapore Management University Apr 2016

Bob’S Red Mill: For The Employees By The Employees, Singapore Management University

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Putting people before profits is more important than accumulating ever-increasing amounts of possession


Daniel Yun: Journey Of A Singaporean Filmmaker, Singapore Management University Apr 2016

Daniel Yun: Journey Of A Singaporean Filmmaker, Singapore Management University

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A single-minded focus of being the best drove and defined the former boss of MediaCorp Raintree Pictures


Reforming France, Singapore Management University Apr 2016

Reforming France, Singapore Management University

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Much-needed economic reforms could redefine what it means to be French


Moolahsense: Growth Of A Peer-To-Peer Lending Platform, Singapore Management University Apr 2016

Moolahsense: Growth Of A Peer-To-Peer Lending Platform, Singapore Management University

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Lawrence Yong started out trying to meet the needs of underserved SMEs, and now even listed companies are using MoolahSense


Why Having An Affair With The Boss Is A Bad Career Move, Singapore Management University Apr 2016

Why Having An Affair With The Boss Is A Bad Career Move, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

And men who date female superiors are judged more harshly


Social Impact Of Alcoholism In The Singaporean Environment, Singapore Management University Mar 2016

Social Impact Of Alcoholism In The Singaporean Environment, Singapore Management University

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Alcohol addiction is treatable; strong community and familial support is key


Breadtalk: Managing An Expanding Brand Portfolio, Singapore Management University Mar 2016

Breadtalk: Managing An Expanding Brand Portfolio, Singapore Management University

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The Singapore-based company has expanded into foodcourts and restaurants in 17 countries. How can it manage its burgeoning portfolio of brands?


The Global Rise Of Megacities, Singapore Management University Mar 2016

The Global Rise Of Megacities, Singapore Management University

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By 2050, two out of three people on Earth will live in cities, many in megacities with over 10 million residents. Planning must be done today to manage inevitable infrastructural and social tensions