Daily Archives: 4 Aug 2009

Lessons in harmony from the heartland

LAST Saturday’s special report, ‘It’s my condo and I do what I want’, revealed the social malaise among condominium dwellers. Squabbles prevail even in the upper strata of society. But this need not be a reflection on all condo residents. There may be others who are different.

A society of narcissists cares little for the common good, as narcissists are too busy contemplating their own navels to consider others.

The other day, I was spending time with my children and their HDB neighbours at a public playground. Children from all races, about 20 of them, were playing Frisbee and badminton together and sharing bicycles. It was a cool and refreshing evening that culminated in the celebration of a nine-year-old girl’s birthday at the public barbecue pit. Continue reading

Global leader in serviced residence industry

Ascott plans to expand its presence through management contracts and selective investments in the Asia-Pacific, Europe and the Gulf region

HOMEGROWN serviced residence firm The Ascott Group has come a long way since it was set up 25 years ago. In 1984, Ascott pioneered the serviced residence concept with one property each in Singapore (The Ascott Singapore) and France (Citadines La Defense). But over the past 25 years, Ascott has grown to be the world’s largest serviced residence owner-operator, with 25,000 units in 66 cities in 22 countries. Ascott currently has 190 properties in the Asia-Pacific, Europe and the Gulf region. Continue reading