2020/02/13 |
Why Taiwan Handles Coronavirus Outbreak Better Than Singapore
Singapore has adopted decent preventive measures for the coronavirus outbreak, yet the lack of public trust in the government still trigged panic buying. What can Singapore learn from Taiwan?
2018/08/31 |
The Crazy Rich Salaries of Singapore's Ministers Versus the Poor Peasants Who Support Them
Singapore's Crazy Rich Ministers are busy stuffing their own coffers as poverty and inequality run rampant.
2019/05/01 |
Singapore: A Poor Man's Country in Rich Man's Clothes
Labor Day makes for a good time to dive into why Singapore remains one of the world's most unequal countries.
2018/10/22 |
SINGAPORE: Millionaire Ministers and Systemic Inequality
Singapore has excellent healthcare and education, but only a fraction of the population can afford it due to a systemically repressive regime that saps economic vitality at every turn.
2021/09/29 |
Taiwan’s Wages Are So Low Because Business Profits Are Too High
It is time for Taiwan to restore balance in the economy by lifting the minimum wage significantly. If the government does not do so, it is like asking workers to sacrifice as they struggle to afford the cost of living.
2019/01/08 |
OPINION: Why the World Should Stand With Tsai and the 'Taiwan Consensus'
As a Singaporean, Taiwan's democratic values and effective independence are something to hold dear.
2018/10/15 |
An Open Appeal to the UN: Please Do Not Leave the Taiwanese Behind
A Human Rights Defender makes an impassioned plea for the United Nations not to leave Taiwan behind as it pursues its 2030 sustainable development goals.
2018/12/05 |
The DPP Should Not Blame LGBT Advocates for Their Election Loss
It's a dangerous, despicable strategy that also has no mooring in the reality of how their voters feel about marriage equality.
2021/10/28 |
10 Misconceptions About Raising the Minimum Wage in Taiwan
Don’t believe the fearmongers. A low minimum wage is a political choice, not an economic necessity.
2019/08/01 |
Minimum Wage: How Did Taiwan Fall Behind S. Korea?
Taiwan’s Minimum Wage Review Committee needs to make a long overdue decision to increase minimum wage in 2020.
2021/09/02 |
Raise the Minimum Wage Now to Fix Taiwan’s Lopsided Economy
Taiwan has lost 20 to 30 years to transition to a higher-value innovation-led economy. If it wants to be strong, it is time to increase wages significantly.
2018/12/04 |
How the LGBT Referendums Split From Taiwanese Popular Opinion
Most Taiwanese support some form of legal protection for same-sex couples. The Nov. 24 referendums don't tell the whole story.
2019/04/18 |
ANALYSIS: Tracking Disinformation, Trust and Security in Taiwan
Taiwan's battle against disinformation opens the door to familiar questions about the importance of freedom vs. security.
2021/11/18 |
Taiwan’s Minimum Wage Is Not Catching Up With Consumer Prices
Taiwan’s workers need to be aware that it is not the increases in wages that are causing prices to rise. Businesses are increasing prices whether wages increase.
2021/05/05 |
Taiwan’s Economy Is Growing Fast. Workers Still Await Their Share.
While Taiwan’s GDP per capita is escalating, wages have remained stagnant. It doesn’t have to be this way.
2018/12/18 |
No Consensus, Mass Confusion After Taiwan's Energy Referendums
A survey held after Taiwan's referendums showed voters were unaware of the country's energy policy.
2021/11/10 |
Business Groups Are Campaigning Against Taiwan’s Minimum Wage Increase. Don’t Let Them Succeed.
There’s been a campaign waged by business groups against a minimum wage hike in Taiwan. Don’t fall for what they’re saying.
2022/07/19 |
Taiwan’s Lost Growth (Part 3): Taiwan’s Economy and Profits Have Stagnated Because Wages Have Not Recovered from the 1997 Crisis
The 1997 Asian financial crisis is a distant memory to most countries. But Taiwan hasn’t fully recovered from it because wages have been kept low.