Singapore: A First World country

by Jason Lim

An interesting topic came up during a conversation with a friend. We spoke about the political climate here in Singapore and the conversation touches on the freedom of speech and expression here in Singapore. Well, the Con...read more

by Cairns Faber

Firstly, I am amazed to see how strongly the writers here correlate degree of democracy and measurement of first-world standards. There are democratic nations such as Thailand that are still considered 3rd-world economical...read more

by Subhan Choudhury

Fast moving Singapore is facing a problem from the fast world system. The Sunday Times in early 2007 published a report stating about nine out of 10 Singaporean professionals fear that foreigners will take their jobs. Thes...read more

by Leo Poh Lee

Should there be a question mark after the title? Or is the title supposed to be a statement? What is a First World Country? According to Nations Online (www.nationsonline.org/onew orld/first_world.htm), the term First...read more

by Tas C

It is well known globally that Singapore is ruled by a dictatorship-like regime, under the mock pretence of democracy: - The Peoples' Action Party have ruthlessly weeded out anyone they deem to have the potential to ch...read more

by Aldo Bonincontro

From what I know about the little state-towm of Singapore, this is the most important financial, commercial and industrial center of Asia after Japan and South Korea. The medium incomes of its multiethnic people are high ...read more

by Artemis

Singapore is a good example how a poor entity maximizes its potential and still grows even more. Malaysia declared independence in 1957, and Singapore was part of Malaysia. The first 8 years were tough episodes for Malaysi...read more

by Ana Serina De Leon

I would choose Singapore as one of the top places I would live in the world. The country has all the amenities of a big city without the hang-ups. It is a young and well-planned city. The city is clean and efficient. T...read more

by Just a gal

*Ahem* Firstly, to start it off, let me confess that I am a Singaporean. I live in Singapore. Therefore, I know what is going on in here than most of the people who are not living in Singapore. Secondly, I am proud to be a...read more

by Abdul Rahman

Look into any world map and the chances of you finding Singapore in it are slim. No, Singapore is not from another world, but why it is not easily identifiable is because it is merely the size of an island. Though small...read more