#525 - Can Lawrence Wong Make Unpopular Decisions? & How to Save Holland Village Magazine Store
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Show Notes
In anticipation of Lawrence Wong taking over as PM next week, he sat down for a wide-ranging interview with The Economist magazine. What did we learn about the PM-designate and his leadership style in this piece? Elsewhere, Singaporeans lamented the loss of yet another local icon; this time, it’s Thambi Magazine Store at Holland Village. Are we hypocrites for reminiscing about the store and calling for it to be saved, but not supporting the business while it was still around?
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Can Lawrence Wong Make Unpopular Decisions?
- Lawrence Wong in his own words
- An interview with Lawrence Wong, Singapore’s next PM
- PM-to-be Lawrence Wong willing to make 'hard decisions' but will listen to all views: Economist interview
How to Save Holland Village Magazine Store
- End of an era as Thambi Magazine Store closes down after more than 80 years
- Meet the man who's keeping Holland Village's iconic Thambi Magazine Store going
- Holland Village magazine store owner getting help to reopen shop at new spot
- Lament Thambi magazine store closing, but stop the hypocritical heritage wailing
- NHB - Our Sg Heritage Plan 2.0 Information Centre: Industry
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