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The Singapore state devotes a high degree of its technocratic resources to economic diplomacy activities on various fronts. As a small, open and globalized city-state economy, Singapore's prosperity is highly dependent upon the continued health and stability of the international economic system. Thus, "systemic security" objectives are afforded notable priority within the framework of Singapore's foreign economic policy (FEP). This article examines how the pursuit of such objectives is revealed through various forms of multilateral economic diplomacy. More specifically, it identifies important conflicts of interest therein, for example, in Singapore's approach to recent developments both in regional economic multilateralism in East Asia and global economic multilateralism. The Singapore state's dealings with the "value-based" issues (such as, labour and environment) embodied in the "new" or "complex" multilateralism also presents a key FEP challenge. (Contemp Southeast Asia/D³I)

The book provides an understanding of the trend of MNC investments in ASEAN especially in Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. It presents a case showing that contrary to some popular beliefs, MNC investments benefitted the host countries. In particular, industrialization of the host countries was given a boost. A detailed analysis is also provided on various critical factors which MNCs consider in their investment decisions. These include labour supply and manpower development, infrastructure, and so forth

This book ist the first volume of the memoirs of Lee Kuan Yew, the man who planted Singapore island state firmly on the map of the world. In intimate detail, Lee recounts the battles against colonialists, communists and communalists that led to Singapore's independence.

"Prepared by Michael B. Zuzik"--P. i. ; Cover title. ; Includes bibliographical references (p. 100-105). ; Mode of access: Internet.

In July 1925, the British Cabinet seemingly sealed the fate of the Kuomintang (KMT) movement in Malaya and Singapore by agreeing that "the Governor of the Straits Settlements should be authorised to take the necessary steps for the suppression of the Malayan branches of the Society of Kuo Min Tang". Although this ban was legally, albeit loosely, imposed by the Governors, Sir Laurence Guillemard and Sir Hugh Clifford, it did not succeed in ending the movement as they had expected. Thus, the KMT movement remained a nagging problem for the British authorities until Sir Cecil Clementi took a strong stand to enforce the ban in February 1930, which effectively paralysed the KMT movement in Malaya and Singapore.