SINGAPORE is a small country and its sovereignty cannot be taken for granted ("S'pore must be a success to remain relevant"; Jan 27).
Present and future governments have an obligation to ensure Singapore's sovereignty is intact.
Economic success and political stability are inseparable and equally important.
It is of the utmost importance for any country to ensure its political stability, prior to developing its economy and achieving economic success. Singapore cannot be an exception.
In the international political arena, Singapore needs to be steadfast in its diplomatic stand on neutrality and non-alliance. Simultaneously, Singapore needs to maintain its friendly relations and close cooperation with Asean countries.
To ensure Singapore continues to achieve steady economic growth and success, we first need to value and help our local enterprises.
We can do this by raising their productivity and standards in production, operations and services, as well as by providing them with ample business opportunities and lucrative tax rebates or incentives to compete globally.
These will ensure that two of Singapore's fundamental vulnerabilities, namely its small size and geographical position in South-east Asia, are taken care of.
Teo Kueh Liang
Present and future governments have an obligation to ensure Singapore's sovereignty is intact.
Economic success and political stability are inseparable and equally important.
It is of the utmost importance for any country to ensure its political stability, prior to developing its economy and achieving economic success. Singapore cannot be an exception.
In the international political arena, Singapore needs to be steadfast in its diplomatic stand on neutrality and non-alliance. Simultaneously, Singapore needs to maintain its friendly relations and close cooperation with Asean countries.
To ensure Singapore continues to achieve steady economic growth and success, we first need to value and help our local enterprises.
We can do this by raising their productivity and standards in production, operations and services, as well as by providing them with ample business opportunities and lucrative tax rebates or incentives to compete globally.
These will ensure that two of Singapore's fundamental vulnerabilities, namely its small size and geographical position in South-east Asia, are taken care of.
Teo Kueh Liang
