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  • youyayu
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    4,831 posts since Dec '07
    • 23 Jan `08, 8:44PM

      With Singapore a lots of things in hand and its such a small country.. Doing so many things at a time. etc casino, youth 2010. are they able to focus all together at one go?

      Are they able to deliver both the planned stadium and the casino in time? if so.. where are all the extra income going to come from? manpower, material? another increase on the GST? will that really solve the problem?

      True that there will be sponsor but how much can they support on 3 huge projects?

  • phil30k
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  • Blurified
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    158 posts since Feb '07
    • 24 Jan `08, 3:56PM

      singapore = jack of all traits, master of none... if SG wana be best in everything... its not gonna achieve it... Rolling Eyes

  • ^tamago^
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    • 24 Jan `08, 3:56PM

      they still think it's the 80's. Laughing

      last time ppl will go all out for their country, now ppl will do that for money.

  • ispyyy
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    5,523 posts since May '07
    • 24 Jan `08, 4:12PM

      planned stadium ???
      casino ???

      those r not my considering factors on if sg government can deliver , or not ???

  • phil30k
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    437 posts since Jan '08
    • 24 Jan `08, 4:19PM
      Originally posted by Blurified:
      singapore = jack of all traits, master of none... if SG wana be best in everything... its not gonna achieve it... Rolling Eyes

      While I have a philosophy that is totally alien to the discussion going on here... I can't help chiming in.

      A diversified portfolio works better then investing in just one stock. Don't put all your eggs in one basket. etc etc.

  • dragon_stone
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    204 posts since Mar '06
    • 24 Jan `08, 4:21PM
      Originally posted by ispyyy:
      planned stadium ???
      casino ???

      those r not my considering factors on if sg government can deliver , or not ???

      can lah, got money mah, can employ FTs

      unless money stucked somewhere and cannot deliver

  • ispyyy
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    5,523 posts since May '07
    • 24 Jan `08, 4:23PM
      Originally posted by dragon_stone:
      can lah, got money mah, can employ FTs

      unless money stucked somewhere and cannot deliver

      if they can invest over 20 billion in citi grp hor, means, they r super uber rich
      casino, planned stadium is nothing compared lor...

      Sg government just have to do better than tat...

  • caleb_chiang
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  • Lin Yu
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  • xiaoxui
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    177 posts since Jul '07
    • 24 Jan `08, 4:37PM

      sometimes they should just learn from their neighbouring government - be contented or do one at a time. Wink

  • jondizzle foshizzle
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  • Love Supreme
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    216 posts since Jan '05
    • 24 Jan `08, 4:39PM
      Originally posted by youyayu:
      With Singapore a lots of things in hand and its such a small country.. Doing so many things at a time. etc casino, youth 2010. are they able to focus all together at one go?

      Are they able to deliver both the planned stadium and the casino in time? if so.. where are all the extra income going to come from? manpower, material? another increase on the GST? will that really solve the problem?

      True that there will be sponsor but how much can they support on 3 huge projects?

      Er...I thought these are all PRIVATE projects? Why are you questioning if Singapore government can deliver?

  • dragon_stone
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    204 posts since Mar '06
    • 24 Jan `08, 4:43PM
      Originally posted by ispyyy:
      if they can invest over 20 billion in citi grp hor, means, they r super uber rich
      casino, planned stadium is nothing compared lor...

      Sg government just have to do better than tat...

      can also lah, we also have many high powered ppl...
      if not, why take million $ salary Laughing

  • dragon_stone
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    204 posts since Mar '06
    • 24 Jan `08, 4:45PM
      Originally posted by jondizzle foshizzle:
      What's youth 2010?

      some youth olympics for 14 to 18 yrs olds

  • will4
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    2,938 posts since Oct '05
    • 24 Jan `08, 5:25PM
      Originally posted by dragon_stone:
      some youth olympics for 14 to 18 yrs olds

      The competition for the outh olmpics could be if Spore is awarded, there would be many important delegates n ourist to come to Spore.

  • HyperFocal
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    1,900 posts since Jul '07
    • 24 Jan `08, 5:59PM

      ... Focus? What focus?

      ... you mean they even had Focussed from the beginning??

      Shocked

      Edited by HyperFocal 24 Jan `08, 6:00PM
  • maurizio13
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    12,380 posts since Sep '06
    • 24 Jan `08, 8:59PM
      Originally posted by ^tamago^:
      they still think it's the 80's. Laughing

      last time ppl will go all out for their country, now ppl will do that for money.

      Laughing Laughing Laughing

      All our Ministers will be fine examples and role models.

      Laughing Laughing Laughing

  • youyayu
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    4,831 posts since Dec '07
    • 24 Jan `08, 9:35PM

      don’t forget F1 and more.. and to those who say this are private project YES IT IS.. but have u wonder where the money is coming from and its who’s suggestion? too many thing for a small peanut country won’t do good..

  • Love Supreme
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    216 posts since Jan '05
    • 24 Jan `08, 10:00PM
      Originally posted by youyayu:
      don't forget F1 and more.. and to those who say this are private project YES IT IS.. but have u wonder where the money is coming from and its who's suggestion? too many thing for a small peanut country won't do good..

      AFAIK, Genting International issue rights and bank borrowing to fund their Genting project. While LV Sands took up sydicate loans to fund their investment at Marina Bay

      I also know that the goverment has pocketed a few billions from issuing the casino licenses and awarding the 2 plots of lands to casino operator.

      Plus I believe the IR projects have resurrected Singapore property market in a great way and that has resulted in higher collection in stamp fees and property taxes for government, plus receiving higher bids for stateland

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