Singapore's sheepdog trials
Article Abstract:
Prime minister Goh Chok-tong's warning that political missteps could bring reunion with Malaysia was taken as an attempt to scare Singaporeans by Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad. Singapore's authoritarian leaders brought prosperity, and cannot understand the popularity of opposition parties.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1996
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Gohing for broke
Article Abstract:
Singapore's Prime Minister Goh may gain control of the ruling People's Action Party, now that the once-dominant Lee family appears willing to assume a lesser role. If Goh consolidates his power, he may be able to institute democratic reforms.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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Nervous in Singapore
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Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong seems to be delaying the calling of a general election in an effort to stop the decline of his People's Action Party (PAP). The PAP's share of the poll fell from 76% to 61% between 1980 and 1991.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1996
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