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

[@andrewtungsk2762]

@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]

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

[@kensim8378]

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?

[@MegaTonyng]

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]

Discard

[@Han-vd4zz]

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

[@Teo-wb9yp]

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]

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]

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[@tantaihua5632]

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[@mltan4963]

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]

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]

Mark S who are these people? I never seen them

[@bobbarkeriii2597]

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

[@brinthadevi3459]

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

[@lagazhang7380]

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]

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) kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHnVamxvh6yDh9k 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/

[@sunnycriti9809]

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

[@esthyewody947]

Heather Larson i think China copied the Singaporean model

[@LonganLee]

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.

[@starz2020]

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

[@keshavabhat8695]

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

[@hungmanxxxx2462]

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

[@lilychua7866]

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.

[@maximme]

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

[@hungmanxxxx2462]

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

[@seedayceesay3975]

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?

[@chrislim7615]

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;)*!!

[@terrylee6904]

Long Live Singaporeans...

[@davidchua9993]

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.

[@shielatee302]

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

[@fooksengloke3625]

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.

[@hungmanxxxx2462]

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

[@brinthadevi3459]

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😎

[@ongchinlam3192]

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

[@oterenceo]

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.

[@hungmanxxxx2462]

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.

[@wanalan9958]

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]

Doing genocide is bad actually

[@tejasvibangalore8787]

5:56 - Point Noted Sir !

[@physika]

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]

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

[@etloo1971]

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

[@philip6665]

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

[@gohpengsiang3266]

Oo

[@DONGDAQIAO]

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

[@Gabriel-ot7zr]

Please don't decieved ourself. . Thank you.

[@meganfoxbf]

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

[@meganfoxbf]

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

[@kightremin]

@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.

[@yckoh8]

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

[@nantakumaran9789]

I have asked Pro Kishore to write a book on Non - Chinese stupidty ,with a few chapters on Indian stupidity. I consider stupidity a disease ,there are many times of stupidity ,but I am interested in *"inborn n acquired stupidity*"

[@titanworld1401]

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

[@kevinjoe1211]

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]

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.

[@hoekoktong9099]

From the laughter one can easily id a Kan sin

[@gautamk4990]

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

[@norajeffery4324]

Yea 🙂

[@jerrysu4796]

Kishorel mahbubani

[@ВикторияВаркиева]

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[@powerlinkers]

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

[@HTeo-og1lg]

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

[@fooksengloke3625]

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

[@fooksengloke3625]

Khishal Assudani A different smaller percentage was mentioned.

[@JohnzeeMr]

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.

[@Jwalker0075]

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

[@rajeev6149]

India shud learn from Singapore, yes I agree we will beat china but not too sooner. China crossed 19Tr GDP, India $3.8Tr.

[@tranlily3001]

Is he Indian or Singapore?

[@Cendrawasih444]

Tran Lily Hi

[@aveen25]

Wat an ignorant question

[@rtgtx]

Indian-Sigaporean

[@onghuatsim1710]

Singapore is going to sink..when..you should know better

[@marianoaguinaldo5697]

Singapore has no choice but to dance with Asian music in western attire

[@kwanhaieng6381]

😅

[@venkybabu8140]

Singapore is rich so where is the hassle.

[@charlesbaysah8276]

A

[@brinthadevi3459]

❤💜💖🧡💛💚💙💝

[@serenachen9385]

Singapore were survive b cos Singapore got support by Chinese🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@onghuatsim1710]

Wear the hat that fits you. You outsource is no use..

[@wclooh9297]

Singapore will survive somehow -- by the skin of its teeth if need be

[@himanshut114]

Lee Kuan ..... was right to rule back to back .... i hope modi rules till 2030

[@davidngmanhun3967]

Nmm