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Stories of Integration:30 Singaporeans who made an impact

Author : Vandana Aggarwal
Publisher : Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd
ISBN 13 : 9815009583
Total Pages : 167 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (15 download)

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Download or read book Stories of Integration:30 Singaporeans who made an impact written by Vandana Aggarwal and published by Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd. This book was released on 2021-10-15 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The history of Singapore has been closely intertwined with immigration. Most Singaporean’s forefathers were immigrants. Till today, they continue to come, enticed by the strong governance, transparent work culture, equal job opportunities, safe environment and cohesive social structure that Singapore is known for. Singaporeans both, ‘old’ and ‘new’ have worked hand in hand to make the Little Red Dot an economic power to reckon with in the world. Singapore’s ability to attract the best talent and use it to its competitive advantage has been the hallmark of this nimble nation which is quick to adapt to changing situations. This book endeavours to showcase the journey of 30 naturalized Singaporeans, who come endowed with skills and talents that have benefitted the country. They have adapted to the social and religious fabric of Singapore, nurtured respect for its culture and traditions and honoured its history while forging connections within the community. They have thus made their journey to becoming Singaporean a meaningful one.

Stories of Integration

Author : Vandana Aggarwal
Publisher : Marshall Cavendish Editions
ISBN 13 : 9789814974615
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (746 download)

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Download or read book Stories of Integration written by Vandana Aggarwal and published by Marshall Cavendish Editions. This book was released on 2022-01-15 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The history of Singapore has been closely intertwined with immigration. Most Singaporean's forefathers were immigrants. Till today, they continue to come, enticed by the strong governance, transparent work culture, equal job opportunities, safe environment and cohesive social structure that Singapore is known for. Singaporeans both, 'old' and 'new' have worked hand in hand to make the Little Red Dot an economic power to reckon with in the world. Singapore's ability to attract the best talent and use it to its competitive advantage has been the hallmark of this nimble nation which is quick to adapt to changing situations. This book endeavours to showcase the journey of 30 naturalized Singaporeans, who come endowed with skills and talents that have benefitted the country. They have adapted to the social and religious fabric of Singapore, nurtured respect for its culture and traditions and honoured its history while forging connections within the community. They have thus made their journey to becoming Singaporean a meaningful one.

Affordable Excellence

Author : William A. Haseltine
Publisher : Brookings Institution Press
ISBN 13 : 0815724160
Total Pages : 198 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (157 download)

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Download or read book Affordable Excellence written by William A. Haseltine and published by Brookings Institution Press. This book was released on 2013 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Today Singapore ranks sixth in the world in healthcare outcomes well ahead of many developed countries, including the United States. The results are all the more significant as Singapore spends less on healthcare than any other high-income country, both as measured by fraction of the Gross Domestic Product spent on health and by costs per person. Singapore achieves these results at less than one-fourth the cost of healthcare in the United States and about half that of Western European countries. Government leaders, presidents and prime ministers, finance ministers and ministers of health, policymakers in congress and parliament, public health officials responsible for healthcare systems planning, finance and operations, as well as those working on healthcare issues in universities and think-tanks should know how this system works to achieve affordable excellence."--Publisher's website.

Thirty Years Hundred Stories

Author : Liu Fook Thim
Publisher : Flipside Digital Content Company Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9814762040
Total Pages : 239 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (147 download)

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Download or read book Thirty Years Hundred Stories written by Liu Fook Thim and published by Flipside Digital Content Company Inc.. This book was released on 2016-04-29 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Engineers play a vital role in nation building. Since independence, they have been driving Singapore's efforts in industrialisation. Their vision, creativity and resilience gave Singapore a competitive edge, enabling a meteoric rise from Third World to First in one generation. Going forward, the government wants to make Singapore a "e;Smart Nation"e; - a nation where people live meaningful and fulfilled lives, enabled seamlessly by technology, offering exciting opportunities for all. Engineers are vital in making this happen. This book captures 100 stories of engineering accomplishments in Singapore over a span of 30 years as told by the Nanyang Technological Institute (now known as NTU) Pioneer Engineering Class of 85. They demonstrate the breadth and depth of the engineering landscape in our nation. If this book inspires some to take up an engineering career, it will have achieved its purpose.

