TR EMERITUS

Madam Speaker, this bill recognizes that equality matters for the promotion of family life. While it is important to continue to promote parenthood within the ambit of marital unions, there is a need to balance it with the recognition that not everyone is so fortunate to be able to sustain a happy marriage, or even obtain it.... 

The giant sucking sound building up in Singapore's empty shopping aisles just got louder. After a 174-year run, John Little, a well-loved department store, plans to shut down by January. Completing the karmic circle of birth and death, Amazon.com Inc. may start operations in the city in the first quarter. That's scant comfort... 

Here is a reason why I think Trump may not be as protectionist as his campaign rhetoric suggest. Let's look at the fiscal stimulus. The infrastructure spending plan is around US$550b spread over 5 years - a boost to the GDP by 0.5% a year. His campaign tax plan to benefit both households and business adds another shot of 4%...