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Living and working in Singapore - can lah!

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February 14th 2009
Living and working in a foreign country, a completely opposite from the western world, is such an enriching experience! For me, being a "banana" (asian-looking on the outside, but mostly caucasion in attitude in the inside) was especially insightful. I was welcomed with open arms by both the local and expatriate communities of Singapore; they shared their thoughts, support and experiences wi ... 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