Peranakan Culture On The Uptrend
As expected, the chatter was lively as the Peranakans in the virtual discussion contributed their views on what it meant to be part of this richly diverse community.
There was...
Unexpected Support
THE amount exceeded many people's expectations! I had hoped for such a large amount but didn't think they would actually do it.
11% of the GDP is no small amount...
How Much Is Enough?
AT THE recent fundraiser, the Education Benefit Gala, President Barack Obama was the main attraction, drawing a full house.
At the event which raised funds for needy students, the 44th...
Cinnamon Rolls – Whip It UP!
CINNAMON was once a rare and expensive spice before its commercial cultivation in the 1800s. When the Dutch conquered Ceylon in the 1500s, they also seized monopoly of the...
Popping Up At The Wrong Place
Pop-up stores are inevitable at a time when customers rae easily jaded and constantly on the look out for things that will surprise them. But shouldn't the pop-up suit...
Can A Compliant Society Produce Geniuses?
IN THE great technological push past disruption and aided by innovation, how will a compliant society like Singapore be able to identify talent?
"Will there be new ways of measuring...
BMW 3 Series – Pushing 50 And Going Strong
IF you are after a sedan that has handled the test of time well, the BMW 3 Series is one of the longest-serving models around.
The 3 Series has gone...
Who Really Wants Automation?
In this time of disruption and enhanced automation, we are facing opportunities, and an astounding array of challenges. What will Artificial Intelligence and autonomous robotics do for, or to,...
Elder Statesmen Making Statements
MUCH has been made of the well-publicised lunch sessions between Dr Tan Cheng Bock and Lee Hsien Yang.
Social media lights up at the opportunity to talk about the run of...
Electrolux Keeps Up With The Times
THE challenge in celebrating a milestone anniversary for a producer of goods for the mass market is to remain relevant.
It's not good enough anymore to just be a household...