Why Vancouver housing is unaffordable and what to do about it
Metro Vancouver's astronomical real estate prices are caused mostly by high immigration and foreign investment, says UBC geographer David Ley, author of Millionaire Migrants. He shows how the problem is being tackled in four similarly skewed 'gateway' cities - Hong Kong, Sydney, Singapore and London. (27 June...
Chinese bogus doctors busted in Spain
(27-06-2014) Spanish police busted a Chinese gang accused of carrying out back-street abortions, surgery and dentistry in unhygienic home clinics, officials said Friday. They released photographs of items seized in the raids, including a pile of human teeth, pills and numerous unsterilized forceps and dental tools. AFP reports. Police...
Meritocracy must be balanced with fair & equal opportunities
Selective meritocracy (Graphics: ST) While I laud the plea against "punishing achievers" and elitism ("Don't punish achievers" by Mr Paul Sim Ruiqi; June 10), the idea of a compassionate meritocracy falls short of ensuring that meritocracy functions well. Meritocracy should be balanced with fair and equal opportunities for all,...
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