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…
Free speech is only as strong as your weakest link
By Kumaran Pillai Managing Editor Firstly, my sincere thanks to MDA and folks for announcing…
The bald truth of education
By Alfred Dodwell What does a shaved head mean to you? Prisoners have to have…
Singapore’s 5 political and non-political myths
By Tan Bah Bah 1. Lee Kuan Yew was the architect of post-colonial Singapore Not…
Media in Singapore
For media watchers in Singapore, this is bonus time. In the space of just a…