TR EMERITUS

Over the past 50 years since our independence, the very capable PAP 'old guard' leaders led us safely through challenges after challenges. From the British forces withdrawal to the prospect of mass unemployment to the Indonesian confrontation, all those challenges were no less daunting or dangerous than what we face today. Let... 

Lately, we have had some problems with Malaysia. Southern Johor airspace dispute. And the Johor maritime dispute. And the normal ‘experts’ view, is that Singapore is again made the ‘bogey man’ by the inept Malaysian government. Admiration for your opponent, does not mean your acquiescence to them, nor ‘kowtow’... 

China is now promoting globalization. But critics complained that many industries in China are still protected or are receiving government subsidies. Rather than complain about China, the other countries can also adopt the same approach, (i.e. to protect some of their industries through tariffs and other measures). The tariffs...