Lifestyle and Culture
Archives 2006 - 2007

Materialism
A price to pay
Among the world’s most materialistic, Singaporeans are driven to achieve, but it could also be painful for the nation and individually. By Seah Chiang Nee.
Nov 17, 2007

The Big Debate
Over ‘eat cheaper’ advice
Government’s inflation advice to Singaporeans didn’t come across too well. Compiled by Littlespeck.
Nov 14, 2007

Singapore
In three years’ time
Some interesting views of what this city could be like. CNA forum (edited).
Sept 18, 2007

History
Keeping it relevant
Conserving older buildings and rehabilitating them for future use is an essential part of what Singapore is. By Seah Chiang Nee.
Sept 2, 2007

Heart-to-heart
From a 35-year-old
A product of the PAP’s policies writes of his feelings about today’s Singapore, a useful feedback for government.
Jun 26, 2007

Starhub
The power of monopoly
I have cancelled my sports and several other channels, reducing my TV bill by half. Seah Chiang Nee
Jun 18, 2007

Expatriates
..And petty crime
Foreigners chat: Concensus is Singapore still pretty safe, but moral's on decline.
ExpatSingapore forum
Jun 11, 2007

Density
A bit thicker
With a 60% bigger population in 16 years, some services in Singapore get a bit more overcrowded. By Seah Chiang Nee.
May 26, 2007

Inflation
Heads for a higher plane
Global Singapore slowly takes on new cost structure of other advanced cities. By Seah Chiang Nee.
May 12, 2007

The importance
Of being praised
Accolades for Singapore and its people are often played up; does it show a competitive spirit or a sense of insecurity? By Seah Chiang Nee.
Feb 10, 2007

Singapore
Global city 2007
The years ahead will see a faster rate of globalisation and changed lifestyles. By Seah Chiang Nee.
Dec 31, 2006

A hospital stay
... And a glimpse of Singapore
It tells a lot about people's pain and stoicism, family bond and society's changes. By Seah Chiang Nee
Nov 5, 2006

Singapore
Religion and politics
USA could learn how this tiny city manages its different religions. A South Dakota paper.
Nov 1, 2006

Singaporeans
Getting less prudish
When casinos open in 2009, bet you so will strip-shows and stage nudity (for adults, of course). By Seah Chiang Nee
Oct 22, 2006

Singapore's
National culture
'Never in a 100 years' says founding leader, but given a free, creative environment, he may be proven wrong. By Seah Chiang Nee.
Sep 11, 2006

World rankings
Do we like them?
Unhappiest lot in Asia, poor in bed, lack of press freedom, boring, etc: Are Singaporeans that pathetic? By Seah Chiang Nee.
Jul 24, 2006

A little looser
Building national ties may now take a longer time, here's why. By Seah Chiang Nee.
Jun 18, 2006

So cool!
A slang for all times!
Generation after another, it outlives all others even some popular Asian terms. By Seah Chiang Nee.
Feb 12, 2006

Please..
..allow some dialect use
With Mandarin firmly established, maybe time to allow some dialect TV, Radio shows without hindering Singapore's bilingual education. By Seah Chiang Nee.
Jan 22, 2006