[Q&A] Kishore Mahbubani: Can Singapore Survive?

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Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

9 жыл бұрын

Dean Kishore Mahbubani had a Q&A session with the audience during his book launch of "Can Singapore Survive?".
Some of the issues discussed in the Q&A session are:
1) SMRT and the Public transport in Singapore
2) How can Singapore continue to be an exceptional state or society in the next 50 or 100 years?
3) What role will India play in Singapore in the next 50 years?
4) What do you think of Singapore's role as a role model for countries in the region? Do you think that Singapore will continue to be an attractive place for upcoming policy makers to come and learn about policy?
The Q&A session ends with Kishore Mahbubani and Tommy Koh revealing the book cover of "Can Singapore Survive?".
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Click here for the full press release of "Can Singapore Survive?"
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@andrewtungsk2762 2 жыл бұрын

@111,178 views and 111 comment I was 19 when Singapore became independent and by the grace of God I belong to the generation that saw our country developed in a way that surpasses all imagination. As a teacher I can draw the anology of achieving 100 % passes for my class but thereafter to maintain that achievement or to value add with more distinctions would be a gigantic task. That is where Singapore will be facing the next 50 years. Kishore has done the most important job of drawing this task to the attention of all of us Singaporeans less we lose our energy. Amongst Singaporeans after Mr Lee Kuan Yew , Kishore is the next thinker who is able to command our attention when he speaks. Let us all pray for his good health and happiness to share with all of us.

@sunsunny2379 4 жыл бұрын

Mr. Kishore Mahbubani is a Gentlemen from Head to Toe. great Job.

@kensim8378 4 жыл бұрын

totally agreed utembarrassed by the prof with his distractinghair ikho ching's sense of clothes wearing pyjamas with sandals on formal events hata shameful lady or is she a guy indisguise?

@starz2020 3 жыл бұрын

singapore is like the diamond of asia.... survival is in its dna...

@brinthadevi3459 4 жыл бұрын

I LOVE YOU,PROF.KISHORE MAHBUBANI❤💚💙💖💛

@mltan4963 9 жыл бұрын

Prof Tommy Koh is such a gentleman. It s a pleasure to hear his views - always balanced & mindful of the lessons we can learn from the past.

@marke9036 7 жыл бұрын

Wish he talks more about build an unity and identity through pride in the Asia(including Australia), similar to the Framework that existed and united European Union post WWII, and reduce the dependency on external players such as US and EU. The mood of the external players you can not change, but you can use this as a drive and motivation to mobilize your own people through your leadership, build the sense of superiority (not by crazy "you are better than your neighbors" stuff, but a sensible pride of BECAUSE YOU ARE IN the region.) Notice: the difference from what the easy and shortsighted shortcut Japan used to had that led to hostility and mistrust) and a responsible and inclusive co-prosperous vision for the region. Reducing the dependency on the west, (not ditch the west) via region's own innovative idea to lead and united the region. Asia counts more than a third of world GDP, yet it's the most hostilely divided and militarized region in the world. (Yet, the EU struggles to push the defense spending past 2%). In long term, reduce the dependency on external Ex-Asia luxury goods through domestic culture innovations, startups, pride and unity, (Similar to what Germany did in the 1930s). This is the way forward for you, this is the future! Thank you,"

@johnmartin6579 7 жыл бұрын

Mark S who are these people? I never seen them

@bobbarkeriii2597 4 жыл бұрын

@@marke9036 Unfortunately, that framework will have to include DEMOCRACY.

@maximme 2 жыл бұрын

Tommy Koh doesnt take notes BUT can recount every point and question !

@MegaTonyng 6 жыл бұрын

Love this guy. Straight talking about public good. Singapore Govt ... listen to him. Not just those who tell u what u like to hear.

@jeanlynch6318 2 жыл бұрын

Discard

@Han-vd4zz Жыл бұрын

Kishore is definitely a big plus for small country like Singapore.

@Teo-wb9yp 6 жыл бұрын

Mr Kishore is right, MRT should never be run by a profit-focus private corporation. Public transport should be run by the public institution.

@jayjanashbs3294 4 жыл бұрын

I agree, the MRT is to be run as a public system entirely. Once profiting is in focus it will be cripple the wholensystem eventually.

@StanStanoi 3 жыл бұрын

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@tantaihua5632 2 жыл бұрын

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@lagazhang7380 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic to see Mr Koh being optimistic about India's future, and Mr Mahbubani picked China. I bet this will only happened in Singapore! Long live Singapore!

