TR EMERITUS

So many decades past, the cry for foreign talent repeated yearly, now more than half the work force are foreign born. Of which, many have converted into PRs or new citizens. Now even foreign born are managing state funds and also many of the GLCs. We had imported all kind of talents, even providing special service is considered... 

I refer to the ST’s Opinion “Is the Nominated MP scheme losing its relevance“ (ST, Oct 14) In September 1990, the NMPs scheme was introduced and effected for the core purpose of bringing in constructive, non-partisan and independent voices into Parliament. Good thing about this scheme is, all Nominated Members of Parliament... 

The 20th congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) is attended by 2,296 delegates. They elect 205 members into the Central Committee, 25 into the Politburo and 7 into the Politburo Standing Committee. The central committee of CPC meets at least once a year at a plenary meeting (also called the plenum). The full politburo...