September 5, 2018

Critical Issues in Asset Building in Singapore’s Development is a new collection of essays published by World Scientific and edited by Associate Professors S. Vasoo (NUS Department of Social Work) and Bilveer Singh (NUS Department of Political Science). The essays presented chose to define “assets” broadly. Apart from traditional tangible assets such as housing, intangible assets such as multiculturalism and an intolerance of corruption were also mentioned.

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who attended the book’s launch, highlighted these intangible assets. He emphasized how they hold Singaporeans together as one people. He further remarked on how academics play a vital role in sparking constructive discussions for Singapore’s benefit. Since academics study and stimulate debates on key issues, they can help generate more appropriate solutions to target problems.

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