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Split-screen Singapore - what does the future hold?
Tied economically to the optimistic East but mentally to the pessimistic West, Singaporeans are blessed with many big existential questions to answer.
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Singapore is the only truly global city that has one foot firmly in the West and one foot firmly in the East.
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Should we Singaporeans feel optimistic or pessimistic about the future, especially as we look ahead to 2022?
Not an easy question to answer. Our feelings are also influenced by the communities we belong to. And, in this regard, Singapore is a truly unique global city.

