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Lee Yi-Shyan cites Japan’s example to warn Singaporeans

Lee Yi Shyan Speaking in Parliament on the Population White Paper and Land Use Plan on today (6 Feb), Senior Minister of State for National Development and Trade & Industry Lee Yi-Shyan pointed to the experience of Asian neighbours like Japan and Taiwan as examples of how the silver tsunami and dwindling workforce can destabilise...

ESM Goh applauds PM Lee and team for their courage and leadership

Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong who is also a Member of Parliament (MP) of Marine Parade GRC, spoke on the White Paper in Parliament today (6 Feb). He applauded PM Lee and his team for their courage and leadership in tabling the White Paper and said that the White Paper is the government's plan to forestall an impending...

SBF hits out at WP’s proposal of no further growth in foreign workers

The Singapore Business Federation (SBF) has hit out at WP's proposal to have no additional foreign workers till 2020. SBF said, "With no growth in foreign workers, the impact on the economy and Singapore's competitiveness would be disastrous. The livelihood and well-being of Singaporeans will be compromised." WP has proposed...