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What is the secret of Singapore's success?

There is not one but 50 ways a small country can overcome its limitations

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As this is my first op-ed in the new solar and lunar year, I would like to take this opportunity to wish all the readers of The Straits Times a peaceful, healthy and successful new year.

I have a new year present for Singapore. The present is in the form of a new book I have edited. The title of the book is: 50 Secrets Of Singapore's Success. The book will be launched on Wednesday by Mr Eddie Teo, the chairman of the Council of Presidential Advisers.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on January 25, 2020, with the headline What is the secret of Singapore's success?. Subscribe