Our poicies are fueling greater inequality, not reducing it!
I refer to the article “Nigeria, Singapore and India fuel wealth gap – Oxfam” (Reuters, Oct 9). It states that “Nigeria, Singapore and India are among countries fuelling the gap between the super-rich and poor, aid agency Oxfam said today as it launched an index spotlighting those nations doing least to bridge the divide. It...
Refuting the ‘refute’ of the ‘149th’ Inequality Index?
I refer to the article “S’pore refutes criticism over tackling inequality” (Straits Times, Oct 10). It states that “Social and Family Development Minister Desmond Lee pointed out that while Singapore’s spending on healthcare and education may not be as much as other nations, the outcomes it achieves in these areas...
Why is it that Singapore’s health protection gap is the highest in Asia, on a per capita basis?
I refer to the article “Asia’s health protection gap widens to US$1.8 trillion: Swiss Re” (Business Times, Oct 6). It states that “THE health protection gap in Asia is estimated to have reached US$1.8 trillion, representing 40 million households that forgo medical treatment to avoid financial stress, a study by Swiss...
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