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The estate that the sun doesn’t shine

The estate that the sun doesn’t shine

Hot money moves around the globe to park itself in countries that can generate even more returns for its owners. Another reason for its mobility is to search for tax havens, away from the hands of government. But for the 10 recently arrested in Singapore, the money is not just hot, its illegal too. All of them were originally... 

Vivian Doesn’t Know The Rules Of The Game

Vivian Doesn’t Know The Rules Of The Game

Maturing as a young man in Singapore in the early 80s,I always remembered a phrase that Lee Kuan Yew used- “These are the rules of the game”. He was referring to the diplomatic protocol which is understood the world over when leaders meet. A Prime Minister of a host country always has to go to the place where a visiting... 

Vivian Balakrishnan has been a disappointment

Vivian Balakrishnan has been a disappointment

In the accompanying clip, visiting Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi promptly removed his tie when he noticed his Singapore counterpart, Vivian Balakrishnan, didn't wear one. I ask if I am being overly sensitive or paranoid about minister Wang Yi' action? Surely minister Wang Yi didn't promptly remove his tie for fun. I imagine... 



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