There is no question that a broader definition of merit is what Singapore should aspire to – but if not managed well, it could merely translate into more pressure for students to stand out in a competitive job market, says Ng Chia Wee.
Jiang Zemin’s legacy is more than soaring economic growth and staggering inequality. He also likely sowed the seeds of excess that set the stage for current President Xi Jinping’s rise, says this academic.
It's unlikely that public housing would have emerged in the city centre if market forces were left to freely dictate land use there, say these industry experts.
