Competitive streak is vital for nation’s future

In the harsh world of international business, the pressure to perform is unrelenting.

As citizens of a small open economy, we should need few reminders of the consequences when we fail to mount the podium.

Last week, the National Competitiveness Council issued its annual report designed to alert people to the need to address gaps in the nation’s economy. On this occasion, the high cost of housing was singled out for attention along with the high cost of credit.