@davidrapalyea7727 4 жыл бұрын

laga Zhang re: India's future. Golden Age 2050 THE IRON LAW OF BAD DEMOGRAPHICS. 1) Only India and USA have adequate demographics for 2050. (see charts a-d below) USA is one of the few places that can incorporate immigration - if we are not swamped out first as was Rome. Further, we will not soon lose the higher education system where every genius wants to go. 2) China is a status quo power because of demographics and 800 million people who do not live in either a tier one or tier two city. (see chart d below) 3) USA now has more hydrocarbons than god. Both energy (natural gas) and industrial feed stocks (natural gas) are both plentiful and cheap. Natural gas is a byproduct of oil fracking and will continue to be flared until pipes are installed. Peter Ziehan on hydrocarbons and demographics (1 hr) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eK6ibJxqt620gas.html a) Industrial world fertility rate bar graph (2.1 is replacement). familyinequality.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/globaltfrs.jpg b) Japan, China USA population pyramids static.businessinsider.com/image/53b2927e6bb3f7a659603d6d/image.jpg?_ga=2.184282478.936777095.1563812465-1560154508.1563812465 c) India population pyramid. www.populationpyramid.net/india/2017/ d) China population by city tier. (slow load?) sampi.co/chinas-city-tier-system/

@keshavabhat8695 7 жыл бұрын

Singapore has survived until today. Intellectual dreams remain as they are..

@seedayceesay3975 3 жыл бұрын

Professor kishore,good job,I pray u live long,keep continues for these two big NATIONS CHINA- U.S to understand each other, Thank you sir?

@sunnycriti9809 4 жыл бұрын

Singapore is just amazing. There are many countries who should follow the example of Singapore

@esthyewody947 4 жыл бұрын

Heather Larson i think China copied the Singaporean model

@hungmanxxxx2462 3 жыл бұрын

17:37 absolutely a danger for Singapore if the government's stability is NOT there......please continue Singapore.

@LonganLee 4 жыл бұрын

I like how both of them frequently sing praise of singapore. I cannot remember any public appearances they made where they made speeches which never include praising singapore. But dont the world already know? They should spend more time on the main issues.

@lilychua7866 4 жыл бұрын

Great point on our Transport system! I hope we take heed of the lesson learned relating to the short term views to meet profitability and apply it into our housing market too.

@hungmanxxxx2462 3 жыл бұрын

These guys are soooooooo comedic!!!!! Great chemistry

@terrylee6904 6 жыл бұрын

Long Live Singaporeans...

@shielatee302 3 жыл бұрын

As long as you are not part of the Government. We will do fine ☺️

@davidchua9993 Жыл бұрын

Kiishore is a foresighted great thinker with deep knowledge of the sound politics, leadership and the economy in most countries of the world. Consequently, Singapore can not only survive , but also its systems -- racial-unity, good system of education, steady and progressive growth of economy and concern of its population -- are for most of the countries in the world to learn and establish for the good of their populations and global mankind.

@chrislim7615 Жыл бұрын

Amazing chemistry between them,l've always admired:Prof.Tommy Koh a long time!Prof.Kishore's always fair but his intellectual prowess exceptional(n that's both of them;)*!!

@fooksengloke3625 7 жыл бұрын

There are many successful cities in the world, many with economic growth, 15% a year, even 20% or 30% a year. Smallness and compactness can be an advantage. A high income inequality looks less serious than if the country has a defined rural area with a naturally lower per capita income as well as lower cost of living but it is not.

@tejasvibangalore8787 5 жыл бұрын

5:56 - Point Noted Sir !

@hungmanxxxx2462 3 жыл бұрын

Singaporeans should think carefully about the next elections......do not be tempted by the two party systems which the US/UK and many other western countries have and not able to deliver LONG TERM stability which is required for singapore to succeed given the lack of natural resources and constraints.

@hungmanxxxx2462 3 жыл бұрын

ASEAN .....pray for peace and prosperity ! Hopefully WAR and civil wars does not break out in Myanmar.

@oterenceo 6 жыл бұрын

it is the rich poor divide that caused populism. The unfair distribution of wealth as a result of globalization incited populism. Until balance is made, harmony is difficult is restore.

@ongchinlam3192 3 жыл бұрын

Singapore will surely survive. But not so well prepared. Heading for big trouble

@physika 5 жыл бұрын

Multi-culturalism used to be an advantage to Singapore's success prior to the 1980s but now it becomes a disadvantage because it seems to me the government is hiding behind multi-culturalism to advance open door immigration policy and admit too many foreigners which hit Singaporeans. We should be aware to prevent multi-culturalism from being misused for private interests. I also wish to make it a point that I'm not referring to foreigners who do jobs that Singaporeans are not so inclined to do ie construction industry. Singapore should continue to welcome them.

