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Local newspapers matter to their communities | COMMENTARY
[ad_1] A recent Gallup study showed that America’s confidence in the national mass media has reached a near record low. While that’s disturbing, it’s not unexpected. The digital age has…
Commentary: Fast tracking Singapore’s new Prime Minister – it’s not business as usual
[ad_1] What he must aim to do is to make sure that in the GE after the coming one – when he would have five more years to establish his…
Nvidia’s biggest risk to its outlook right now is China
[ad_1] Wall Street mostly got what it was hoping for with Nvidia Corp.’s fiscal fourth-quarter forecast and its optimism about the coming year, but questions about future sales to China…
Commentary: Singapore can turn its small size into an advantage in medical research – just look at Denmark
[ad_1] SMALL COUNTRIES CAN RUN LARGE CLINICAL TRIALS One other aspect of the Danish study helped achieve the high enrolment rate. What was being done to the participants did not…
Ringgit peg – Not the answer for Malaysia
[ad_1] THE ringgit is experiencing a historic low in value but should we consider pegging it as an option? Or is the ringgit actually at its fair value? The current…
Commentary: Why whistleblower programmes matter in Singapore
[ad_1] A GOOD TEXTBOOK WHISTLEBLOWER PROGRAMME Identifying red flags at the earliest opportunity can prevent misconduct from escalating into major compliance scandals, averting potential loss of trust, talent and business.…
Commentary: AirAsia boss Tony Fernandes’ topless massage during meeting is not ‘open’ workplace culture
[ad_1] Perhaps, Mr Fernandes’ behaviour could be justified as part of a relaxed, easy-going and informal workplace culture – where staff do not bat an eye at the big boss…
Why American business should be military ready
[ad_1] Drawing from my own experience transitioning out of the Army, and from being a military spouse, I am aware of the complex challenges that members of the military-connected community…