From a sleepy fishing village when it was founded by Sir Stamford Raffles in 1819...Singapore is today one of the most developed nations in Asia.

The island-state boasts one of the world’s largest and busiest ports, has one of the best and most efficient airports and is Asia’s most important banking, trading and manufacturing centres. Today, we enjoy one of the highest standards of living.

Where food is concerned, any Singaporean will tell you its the best here ! A delicious melting pot of various distinctive Asian flavours to French, Italian, Mexican, American, Mediterranean and more.As for shopping...a tempting potpourri of local and just about any international specialty brand names.

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