SINGAPORE is at an exciting phase of growth as we face new challenges to sustain economic growth and prosperity. While we will continue to build on our existing strengths of an efficient workforce, clean government and world-class infrastructure, we need new strategies to differentiate ourselves and develop peaks of excellence in selected areas where we can build a sustainable comparative advantage. We should leverage on our tradition of excellence in science, mathematics and technology to grow a strong base of scientists, researchers and technologists who will provide the leadership in the next phase of knowledge and innovation-driven growth.
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