OPINION: Philippines Draws Inspiration From Lee Kuan Yew


WSJ Blog, 14 Sep 2012
The Philippine’s government is drawing inspiration from Lee Kuan Yew, the founder of modern Singapore as it seeks a path to prosperity and a developed economy, Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima said Thursday.
The admission that the Philippines is looking to Singapore, one of Asia’s most important financial hubs, shows the depth of ambition gripping Manila as the global power balance continues its shift towards Asia. Full story