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How much have GIC and Temasek contributed…

How much have GIC and Temasek contributed…

How much have GIC and Temasek contributed to the national coffer annually? The combined asset managed by these two SWFs could be near a trillion. One used to claim a return of 17% annually but lately the numbers seemed to be more down to earth, something like 5%. Correct me if I am wrong on this as I am recalling it from some... 

A Singaporean Core? What Defines a Singaporean (II)

A Singaporean Core? What Defines a Singaporean (II)

About a week ago I was looking through the Population White Paper and was greatly perturbed by the missing definition of a “Singaporean core.” Like many of us, I am concerned about a “diluted” Singaporean identity with the proposed influx of new migrants each year: according to the projected target, “Singaporeans”... 

Comments on Mr Shanmugam’s comments on White Paper

Comments on Mr Shanmugam’s comments on White Paper

I refer to the 4 Feb 2013 Straits Times report on Minister Shanmugam’s comments on the Population White Paper [1]. Mr Shanmugam claimed that 6.9 million is not a target but a possibility to plan for. But the Population White Paper wrote: “if we can achieve 2% to 3% productivity growth per year (which is an ambitious stretch... 



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