Wonderful article on the “new” Singapore
Posted by admin on Oct 7th, 2007
2007
Oct 7
The Smithsonian has a great article about the transformation under way in Singapore, from a conservative, uptight city to a new party town.
“The government has lifted its prohibition on bar-top dancing and bungee jumping. Cosmopolitan is very much for sale on the newsstands (though Playboy still hasn’t made the cut) and sugarless chewing gum is available (with a doctor’s prescription saying it is for medicinal purposes, such as dental health). Plans are under way to build two Las Vegas-style casino resorts, worth a Continue Reading »