service, Takashimaya

Ill-fitting Customer Service

DO people have to be trained in everything they do? At which point does common sense and simple helpfulness kick in? Or, in this instance, why didn’t it kick in? I...
Controlling Corruption

Friday Focus: Controlling Corruption

RECENT cases of corruption involving corporations and members of the private and public sectors seem to have dulled the lustre of Singapore’s reputation for running a clean business environment. The...
Bucherer Rolex

The Importance Of Deep Pockets To Keep Your Business Ticking

IN one fell swoop, Rolex further solidified its position in the watch industry when it acquired international watch retailer Bucherer for an undisclosed sum. Long considered the must-have brand on...
WED WEB CHAT are you fit for purpose?

Find Your “Why” In Life And Other Useful Tips

FIND your "why" in life, set goals, teach the young about aging, have fun... Just some of the advice from the panellists in the WED WEB CHAT — Are You...

Bravely Peering Into A Strange, New World

NO one knows quite what to make of Worldcoin. Signing up is as simple as downloading the World App in the Apple or Play store and creating a new account....
Fukushima effect

After Fukushima Is Japanese Seafood Your Top Pick?

THE negative publicity about the wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear site being released into the Pacific Ocean doesn’t seem to be bothering diners of Japanese cuisine too much in...
Webinar

Are You Fit For Purpose?

ARE you fit for purpose? That’s a question you can ask yourself and anyone at any time and in any situation. Do you sometimes feel like a square peg in a...
Future of work

How Much A.I. Do You Want In The Future?

FROM personal learning devices to personal learning pathways, ChatGPT to conscientious decision making, the panellists at the recent WED WEB CHAT — How Will Technology Educate You For The...
artificial intelligence

Would AI Give You A Fair Appraisal?

PROF Siau Keng Leng, Head of the Department of Information Systems and Chair Professor of Information Systems at the City University of Hong Kong, wrote a paper about AI and future...
5 Must-have Skills For Students Today

5 Must-have Skills For Students Today

WHAT are the key 5 must-have skills for students? It’s no longer about getting all the exam answers right because you memorised the textbooks. Oliver Tian, Vice-Chairman, International Alliance of...