Singapore Should Globalise More Rapidly
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I notice Singapore has not globalised fast enough.
There are too few international people in Singapore.
If Singapore is serious in wanting to become a global, cosmopolitan, dynamic, 'hub',
then it should invite more people here from all over the world.
And to avoid nationalistic backlash or resentment,
These newcomer immigrants should be called 'international talents.'
Of course, this will avert the 'us-them' mentality from the phrase 'foreign talent.'
I feel this phrase was poorly designed by the power ups.
A more dynamic, exiting sounding name should be 'international talents.'
And Singapore should go all the way. Full speed ahead, 5th gear.
Current globalization proccess is simply too slow, provoking some negative resentment, and not diverse enough.
Singapore should import all races of people, from not only China and India, but also South Africa, Poland, Nigeria, Korea, Finland, all places.
Then Singapore will be like mini United Nations.
But better of course.
This can be done by easing the procedures and even providing incentives such as tax breaks for five years or offering settlement funds.
It will propel Singapore as a true cosmopolitan city.
4 million people simply not enough. Not enough athletes, not enough scientists, not enough entrepreneurs, simply not enough.
If there is anybody in the world who can do it,
It is Singapore.
With its efficient, stable, quick, compact, well-run social systems and policy making,
Singapore should grab for this chance. -
we were always globalised long long ago
our ppl are made up of immigrants........
wat more international ppl u want?
and wats make u think they want to come? -
it is time we admit aliens too.
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Originally posted by dragg:it is time we admit aliens too.
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we will call them 'extra-terristarial talent'.Originally posted by shinta: -
Well, they will come just like why Chinese, Indians, etc come here.
I think the net should be cast wider.
Singapore should not be so cautious or restrained.
Full spead ahead.
And, yes, make the procedure easier, and offer incentives like tax breaks and settlement funds.
Singapore can be a truly global city of talents.
It is a waste to let the beautiful roads, efficient public service, excellent security, etc, all go without leverage. Wasteful.
Now everything is set. Foundations is set. Time to build up something nice. A castle.
Time to invite the guests. -
ETs can be ministers.
they wont want money!!! -
let's see... already, too many PRCs are here causing social chaos...
what next?
it's easy for people with "helicopter vision" because real people look like ants... and after a while, the "helicopter vision" people start treating real people like ants...
it doesn't matter if the ant is worked to death as long as the whole nest seems good and the GDP looks good...
that's the effect of "globalisation"
us ants are worked to death... but those with "helicopter vision" don't care... until one day, they crash and burn.. and join the legion of ants... -
i disagree on the incentives part. It would only increase resentment towards the 'international talent'.
Citizens pay tax, do NS... FTs get the incentives.. for fuck?