Innovation in Education : Singapore

The following paper covers the educational development of one of the four Asian dragons of the east i.e. Singapore. This paper focuses on the innovation implemented by the country in the field of education. This paper highlights the steps that Singapore, to keep up with its status of being the largest and fastest growing global economy in the world, is taking towards education and innovation in the same field.

Published by: Raghav Abrol, Divya Gupta

Exploring Taiwan’s Market for Business Opportunities

This paper aims at conducting an analysis of the Taiwan market which will help in analyzing the ease of doing business in Taiwan by Indian businessmen. It is seen that the GDP of Taiwan is increasing gradually. Thus, it portrays a good opportunity for the businessmen to enter the market. It also shows a good export rate taking place from India to Taiwan. Therefore, the first step towards setting up a business abroad is already being fulfilled i.e., exports. The next step is setting up a subsidiary abroad. This can be done by conducting a feasibility test of carrying out a business through a SWOC analysis. This helps in knowing the market condition of the economy which keeps fluctuating. Thus, the SWOC analysis helps to know the market stability of the country which in turn will help in analyzing the feasibility of carrying out business in Taiwan. Also, the role of government plays an important role in the market and it is necessary to take into consideration the important policies of the government i.e., FDI being the most important policy. The business environment should also be taken into consideration because there is severe business competition in the market.

Published by: Saptharaj Kalburgi, Gaurav Kochar

The Four Asian Dragon’s Significance in World Economic Development

This paper analyses the contribution of four Asian Dragons towards International Economic System from 1965-2017 and reveals insight into related trends and patterns. The paper shows how four Asian dragons (Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea, and Hong Kong) have grown since Independence to Industrialisation. Lastly, reasons for their slowing growth. This study is divided into four parts. Firstly, the growth pattern of GDP and Exports in these countries. Secondly, factors leading to this growth. Thirdly, how Industrialisation of four dragons helped world economy during currency fluctuations and recession. Fourthly, reasons for declining growth of these nations. The study discusses the challenges facing four Dragon’s sharply declining growth rate and proposes policy approaches that might help boost the country’s growth in the future.    

Published by: Nikhil Bhatia, Ishan Gupta

Hong Kong: Obligatory Step into Renewable Energy Future

One of the aims of this article is to explore various proponents of the energy scene in Hong Kong. However, the primary focus is at why Hong Kong should potentially move to a more sustainable and renewable energy model where they will be successful in minimizing costs and maximizing efficiency and utility, and how they could do it. Through analyzing Hong Kong’s current sources of energy, we will be able to ascertain the efficiency of any given source and also determine the opportunity cost of the investment in these expensive energy sources. By critically thinking about the issue and the crux it’s based out of, we can deter the fundamental need for this solid change, which will be highlighted by the advantages entailed and their deeper implications. By envisioning this future for Hong Kong, it is easy to see it as a foundation to a vision considered greater than realism - Earth running at 100% using sustainable energy.

Published by: Aprambir Singh Johar, Sidharth Menon

The Influence of Japanese Values on its Business Culture

The objective of this paper is both to show the impact of Japanese social values on building and keeping up business connections and to underline the significance of understanding these social values to work together effectively in Japan. This paper emphasizes on the influences of the Japanese lifestyle, values, ideals and cultural assumptions and how all these influences the way the Japanese people do business. It expands upon how the corporate culture in Japan is largely influenced by the cultural values of its people. This paper will better help in understanding the do’s and don’ts when involved in business or employment with the Japanese and how to deal and do business with the Japanese in their own way which might be very different from how any other country or culture conduct business. This helps one understand how crucial the Japanese hold their varied values and ideals which they do not want to be disrespected or disregarded in any way.

Published by: Ritwik Rathore, Kanishka Agarwal, Siddharth Agrawal

National Service in Singapore and Development over the Last 50 Years

Published by: Mohit Pandit, Thomas Nixon