Singapore is a controlled economy, and has a large workforce for Taxi Drivers and part-time drivers through Grab. I am not sure how the entrenchment of robotaxis like Waymo (and future tesla) is going to play with the general population. My guess, they will co-exist as the government wont jeopardize the living of the taxi-driver-complaining uncles.
Also, I notice a lot new SF based AI companies have started establishing their offices in Singapore too. Sierra, and Fireworks coming to my mind. As government plays a huge part in Singapore, I guess, government noticing these as necessary investments for the future of Singapore.
Singapore is also soon becoming a failed society. Millions of citizens cant afford to rent and travel by the thousands to nearby Malaysia to buy basic food essentials.
You know that Singapore has one of the highest home ownership rates in the world? Most people don't rent, because their family owns the place.
> and travel by the thousands to nearby Malaysia to buy basic food essentials.
You say that like it's a bad thing? People traveling to Malaysia to buy stuff that's cheaper is perfectly compatible with Singaporeans being well-off. You'd need to bring some other evidence to argue that Singapore is a 'failed society'.
> You know that Singapore has one of the highest home ownership rates in the world? Most people don't rent, because their family owns the place.
Exactly and one day the new generation will want their home and space. Given the size of their apartments how many generations can you fit in ONE place ?
> > and travel by the thousands to nearby Malaysia to buy basic food essentials.
> You say that like it's a bad thing? People traveling to Malaysia to buy stuff that's cheaper is perfectly compatible with Singaporeans being well-off. You'd need to bring some other evidence to argue that Singapore is a 'failed society'.
There are only so many hours in a week, and after the long hours that only leaves the weekend. Maybe its me, but i would rather enjoy my weekend at the beach or something than hours commuting, lines, crowds just to buy my groceries.
> Exactly and one day the new generation will want their home and space. Given the size of their apartments how many generations can you fit in ONE place ?
We keep building more residential space. And while the population is growing, thanks to immigration, it's not exactly booming.
I'd say, people could use more space, sure. But it's not a crisis, and if anything, it's getting better.
> There are only so many hours in a week, and after the long hours that only leaves the weekend. Maybe its me, but i would rather enjoy my weekend at the beach or something than hours commuting, lines, crowds just to buy my groceries.
And you can do that just fine, too. Some people like shopping.
orsenthil · · focus · HN ↗
Also, I notice a lot new SF based AI companies have started establishing their offices in Singapore too. Sierra, and Fireworks coming to my mind. As government plays a huge part in Singapore, I guess, government noticing these as necessary investments for the future of Singapore.
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Singapore is a mixed economy [1].
[1] <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_Singapore" rel="nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_Singapore
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eru · · focus · HN ↗
You know that Singapore has one of the highest home ownership rates in the world? Most people don't rent, because their family owns the place.
> and travel by the thousands to nearby Malaysia to buy basic food essentials.
You say that like it's a bad thing? People traveling to Malaysia to buy stuff that's cheaper is perfectly compatible with Singaporeans being well-off. You'd need to bring some other evidence to argue that Singapore is a 'failed society'.
MiroslavPokorny · · focus · HN ↗
Exactly and one day the new generation will want their home and space. Given the size of their apartments how many generations can you fit in ONE place ?
> > and travel by the thousands to nearby Malaysia to buy basic food essentials.
> You say that like it's a bad thing? People traveling to Malaysia to buy stuff that's cheaper is perfectly compatible with Singaporeans being well-off. You'd need to bring some other evidence to argue that Singapore is a 'failed society'.
There are only so many hours in a week, and after the long hours that only leaves the weekend. Maybe its me, but i would rather enjoy my weekend at the beach or something than hours commuting, lines, crowds just to buy my groceries.
eru · · focus · HN ↗
We keep building more residential space. And while the population is growing, thanks to immigration, it's not exactly booming.
I'd say, people could use more space, sure. But it's not a crisis, and if anything, it's getting better.
> There are only so many hours in a week, and after the long hours that only leaves the weekend. Maybe its me, but i would rather enjoy my weekend at the beach or something than hours commuting, lines, crowds just to buy my groceries.
And you can do that just fine, too. Some people like shopping.
I guess you've never been to Singapore?