Tag: Singapore
Overnight Success-Lucky, You Are Kidding!
Most people have a strong desire to be successful. Many a time, however, we do not know exactly what success means or how to pursue it. Whenever we find people who become a overnight sensation in something, we feel jealous because we envy them and want the great job they have or that acclaim bestowed…
Success Myths – Wealth, Title, Degree…
“The belief that achieving wealth, title, degree, … will bring you happiness and fulfillment in life is a myth in real life” – Reubeno_Wise A myth is a widely held but false belief or idea. Let look at some of them. Being Rich and/or Famous The first is believing that being rich and famous…
Crazy Rich Asians Movie’s Attractions
Heard about Crazy Rich Asians? I’m sure you have. It is very difficult, if not impossible, to not have heard about it. It is all over the news and social media. Crazy Rich Asians centers on Rachel Chu, a American-born Chinese economics professor, who travels to Singapore to attend her boyfriend Nick Young’s best friend’s…
Your Contribution to Country Matters, Anyone?
The universe, the world around you and you exist because you’re alive, conscious and aware of it! – Reubeno_Wise In 2015, Singapore took stock of past successes to mark its 50th birthday with a medley of celebrations-both government-organised and ground-up. This collective drive not only created a strong sense of national pride, it arguably…
Skilled Labour_One’s Perspective
What is Globalization? Impact of Globalization What is Tripartism? Tripartism in Singapore refers to the collaboration among unions, employers and the Government. The tripartite partners are the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) and Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF). In an exercise highlighting the rise of Asia and the decline of traditional powerhouses,…
SG50 Chronological Stories_One’s Perspective
Singapore is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its independence in 2015. It reminds us about how far the little red dot had achieved since it was established as a trading base by Sir Stamford Raffles in 1819. Modern Singapore started in August 9, 1965. Singapore became a fully independent and sovereign nation on separation from…