John Yip

Leading the New Wave

The Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) is increasingly applying an integrated approach to various defence projects. The frigates of the Formidable class are a good example of this approach. We speak to a DSTA member who played a critical role in the design of the frigates’ integrated systems.

By John Yip

Managing Singapore’s Urban Landscape

We turn our spotlight on project managers, facilities managers and quantity surveyors, lesser-known but vital professionals who link developers, engineers, architects and contractors together in complex development projects.

By John Yip & Michelle Lim

Photographs Courtesy of Singapore Tourism Board

Moving with the times

The rapid pace of communications technology has made the world a tiny place. That makes it easy for companies to extend their supply chains throughout the world, in the effort to reduce costs. It’s a complex task which they would much rather outsource to third-party logistics operators.

By John Yip

Logistics by Land, Sea and Air

Logistics are a vital part of any manufacturing operation, and an integral part of Singapore’s economy. Despite its importance however, the companies in this industry, and the things they do, are not widely known.

By John Yip

A passion for helping people

To suceed as a financial consultant, you need to have a passion for helping people meet their financial goals. At prudential, financial consultants are supported by nurturing environment that helps them to achieve their full potential.

By John Yip



A look at the process control industry

Modern industrial processes have become complex affairs that are manageable only with the help of highly sophisticated computer-controlled systems. As such, the process control industry is a growing field, and Singapore has long since become the Asian hub for this industry.

By John Yip

An introduction to the consulting industry

The consulting industry isn't just made up of strategy consulting. It covers a wide variety of expertise across multiple industries. Clients hire consultants to improve their performance, adn demand concrete results at every stage of a project. It's a tough industry to work in. It's even tougher to make it your lifelong career.

By John Yip

A few good men

The Singapore administrative service is the premier service of The Singapore Civil Service. Young officers are actively groomed on-the-job, and are expected to learn fast. They will make many hard decisions that would have far-reaching impact on on Singapore's national interests. Career Central talks to a few administrative officers to learn more.

By John Yip





Going public

The civil service helps the government to plan and implement public policies. It is not a cushy job-you're likely to get more curses than than praises thrown at you throughout your career. For those who hear the calling to join public service, there are number of public sector scholarship open to you. Read on to find out more.

By John Yip



A life with the navy

During the early morning hours of 26 December 2004, an undersea earthquake measuring 9.0 on the Richter scale occurred under the Indian Ocean, generating a tsunami that was destined to inflict one of the deadliestnatural disasters in modern history. Within hours, the shores of Indonesia, as well as many other countries with a coast along the Indian Ocean, were devastated by the massive waves. As many as 300,000 people have perished in the disaster.

By John Yip