[Post 1040] How Global City-states Balance Economic Growth & Liveability | Singapore's Balancing Act

Summary

Host Kelly Latimer embarks on a multi-city journey to explore Singapore’s unique challenges as a global city-state. By comparing Singapore’s strategies to the city-states of Venice, Monaco, and the Vatican, the documentary reveals how these city-states navigate the trade-offs between openness to wealth, talent, and diversity, and the need to preserve equality, liveability, and identity. 

From Singapore’s innovative urban planning to Monaco’s luxury-driven economy and Venice’s rise and fall as a financial and innovation hub, Kelly uncovers how these small states adapt to global pressures while facing distinct risks and opportunities. Experts and insiders provide insights on key issues like inequality, housing, and social cohesion, offering a deeper understanding of the balancing act required to thrive in a globalised world. 

Through these cross-comparisons, the film highlights the high stakes and strategic decisions that shape Singapore’s survival and success in the 21st century.