Asia

Ex-Students Call NYU’s Singapore Art School an ‘Educational Scam’

New York University’s Singapore arts school was an “educational scam” that saddled students with high tuition while providing low-quality coursework, a new lawsuit alleges. NYU’s Tisch Asia, which opened in 2007 and closed in 2015, promised students the same degrees and professional training available at the New York City campus, the Manhattan federal court suit says. Instead, Tisch Asia’s …


Gospel for Asia Charity Facing Allegations of Fraud Totalling Nearly $94 Million

A Canadian missionary organization based in Hamilton is facing allegations that nearly $94 million in charitable donations purportedly sent to India in the past eight years can’t be properly accounted for by either the Indian or Canadian governments. Gospel for Asia Canada’s filings with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) show $93.5 million was transferred to India between 2007 and 2014, but …