Very Singapore

Chewing Gum Smuggling

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June 14th 2008
It’s probably cheating a little to blog a business trip but Singapore took me by surprise. I had expected a clinical, high rise uncharming city to be a sort of Hong Kong with all the fun taken out -and while Singapore has these element to degree it is certainly has some life, soul and a character of its own... yes it is true that chewing gum is illegal and public nudity is an punishable offense ... read more

Asia » Singapore

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Singapore was founded as a British trading colony in 1819. It joined the Malaysian Federation in 1963 but separated two years later and became independent. It subsequently became one of the world's most prosperous countries with strong international ... ... read more