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Going Against The Grain: China’s Two-Tier Land Tenure System
Assoc Profs John Donaldson and Forrest Zhang concur with the Chinese government’s decision to retain its two-tier land tenure system, a key factor behind China’s rise as an Asian powerhouse.
Challenges Of An Ageing Asia
As Asia braces for an unprecedented ‘silver tsunami’, SMU Assoc Prof Rhema Vaithianathan is studying how it is changing not only the way we fund care for the elderly, but also how that care is being delivered.
Study: Bangladesh Makes Strides In Healthcare Despite Poverty
Despite its high poverty level, Bangladesh has achieved lower infant mortality rates compared to India, Pakistan and Nepal.
5 Must-Read Stories In November 2013
Here are five must-read stories from our November 2013 magazine.
Tiny Lasers Lead To Faster, Lighter Electronics
Researchers have successfully made the first room temperature lasers from gallium arsenide nanowires.
Smoking Increases Risk Of Nasopharyngeal Cancer Relapse
Survivors of nasopharyngeal carcinoma who are former or current smokers are more likely to have their disease progress, relapse, or spread, according to a study.
Study: China Should Consider National Flu Vaccination Plan
Scientists suggest that China should tailor its influenza vaccination strategies to account for its three distinct flu regions.
Long-Term Oral Contraceptive Use Increases Glaucoma Risk Two-Fold
A research study has found that women who have taken oral contraceptives for three or more years are twice as likely to suffer from glaucoma.
Community-Based Program Decreased Sodium Intake In Rural China
People in rural northern China reduced their salt intake after participating in a community-based sodium reduction program.
