One of the most common and sticky criticisms of Singapore is that it’s sterile. Part of this can be a kind of orientalizing Western perspective – the assumption being that Asia is supposed to be dangerous, exciting, and that Singapore is just too clean and clinical for the adventuring westerner. But also, simultaneously, there’s a […]

What makes a city exciting? How do we make Singapore the most exciting city in Asia by 2050? Opportunity. In simplistic terms, economic opportunity. But it’s not just about jobs. It’s about wealth creation. The best people on the planet don’t just want to make money, they want to be where the action is. They […]

I want to assemble a post to honour the people who have spoken up in Singapore over the years. 2021 MOM apologises to ex-DJ Jade Rasif for saying her account of maid’s Covid-19 scare was ‘inaccurate’ (straitstimes.com) – her IG post Woman in Hari Raya wedding photo controversy responds to PA’s cancellation of planned meeting […]