Fast track to economic union?
The Feb 19 announcement of a high-speed rail (HSR) link between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, with a commute of only 90 minutes, has raised the prospect of closer economic...
Commentary
Mum, get off your cloud
When Ms Marissa Mayer became queen of the Yahoos last summer, she was hailed as a role model for women.
Let’s converse like adults
It would not be like forward-looking Singapore to ignore the factors that will determine its future. Nor would Singaporeans, however upset some may be over the White Paper on...
What’s quality of life for Singapore?
Our Government’s recent position on increasing the size of the population hinges on the premise that Singapore citizens should be able to continue to enjoy a “high quality...
The inclusive society and its limits
Before the multi-cornered debate on the Population White Paper has even settled, we now have Budget 2013, which provides a fairly detailed analysis of the challenges facing the...
Breaking China’s investment addiction
China’s economic growth model is running out of steam.
China’s long journey to rule by law
A consensus is rapidly emerging within China that the rule of law is the single most important precondition for inclusive, sustainable, and long-term peace and prosperity.
The message for businesses
More increments in foreign worker levies across the board and a complementary cut in foreign worker quotas for the services and marine sectors will, no doubt, further raise the...