@esthyewody947 4 жыл бұрын

physika Yeah! You only like immigrants where they are beneath you. What a strange mentality 🙄

@etloo1971 3 жыл бұрын

@@esthyewody947 There are also immigrants that stir up racial and religious animosity too.

@brinthadevi3459 4 жыл бұрын

Is having a high self-esteem,self-confidence,being ambitious,determined,strong,assertive and bold,considered to be boastful and arrogant? Your opinion which is a censure being made of me,I will not take into account,as I know who I am. Thank you😎

@wanalan9958 3 жыл бұрын

I think India will not develop as fast as China as it is too democratic. Too many cook spoil the soup applys to India.

@anshuraj4277 Жыл бұрын

Doing genocide is bad actually

@yckoh8 Жыл бұрын

Would Prof Kishore give his view on the subject "CAN MALAYSIA SUCCEED ?"

@philip6665 4 жыл бұрын

India has too much red tape and debate ,instead of focusing on getting the job done .

@gohpengsiang3266 3 жыл бұрын

@DONGDAQIAO 2 жыл бұрын

It is impressive how confident Indians are about the future of their country.

@Gabriel-ot7zr 6 жыл бұрын

Please don't decieved ourself. . Thank you.

@meganfoxbf 5 жыл бұрын

u mean Singapore will die first before china or Singapore may outlived china due to USA intervention.

@meganfoxbf 5 жыл бұрын

@tintin snowy as long as trade war at 25% tariff stays for china and USA , I am glad .

@kightremin 4 жыл бұрын

@tintin snowy Yes, that's quite a problem for Singapore if the Sino Pakistan railway is built. Innovation and technology are the future of Singapore.

@gautamk4990 2 жыл бұрын

29:12..why cant the questions be shorter..that could've been said in 2 minutes or less

@norajeffery4324 2 жыл бұрын

Yea 🙂

@titanworld1401 6 жыл бұрын

Say as good as not saying. We all know about the problems. Public transport to be run by government.

@hoekoktong9099 11 ай бұрын

From the laughter one can easily id a Kan sin

@brinthadevi3459 4 жыл бұрын

❤💜💖🧡💛💚💙💝

@kevinjoe1211 5 жыл бұрын

singapore's uprise benefits from the cold war and its bilateral dealing...now it offers little allurement for global talents due to its rigid system of innovation and faces a potential talent drain. I do not see it has a promising prospect.

@DS91284 4 ай бұрын

Most likely. A neutral country with decent defense force, quite a lot of cash but nothing to steal really (no oil or gas). As long as the food security is maintained and the city can adapt to climate warming episodes (looks like they planned ahead), it should be sweet. I mean its not like Malaysia is going to starve Singapore or its got any sworn enemies that I am aware of.

@jerrysu4796 Жыл бұрын

Kishorel mahbubani

@charlesbaysah8276 2 жыл бұрын

@powerlinkers 3 жыл бұрын

India should adopt meritrocracy and dismantle caste based system.... India has been lagging behind for decades...

@Jwalker0075 2 жыл бұрын

No wonder, there are so many ah Neh in Singapore takes our jobs.

@fooksengloke3625 7 жыл бұрын

Indians? I thought it is now closer to 11%.

@fooksengloke3625 7 жыл бұрын

Khishal Assudani A different smaller percentage was mentioned.

@davidngmanhun3967 4 жыл бұрын

Nmm

@user-ms6om3om3l 2 жыл бұрын

Ninety per cent of the owners of capital in London have their headquarters offshore. Jersey and the Caymans are the access gates to criminal capital in Europe and the UK is the country that allows it. ‘London is the most corrupt city in the world’. R.Saviano

@HTeo-og1lg 11 ай бұрын

Kishore knows the Chinese precisely on the issue of Taiwan because he lives and works in a Chinese society for very long. For China to be unemotional about losing Taiwan again, is greater in trauma than say, the US experiencing 9/11 twice by by roughly the same terrorists org., and be willing not to take a retaliatory action. That is why Kishore said, he can guarantee that China would pay any costs to right the wrong that she perceive as the great unjust, in the form of CoH (Century of Humiliation 2.0

@JohnzeeMr 8 жыл бұрын

Jiang Ping: What type of proposition is this, of course Singapore will survive even if Europe or America is focusing on greener pastures each with their own agenda, the CPP will only allocate a small portion of its resources and China's gaze along is enough to make Singapore continuously bloom.