What the Singapore government didn’t want to tell us
"It may surprise you that the countries in best shape in Europe actually have quite a high share of state spending relative to GDP. In contrast, most of the countries that are in the most problematic situation — Greece, Portugal, Spain, Ireland — all have quite low levels of public spending relative to GDP. They also tax...
Let there be light
The latest scandal in Singapore, this time involving the sale of computer systems in town councils to a firm which apparently was set-up with a capital of $2 enforces the claims by some about our Potemkin village status -- that many still take as somehow reflecting that all is well in the country. Background to this kerfuffle...
Singaporeans mired in debt? – 65,804 loan sharking cases last 4.5 years.
More seek debt counseling I refer to the articles “More seeking help on debt problems” (Channel NewsAsia, Dec 22) and “Proposed changes to credit cards and unsecured credit rules” (Channel NewsAsia, Dec 21). The former article states that “More people are seeking help from Credit Counselling Singapore (CCS) on their...
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