Cao Yazhi in the eyes of an artist

In this contributed piece by arts veteran Teo Han Wue, he writes about the depiction of Chinese carpenter Cao Yazhi in a painting by noted artist Seow Hock...

What can the visit by the North Korean special envoy to China bring?

In this commentary by Zhu Feng, deputy director of Peking University's Centre for International and Strategic Studies, he discusses the recent visit by...

Over 80% of companies interviewed finds Singapore's tax system and tax rates reasonable

According to a survey conducted by international accounting firm Grant Thornton, more than 80% of respondents feel that the tax system and tax rates in...

Three established Singapore dim sum purveyors have given generations of Singaporeans sweet memories

Lianhe Zaobao profiles three established local dim sum purveyors - Swee Choon Tim-Sum Restaurant, Red Star Restaurant and Hong Kong Zhai Dim Sum. Together,...

Professionals flock to Myanmar for new opportunities

Since Myanmar reopened its doors to the world, it has drawn foreigners seeking new opportunities, ranging from experienced entrepreneurs to fresh university...

NIE director gets award from Columbia University

Professor Lee Sing Kong, director of the National Institute of Education, has been given the Medal for Distinguished Service by Columbia University's...

Civil service head: Public service needs change of approach

Singapore has seen its economy evolve, technology advance, its social structure change with immigration and aging and the expectations of citizens rise. Civil...

Right time to improve public service

[Editorial] The government announced two days ago that it will be replacing its Management Associates Programme with a new Public Service Leadership Programme. ...

China and ASEAN to strengthen cooperation in brand-building

The China-ASEAN Business Council started a bi-directional brand promotion activity yesterday to help consumers become better acquainted with the different...

Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou no longer preferred destinations for China's graduates

In recent years, China's second- and third-tier cities have been developing rapidly. In contrast, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and other large urban...

NUS seeking effective methods to treat depression in elderly

The number of elderly dementia patients in Singapore is expected to grow two-fold by 2030. It is thus urgent to improve the state of mental health in seniors....

Lee Kong Chian medical school buys plastinated bodies from Germany; first batch of students to use "high resolution" cadavers

The Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine at Nanyang Technological University has set aside close to $1 million to buy plastinated human bodies from Germany for...