Economy
Archives - 2003

Biopolis
New biotech city
Equivalent to Jurong Estate start-up decades ago, its launch marks Singapore's transition from industrial to high-tech age just as confidence begins to return. By Seah Chiang Nee. Read
Nov 2, 2003

Turnaround
But not in jobs
A little cheer returns to Singapore with economic upturn; for majority, life hasn't been too tough. By Seah Chiang Nee Read
Oct 22, 2003

'No-frills' flights
Bigger impact than we think Read
They will change the way Singaporeans works, do business and have fun. By Seah Chiang Nee
Aug 17, 2003

Trends
In transition Read
A painful process of downsizing in jobs, assets and almost everything else good to set new base for future growth. Seah Chiang Nee.
Jul 13, 2003

Civil service
A sanctuary pulls back Read
For 1st time, starting pay for fresh graduates in Singapore's government service will be cut. Impact, good and bad, will be bigger than most people think. By Seah Chiang Nee.
June 24, 2003

Economy
New ways to fire it up Read
Imagine 42,000 Singaporeans emerging from same education system, waving a piece of paper demanding the same jobs; explains why fresh foreign input is needed. By Seah Chiang Nee
Apr 28, 2003

Singaporeans
Going into business Read
An entrepreneur minister soon, but it's not because of government action but the economic crisis that is pushing people into business. By Seah Chiang Nee
Feb 17, 2003