Top 10 day trips in Singapore

The GuardianTop 10 day trips in SingaporeThe GuardianSingapore is an island nation – but it is also a nation of islands, with more than 40 individual pulaus (islands) forming the archipelago. There are two ways of exploring the Southern Islands: the luxurious way is to rent a private yacht from either ...

'Soft' Repression: The Struggle for Democracy in Singapore

The Diplomat'Soft' Repression: The Struggle for Democracy in SingaporeThe DiplomatSingapore is a curious anomaly within political science. In its status as the wealthiest non-democracy in history, many have anticipated the outcome of the next general election as a watershed moment for the city-state. Since the May 2011 elections, in ...

Singapore's first 'kissing booth': Few takers

Channel News AsiaSingapore's first 'kissing booth': Few takersChannel News AsiaSINGAPORE: Singaporeans are known for queuing for free things, but when it comes to free kisses - not so much it seems. What was claimed to be the first kissing booth in Singapore was set up at Chevron House at Raffles Place on Thursday (Feb 5). (F ...

Singapore: 'An Expat Life Starter

Wall Street Journal (blog)Singapore: 'An Expat Life Starter-Kit, Tiny and Neatly Contained'Wall Street Journal (blog)SINGAPORE—The two-year mark is the turning point. That's when you choose to return home (assuming you can find your way back) to pick up where you left off—or you commit to the expat life. Singapore is like an expat life starter-kit. The majority of ...

Why a Singapore stopover is worth the stay

The West AustralianWhy a Singapore stopover is worth the stayThe West AustralianEarly the following morning and after an excellent buffet breakfast at our hotel, we take a taxi ($SGD10) over the Singapore River to Gardens by the Bay, the acclaimed botanical gardens overlooking Marina Bay. Ahead of the crowds, we are soon in the ...

Rule

The RegisterRule-breakers thrive in strait-laced SingaporeThe RegisterThe eXpat Files Douglas Baigrie is an ethical hacker, a role he says it's hard to recruit for in Singapore because the local culture encourages following rules, not thinking around them as he's required to do. The 36-year-old Scot therefore found ...

Apart from the malls, 3 places to shop in Singapore

RapplerApart from the malls, 3 places to shop in SingaporeRapplerMANILA, Philippines – Singapore may be known for a lot of things– glorious food, family-friendly attractions, pulsing nightlife – but when conversation turns to shopping, you can be sure it's never left out. According to figures released by the ...