Scholar, Banker, Gentleman Soldier

Scholar, Banker, Gentleman Soldier
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Publisher : Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
Total Pages : 134
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ISBN-10 : 9789971651145
ISBN-13 : 9971651149
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Book Synopsis Scholar, Banker, Gentleman Soldier by : Yap Pheng Geck

Download or read book Scholar, Banker, Gentleman Soldier written by Yap Pheng Geck and published by Institute of Southeast Asian Studies. This book was released on 1982-12-01 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr. Yap Pheng Geck was well known in the Banking and Finance circles of Singapore. He layed a prominent part in the early days of Chinese banks, especially in the establishment of the present Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC). In these reminiscences he vividly recalls his childhood, his early schooldays and the vicissitudes of the Japanese war in Southeast Asia, bringing back nostalgic memories of Singapore forty years ago.


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