Short-term pain inevitable
THIS WEEK'S TOPIC: As a business leader, what is your assessment of the potential consequences of a "Brexit"?
Victor Mills Chief Executive Singapore International Chamber of Commerce
THE last thing Britain and the world needs now is an unnecessary distraction from much bigger issues: sluggish global economic growth, international terrorism, unsustainable immigration and the effects of climate change, to name a few.
Thanks to the willingness of European leaders to help British Prime Minister David Cameron, Britain has secured the deal it wants and arguably needs. It is excused from European political union and will continue to enjoy the benefits of close economic cooperation.
TRENDING NOW
Singapore Kitchen CEO, senior manager charged with alleged fraud, falsifying accounts; both to stay in jobs for now
How the ultra-rich buy property
Profit with purpose: Kim Choo Kueh Chang’s pivot from public listing to protecting heritage
Jardines has survived wars and market collapses. Can it survive the digital age?