Transnational Chinese Diaspora in Southeast Asia

Author : Yos Santasombat
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 9811946175
Total Pages : 171 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (119 download)

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Download or read book Transnational Chinese Diaspora in Southeast Asia written by Yos Santasombat and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-10-13 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines contemporary Chinese transnational mobile practices with special focuses on the ethnographic exploration of the lives, experiences, views, and narratives of the Chinese mobile subjects in three ASEAN countries: Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand, and their interactions with the ethnic Chinese communities in these countries. This book is based on recent and updated original ethnographic research carried out by leading scholars in China and Southeast Asia. The work addresses questions of integration and social embeddedness, interrogating the possibility of whether the transnational Chinese diaspora can be simultaneously embedded into two or more nation-states and geopolitical spheres. It contends that in moving in the transnational space, the Chinese diaspora may experience a strong yearning for a cultural home that may not be in one space for bicultural or multicultural diaspora. It also asks whether the transnational Chinese diaspora is motivated to negotiate cultural membership and social belonging in a new country. Shedding new light on the ways in which the transnational diaspora negotiates cultural membership to adapt to situational requirements, this volume is relevant to scholars researching in China studies, anthropology, international relations, and in Asian, Southeast and East Asian regional studies.

Designing Smart and Resilient Cities for a Post-Pandemic World

Author : Anthony Larsson
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1000636054
Total Pages : 315 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (6 download)

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Download or read book Designing Smart and Resilient Cities for a Post-Pandemic World written by Anthony Larsson and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-08-31 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are pandemics the end of cities? Or, do they present an opportunity for us to reshape cities in ways making us even more innovative, successful and sustainable? Pandemics such as COVID-19 (and comparable disruptions) have caused intense debates over the future of cities. Through a series of investigative studies, Designing Smart and Resilient Cities for a Post-Pandemic World: Metropandemic Revolution seeks to critically discuss and compare different cases, innovations and approaches as to how cities can utilise nascent and future digital technology and/or new strategies in order to build stronger resilience to better tackle comparable large-scale pandemics and/or disruptions in the future. The authors identify ten separate societal areas where future digital technology can impact resilience. These are discussed in individual chapters. Each chapter concludes with a set of proposed "action points" based on the conclusions of each respective study. These serve as solid policy recommendations of what courses of action to take, to help increase the resilience in smart cities for each designated area. Securing resilience and cohesion between each area will bring about the metropandemic revolution. This book features a foreword by Nobel laureate Peter C. Doherty and an afterword by Professor of Urban Technologies, Carlo Ratti. It provides fresh and unique insights on smart cities and futures studies in a pandemic context, offers profound reflections on contemporary societal functions and the needs to build resilience and combines lessons learned from historical pandemics with possibilities offered by future technology.

Frommer's Singapore and Malaysia

Author : Jennifer Eveland
Publisher : Capstone
ISBN 13 : 9780764524585
Total Pages : 326 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (245 download)

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Download or read book Frommer's Singapore and Malaysia written by Jennifer Eveland and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2003-05-23 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go — they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us! Come along with Frommer's and discover two of Asia's most intriguing destinations. Our author has scoured every inch of this region, and she'll share her cultural insights and favorite discoveries with you. Her guide is much more complete and in-depth than its major competitor. In Singapore, you'll find the best places to stay, from high-tech business hotels to affordable finds, plus an amazing array of dining choices. Follow our author's fantastic walking tours, which introduce you to hidden gems in each ethnic neighborhood — you'll find Hindu and Buddhist temples and Islamic mosques mixed in with modern high-rises, colonial architecture, and even a real-live rain forest still growing at the edge of the urban area. In Malaysia, we'll take you beyond bustling Kuala Lumpur to discover beach resorts; the colonial architecture and amazing dining scene in Penang; idyllic islands; traditional villages; and great opportunities to shop for Malaysian handcrafts. We'll even visit Borneo, where rivers meander through dense tropical rain forests, beaches stretch for miles, and caves snake on for miles. In the many national parks that protect this spectacular jungle, you'll meet tiny deer, tinier owls, monkeys, and the increasingly rare orangutan. Experience all the adventure with Frommer's in hand, knowing you can rely on us for accurate information, practical advice, and useful maps.

