The adopted son of Singapore
By Zafar Anjum Movement is life—that’s what I had learnt at an early age. Prophets,…
Immigration — then and now
P Francis, who emigrated from Singapore to Australia in 1990, reflects on his early years…
Singapore's No 1 soccer fan
By Suresh Nair [caption id="attachment_318" align="alignleft" width="300"] Ho Peng Kee (fifth from left) at a…
They did it, the kids I mean
By Abhijit Nag “If there be a paradise on earth, it is here, it is…
Why not a party?
By Tan Bah Bah The buntings are up for the National Day Parade or NDP,…
Ah Singapore! Sweet relief
Look who is loosening up. Singapore wants freedom of speech – on s***. No offence…
Prime Minister Lee’s National Day Message 2013
Amidst economic and political stresses, an emphasis on unity and inclusiveness Most Singaporeans viewing the…
Confessions of an editor
By P N Balji Editor, The Independent Singapore A reluctant editor, I have been called…
Chasing the economy's tail
By Charles Tan There's something special about anniversaries. They mark an event of significance, such as…
Global weakness and local restructuring mean more economic speed-bumps ahead
By The Independent Singapore The flash estimate of 3.7% real GDP growth for Singapore’s economy…