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Love them or hate them, the People’s Action Party (PAP) coming into power has a lot to do with their mastery of mass propaganda. Like shrewd sales men, they can sell you just about anything. Post independent Singapore was already a thriving port that was supporting a vibrant trade hub under the British rule, and yet the PAP... 

Inadequate Stimulus in FY2020   In my last blog post, written just before the Budget presentation, I pointed out that the economy had suffered as a result of the Government’s failure to provide enough stimulus. Finance Minister Heng had claimed to have spent almost $100 billion on help to Singaporean households and companies.... 

One of my more prominent memories of my last year in university, was being at an event where the then Deputy Prime Minister, Dr. Tony Tan was the guest of honour. Dr. Tan was on visit to the UK and the prominent members of the Singapore community had gathered to see what he had to say about Singapore’s relationship with the...