"In Singapore we call it 'the mystery of Waterloo Street'," said H.H. Lee, a long-serving government interpreter who was with me during an exploration of the street in mid-July. Lee was commenting on the street's many religious landmarks which, put together, hold up a mirror to the multicultural community that's Singapore.
If there is one apt metaphor for Singapore it is a tapestry, one that weaves together the multiple threads of ethnicities and religions, immersed in the colorful dye of history. And history has been combined seamlessly with modernity in a country that is striving to become the world's leading financial center. Here are a few tips for those who want to put their hand on the pulse of Singapore.
From a Chinese-style variety show performed by A-list stars to support shopping with virtual reality goggles and delivering purchases by drones, Chinese e-commerce majors are going all the way to spice things up, aiming to set new sales records on Singles Day, the biggest annual online shopping event that falls on Nov 11.
Both authorities and consumers have every expectation that this year's Singles Day shopping carnival will bring in real discounts and benefits, thanks to new measures.
Mainland e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd said it is attaching great importance to the Hong Kong market this year.
Shoppers in Britain are taking advantage of the annual shopping extravaganza known as Singles Day - one of China's biggest annual shopping sprees.
Chinese stocks rallied on Thursday as investors' sentiment recovered quickly from the initial panic selling triggered by Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election.
Chinese internet companies face a new reality after Donald Trump's surprise victory as US president-elect - and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd has the most to lose.
China Evergrande Group, the country's largest property developer, increased its stake in rival China Vanke Co, renewing concerns about a potential battle for control.
Donald Trump's surprise victory will probably bring with it more uncertainties to US economic policy, which analysts said underlined the importance of portfolio diversification for investors and Chinese companies.
Chinese exporters have remained calm after the US presidential election result, saying they had prepared for inevitable exchange rate fluctuations, and see little impact on China's exports to the United States.
The ongoing negotiations for a bilateral investment treaty between China and the United States will not be obstructed or delayed by Donald Trump's new administration as both sides are under pressure to stimulate their economies, experts said on Wednesday.
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