Tuesday, August 25, 2015

New Pro-family measures 2015

New measures to help to encourage a higher birth rate in Singapore. Do you think it will help?
Read more about it on http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/s-2-000-increase-in-baby/2074502.html. Watch the video on the link.



Thursday, August 13, 2015

Housing and Healthcare

A home for every Singaporean
More affordable flats and shorter waiting times: There is now more help for Singaporeans to own their own homes.
https://youtu.be/-Aggyuh2D8k

 Peace of mind for healthcare

With more help for medical bills, wider healthcare coverage, and more healthcare facilities, all Singaporeans can now have greater peace of mind when it comes to their healthcare needs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Tw8YA7JD5Y

Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Challenges of an ageing population

Read the article on http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/productivity-growth/1950610.html and find out the challenges of an ageing population for Singapore. The impacts of an ageing population on the economy and defence as well as what we can do to deal with the challenges.
Population growth rate of Singapore from 2005 to 2014

Increasing number of Singaporeans aged 65 and older

Population pyramid of Singapore in 2014

Projected population of Singapore in 2050


Source: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/productivity-growth/1950610.html

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Technology important in helping SME

Refer to the news on how technology can help SME stay competitive in facing the challenge of globalization.
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/technology-important-in/1876108.html