Essays On Singapore

Defining the objective of the research study is crucial to understand consumer and ultimately to predict how they would react. By understanding the reasons that drive them to use the service or dislike the service, we can then understand the motivation behind it and make necessary correction or plan appropriate strategies for the target segment. […]

A generalized double diamond approach to the global competitiveness of Korea and Singapore H. Chang Moona,*, Alan M. Rugmanb, Alain Verbekec a Graduate Institute for International & Area Studies, Seoul National University, Seoul 151–742, South Korea b Templeton College, University of Oxford, Oxford OX1 5NY, UK c Solvay Business School, University of Brussels (V. U. […]

Introduction Singapore and the United States are both first-world countries pioneering in advancement as compared to the nations around them. They serve as an emblazonment of prosperity that has been ensured by the firm and successful leadership. However, unlike the USA, the leading front of Singapore has not changed since its independence. The People’s Action […]

INDEPENDENT STUDY Religious Syncretism in Singapore: Phra Phrom worship among Chinese Singaporeans. Abstract Since the 1980s, there has been a growing popularity amongst Chinese Singaporeans who worship the Thai deity Phra Phrom (commonly known to them as the “Four Faced Buddha”) and making regular pilgrimages to temples in Thailand. (Hoon 2001) My research will seek […]

Financial Accounting Case: Depreciation at Singapore Airlines and Delta Airlines Depreciation expense that Delta and Singapore would record for each $100 groxx value of aircaraft. Delta: Prior to July 1, 1986 depreciated straight line to residual values 10% cost residual over 10 years. Formula= (CAE-0. 1CAE)/10 = 0. 09 CAE = 9 dollars for every […]

The remarkable rise of Singapore from a British colonial port in the 1950s to its current prosperous and thriving city-state status is truly admirable. The government’s wise leadership has been instrumental in this transformation, guiding Singapore’s journey from a resource-limited independent nation with only a deep port in the mid-1960s to becoming a fully-fledged country. […]

Introduction Origins of the Dispute The dispute over Pedra Branca between Singapore and Malaysia originated on 21 December 1979 when Malaysia published it’s Map Showing the Territorial Waters and Continental Shelf Borders and for the first time included Pedra Branca within her territorial waters. In a response to the 1979 map, Singapore lodged a protest […]

A. Airpork case 1. Why was the Australian Pork industry able to become a major provider of pork to Singapore in spite of having been banned? (An alternative to this question is: give the wise marketing decisions that were made to enable Australian Pork to become a major supplier to Singapore) In 1997 the Singapore […]

Introduction Background ‘Weblogs or blogs are frequently updated webpages with a series of archived posts, typically in reverse-chronological order. Blog posts are primarily textual, but they may contain photos or other multimedia content. Most blogs provide hypertext links to other Internet sites, and many allow for audience comments. ’ (Nardi, Schiano and Gumbrecht, 2004:1) There […]

Introduction Have you ever wondered why the price of an item that you normally buy keeps increasing every other time you buy it? Every month, prices of raw materials keep rising and rising. Companies are forced to increase their prices to keep the profits margin up and employees are also expecting higher and higher wage […]

Introduction M1, a telecommunications company founded in 1997 in Singapore, used to be the second biggest mobile operator in the country. However, since StarHub entered the mobile market, M1 currently holds the third largest position based on its number of subscribers. M1 quickly gained support and attracted over 35000 customers in just a few weeks […]

Funeral Expenses For deaths occurring on or after January 1, 1998, the amount allowable as deduction shall be the lower amount between the actual funeral expenses (whether paid or unpaid) and five percent (5%) of the gross estate, but in no case to exceed two hundred thousand pesos (P200,000). Judicial Expenses ‘Judicial expenses of the […]

Smoking brings with it much harm, regardless whether it is with respect to health, finance, environmental or social issues. The World Health Organization (“WHO”) estimates that tobacco kills one person every 10 seconds (WHO, 2005). Smoking causes cancer, and is a major risk for illnesses such as coronary heart disease, stroke and chronic obstructive lung […]

World War II Is widely regarded as the largest global conflict ever, with more than 100 between 50 and 85 million. The Second World War not only tested the military power of many countries, but more importantly the relationships and cooperation between these nations. For Australia, a relatively new country, this was only their third […]

Some domestic issues related to the conspicuous ageing population trends in clued increased government spending on public facilities and resources to meet the growing s social, financial and health needs of the elderly in Singapore. In order to treat the situation, a com prehensile and long term solution is required, involving the government, various nongovernmental […]

The National University Hospital (NIJH) is a specialized medical facility with top-notch equipment and a committed team of medical specialists. It offers an extensive range of medical specializations, such as Cardiology, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Obstetrics &Gynaecology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Paediatrics, and Orthopaedic Surgery. NIJH was selected by the Ministry of Health to establish two new national […]

Singapore has been recognized as a representative democratic state since August 1965. However, to examine if Singapore is in fact democratic, we need to first define the word democracy and its parameters. The word originated from M. Fr democratic in the 1570s, with demo referring to common people and crate to rule of strength. Therefore, […]

  The management follows basic rules of customer satisfaction and cherishment and this customer service has given Singapore Airlines competitive advantage over its international rivals. Singapore Airlines does not have domestic routes to monopolize.On each and every aspect, it has to deal with global giants in order to get best results. Given such enormous competition […]

Singapore is a city- state located in South-east Asia at a distance of about 85 miles North of the equator . It is strategically situated at the center of a major sea route which connects East Asia to Europe and parts of middle East. The city-state is located on a very small territory whose total […]

As per the Singapore Economic Development Board (SEDB), Singapore has found equilibrium in its competitive advantages, making it a preferred destination for global businesses. The SEDB further notes that the country’s broad range of double taxation agreements, free trade agreements, and investment guarantee agreements, coupled with its all-inclusive transportation and technology infrastructures, facilitate unhindered trade […]

This assignment is the economic performance analysis of the country “Singapore” during the year 2005-2014. Geographically, Singapore is an island country in Southeast Asia and located at the tip of the Malay Peninsula that has a population of 5. 61 million. However, either it is a small country or there are no natural resources but […]

This report provides an overview of the current banking landscape in Singapore, which has undergone changes in recent years. It also includes suggested market strategies for the management to consider implementing now or in the near future. These strategies aim to increase market share and maximize profitability, allowing the bank to effectively compete locally and […]