Budget: Which are the more severe implications?
I refer to the article “‘Severe implications’ if Singapore does not have sufficient reserves as buffer: Chan Chun Sing” (Channel NewsAsia, Feb 25). It states that “The use of Singapore’s reserves should not be taken lightly as there are “severe implications” if the country does not have sufficient reserves as...
SMRT: Pay peanuts, get monkeys?
I refer to the article “SMRT raises starting pay, improves benefits for staff following union talks” (Channel NewsAsia, Feb 24). It states that “From Mar 1, its starting pay for engineers with “good honours degrees” will be increased by up to S$350 a month to S$3,800. Polytechnic graduates will see a starting basic...
Hong Kong’s budget versus Singapore’s
Click to enlarge "Hong Kong won’t find out until budget day on Wednesday just how much spare cash Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-Po has to throw around. There are estimates it could be as much as a record HK$180 billion, on top of the trillions already in reserve." While Singapore having a debatable S $9 billion surplus....
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