Foreigners? “We have been calibrating the inflows,” says NPS “70 per cent of the foreigners here are transient workers and only 30 per cent are (PRs)”. The Online Citizen29 August 2009
Higher incentives do not necessarily lead to higher performance Financial incentives can result in a negative impact on overall performance. “Too… The Online Citizen28 August 2009
When the economy dives, the GST must too It is time for the government to consider lowering the GST rate in light of the recession. Imran Ahmed.. Leong Sze Hian28 August 2009
$30 billion in taxes collected THE taxman collected almost $30 billion in taxes from individuals and companies… The Online Citizen27 August 2009
Ministry of Finance replies to WSJ article Article “makes unfounded claims on disclosure regarding Temasek,” says MOF. The Online Citizen26 August 2009
SIM is “private institution”, so no fare concession Students from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts and LaSalle College of… The Online Citizen26 August 2009
Deja vu – lapping it up, again Local media’s spin on FT policy – memories of past propaganda campaigns. Andrew Loh. The Online Citizen26 August 2009
Level the playing field for locals and foreigners in employment Odds seem to be stacked against S’poreans when it comes to employment. Leong Sze Hian. The Online Citizen25 August 2009
NUS students disagree with PM Lee on threats Economic downturn poses more threat than race and religion, say students. Campus Observer. The Online Citizen25 August 2009
Temasek’s revised charter downplays Singapore links Temasek drops reference to its role to improve S’pore’s economic base. Reuters. The Online Citizen25 August 2009
