Singapore

Located on the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, the Republic of Singapore is a micro city-state island on the continent of Asia. Singapore consists of 63 small islands including the mainland. Originally a colony of the British Empire, Singapore has claimed its independence since 1965. Singapore has been deemed the 10th most expensive city in the world to live in. With a variety of ethnic people throughout the area, the official languages have been noted as English, Malay, Tamil and Chinese.

There are almost 5 million people calling Singapore their home including Chinese, Malay and Indian residents. The name “Singapore” is translated to mean “Lion City” in English. The city does not experience seasonal change and has a tropical rain forest climate. Because of its close location to the equator, Singapore does not participate in daylight savings time.

The port of Singapore is the busiest in the world as a major electronic component supplier, oil refining and distribution center and shipbuilding hub. Many visitors stay at Singapore hotels for business as well as pleasure vacations.

Singapore is known for diversity and uniqueness. The city-state is home to a variety of cuisines, attractions, cultural arts and adventures.

Before visiting Singapore, it is wise to find a good Singapore travel guide to help you navigate the very larger area.

Dawn Yang hosts a Singapore blog that will help acquaint you with customs and traditions of this beautiful place.

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Original Technorati articles tagged “Singapore”

• in Politics
  Obama's Asian Chess Championship Itinerary
  U.S. President Barack Obama, starting on 12th November 2009, is going for nine days to visit various Asian Countries.
  by jaideepkhanduja / on Nov 11, 2009

Latest blogosphere posts tagged “Singapore”

• Best of our wild blogs: 16 Nov 09

  
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  Observation Notes on the variability of the female Jacintha Eggflyfrom Butterflies of Singapore this is a summary, for the full version visit the wild news blog
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• Chinese president meets top Taiwan official at APEC summit

  
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  Singapore, Nov 15 (DPA) The Chinese President Hu Jintao had a meeting with top Taiwan official Lien Chan on the sidelines of the annual summit of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) here, a Taiwan delegate said.The meeting Saturday lasted “nearly one hour,” a Taiwan delegate said, but did not give ...
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• how to use Social Media like a Rockstar

  
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  So there I was, late again for my 0800h lecture, no thanks to the bad traffic. A good ten minutes over, to be precise. While I’d otherwise care less, the circumstance was different this time. I was the one conducting the lecture. You’re the guest lecturer and you’re late. Nice going, Pat. I remembered cursing ...
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• Waking up to the world of casinos

  
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  In 2010, Singaporeans will wake up to a world that will include casinos, an industry that is sometimes known to have a sleazy underbelly.
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• Pheim lawyers warn of investors’ quandary

  
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  They claim that a guilty verdict could have implications for average investor
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• No climate-change deal likely by years end, officials say (Its Winter, back to "climate-change")

  
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  President Obama and leaders from the rest of the worlds top economic powers acknowledged Sunday that theres no hope of a major breakthrough over climate change by years end. The acknowledgment followed Danish Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen telling the leaders gathered for the APEC summit in Singapore that next ...
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• APEC Leaders Agree on Climate Change, Disagree on Currencies

  
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  The 21 leaders from the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit had different results for discussed issues ranging from climate change to currencies. The different heads of state assembled in Singapore believed that a legally binding agreement is not likely in Copenhagen next month. However, a political deal should ...
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• Engagement with Asia high on list of priorities for Japanese PM

  
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  SINGAPORE : Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama on Sunday said his government places engagement with Asia as one of its top priorities.
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• Chongqing, SGX mull over listing pact

  
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  Singapore Exchange (SGX) and the Chongqing government are mulling over ways to promote listing of Chongqing companies on SGX and boost transparency of listing candidates.
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• Out & About: DVDs G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra

  
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  A boring boring week. Im pretty sure there was only one DVD release the past week. And that was G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra. Its one of those stupid summer blockbusters right? Right. Ill probably still watch it on rental when I can, when theres nothing better to watch.
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• APEC economies to seek new growth model and reject protectionism

  
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  SINGAPORE: APEC leaders have agreed to seek a new growth model and reject all forms of protectionism.
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• Car insurance: Two strikes and you’re out?

  
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  Car insurers have insisted that it is within their rights to reject policy applications from motorists if they have one too many accident claims within a year.
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• Dual-listing firms alienate local investors

  
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  They feel short-changed when same shares are priced lower in Taipei
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• US, Russia warn Iran on nuclear crisis (AFP)

  
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  AFP – President Barack Obama on Sunday won the strongest backing yet from Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev on the Iranian nuclear crisis as the US leader warned that Tehran was “running out of time”. Go here to read the rest: (AFP)"> (AFP)">US, Russia warn Iran on nuclear crisis (AFP)
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• Obama says US enjoys deep historical ties with SE Asia

  
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  SINGAPORE: President Barack Obama has said the United States is a Pacific nation and it enjoys deep historical ties with Southeast Asia.
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• Smart acquires Chikka

  
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  Chikka Holdings Ltd., the pioneer of free web-based PC-to-phone instant messaging system in the country will be acquired by the leading wireless provider Smart Communications, in a transaction that is expected to be completed next month. Smart, the mobile arm of the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT) ...
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• Bouquets Are An Ideal Gift For Any Occasion

  
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  Bouquet is a French term that means an arrangement of flowers. It is basically a type of designing and wrapping done with a cluster of flowers to act as a gift on a special occasion. Bouquet making is recognized as an art that requires patience and perseverance to learn and practice. It is also known as floristry and ...
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• Designing And Gifting Bouquets

  
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  The term bouquet is a French derivative and means an arrangement of flowers. It is basically a type of designing and wrapping done with a bunch of flowers to act as a gift on a special occasion. Bouquet preparation is an art that need a great deal of patience and dedication to learn and master. Commonly known as ...
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• WHITE HOUSE NOTEBOOK: Nailing the funny shirt pic (AP)

  
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  AP – He couldn’t bring home the Olympics, but he’s nailed the funny shirt photo. View post:  (AP)"> (AP)">WHITE HOUSE NOTEBOOK: Nailing the funny shirt pic (AP)
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• 14 HDB blocks in Jurong East to undergo lift upgrading

  
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  SINGAPORE : Fourteen HDB blocks in Jurong East will undergo lift upgrading.
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