 Rice is Life
The Harvest of Revolution
China, one of the original centres of rice cultivation, is the world's largest rice produce
and is also the pioneer of hybrid rice. Find out how they are improving cultivation. Mon, Oct 01 @ 2030hrs (Singapore time). |
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 Bridging Asia: The Singapore Debates
Can Asia beat corruption?
During and after the Asian Financial Crisis in the late 1990s, deeply-rooted problems of corruption were highlighted in countries like Thailand, South Korea and Indonesia. This sparked growing pressure on Asian governments to aim for better transparency and accountability. But since then, there seems to be a disparity in progress. Some places like Singapore and Hong Kong have been more successful in the anti-corruption fight, while others like India have struggled. Join our panel of speakers live on the debut of Bridging Asia as they debate: Can corruption be beaten across Asia? Tue, Oct 02 @ 2000hrs (Singapore time). |
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 Conversation With
Chalermchai Mahagitsiri
Chalermchai Mahagitsiri is heir to the 16th richest man in Thailand, but joining the family business was never his top priority…until now. Can this former spokesperson of the Thaksin Shinawatra administration turn his family’s shipping business round in this climate of economic uncertainty? Wed, Oct 03 @ 2000hrs (Singapore time). |
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