Business incentives: beyond tax breaks and talent
Singapore Sessions event, held in association with Monocle_
Held on the 1st of December, 2011 in London, this Singapore Sessions discussion, in association with Monocle, examined the various factors that turn a nation into a business magnet. Tax breaks and talent acquisition aside, will culture and other intangible assets make countries more attractive to businesses? Moderated by Tyler Brûlé of Monocle, this special closed-door event invited three experts from diverse fields to share their thoughts on this challenging topic.
View the taped discussion here.
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Born in Canada and based in UK, Tyler Brûlé began his career as a reporter for the BBC, before turning to print journalism - for the likes of The Guardian, Stern, The Sunday Times and Vanity Fair.
He was responsible for the launch of Wallpaper* in 1996 that went on to become a huge publishing success. And in 2001, Brûlé became the youngest ever recipient of the British Society of Magazine Editors Lifetime Achievement Award.
In February 2007, Brûlé launched Monocle, the second ground-breaking publication of his career. It is an international briefing on current affairs, business, culture and design.
He was awarded Ad Age's 'Editor of the Year' trophy in October 2011, an unprecedented award for an International editor.
Brûlé is also a regular columnist for the Financial Times.
The Session
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Canadian journalist, successful entrepreneur and magazine publisher of two ground-breaking publications, Tyler Brûlé is the youngest ever recipient to receive the British Society of Magazine Editors Lifetime Achievement Award.
Now editor-in-chief of Monocle, watch Brûlé as he opens this special discussion with three different experts in diverse fields on what business innovation really means to creative communities, societies and hubs across the globe.
About the sessionists
Jonathan McClory
Senior Researcher of Institute for Government
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Vicky Richardson
Head of Design, Fashion and Architecture of the British Council
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Wally Olins
Chairman and co-founder of Saffron Brand Consultants
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