Singapore Unveiled: Volume 2: Insights and Reflections on the Economy and Society in the Lion City

256 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

This volume reflects on the past, present, and future of Singapore's economy and society through selected works from leading government figures, academics, and practitioners.The chapters of this volume are organised according to the different kinds of society that Singapore has become or is evolving into -- namely, an inclusive, tech-adept, silver, sustainable, and globalised society. Part I covers Singapore's approaches to improving social mobility, as well as her unique labour model. Part II details the country's digitalisation efforts and becoming a 'Smart Nation 2.0' in the context of technological disruptions like artificial intelligence. Part III features Singapore's efforts for adapting to an ageing population, focusing on healthcare, retirement, and reimagining care for the future. Part IV details the nation's efforts in fostering sustainability on the level of the environment and the economy; renewable energy; as well as resource consumption. Part V lastly covers Singapore's status as a global city amidst a deglobalising world.This volume presents the various important dimensions to Singapore's economy, celebrating progress made as well as cutting-edge developments. Any reader invested in Singapore's continued success will find this volume relevant and timely as the country arrives at an important milestone in an unprecedented and rapidly changing world.

• Themen: Wirtschaftswissenschaft, Finanzen, Betriebswirtschaft und Management Wirtschaftswissenschaft Entwicklungsökonomie und Schwellenländer
• ISBN: 9789819814251
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 10.10.2025
• Verlag: World Scientific Publishing Company
• Herausgegeben von: World Scientific