Minister of Health Khaw Boon Wan explains Singapore's health care system and compares it to systems in the U.S. and Britain in this extended interview.
All Posts Tagged With: "Singapore"
January 27, 2009
The fundamentals of Singapore’s health care system
January 27, 2009
Singapore’s health system saves money and lives
According to the World Health Organization, Singapore has one of the best health care systems in the world. The U.S. spends nearly 17 percent of its GDP on health care, while Singapore spends about 4 percent.
November 24, 2008
India’s outsourcers look to outsource
In the last 10 years, India has become a global center for foreign companies. But worldwide economic strife may lead to shifts in outsourcing patterns.
November 17, 2008
Leaders log on as e-governments grow
Barack Obama's victory was called the "first election the Internet won" because of his integration of technology and social networking tools. But governments around the world are also heading online.
October 27, 2008
Singapore curbs traffic with automatic tolls
Singapore's innovative electronic toll system manages traffic in the densely populated country -- at a cost.








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