United we stand

Article Abstract:

Attacks on ethnic Chinese in Indonesia have prompted great concern among ethnic Chinese communities throughout Southeast Asia and across the world. Chinese groups have called for the atrocities in Indonesia to be investigated, as have non-ethnic Chinese groups. Events in Indonesia have sparked off fierce debate about issues of race and nationality, and in many cases people have been brought into conflict. It is clear that considerable progress still needs to be made to improve the delicate balance of race and nationality in the region.

Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Indonesia, Race relations, Southeast Asia, Chinese (Asian people), Chinese in Asia, Southeastern, Chinese in Indonesia

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Breaking the mould

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Singapore's Ministry of Education is running a trial scheme designed to encourage students to think more creatively. Classes where creative thinking is given greater emphasis than academic learning are now being held at 61 secondary schools, and will be standard practice at all secondary schools by 2001. The Ministry of Education has recognized that it will be necessary to create a knowledge-based economy in the 21st century, and wishes to ensure that the education system will be prepared for this.

Elementary and secondary schools, Secondary Schools, Public, Social policy, Education, Study and teaching, High schools, Public schools, Creativity, Creative thinking

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Pay before you play: Grant programmes demand upfront investment

Article Abstract:

Singapore has recognized that it must help entrepreneurs, and it offers tax incentives, grant programmes and venture-capital funds, to worthwhile projects. However years of development led by the multinationals has led to a sold, comfortable economic base, that does not encourage risk taking.There is a need to distribute grant money faster and take risks on capital shy companies with solid business plans.

Entrepreneurial Income, Finance, Entrepreneurship

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