Riot won't do permanent harm to S'pore: Chuan-Jin

Republic remains compelling for investors; foreign workers still want to work here

Sat, Dec 14, 2013 - 6:00 AM

Singapore

LAST Sunday's riot in Little India was bad news for Singapore, known to be a safe oasis for business, but it will not do permanent harm to the country's image, Acting Minister for Manpower Tan Chuan-Jin has said.

Singapore remains a compelling investment destination,...

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