As in other countries, there are gestures and words that are considered rude or bad manners in Singapore. Pointing or waving with the forefinger, for example, is taboo. Even something seemingly innocuous like standing with your hands on...

Trust is important to the development of successful working relationships in Singapore as elsewhere. However, developing trust may take longer than in some Western cultures. Find out why, and explore some key strategies for fostering...

Singapore is truly a multiethnic society. Of Singapore’s population, about 78 percent are Chinese, 14 percent are Malay, and 7 percent are Indian. The remaining group includes a mix of Eurasians, Armenians, Arabs, and a smattering of...

Singapore prides itself on being safe and relatively crime-free. You can go almost anywhere day or night with no fear of being harmed or hassled. Singapore is an especially hospitable place for women traveling alone. It’s unusual for a...

Singapore has a comprehensive banking system, offering everything from investment to consumer services. In fact, Singapore has become a mutual funds management center, foreign exchange trading center, and regional banking center. In...

The 10 highest scoring nations on the Global Connectivity Index.

South-to-North Water Transfer Project: The huge populations filling China's northern megacities have a shortage of the single most necessary resource for life: water. To solve that problem, the Chinese will soon be moving 44.8 billion...

A short video describing how different countries in Asia experience economic success.

Howcast - Enjoy a taste of the Orient with a Singapore sling.

Howcast - Learn what you'll see on a visit to Singapore's Sentosa Island in this Howcast travel video.

Howcast - Learn about the Thian Hock Keng Temple, one of Singapore's oldest Chinese temples, in this Howcast travel video.

Howcast - Find out what you'll see on a trip to the Singapore Botanic Gardens in this Howcast travel video.

Howcast - Learn about the top five places to eat and drink in Singapore in this Howcast travel video.

Howcast - Learn how to get around Singapore in this Howcast travel video.

Howcast - Learn the best time of year to visit Singapore in this Howcast travel video.

Howcast - Learn about the top three museums to visit on a trip to Singapore in this Howcast travel video.

Howcast - Learn about the top five places to visit on a trip to Singapore in this Howcast travel video.

Howcast - Learn about the top six neighborhoods to visit on a trip to Singapore in this Howcast travel video.

This video provides a comprehensive overview of Singapore, covering its geography, infrastructure, culture, politics, and diplomatic relations. It explores the unique blend of Chinese, Malay, and Indian influences in Singaporean music,...

See the special bond Joan shares with Canola, the first manatee hand-raised by the aquarists at Singapore's River Safari.

Young birds usually need extra attention during the first seven days of life. During this time, they're still weak - and need to learn how to take food from parents - or people.

Learn what dangers these vibrant and beautifully-colored birds face, and what is being done to save them.

Studying abroad is an incredible experience no matter where you study. Many students feel that if they do not go to a specific destination then it is not worth studying abroad. That is just not the case. Every opportunity to study abroad...

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