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    essay is Singapore which is a wealthy city state in south-east Asia with a population of 5,888,926 as on July 2017(est). Once a British colonial trading post, today it is a flourishing global financial hub and known as one of Asia's economic "tigers". Singapore has perfectly embraced a capitalist economy where the state is controlling all the stakes in companies. Also, because of the highly free market there are more than 7,000 different business companies in Singapore and the Port of Singapore is the

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    Importance of Social Cohesion in Singapore 1. Introduction Singapore is well known in the world for being a multiracial and multireligious country. Its diverse population is mainly made up of various races such as Chinese, Malays, Indians and Eurasians. Therefore, with such a diverse population it is important to maintain social cohesion within the community to ensure harmony among the citizens residing in Singapore despite the differences in race, culture and religion (Amirthan, 2011). However

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    Social Organization of Singapore Kenneth Cline ANT 101 Jo Macek November 7, 2010 My research will be based on Political, Economic, and Social Organization of Singapore—an industrialist city-state.  Even though Singapore 's history dates from the 11th century, the island was little known to the West until the 19th century. Singapore is one of the World 's largest ports, because the city of Singapore has become a major port, with trade exceeding that of Malaya 's, Malacca and Penang combined

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    influential force of globalization. Singapore is no exception, as evidenced by her miraculous evolution from a mere fishing village in the past to the cosmopolitan and vibrant

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    “A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions.” These words by Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. perfectly describe how my travel experience in Singapore this past summer has changed my life. Traveling to Singapore has been an item on my bucket list that I never thought I would ever be able to accomplish at such a young age. Through my travel, I had the opportunity to immerse myself in the culture by living life as a local while visiting the major tourist spots that

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    Research Paper on Singapore: Abstract In this paper I will present my research results regarding Singapore, as well as draw the picture of its marketing environment. I will include the information about the location, climate, population, religion and culture, official spoken languages, state of economy and level of technologies, political and legal systems, level of competition and potential for economic growth. In the conclusion I will highlight advantages and disadvantages of the Singapore marketing environment

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    International Marketing 560 Economic Environment of Singapore Laura L. Erwin-Hall October 12, 2007 "Home to some 4.48 million people (based on the last census in 2005 reported in 2006), Singapore is the fourth most densely populated country in the world and has one of the highest per capita gross domestic products in the world."1 The employment rate is 2.40 million (June 2006), with unemployment at an all-time low at only 2.5 percent. The labor force consists of mainly manufacturing

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    Florida Gulf Coast University Xenophobia and Racism in Singapore Country: Singapore Dexter Moore Into to Comparative Politics CPO 2001 Dr. Vanja Petričević April 14, 2015  In modern day Singapore, xenophobia and racism are major issues. Singapore’s Government has been under deep criticism for years by the minority parties and a substantial amount of the population. Jobs in Singapore have increased on a drastic scale, as a result a massive migration of foreign workers into their workplace

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    Labor Market in Singapore

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    Introduction Since Singapore gained its independence in 1965, its economy had progressed due to globalization, rapid technological advances and the rise of China and India. With these different stages of development, Singapore’s labor market had adapted itself by transforming from a labor abundant and capital limited city into a labor deficient and capital rich country (Chia 2005). Singapore is now a popular export-manufacturing base, regional headquarter for foreign multinational company and

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    Xenophobia is unwarranted in Singapore – an economic perspective Xenophobia is something we continually strive to fight against. Maybe you aren’t a Singaporean who is moved by heartfelt stories of fellow people of the world, or simply feel that emotional appeal is not your cup of tea – maybe I could convince you through a medium our locals our more adept and comfortable with; economics and pragmatism. I’d argue that even if you cannot stand the thought of foreigners socially, you still need them

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