The Politics of Nation Building and Citizenship in Singapore

Author : Michael Hill
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134856008
Total Pages : 297 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (348 download)

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Download or read book The Politics of Nation Building and Citizenship in Singapore written by Michael Hill and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-06-17 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since independence in 1965 Singapore has strengthened its own national identity through a conscious process of nation-building and promoting the active role of the citizen within society. Singapore is a state that has firmly rejected welfarism but whose political leaders have maintained that collective values, instead of those of autonomous individuals, are essential to its very survival. The book begins by examining basic concepts of citizenship, nationality and the state in the context of Singapore's arrival at independence. The theme of nation-building is explored and how the creation of a national identity, through building new institutions, has been a central feature of political and social life in Singapore. Of great importance has been education, and a system of multilingual education that is part of a broader government strategy of multiculturalism and multiracialism; both have served the purpose of building a new national identity. Other areas covered by the authors include family planning, housing policy, the creation of parapolitical structures and the imporatnce of shared `Asian values' amongst Singapore's citizens.

Prisons, Terrorism and Extremism

Author : Andrew Silke
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136657894
Total Pages : 418 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (366 download)

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Download or read book Prisons, Terrorism and Extremism written by Andrew Silke and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-02-18 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume provides an overview of intervention and management strategies for dealing with terrorist and extremist offenders in prisons. The management of terrorist and extremist prisoners has long been recognised as a difficult problem in prisons. In most countries, such offenders are relatively rare, but when their numbers increase these prisoners can undermine the effectiveness and safety of the prison system. At a global level there is an increasing recognition of the problem of militant jihadi extremists in prison and their ability to recruit new members among other prisoners. The numbers of such prisoners are low but growing and, as a result, prisons are becoming centres of radicalisation; indeed, in some cases, terrorist plots appear to have been based entirely on networks that were radicalised in prison. This volume presents an expertly informed assessment of what we know about terrorists, extremists and prison, exploring the experience of a wide range of countries and of different political movements. Drawing critical lessons from historical case studies, the book examines critical issues around management strategies, radicalisation and deradicalisation, reform, risk assessment, as well as post-release experiences. The role that prisoners play in the conflicts beyond the jail walls is also examined, with case studies illustrating how prisoners can play a critical role in bringing about a peace process or alternatively in sustaining or even escalating campaigns of violence. Written by leading experts in the field, this volume will be of much interest to students of terrorism/counter-terrorism, criminology, security studies and IR in general.

Migration, Transmission, Localisation: Visual Art in Singapore (1886-1945)

Author : Yeo Mang Thong
Publisher : National Gallery Singapore
ISBN 13 : 9811129258
Total Pages : 246 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (111 download)

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Download or read book Migration, Transmission, Localisation: Visual Art in Singapore (1886-1945) written by Yeo Mang Thong and published by National Gallery Singapore. This book was released on 2019-03-31 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing mainly on advertisements and comics in Chinese newspapers, Singaporean scholar and educator Yeo Mang Thong demonstrates how Singapore was an important hub for artists who travelled to and lived in Singapore. Yeo’s research features amongst other things essays on sojourning artists, and fills a gap in scholarship on the pre-war visual arts scene in Singapore. Originally in Chinese, this English translation aims to bring his research to a broader audience.

Singapore in the Malay World

Author : Lily Zubaidah Rahim
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134013973
Total Pages : 249 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (34 download)

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Download or read book Singapore in the Malay World written by Lily Zubaidah Rahim and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2010-11-09 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new appraisal of their relationship offers groundbreaking new insights into the way in which the Malaysian and Singapore states see both themselves and each other.

Scrupulous, Thorough, Fearless: The Cpib Story

Author : Clement Liew
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9811267251
Total Pages : 470 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (112 download)

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Download or read book Scrupulous, Thorough, Fearless: The Cpib Story written by Clement Liew and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2022-09-20 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scrupulous, Thorough, Fearless — The CPIB Story chronicles the journey of the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) from its beginnings to the present. The narrative contained within the pages of this book contextualises the role of the Bureau in Singapore's nation-building journey. The creation of the Bureau and its history and heritage are closely intertwined with the birth and history of Singapore.It starts by providing an account of how corruption had become so prevalent in pre-war Singapore. The experiences of war, characterised by extreme shortages, hunger and privation, provided further impetus for many to resort to corrupt ways to get what they needed and coveted in the post-war period. This Bureau was established to clean up the corruption of the day, an endeavour which contributed to the birth of a strong nation whose people shared a common ethos of integrity. Singapore's reputation for being corruption-free has since been one of the pillars of the nation's economic success.

