The Star Online, 18 Oct 2008, Seah Chiang Nee
Singapore is confident that it can emerge from the current world financial crisis along with several others, including Hong Kong, Tokyo, Dubai and Shanghai, to form a new global financial bloc.
HOW do Singaporeans who have lived a sheltered life cope with the current recession and global dislocation? Answer: Surprisingly well!
Judging by the sentiments expressed both in the new and old media, this new generation appears to show a sharp awareness of the potential trouble.
If anything, the worries sometimes border on the exaggerated as though the end of world order is nigh, but most of the time Singaporeans are well-informed and realistic.
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