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Human populations, to a skilled analyst, tell a dramatic story: In
what direction is a country headed? What are its strengths and
weaknesses, its potential disaster areas, its most promising human
resources? What do the changes observed here-from the early history
of Singapore to the present time-mean to the future of the country
and the region? In South Asian studies, which have suffered from a
lack of data, Singapore Population in Transition is a major
contribution. It is more than the best and latest statistical study
of the area. The author writes with the insight of a resident
observer and throws light on race and culture contacts, cultural
accommodation among the peoples, separatism, urbanization and
political history.
The third edition of this book presents a most comprehensive and
up-to-date analysis of population trends and patterns in Singapore
since its foundation in 1819 to the present day. Separate chapters
are devoted to population growth and distribution, changing
population structure, migration, mortality trends and
differentials, marriage trends and patterns, divorce trends and
patterns, fertility trends and differentials, family planning,
abortion and sterilisation, fertility policies and programmes,
immigration policies and programmes, labour force and future
population trends. The strength of the book lies in the author's
deep familiarity with the subject acquired through spme personal
involvement in the compilation of demographic statistics, as well
as the formulation of population policies for the country.
The publication of this book, comprising chapters written by
distinguished scholars, is a timely recognition that these days we
are bombarded by suggestions that knowledge is power, that we are
operating in a knowledge economy, and that the greatest driver for
financial growth and national development is the knowledge
industry. There are more sources of knowledge available to a wider
range of the world's population than ever before. The Internet has
made the dissemination of knowledge possible in ways not
contemplated fifty years ago. National boundaries are crossed with
consummate ease. Knowledge is not like other assets. It can be
accessed rapidly and used by thousands, often millions, of people.
This makes knowledge as an asset that generated much of the wealth
in the early development of most nations. And different countries
and regions need different strategies to support and promote the
growth of their knowledge economies. These call for nationally and
regionally-based approaches, and they entail new dynamics and
challenges in wealth creation, legal regulation, national and
social organization and the protection of environmental and natural
resources. This title is issued jointly by the Institute of
Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS) and the London School of Economics
and Political Science (LSE).
This book documents the trends and challenges that are taking place
in the more important sectors of Malaysia. The chapters, written by
specialists with an intimate knowledge of the country, cover major
topics such as population trends and patterns, Islam Hadhari,
Bangsa Malaysia, politics and the 2004 general election, civil
service reforms, corporate governance, educational reforms, the
impact of globalisation on the economy, and Malaysia's relations
with Singapore. Recent developments in these areas are likely to
have a profound bearing on Malaysia and its neighbours in the years
ahead. The book provides readers with a greater appreciation and a
deeper understanding of Malaysia, which is undergoing significant
changes and challenges.
This book, a project of the ASEAN-China Study Programme of ISEAS,
is designed to promote a better understanding between the people of
the two regions as China continues to exert a dominant political
and economic presence in Southeast Asia. Needless to say, scholars
and academics from both sides have a significant role to play in
terms of creating greater awareness of each other through research,
workshops, and conferences. Whilst many universities and research
institutes in the ASEAN region are conduction studies on various
aspects of China, it is equally important for the Chinese
counterparts to be fully engaged in Southeast Asian Studies in
order to deepen their knowledge of the region for mutual benefit.
The book traces the development of Southeast Asian Studies in
China, discusses the current status of these studies, examines the
problems encountered in the pursuit of these studies, and attempts
to evaluate their prospects in the years ahead.
This book, a project of the ASEAN-China Study Programme of ISEAS,
examines the rapidly expanding economic relations between ASEAN and
China in recent years. The fifteen chapters discuss in considerable
detail these relations in terms of many important topics such as
trade, the ASEAN-China Free Trade Agreement (ACFTA), investments,
services trade, energy cooperation, cooperation in developing the
Mekong Sub-region, China's aid to Southeast Asian countries,
developing stronger business networks, and the political dimensions
of China's economic relations with ASEAN. The economic challenges,
competition, and opportunities in the various sectors of the two
economies are examined in the context of the dynamic development of
China, and the inevitable globalization taking place nowadays. The
book, with contributions from experts in the various topics
covered, will be invaluable to businessmen, analysts, academics,
students, and policy-makers.
The past decade has witnessed rapid development in ASEAN-China
relations. Both sides now have more in common than before, though
differences still exist. ASEAN and China have established a
promising strategic partnership ensuring peace, stability,
co-operation as well as prosperity for the region. New challenges
will, however, continue to emerge to test the resolve of the
partnership. This book examines some of the areas of convergence
and divergence and the possible trajectories of the development of
ASEAN-China relations.
The second edition of Population Policies and Programmes in
Singapore presents an up-to-date and comprehensive account of the
government's initiatives to influence the course of fertility, and
hence the rate of population growth in the island-state of
Singapore since the 1960s. The varied population issues and
consequences associated with the prolonged below-replacement
fertility are discussed in detail. The strength of the book lies in
the author's intimate familiarity with the subject acquired through
some personal involvement in the formulation of population policies
for the country.
