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Electronics exports show there is still strength in the technology sector and the trend is that we'll have a good first half.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[44],{"id":45,"tag":46},5598541,{"id":47,"tag_name":48},3498,"cause",{"id":50,"quote_text":51,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":52,"source":53,"quote_tag":54,"commentary":9},2620411,"These indicators tend to have a lead-lag of three to six months. 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Instead, the GST should be gradually eased in and the list of taxable goods expanded over time.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[88],{"id":89,"tag":90},5598506,{"id":91,"tag_name":92},2007,"goods","**The Backstory**\nThis quote is attributed to Joseph Tan, a prominent Singaporean politician and economist who played a key role in shaping the country's economic policies. At the time of this quote, Singapore was in the midst of rapid economic growth and was seeking to implement a Goods and Services Tax (GST) to reduce its reliance on import duties and broaden its tax base. Tan's words reflect his cautious approach to introducing a significant economic reform.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nOn the surface, Tan's quote appears to be a pragmatic suggestion for implementing a tax reform. However, it also reveals a deeper insight into the psychology of change management. Tan is highlighting the importance of gradualism and incrementalism in introducing significant economic reforms, which can be seen as a way to mitigate the shock and resistance that often accompanies major changes.\n\n**How to Use This**\nIn today's fast-paced business environment, leaders can apply Tan's insight by adopting a phased approach to introducing new policies or initiatives. 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