Special Supplement: Interior Lifestyle China to debut

Consumer brands from Belgium, Italy, Germany, France, Portugal, Spain, Japan, and the United States have confirmed their participation in the inaugural Interior Lifestyle China - China International Trade Fair for Household Products and Accessories, slated to run from September 13 to 16 at the Shanghai Exhibition Center.

Special Supplement: Textile Days India: A global marketing mega-event

Textile Days India, a combination of three major events - Heimtextil India, Texworld India and Techtextil India - is a complete trade show that brings the global textile industry together in a grand marketing gala.

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Global university with Asian heritage

Students from around the world have been heading to Singapore to pursue world-class education at the National University of Singapore (NUS), which is built upon a century-old heritage.

EY leverages the Singapore connection

With 117 years of experience and a 1,700-strong workforce, Ernst & Young Singapore (EY) is one of the country's premier professional service organizations.

Treasured island makes emerging presence

Singaporeans recognize that a new Asian strength is emerging. Having learned the rules of globalization, Singapore is today experiencing a new burst of energy and becoming Southeast Asia's financial, shipping and high-tech hub. In 2007, Singapore is set to build on its strengths and secure increased bilateral trade with China and the rest of the world.

UniSIM: Education unlimited

Singapore, which outranked 175 countries as the easiest place to do business according to the "Doing Business 2006" World Bank report, has increasingly become a globally recognized center of learning as the government pursues its policy of bilingual education and prioritizes investments in education.

Celebrating 20 years, Komoco motors into future

Komoco Motors, the exclusive distributor of South Korea-based Hyundai in Singapore, marked its second decade in the city-state last year, all geared up to take on new challenges after having distinguished itself in this very discriminating market.

Toyota: Driving forward in the Asian market

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) is today the world's second largest automaker (including sales of its half-owned subsidiary Daihatsu and Hino) and the world's eighth largest company by revenue. TMC is expected to become the world's largest automaker in 2007 by reaching a stated goal of producing 9.4 million vehicles.

Moving from China to the global marketplace

As a leading domestic manufacturer of aluminium panels, China Haida Ltd has been involved in many major projects such as the Mao Memorial and the Capital Airport in Beijing.

CEH to cement presence in China

Singapore-based CEH Group has acquired a wealth of experience and knowledge of the Chinese market, thanks to Oei Han Siang, the group's president and chief executive officer (CEO), who spotted early business opportunities in China.

Growing from strength to strength

As one of Singapore's largest metal recyclers, Union Steel has an increasingly important role to play in the region's recycling industry as countries in Asia grapple with environmental or "green" issues.