An interesting book on Singapore written by a British who had lived in Singapore working for the Economist Intelligence Unit. The format of the book is based on his observations as he walked on foot from Tuas in the north to the south. He admires Singapore’s achievements but think that we are suffering from complacency. His previous book was on the Italian city of Genoa. Genoa was a great city state for several centuries before it began a period of decline. He wondered whether Singapore’s success will endure or will suffer the fate of Genoa.
https://www.scmp.com/culture/books/...t-singapores-past-and-present-ducks-some-hard
https://www.scmp.com/culture/books/...t-singapores-past-and-present-ducks-some-hard
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