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Oddznns

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I'e lived all over the world and now am settled in Singapore, Vietnam and Australia. I write about Singapore, South East Asia, in-between culture Asians and the Vietnamese diaspora.

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17 March 2013

Will Singapore 2013 Budget Promote ‘Inclusive Society'?

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Singapore’s 2013 budget certainly tries to give Singaporeans what they have been clamoring for: Stricter limits on foreign labor, carrots and sticks to increase local productivity, a more progressive tax structure, more measures to cool house and car prices. Through the budget, the government wants to establish a more ‘inclusive society’. But will it work?

22 February 2013

Will High Speed Rail Improve Singapore-Malaysia Ties?

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The Prime Ministers of Malaysia and Singapore announced a high speed train project which will provide a mere 90 minute link between the two countries. The rail link is expected to improve economic and social ties between the two neighbors which used to be part of a single federation.

17 February 2013

Singapore Looks to Bolster Population with Foreigners

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The government of Singapore has introduced a new plan to increase the population, triggering debate over the value of welcoming more foreigners to solve the country's ageing demographics. Singaporeans are now taking a closer look at what constitutes Singaporean identity.

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