Abbot’s Refusal to Expel Thief Angers Monks, It’s All for a Greater Good
Words of Wisdom aims to highlight important morals, which we feel our readers will benefit from reading. We hope you enjoy this fable. Sometimes, life
Is the Crypto Rebound for Real?
After more than a year dwelling in the cellar of price collapse and humiliation, Bitcoin is leading a resurgence in the cryptocurrency world. From April
The Biggest Mistake in Customer Service: Apologising Too Much
One of the fundamental rules taught to customer service employees is to apologise when a customer is angry or dissatisfied. When conversing with an angry
Singapore’s Coolest Workspace
SINGAPORE— Located on the 34th floor of One Raffles Place, Spencer Ogden, the region’s leading energy recruiter, launched one of Singapore’s coolest workspaces on 22
Is It Tough to be Virtuous When You are Rich?
TAIWAN—My first teaching experience at an aristocratic private school was fraught with difficulties. I had a student who hurtfully declared, “My mom said we who
The Uyghurs: Surviving in China (Part 4)
Tension Between Uyghurs and Han Chinese In July 2009, a large-scale ethnic riot broke out in Urumqi, which resulted in some 200 people killed. Thereafter,
The Next Stage in the Trade War
Despite the relative calm in the U.S.-China trade war and the prospects of reaching an agreement, the conflict is likely to develop further in 2019.
Dizi Gui (弟子规) : The Etiquette of Entering a Room
“Dizi Gui” (Standards for Being a Good Student and Child) is a traditional Chinese textbook for children that teaches children morals and proper etiquette. In
The Beginning of the End
Since late 2013, the term “One Belt One Road” (B&R) has broken into the financial industry on a massive scale. Out of nowhere, almost every
The Philosophy of Shibusawa Eiichi, Father of Japan’s Modern Economy (Part 7)
The father of Japan’s capitalist economy is Shibusawa Eiichi (1840-1931), a highly respected Japanese industrialist. Guided by his study of Confucius’ Analects, Shibusawa brought Western
Experience the Four Seasons in Finland
Icy weather and perhaps Northern Lights (Aurora) are probably what most Singaporeans would associate Finland with. But unknown to many, the Scandinavian country, which is
How Confucius’ Teachings Guided the Creation of Japan’s Modern Economy: Part 1
By Liu Ru To many modern Chinese, Confucianism is considered obsolete – a relic of the past that holds little relevance today. Yet few know
Confucius (孔子)’ Birthday: Stories of China’s Great Sage
The late Spring and Autumn Period of the Zhou Dynasty was marked by turbulence and a degradation of moral values. Unlike the virtuous rule of
Inspiring Stories: How a Father Turned Despair into Hope
“We lost our dear son over seven years ago at the age of 26 after suffering for many years with manic depression,” Mr Chow Yen
The Eight Immortals: Cao Guojiu’s (曹国舅) Journey to Immortality
The Eight Immortals are a group of legendary Taoist deities in Chinese mythology, and the last to join the pantheon was Cao Guojiu. Traditionally regarded
Fancy a Fika? What Singapore Can Learn from Other Countries
Fatigue, migraine, and depression are words commonly used by many frazzled working adults in Singapore. Are the majority of Singaporeans really achieving adequate work-life balance?
A Quiet but Momentous Change in China
In late April this year, Xi Jinping, the incumbent leader of China, issued three decrees in rapid succession. These three decrees, taken together, quietly indicate
Apps and Technology for Seniors
Nowadays, many countries are facing the impact of an ageing population. In Singapore, a quarter of the population will be 65 years and older by
4 Questions with Wong Yock Leng, Senior Manager of Care Management Services, Tsao Foundation
By Vibrant Dot Staff 1) How can we help the elderly, especially home-alone elders, fight loneliness and age with dignity? Being alone is not necessarily
Ravi Velu—F & B Service With A Human Touch
By Vibrant Dot Staff Where can you find authentic yet affordable fish head curry in Singapore? Velu’s Curry is the answer. Also known as The
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