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Ethnic discrimination in Singapore’s rental market

By reddotrevolver Sun, Nov 13, 2011 4:41PM UTC View Comments

In a country where property prices are soaring, another phenomenon is witnessed in Singapore’s rental market: ethnic discrimination. An article published by The Wall Street Journal last week indicates the blatant ethnic discrimination that pervades and plagues the property rental market. From The Wall Street Journal: A three-bedroom condominium for rent in Singapore’s cosmopolitan Claymore...

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Racial discrimination starts young in Hong Kong

By Elmer W. Cagape Wed, Aug 10, 2011 3:08PM UTC View Comments

Discrimination towards darker-skinned people isn’t observed only with grown-ups. Hong Kong children as young as three have displayed signs of prejudice, according to a study conducted by Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education and commissioned by the Equal Opportunities Commission. The study, the first of its kind to be carried out in the city, involved...

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SKorea: Race discrimination cases doubled in six years

By Nathan Schwartzman Mon, Aug 01, 2011 10:36AM UTC View Comments

The National Human Rights Commission has been seeing an increased number of allegations of race discrimination, although the absolute numbers remain fairly low. In related news, the Chosun Ilbo reports (in Korean) that an estimated 800,000 foreigners, including illegal immigrants, are not enrolled in the national health insurance system and lack other insurance as well,...

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