I do support local goods and encourage entrepreneurship among
fellow Singaporeans. But one may argue on the fact that the
government polices are cater to attracts foreign investments and
businesses rather than being beneficial for its own entrepreneurs
or people. But are there no merits in the pro-foreign polices at
all? IBM, GlaxoSmithKline & others big name MNCs station here
not only create jobs for Singaporeans but also open up
opportunities and exposure working in large organisations.
This pro-foreign policies are in line with the free trade agreement
which the government I believe intend to pursue thus creating a
competitive environment. In my opinion, in a globalisation world
today, protectionist polices are no longer effective as in the case
of Proton cars in Malaysis, which used to be placed under
protectionism but this has been lifted off because the government
have realised the implication of protecting one domestic
industy.
Overall, I will say that it is equally important to lend a helping
hand to local enterprises for entreprenuer-to-be yet maintain
competitiveness through foreign investors for jobs and boosting
economic.
Don't be silly.
According to Oxford Concise Dictionary,
Expatriate (Noun) - A person who lives outside their native
country.
Expatriates are found all over the world. They are not citizen of
the country they are working for. How to you expect someone to
pledge allegiance when he/she is not even a native there?
