Singapore’s re-invention won’t be easy – but it doesn’t matter. Singapore has made mistakes in its attempt to push its economy in new directions....
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Reform Party responds to the Singapore Budget 2010
The government has set undemanding targets for productivity growth that are likely to be met anyway as the economy recovers from recession. Singapore is...
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SDP responds to Singapore Budget 2010
The PAP will continue to do everything except what is most needed, that is, free up economy. But, alas, the ruling party knows that...
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NSP responds to Singapore Budget 2010
The National Solidarity Party (NSP) appreciates the PAP Government efforts to invest in the productivity growth of Singapore, but we are also concerned whether...
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Rethinking the Temasek growth model
Singapore has already milked entirely the worth of state-managed economy. Retaining this strategy could mean sacrificing future growth
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Archive for March 4th, 2010
Being a Republic
March 4, 2010
In the final episode of the historical documentary 《走向共和》, Dr Sun Yat-sen is shown to make a speech to reflect on the turbulent times during the founding of modern China. 93 years later in another republic, some parts of Dr Sun's message continue to remain relevant. This speech has been translated from Mandarin to...
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