BMW 530i — Closer To Autonomous Driving

THE recent output of BMW cars has been pushing the brand into the forefront of discussions on design and performance. The large grilles seem to bother a lot of...
Dana Lam

You Don’t Retire From Life

In the WED WEB CHAT — The Golden Runway, the panellists, well past the retirement age — discuss the reasons for not wanting to retire, and what they do...

3 Key Commitments Of The Dalai Lama

THE wisdom and peace-loving ways of the Dalai Lama have developed a strong following globally. His recent tour of the US brought him to Alabama, during Human Rights Week,...
Crisis Communication

7 Reasons Why It’s Called Investor Communications

SOME companies have an integrated Investor Relations (IR) approach. Others have separate teams in the Finance and Communications departments. Based on my experiences and conversations with my peers, I...

Growing CPF Returns…Work In Progress

A LONG-STANDING gripe against the financial industry comes from retail investors who often pay fees for products that do not deliver returns as promised. This is common in the mutual...

ETFs — Bucking The Trend For Want Of A Quick Buck

IS SOMETHING amiss with Exchange-Traded Funds  funds (ETFs) in Singapore? They seem to have lost their lustre in the Singapore bourse. Many continue to be delisted this year for a variety...
apology

Basic Apology Training

YOU messed up, and now you need to apologise. Start by saying "Sorry". Be sincere about it. Then... shut up. The more you squeal on, making excuses and pointing fingers, the quicker the sincerity...

Trump — The Dawn Of A Dark Age

THE election of Donald Trump to the Presidency of the USA and the decision by the UK to exit the European Union are, I believe, consequences of where we...
Gregg Buchbinder Emeco

Have A Seat. Take A Stand

GREGG Buchbinder is the CEO and owner of Emeco, which makes chairs utilising sustainable resources. Electric Machine and Equipment Company was founded in 1944 and made furniture, building its reputation...
Resilience Budget,

What About The Hardworking Foreigners?

THE supplementary budget of $48 billion is indeed a very generous one compared to the main budget delivered on 18 February. In addition to the enhanced measures, a new measure in...