The Singapore Story

Author : Eugene Hwi Choon Tan
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The Singapore Story written by Eugene Hwi Choon Tan and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Affordable Excellence

Author : William A. Haseltine
Publisher : Brookings Institution Press
ISBN 13 : 0815725094
Total Pages : 199 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (157 download)

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Download or read book Affordable Excellence written by William A. Haseltine and published by Brookings Institution Press. This book was released on 2013-04-30 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the story of the Singapore healthcare system: how it works, how it is financed, its history, where it is going, and what lessons it may hold for national health systems around the world. Singapore ranks sixth in the world in healthcare outcomes, yet spends proportionally less on healthcare than any other high-income country. This is the first book to set out a comprehensive system-level description of healthcare in Singapore, with a view to understanding what can be learned from its unique system design and development path. The lessons from Singapore will be of interest to those currently planning the future of healthcare in emerging economies, as well as those engaged in the urgent debates on healthcare in the wealthier countries faced with serious long-term challenges in healthcare financing. Policymakers, legislators, public health officials responsible for healthcare systems planning, finance and operations, as well as those working on healthcare issues in universities and think tanks should understand how the Singapore system works to achieve affordable excellence.

Her Story: Scwo's 25th Anniversary - Celebrating Womanhood

Author : Tisa Ng
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9814480517
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (144 download)

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Download or read book Her Story: Scwo's 25th Anniversary - Celebrating Womanhood written by Tisa Ng and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2005-02-24 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Her Story presents a kaleidoscope of views on women, by women.This is a priceless treasury of essays covering a broad spectrum of topics which impact women, from mothering and careers to finance and sexuality. The authors reflect the diversity and vibrancy of women in Singapore today, representing a wide range of backgrounds and personal values. Together, they encompass five decades in age, and offer a composite portrait of women in Singapore in the 21st century.Marking the 25th Anniversary of the Singapore Council of Women's Organizations, this publication is both informative and thought provoking, and sets the stage for further discussion and exploration of women's concerns and aspirations.

Organization Design for International Construction Business

Author : Lu Chang Peh
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3642351646
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (423 download)

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Download or read book Organization Design for International Construction Business written by Lu Chang Peh and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-01-04 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book explains how Gravitational Distance and the System of Cities influence transnational construction-related firms when they venture overseas. The study presented in the book internalizes the characteristics of home and foreign cities, and of transnational firms, to develop situational business strategies and organization designs in terms of Strategy, Structure, Systems, Leadership Style, Firm’s Skills, Staff’s characteristics, Shared Values and Supply Chain. The book presents the findings of surveys and interviews with managers and professionals in eight different Asian cities stretching from Singapore to China. The findings are then used to develop business solutions in the form of a Decision Support System (DSS) for transnational construction firms, helping them to adopt an appropriate organization design strategy when they venture into overseas markets. Issues relating to globalization, competitiveness, risk management, communications, networks, government interference, business strategies, organization structures and systems in the context of international construction business are discussed together with corresponding recommendations for implementation. Although construction-related firms were used as the basis for the field studies, the lessons learned are equally applicable for organizations in other industries.

Politics and Society in Southeast Asia

Author : Peter A. Poole
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 078645802X
Total Pages : 215 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (864 download)

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Download or read book Politics and Society in Southeast Asia written by Peter A. Poole and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2014-11-18 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Asian financial crisis of 1997-1998 caused severe hardship in Southeast Asia, and many countries tightened their regulation of banks and other financial institutions, adopted more conservative fiscal policies, and made themselves less vulnerable to Western market fluctuations by forming closer trade and investment ties with their neighbors. This book analyzes the major political and economic reforms that resulted from the Asian financial crisis, looking particularly at how such reforms helped to prepare Asian countries for coping with the 2009 global recession. In each of the ten country chapters, the historical background, social and political system, economic development, and foreign relations of each country are analyzed and compared with those of neighboring countries. The concluding chapter looks ahead at the prospects for Southeast Asia in a more integrated Asian region. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.