#88 🏠 Inequality in Public Housing Which Singapore Is Proud Of
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#88 🏠 Inequality in Public Housing Which Singapore Is Proud Of

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🏠 When “Housing for All” Becomes a Mirage Singapore’s public housing program has long been hailed as one of the world’s greatest social achievements, a shining model that other nations admire. But for those caught in the system’s cracks, the reality is not one of pride, but quiet despair. A reader recently shared a story…

#87 🛤️ David vs Goliath on the MRT, and Why Leadership Matters More Than Titles 大卫对战歌利亚：新加坡地铁的故事与领导力的真谛
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#87 🛤️ David vs Goliath on the MRT, and Why Leadership Matters More Than Titles 大卫对战歌利亚：新加坡地铁的故事与领导力的真谛

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中文版在英文刊文下方 “Dad, why did Minister Ong Ye Kung walk over to greet us?” My eldest asked this as we were walking through Canberra. I grinned. “Because Daddy is notorious. Daddy does things most men fear to do.” Even with a mask on, Ong Ye Kung, Singapore’s Health Minister recognised me as we walked past each…

#81 Clearing the Cache: A Reboot for Singapore’s Moral Authority 清除缓存：为新加坡的道德权威重启系统
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#81 Clearing the Cache: A Reboot for Singapore’s Moral Authority 清除缓存：为新加坡的道德权威重启系统

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As I reflect on Singapore’s journey during the 120th anniversary of my alma mater, the National University of Singapore, I am reminded of the four generations of leadership that carried this island from vulnerability to affluence. From post–World War II industrialisation, to high-value manufacturing in petrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, to finance, STEM, AI and sustainability, our…

#78❌ 3 Months, 10 Emails, No Answers: Why Grant Transparency Matters for SMEs ❌ 3个月、10封邮件、零回复：为什么透明的补助审批对中小企业至关重要
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#78❌ 3 Months, 10 Emails, No Answers: Why Grant Transparency Matters for SMEs ❌ 3个月、10封邮件、零回复：为什么透明的补助审批对中小企业至关重要

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16 September 2025 中文版在英文刊文下方。 After three months of correspondence, multiple calls, and countless hours preparing documents, our SME’s grant application was rejected. No explanation. No written reason. Just silence. And this isn’t just our story — it highlights a larger problem in Singapore’s SME support ecosystem. The Case Study: Our Experience In June 2025, we…

#77 🎭 Singapore Pte Ltd: The Hidden Cost of Grants🎭 新加坡私人有限公司：补助金背后的代价
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#77 🎭 Singapore Pte Ltd: The Hidden Cost of Grants🎭 新加坡私人有限公司：补助金背后的代价

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14 September 2025 中文版在英文刊文下方 Read the full article to find out Singapore’s largest triad or mafia. 阅读完整刊文洞察新加坡最大的黑势力。 1. The Façade of Support Over the past three years, I have attended multiple events organized by the Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF). The recurring theme? Grants and support schemes for SMEs. On the surface, they look like…

#75 From Dialect Clans to Power Clans: Singapore’s Engineered Leadership 从方言帮到姓氏帮：新加坡的“工程化”领导
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#75 From Dialect Clans to Power Clans: Singapore’s Engineered Leadership 从方言帮到姓氏帮：新加坡的“工程化”领导

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September 10, 2025 中文版在英文刊文下方 1. Origins: LKY’s Hakka Roots and the Cantonese Alliance Singapore’s founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew (LKY) traced his ancestry to Dapu, Guangdong, a Hakka heartland. In Singapore, Hakkas were a minority. To consolidate political power, LKY had to look beyond his dialect kin. He worked closely with the Cantonese (广府)…

#73 🌏 SMEICC 2025 | 共享未来：重塑商业格局
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#73 🌏 SMEICC 2025 | 共享未来：重塑商业格局

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A Shared Future: Business Reimagined English version available right after the Chinese article. 9月3日，新加坡中华总商会 Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCCI）召开了 SMEICC 2025，再一次汇聚了本地及区域企业领袖，共同探讨 全球新秩序下的东南亚机遇与挑战。 🎤 开幕致辞亮点 Opening Highlights 会长 高泉庆 Kho Choon Keng 表示： 总理 黄循财 Prime Minister Lawrence Wong 强调：为了促进东南亚增长，必须实现 跨境无缝的合作、运营与交易。 📊 商业调查结果 Business Survey Insights 企业前景 Outlook 三大主要挑战 Top 3 Concerns 1️⃣…

#72 The Good Conversation @ ITE College Central 好对话 @ ITE Central 学院
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#72 The Good Conversation @ ITE College Central 好对话 @ ITE Central 学院

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On 1 September 2025, I had the opportunity to join The Good Conversation at ITE College Central, part of the Workforce Singapore Employers Connect Series. It was an inspiring afternoon of dialogue on talent development, workforce readiness, and partnerships that shape the future of employment in Singapore. Guest of Honour Mr. Gabriel Lam, Member of…

#68 Driving Transformation at the Workplace: Insights from the SNEF Event at Suntec Convention Centre #68 在工作场所推动转型：新达会展中心 SNEF 活动见闻
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#68 Driving Transformation at the Workplace: Insights from the SNEF Event at Suntec Convention Centre #68 在工作场所推动转型：新达会展中心 SNEF 活动见闻

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中文版在英文刊文下方 At the recent event co-organised by Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF) and Workforce Singapore (WSG) at Suntec Convention Centre, business leaders, HR professionals, and transformation experts came together to discuss one pressing question: 👉 How do we drive transformation in a disrupted world while unlocking productivity and meeting the aspirations of our workforce? Setting…

#66 🌏 Reinventing Roles and Reskilling for the AI Economy 为 AI 经济重塑角色与再培训
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#66 🌏 Reinventing Roles and Reskilling for the AI Economy 为 AI 经济重塑角色与再培训

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中文版在英文刊文下方 On 21 August 2025, I attended the session “Reinventing Roles and Reskilling for the AI Economy”, presented by SGInnovate and the Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF). The discussions shed light on how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming not just technology, but the very nature of work itself. 🔹 AI as Empowerment, Not Replacement As…