Why the gold rush is over for the long haul
The run-up in gold prices in recent years — from US$800 (S$1,000) an ounce in early 2009 to above US$1,900 in the fall of 2011 — had all the features of a bubble. And now, like...
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Swedish model still only viable one for Europe
With Swedish cities roiled for weeks now by rioting by unemployed immigrants, many observers see a failure of the country’s economic model. They are wrong.
Keeping it civil: How now for political engagement
The relationship between the citizen, civil society, politics and the Government in Singapore is a complicated one.
Doing the right thing by Singapore pioneers
The 50th anniversary of the independence of Singapore will be in 2015. It is by all measures a significant milestone. We were once a people with almost total dependency on the...
The necessity of questions
It would appear that little children are more curious about things around them than are students in schools and universities or even working adults.
Philippines right to challenge China
Nine dashes, five judges, two contestants. It sounds like a reality television show. In fact, it is the rather obscure — but very important — beginning of a process to delineate...
Thoughts of an unpaid intern
How ethical are unpaid internships in Singapore, and should Singaporean students take them up?
Inclusive, cooler cities: A different take on liveability
In a discussion following the announcement here of the Green City Index Asia two years ago, it was suggested that Singapore could possibly top the list because it is very wealthy.
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