Only 3.4% of Singapore Savings Bond subscribed?
Only 3.4% of Singapore Savings Bond subscribed? I refer to the article “Demand for Singapore Savings Bond falls sharply in 3rd issue” (Channel News Asia,…
Economy
GIC return 6.1% vs median pension fund 8.5%?
I refer to the article “Many unhappy returns” (The Economist, Nov 21). Median pension fund return – 8.5%? It states that “Over the past five…
Review taxes to spend more on welfare?
Review tax system to generate funds for growth, social programmes I refer to the article “PwC calls for tax system review to generate funds for…
S’pore’s private debt highest at 250% of GDP?
The world’s debt crisis I refer to the article “Pulled back in – The world is entering a third stage of a rolling debt crisis, this…
Graduates’ real starting pay declined 9% last 7 years?
NUS grads among the world’s most employable I refer to the article “NUS grads among the world’s most employable” (Straits Times, Nov 13). It states…
Why no ‘poverty line’ in S’pore?
1 in 5 Hong Kongers in poverty I refer to the article “One in five residents lives in poverty: Report” (Straits Times, Oct 13). It…
Increase subsidies for student-care, but not childcare (wayang)?
Higher student-care subsidies for financially needy children I refer to the article “Higher student-care subsidies for financially needy children” (Channel NewsAsia, Oct 12). It states that “There…
Diversify your investment portfolio
Yet another investment scam? I refer to the article “Wine investors cry foul over dealings with 2 companies” (Straits Times, Oct 4). It states that…
Affordable childcare: Really?
Yet another childcare fees increase I refer to the article “THE LEARNING CAMPUS PRESCHOOL INCREASE FEES BY 25% FOR 2016 ENROLMENT” (allsingaporestuff.com, Oct 4). It…
myfirstskool up fees: 46% increase in profits?
myfirstskool childcare increase fees for 3rd year running? I refer to the article “NTUC’S MY FIRST SKOOL CHILDCARE RAISES SCHOOL FEES FOR THIRD YEAR RUNNING”…