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11 August 2018
India ‘Doing Okay’ in philanthropy
The HinduIndia has been 'doing good' in philanthropy, while Hong Kong, Korea, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam are ‘doing better’: according to CAPS Doing Good Index 2018.Read more -
9 August 2018
Asian governments and private investors have more to do to “Do Good”
The Asian BankerRuth Shapiro, founder and chief executive of Hong Kong-based Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society discusses the development of philanthropy in Asia and how the creation of the Doing Good Index will help it grow in the region.Read more -
18 July 2018
Doing good can do even better
The Economic TimesDespite four years of the CSR legislation, philanthropy in India is still very much moving up the learning curve. Ratan Tata and Ruth Shapiro discuss the effects of the CSR legislation and the Doing Good Index 2018.Read more -
22 June 2018
Welfare groups need to build up public trust
The Straits TimesResearchers say this will address lack of societal engagement in charitable efforts.Read more -
21 June 2018
Singapore top in Asia for policies that support charitable acts | Video
Channel NewsAsiaSingapore has come out top in Asia for having policies and incentives that support charitable acts, according to the Doing Good Index 2018. However, the country also faces challenges in attracting talent for the social service sector.Read more -
21 June 2018
More bottom-up approach required to boost charitable efforts here, says researchers
The Straits TimesRuth Shapiro and Mehvesh Mumtaz Ahmed address the public perception of the nonprofit sector and the need to build trust between welfare groups and individuals.Read more -
29 April 2018
Philanthropic assets can grow by half if Hong Kong relaxes taxation cap
South China Morning PostHong Kong’s relatively relaxed legal requirements for charitable organisations is one major draw to being the best city in the region to establish such structuresRead more -
17 February 2018
Philanthropy and Charitable Giving
Radio Television Hong KongMehvesh Mumtaz Ahmed, Director of Research, joins Peter Lewis to discuss the philanthropic and charitable landscape in Hong Kong.Read more -
25 January 2018
TAKING HEART: Singapore ranks among places in Asia where it’s easiest to do good
The Business TimesRegulatory and institutional setup make it easier to give, and tax breaks for charitable donations are high: reportRead more