3880B: Economics of Ageing Reverse Mortgaging: Why did it fail in Singapore? Hew Shi Jun Victoria A0098871 1. Introduction Population-ageing will be one of the most challenging social phenomena in Singapore‚ being one of the fastest ageing countries in the Asia-Pacific region. As post-war Baby Boomers turn 65 years old from 2012 onwards‚ Singapore will experience an unprecedented age shift. Over a quarter of the current citizen population will retire from the workforce and
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Introduction: The National Multiple Sclerosis Society In Singapore The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is a non- profit organization that supports MS related research and provides programs for people with MS and their families. Multiple Sclerosis is an auto- immune disease. It is a chronic and often disabling disease that attacks the central nervous system. The mission statement of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is to end the devastating effects of multiple sclerosis. The funds
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Since 1997‚ during the annual June to October period‚ South East Asia would be shrouded in a blanket of haze and smoke‚ Singapore is no exception. The haze is a recurring annual problem in South East Asia caused by forest fires raging in Indonesia due to the local farmers’ “Slash and Burn” method of clearing land for agricultural purposes. Just last month‚ the haze in Singapore worsened to unprecedented levels‚ with the 3-hourly Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) hitting a record 401 on June 21‚ far
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on foreign labour. As Singapore is a small country with no natural resources and has to rely on human labour to maintain and further propel its economy. With only about 3.87 million Singapore residents. Cause for influx of foreigners and immigrants Low total fertility rate Singapore is currently facing an increase in the ageing population. With a total fertility rate of 1.2 and replacement rate of 2.1‚ Singapore will be facing a silver tsunami in 2030 where Singapore resident population will
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population. Due to insufficient fertile farming lands‚ there was not enough food cultivated to feed the entire population‚ and many were driven to leave their homelands in Fujian and Guan Dong‚ for Singapore‚ so they could feed their families. Immigrants were attracted to come to Singapore for the many benefits. SG was a bustling trading settlement‚ and many laborers were needed for construction works. Thus‚ there were many job opportunities for skilled & unskilled‚ and people from other
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Depreciation at Delta Airlines and Singapore Airlines 1. Calculate the annual depreciation expense that Delta and Singapore would record for each $100 gross value of aircraft. (a) For Delta‚ what was its annual depreciation expense (per $100 of gross aircraft value) prior to July 1‚ 1986; from July 1‚ 1986 through March 31‚ 1993; and from April 1‚ 1993 on? Prior to July 1: (100-10)/10 = $9 annual depreciation From July 1‚ 1986 through March 31‚ 1993: (100-10)/15 = $6 annual depreciation From
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unemployment rate in United Kingdom and Singapore Based on this chart table‚ show that the gap of unemployment rate between these two countries‚ United Kingdom and Singapore is quite has difference. In the year 2008‚the unemployment rate in United Kingdom is 5.6% but Singapore is 2.3%‚have a difference of 2.3%.The unemployment rate of United Kingdom in year 2009 rises up 1.9% which is 7.5% compared to 5.6% in year 2008 while the unemployment rate of Singapore also have a rise of 0.7% which is 3%
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Proposed Dissertation Topics 1. Local food and cuisine of different Hungarian tourism regions. 2. The impact of gastronomic events on the development of catering industry. 3. Analysis of catering developments in Hungary after 1990. 4. Foreign interests in the hospitality market. Motivations‚ targeted areas‚ concentration of capital and globalisation ambitions. 5. Wine tourism in Europe and in Hungary. 6. Gastronomic tourism in Europe and in
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Construction in Singapore – Key Trends and Opportunities to 2018 Synopsis This report provides detailed market analysis‚ information and insights into Singapore’s construction industry including: Singapore’s construction industry’s growth prospects by market‚ project type and type of construction activity Analysis of equipment‚ material and service costs across each project type within Singapore Critical insight into the impact of industry trends and issues‚ and the risks and opportunities
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during the booming period of economic growth in Japan. Till date‚ ORIX’s office can be found across 36 countries and regions worldwide. Retrieved from http://www.orix.co.jp/grp/en/company/ In Year 1972‚ Orix Leasing Singapore Limited “ORIX SINGAPORE” was incorporated in Singapore providing corporate financing to industries such as Shipping‚ Medical‚ Retail and Transportation etc. Being a trusted finance provider company with a long history‚ ORIX also went into a joint venture with DBS Bank Limited
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