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Singapore Surf UTWTPosted by inspir3d on July 12, 2006
The government’s strategy to invite foreign capital and MNCs into the country has given Singapore many advantages. Singapore continues this strategy in instances such as the field of life sciences where it has spent much on foreign talent. However, is this strategy necessarily the best one for the future? Here’s some commentary on the issue …read more
Categories: Foreign Talent, Economics
Posted in Economics, Foreign Talent | Comments Off on Nation Building
Posted by inspir3d on July 12, 2006
John Aglionby of The Guardian isn’t a Singaporean, but the Mr Brown issue has caught his eye. He surveys the recent incident, trends in Singapore media, and its implications on freedom of expression. …read more
Categories: MrBrown
Posted in Media, Mr Brown | 1 Comment »
Posted by inspir3d on July 12, 2006
The government wants Singaporeans to speak a world class standard of English. It also wants Singaporeans to be fluent in their mother tongue. What, however, has been the social impact of government policy on language, and has the language policy been a success? Milli Vanilli writes a very hard hitting and forceful point of view …read more
Categories: Bilingualism
Posted by inspir3d on July 12, 2006
Have you noticed anything lately with the recent change in taxi fares? Molly Meek certainly has. Indeed, there seems to be much more than meets the eye when it comes to public transport in Singapore. Here’s some food for thought when you next get on a bus. …read more
Posted in Economics | Comments Off on Public Transport: SBS’s FAQ
Posted by inspir3d on July 12, 2006
National Day is approaching. Many Singaporeans will be hanging their national flags on their front doors, balconies and windows. Is doing so, however, a sign of support for Singapore, or a sign of support for the PAP? Are they one and the same, or is there a difference? Alex Au explores the question …read more
Posted in Culture | Comments Off on Flags and Monuments
Posted by inspir3d on July 12, 2006
Many of you will have written to Today regarding Mr Brown. Unfortunately, none of the letters were published. Here’s just one of the more heartfelt voices regarding the issue …read more
Posted in Mr Brown | Comments Off on Let Mr Brown Speak
Posted by inspir3d on July 12, 2006
Running a full 42.195km is an extremely challenging task. You have to be in it for the long haul. The IS has only been around for slightly more than a day, but hopes to be here for at least 42.195 days more, if not 42.195 months… (maybe years??) Dr. Huang has some tips on how to hang around for the long run. …read more
Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Running A Marathon
Posted by inspir3d on July 12, 2006
Everybody seems to have something thoughtful to say about the Mr. Brown issue. But as Mr. Brown found out, being thoughtful in Singapore can get you into a mess. Mr KTM fears he may get fired from STOMP, but here at IS, he’ll always be noticed. He’s cooked up some tasty kway teow for thought. …read more
Posted in Media | Comments Off on Higher Standards in the Press
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