A cultural study of Singapore.

When most people think of Singapore, their first thoughts are of the booming technology sector and strict laws. Singapore's technology has risen just as fast, if not faster, than Japan's. The laws and punishments are strict, but the streets are among the safest in the world. Otherwise, this tiny island nation stays off the radar of the rest of the world, but soon we will have to acknowledge this growing economic powerhouse. Less than two …

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