Singaporeans mired in debt? – 65,804 loan sharking cases last 4.5 years.
More seek debt counseling I refer to the articles “More seeking help on debt problems” (Channel NewsAsia, Dec 22) and “Proposed changes to credit cards…
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Singapore needs a Li Keqiang?
I refer to the article “Li Keqiang: Growing GDP without growing personal incomes is useless” (TR Emeritus, Dec 22). It states that “Vice Premier Li…
Medisave Required Amount increase 20% – highest ever?
I refer to the report “CPF Medisave Required Amount to be raised to $38,500” (Channel NewsAsia, Dec 21). MRA increase 20% It states that “From…
Singaporeans least happy, least emotional, charitable in the world? Why?
I refer to the article “Singaporeans unhappiest people in the world: poll” (xinmsn News, Dec 20). It states that “So apparently we’re not just “emotionless”,…
NTUC: Wages need to account for standard of living?
I refer to the article “Foreigners in labour force” (Straits Times, Dec 20). NTUC helping cleaners to earn more? It states that “The National Trades…
An old article on “A lesson in citing irrelevant statistics?”
Posted on April 27th, 2011 I refer to the articles “School system ‘still best way to move up’”, “MPs speak for kids from poorer families” and…
‘N’ Level results: Tell some, don’t tell some?
I refer to the article “‘N’ Level results: 72.6% of NA students can move up to Sec 5” (Today, Dec 17). ‘N” Level candidates’ statistics…
What has Aljunied-Hougang TC’s IT system got to do with Changi airport?
I refer to the report “Aljunied-Hougang town council could have asked for service extension: IT firm” (Channel NewsAsia, Dec 17). It states that “Last Friday,…
Town councils’ report: More cash-strapped families in opposition wards?
I refer to the report “Town councils graded on corporate governance in new report card” (Channel NewsAsia, Dec 15). Only Aljunied-Hougang failed S & CC…
Labour Market 3Q report: Older degree holders hit most?
I refer to the articles “Job growth remains high despite more layoffs” (Straits Times, Dec 14) and “Job growth high despite more layoffs in Q3:…