Global Times, 14 Apr 2013Many scholars have pointed out that after the founding of the country, the number of outstanding skilled workers and university graduates fluent in English cultivated by Singapore has been far ahead of neighboring countries.
This advantage has attracted international investors. However, with the development of neighboring countries, Singapore's superiority in talent is becoming weaker.
Indeed, restrictions on immigration can reduce domestic competition and provide the middle class in the greenhouse with a breathing spell. However, in the long run, similar policies will also force investors to turn to other talent highlands and the running of the greenhouse will be difficult to sustain. The middle class may have to work harder to sustain their own Eden. Full story
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