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By Harsh Raghuvir By definition of classical liberalism that much of the politically aware Singaporean youth pledge allegiance to, it seems ironic that we adopt a more conservative view of matters such as immigration. The current wave of immigration that Singapore is experiencing today can be explained by simple economics as... 

OPINION On Christmas Day 1989, the Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point. Nine months later, the Nikkei stock market index had fallen by nearly half, and by 2001, it had shed 70 per cent of its value. Land prices followed suit 80 per cent between the end of 1989 and 2002. With inflated asset... 

By Damon Yeo, Business Correspondent It is not difficult to hear Singapore and Hong Kong being mentioned in the same breath. The general consensus is that these two states are similar in many ways except that life is more stressful in Hong Kong. This article will seek to unravel if there is any truth in this particular generalisation. Singapore...