Singapore’s Future Challenges

The economy, ageing population and national identity are three issues Singapore must work on if it is to thrive in the next few decades, says Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. Will the formula that has worked so well in the past half-century continue to serve it in the future? As the city-state prepares to celebrate 50 years of independence, we ask Michael Vatikiotis, the Asia Regional Director for the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue, a think tank that aims to resolve conflicts, about the challenges ahead.