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Economy
The balloon inflates
Infused with foreign money, Singapore moves from recession to over-heatedly buying up properties, cars, stocks, you name it. By Seah Chiang Nee. More
May 2, 2010

Wanted:
Ideas that pay
In the global contest for innovation, Singapore is falling further behind at a time when its people are paying more and more buying them from others. By Seah Chang Nee. More
Jan 10, 2010

Recession
And the middle class
New millionaires will emerge from the ashes, but a bit of the middle class will disappear. By Seah Chiang Nee. More
Oct 31, 2009

Property
A crisis that isn't
Why is the market so hot when Singapore is still in trouble: Here are some fundamental reasons. By Seah Chiang Nee. More
Sept 19, 2009

Struggling
With the new realities
It will get harder and harder for a sovereign wealth fund here to cope with the political backlash of a stumbling loss.Temasek clarification follows. By Seah Chiang Nee. More
Aug 1, 2009

Toxic Notes
Simmering bitterness
Uncovered by the press, an anquished letter over the poor government help (unlike Hong Kong) for Singapore victims of risky financial products - and reactions. More
July 29, 2009

Banking
The weakened pillar
Singaporeans fret about their future as global banking loses its shine; search begins for new economic directions. By Seah Chiang Nee. More
July 4, 2009

Citigroup:
Possible sale
GIC considers exit option as the shares face Wall Street delisting if it consistently drops below one dollar. By Seah Chiang Nee. More
Mar 6, 2009

Depression..
..clouds hover
Lee Kuan Yew's feared 10% economic drop, if it materialises, could bring Singapore closer to technical depression. By Seah Chiang Nee. More
Mar 5, 2009

Ho Ching
The S$58b plunge
The terrible loss was revealed three days after she quit, fuelling talk that they’re related; sadly, she’ll not lead the recovery. By Seah Chiang Nee. More
Feb 14, 2009

Reserves
Anxiety rises
Singapore's national savings suffer market plunge because of global banking woes, possibly with worst to come. By Seah Chiang Nee a day before Temasek leadership change. More
Feb 7, 2009

Singapore
Pushed back by 10 years
And it’s only the beginning with the government losing more than just money. Comment. By Seah Chiang Nee. More
Nov 22, 2008

Casinos
A bright spot
...for jobs-worried Singaporeans, but their historical arrival is nightmarishly ill-timed. By Seah Chiang Nee. More
Oct 26, 2008

Living
With recession
How thrifty Singaporeans cope: “I will repeat, I will reduce and reuse, I will recycle and I will repair.” By Seah Chiang Nee. More
Oct 20. 2008

Recession...
And an electric shock
Recession-hit Singaporeans can't understand why electricity charges have to go up 21% when energy prices have collapsed. By Seah Chiang Nee. More
Oct 11, 2008

GIC
A US$200b question
With the world market turmoil, Singaporeans - shareholders of the state funds - deserve some quick, clear answers about the disparity. By Seah Chiang Nee. More
Sep 24, 2008

US storm
Slams into Singapore
Force bigger than most other countries because of city's premier status as a world financial centre; citizens hardest hit. By Seah Chiang Nee. More
Sep 20, 2008

AIG
The next big one
The US insurance giant is in dire trouble; Anxious Singaporeans queue outside central office to inquire about their policies - estimated 2m here. WSJ/CNA. More
Sep 16, 2008

Merrill
Takeover just some paper gain
Since $29 is share swap, not cash, Temasek could just end up with shares in enlarged bank with a short-term paper gain. More
Sep 15, 2008

Temasek
Profit doubles, but..
It was a sterling performance at least before the US sub-prime investment woes were added up. That will come later. By Seah Chiang Nee. More
Aug 27, 2008

Public
A confidence hole
Public worries about Singapore’s big investment in Merrill Lynch and other troubled banks remain very high. By Seah Chiang Nee. More
Aug 1, 2008

Sweetheart deal...
or a poison apple?
The new Merrill Lynch deal seems to have levelled down Temasek's entry cost but increased its stake and risk - if the bank fails. By Seah Chiang Nee. More
Jul 31, 2008

Merrill Lynch
Only 5m was sold, sources
Sale did take place but it was only 5m shares - not 86.9m, which was misreported due to a filing glitch. By Seah Chiang Nee. More
Jul 26, 2008

UBS
New trouble
The crisis-hit Swiss Bank in which Singapore has substantial interests runs into fresh woes. By Seah Chiang Nee. More
Jul 25, 2008

Economy
Recession fears
Despite a built-up cushion, global woes hit Singapore’s exports in a big way - with worse to come. Comment. Seah Chiang Nee. More
Jul 19, 2008

Storm ahead..
.. or the best years ever?
All data point to a serious downturn, but Lee Kuan Yew thinks Singapore is approaching its best ever years. By Seah Chiang Nee. More
Jul 13, 2008

Trend
Decline of the engineer
Fears of Singapore heading towards becoming a high cost, low-tech city are not unfounded. By Seah Chiang Nee. More
Jun 14, 2008

Property
A deeper downturn
Developers delay new start-ups as residential prices projected to fall by up to 40% from now till 2010. More
May 26, 2008

Stagflation
Storm signals up
But Singaporeans who are addicted to the good life seem oblivious to the danger. By Seah Chiang Nee. More
May 24, 2008

Government
Where’s the coordination?
It appears the right hand didn’t know what the left was doing, creating unnecessary uncertainty in people’s minds. By Seah Chiang Nee. More
Apr 3, 2008

Singapore's
Super declines.
With their huge banking investments in the West souring fast, Singaporeans are becoming nervous about what will happen to their money. Commentary by Seah Chiang Nee. More
Mar 20, 2008

The truth..
..About sovereign wealth funds
Citizens of unaccountable, paternalistic regimes who stand to lose most when rulers play games with their national wealth. Foreign Policy. More
Jan 30, 2008

Economy
Bracing for serious trouble
Stock collapse and global downturn begin to take their toll on Singapore. By Seah Chiang Nee. More
Jan 19, 2008

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