Economy
2000-2001

Property Debt:
An overhanging burden
Properties, over-priced by 63% five years ago, are now back on earth. A small army of Singaporeans are very gloomy. Read
Dec 25, 2001

Exit the sacred cow
A dramatic change appears imminent to cope with the deteriorating plight of the jobless and a widening income gap.- Read
Sept 30, 2001

Socialism Revisited
NO unemployment dole! In these extraordinary times, this sacred cow is slowly being slaughtered. Read
Oct 20, 2001

Decoupling
From the region
Singapore will leave the region behind with its aggressive acquisitions abroad. By 2010, its external economy will hit $500 billion. >> Read
July 2, 2001

A nice way to
court an old bank
Two traditional Chinese bankers struck a deal and taught the new corporate world a thing or two about takeovers it never learned elsewhere and Singaporeans love the outcome.
July 1, 2001 >> Read

The Neighbourhood Revolution
This city of shopkeepers has to find other ways to make a living. By Seah Chiang Nee
June 13, 2001
>> Read

Foreign Investment
Low return a concern
Why Singapore's foreign investment had been dropping for so long. >> Read
Apr 29, 2001

As clouds hover,
Singapore steps up buying
Cash-rich companies are aggressively buying foreign firms, striking up strategic alliances in the region as the economic sky darkens. More big action lies ahead. >> Read
Apr 18, 2001

Sell Us A Little Bit - Cheaper
Please sell privatised shares to Singaporeans cheaper, like in the Telecom formula. >> Read
Updated Mar 13, 2001

Property: When Normalcy Returns;
Depends on Indonesia
As long as there's economic growth and political stability, prices will keep rising. Has this conventional wisdow changed? >> Read
Feb 11, 2001

Digital Divide
The Gap Widens
A high tech country in 15 years, yes. But for now, life in Singapore will be tough for older, lower-educated workers. By Seah Chiang Nee. >> Read
Updated Feb 11, 2001

Moving Into A High Cost Era
Hi-tech gadgets are great, but they also pile up the cost of living. >> Read
Feb 6, 2001

Analysts, Thanks For Telling Us
To Buy In A Bear Market
Poor stock research costing Singaporean investors billions of dollars. Its time to start grading the performance of brokerages. >>Read
Jan 3, 2001

Currency
The S$10-bil..
How much will its value rise - or fall in 10 years' time? Read
Dec 26, 2000

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