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Singapore is Expected to Approve a Trial of Self-Driving Taxis in the City

Posted on April 6, 2016 by curiouscat

Singapore is expected to again show that their government can be quite innovative and action oriented. Singapore plans to allow a trial of self-driving taxis on Singapore’s roads. A Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART) is a research consortium … Continue reading →

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Strong Singapore Dollar

Posted on August 30, 2011 by curiouscat

The Singapore dollar has been very strong. This is a sign of a strong economy. But it also brings challenges for an economy when its currency appreciates. Competing against companies internationally is more difficult as those wishing to buy Singapore … Continue reading →

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Manchester United Said to Plan $1B Singapore IPO

Posted on August 17, 2011 by curiouscat

Singapore’s finance sector continues to do extremely well. Singapore and Hong Kong continue to battle for Asian financial center leadership (even over Toyko and mainland China). This is a sign of Singapore’s rising financial status in a way that will … Continue reading →

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Singapore Ranks Highly as an Expat Destination

Posted on April 27, 2011 by curiouscat

Global Professionals on the Move Report 2011 analyses responses from 2,637 professionals from 85 different countries with qualifications of a bachelor degree or above. The most popular destinations for those working internationally (outside of their country): USA (18% of respondents), … Continue reading →

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