So Asia intrigues you and you would like to visit some of its countries, but you are afraid that the cultural barrier will be to high and you might, how to say it right, ‘’get lost in translation.’’ Well I might offer a solution – Singapore
Singapore is city state based on 63 islands and it is the smallest country in Asia. We might compare Singapore with Vatican City and Monaco, but only territory wise because it has a population of approximately 4.9 million. Quite a large number for a city state! Its economy is based on exporting improved imported goods. Singapore is also one of the Four Asian Tigers and has become one of the world’s leading financial centers. They understood that as a small country they have to find a certain niche to successfully compete in the international market.. In general they have a very highly educated labor force. Global economic crisis has hit Singapore very hard because of the decreased export levels worldwide. The standard of living in Singapore comparing with other Asian countries is very high. Continue reading »
Jul 07
