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We cannot be a successful financial hub with a moribund stock exchange

We cannot be a successful financial hub with a moribund stock exchange

I was surprised to learn that the trading volume of Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKSE) is 16 times of the volume in the Singapore Exchange (SGX). We know that Hong Kong has a bigger population than Singapore and benefits from its closeness to China, but I thought that a difference of 4 times would be justified but not 16 times. The... 

MSF Inequality paper: Full of ‘rubbish’?

MSF Inequality paper: Full of ‘rubbish’?

I refer to the article “Singapore system has done better than other countries in improving social mobility: MSF paper” (Straits Times, Nov 1). It states that ” The Singapore system is not perfect in improving the lives of the low-income and vulnerable families, but it has performed better than most countries, said the... 

Media Literacy or Critical Thinking?

Media Literacy or Critical Thinking?

The PAP government will be introducing guidelines on ways to spot fake news by next June. While any effort to develop the people’s critical thinking abilities must be encouraged, I would just like to point out the hypocrisy of the State who in the first place made sure the people swallowed whatever they dished out on the dominant... 



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