Archive for March, 2009

The Fate of Neutralism in Cambodia and Laos by Prof Bruce Lockhart

Jointly organised by Asia Research Institute, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, National University of Singapore and The History Channel

Supported by National Library Singapore and Routledge

Wednesday, 29 April 2009

7 pm – 9 pm

Possibility Room, Level 5

National Library Building

Neutralism was actively pursued during different periods of the Cold War in both Cambodia and Laos, though in very different circumstances.  In Cambodia, it was largely the vision of Prince Norodom Sihanouk, who attempted to keep his country out of the conflict and maintain ties with all of the great powers involved.  In Laos, the neutralists represented a particular faction, under the leadership of Prince Souvanna Phouma, who played an important role on the political stage throughout the civil war of 1954-1975.

This talk will examine neutralism in these two countries to understand why it ultimately failed and to ask whether under other conditions it might have succeeded. 

Admission is free.  Due to limited seats, registration is required via www.historyasia.com/coldwar.

Implementation of Business Continuity Management with the Singapore Standard SS540:2008

By: National Library Singapore, Singapore Business Federation and BCM Institute

Thursday, 23 April 2009

7 pm – 8 pm

Possibility Room, Level 5

National Library Building

The recent series of crisis and disasters both globally and domestically has reinforced the needs for an organisation to be prepared for impending disaster.  This seminar will share Singapore government’s initiatives for business continuity management led by the Singapore Business Federation.  BCM Institute will also highlight the way to implement business continuity management using the newly published SS540:2008 Singapore standard for Business Continuity Management.  Business continuity is the ability for organisations to prepare and continue its critical business functions in the event of a disaster.

Due to limited seats, registration is required. Please visit http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg and click on ‘Business’ to register or register via the ekiosks.

Eternal Pillars

By: Mr Lee Khoon Choy

3 – 26 April 2009

10 am – 9 pm (daily)

Promenade, Level 8

National Library Building

Come reflect on the beauty, diversity, and strength of mountains as depicted in this selection from the paintings of the well-travelled Mr Lee Khoon Choy, whose experience and insight infuses these colorful masterpieces with expressiveness.  Now is your chance to see the creations of a prominent politician and diplomat whose works are treasured in the collections of the Fuji Art Museum and have been showcased in Beijing’s People’s Political Consultative Conference Hall.

Asia In Crisis: A Photo Exhibition on Environmental Destruction

By: OnAsia

2 April – 3 May 2009

10 am – 9 pm (daily)

Promenade, Level 7

National Library Building

Environmental issues will be in the spotlight again at an exhibition of photographs by OnAsia, the leading Asia-specialised photo agency.  The images are by photographers working in different parts of Asia and constitute an eye-opening visual account of the environmental destruction being wrought throughout the region, often in the name of progress.  OnAsia currently represents over 180 professional photographers living and working throughout the region who cover a wide variety of subjects including political and social trends.  OnAsia’s online archive of over 180,000 images is a National Library Board eResource and all of its images, including those being exhibited at this exhibition, are available for educational use free of charge. Students and educators can access and download any number of images (for use in presentations, lectures, homework, reports and so on) by visiting www.onasia.com/nlb.