This book, a project of Malaysia Study Programme of ISEAS, covers
the whole of Malaysia since its formation in 1963, using statistics
collected in the four pan-Malaysia Population Censuses held in
1970, 1980, 1991, and 2000, and data from other sources up to 2005
wherever possible. The book is by far the most up-to-date and
comprehensive study of the multiracial population of the country,
with painstaking effort and skill of the author in interpreting the
vast array of information at his disposal. The strength of the book
lies in the authors deep familiarity with the country where he was
educated up to secondary level, and even taught for some years in
the University of Malaya, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, in the sixties.
This book incorporates a selection of eight revised papers
presented at the Conference on ! DegreesManaging Economic Crisis in
Southeast Asia!+/-, organized jointly by the Saw Centre for
Quantitative Finance, NUS Business School and the Institute of
Southeast Asian Studies, in January 2010. The chapters deal with
the management of the 2008-09 economic crisis in Singapore,
Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia and the
region as a whole. They represent an analysis of the impact of the
economic crisis and the stimulus packages that were swiftly put in
place by the governments to mitigate the economic recession and to
pave the way for a quick recovery. The success of the monetary and
fiscal policy measures in engendering a strong economic recovery in
these countries is also discussed in considerable depth. The book,
with contributions from experts on the topics covered, will be
extremely valuable to businessman, analysts, academics, students,
policymakers and the general public interested in seeking a greater
understanding of the sub-prime crisis that led to the global
economic recession.
This book incorporates a selection of eight revised papers
presented to the Conference on Managing Economic Crisis in East
Asia, organized jointly by the Saw Centre for Financial Studies,
NUS Business School, and the East Asian Institute, National
University of Singapore, in November 2009. The chapters present a
detailed analysis of the impact of the 2008-09 economic crisis in
China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea and Japan, and the stimulus
packages that were swiftly put in place by the governments to
mitigate the economic recession and to pave the way for a quick
recovery. The success of the monetary and fiscal policy measures in
engendering a strong economic recovery in these countries is also
discussed in considerable depth. The book, with contributions from
experts on the topics covered, will be extremely valuable to
businessmen, analysts, academics, students, policy-makers and the
general public interested in seeking a greater understanding of the
global economic crisis.
This book incorporates a selection of fourteen revised papers
presented to the International Conference on "China's Regional
Economic Development: Cooperation, Challenges and Opportunities for
Singapore," organized jointly by the Saw Centre for Financial
Studies, NUS Business School, and the East Asian Institute,
National University of Singapore, in May 2008. The fourteen
chapters discuss in considerable detail the recent shift adopted by
the Chinese Government towards the regional development of the
country in order to achieve a more balanced economy for the whole
country. The economic challenges and opportunities in the various
parts of the region are examined in the context of this new policy.
The book, with contributors from experts in the topics covered,
will be invaluable to businessmen, analysts, academics, students,
and policy-makers.
This book, a project of Malaysia Study Programme of ISEAS, covers
the whole of Malaysia since its formation in 1963, using statistics
collected in the four pan-Malaysia Population Censuses held in
1970, 1980, 1991, and 2000, and data from other sources up to 2005
wherever possible. The book is by far the most up-to-date and
comprehensive study of the multiracial population of the country,
with painstaking effort and skill of the author in interpreting the
vast array of information at his disposal. The strength of the book
lies in the author's deep familiarity with the country where he was
educated up to secondary level, and even taught for some years in
the University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, in the sixties.
This book, a reprint project of the Malaysia Study Programme of
ISEAS, covers the duration from the time when data are available up
to the early eighties. The book presents a comprehensive study of
the multiracial population of the region for the period under
consideration. The strength of the book lies in the author's deep
familiarity with the country where he was educated up to secondary
level, and even taught for some years in the University of Malaya,
Kuala Lumpur, in the sixties.
The second edition of this book presents the most comprehensive and
up-to-date analysis of population trends and patterns in Singapore
since its foundation in 1819 to the present day. Separate chapters
are devoted to population growth and distribution, changing
population structure, mortality trends and differentials, marriage
trends and patterns, divorce trends and patterns, family planning,
abortion and sterilization, incentive and disincentive measures,
fertility trends and differentials, immigration policies and
programmes, migration, labour force and future population trends.
The strength of the book lies in the author's deep familiarity with
the subject acquired through some personal involvement in the
compilation of demographic statistics as well as the formulation of
population policies for the country.
Islamic finance has undergone a remarkable transformation. The
industry has witnessed a proliferation and innovation of financial
products and services, advanced the development of domestic and
international Islamic financial frameworks, and charted a rigorous
expansion into international markets. Singapore, as a leading
international financial centre, is well-placed to take advantage of
the interest in Islamic finance and the growing economic linkages
between the Middle East and Asia. This book is a concise and
accessible guide to the evolving field of Islamic finance and its
application in Singapore. It provides an overview of the key tenets
and principles of Islamic finance, explores the range of products
and instruments, considers the international regulatory
architecture, and traces Singapore's approach to developing the
industry.
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