October 25th, 2013 § § permalink
Being a Singaporean living abroad, people often shroud me with questions when I tell them where I’m from. The most common question would be… “I heard that gum is banned in Singapore. Is that true?” Yes, it is true. No big deal. I don’t have to worry about gum stuck under tables or getting gum on the soles of my shoe.
Singapore topped tables such as…
- Lowest crime rates
- The Healthiest people in the world
- The easiest place to do business
- The largest manufacturers of jack-up oil rigs
- One of the least corrupt countries in the world
- Where millionaires are minted in the shortest time
- Top of the class
- The lowest drug abuse in the world
- The third largest gambling market
- The most unhappy people in the world.
With progress, comes great responsibilities. And with great responsibilities, comes great pressure. Which eventually leads to unhappiness. Singapore would be a great example of the phrase “money can’t buy you happiness.” The older generation in Singapore are very fixated on success and stability. And the younger generation is more fixated on personal happiness. So in time to come, the happiness level of Singapore should increase. Making it one of the best place to live in the world (besides the humidity and heat).
“Why Does Singapore Top so Many Tables?” BBC News. BBC, 24 Oct. 2013. Web. 25 Oct. 2013. <http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-24428567>.
October 7th, 2013 § § permalink
Apple products are one of the easiest products to recognize. Over the years, they’re strengthened their brand cache, leading to customers queuing overnight just to acquire their new products. They’ve been on top of the game in the technology world for quite a few years, and even after Samsung came out with their Galaxy smartphones. Their point of difference between other brands is their brand cache, design and easy syncing of devices (itunes and icloud). However, Apple is slowly losing its foothold in the industry.
As of recently, Apple released two new phones. The Iphone 5s and the Iphone 5c. The 5c is the cheaper and lower quality version of the iphone 5s. Possibly targeted at the younger crowd (especially with the neon candy colors). The iPhone 5c is also somewhat like a plastic version of the iphone 4s. Users want to see radical changes in new generations of iphone. The ipad mini, that was released last year was also similar to the ipad 2, running on the same dual-core A5.
As a loyal apple fan, I must say that I was pretty disappointed in the new apple products. The new products are getting boring because of their lack in progress. Blackberry failed to improve their product softwares and phones, leading to their downfall. If Apple does not release anything revolutionary, they will soon lose their foothold in the industry.
Finklestein, Sydney. “The End of Apple as We Know It?” BBC. N.p., 5 Sept. 2013. Web. 7 Oct. 2013. <http://www.bbc.com/capital/story/20130904-the-end-of-apple-as-we-know-it>
October 1st, 2013 § § permalink
One of the most luxurious nightclubs in the world, Pangaea, unveiled the world’s most expensive cocktail. A $26,000 cocktail, made using a gold-flecked Richard Hennessy cognac, a smoke-infused raw sugar cube with Jerry Bitters, topped with 1985 vintage Krug champagne and lastly garnished with a Mouawad Triple X 1-carat diamond attached to a chain. This cocktail takes the phrase “on the rocks” to a whole new level.
Besides the cocktail, Pangaea is also now the highest earning club in the world, says it’s owner, Michael Ault. Pangaea’s point of difference is their exclusivity. Every party in Pangaea is a rich man’s party. The 4,000 square feet establishment is embellished in 1000 –year-old saur tree tops or Ralph Lauren tables, granite podiums, and animal skinned sofas. Clubbing at Pangaea isn’t just a party, it’s an experience that will leave you wanting for more.
The southeast asian country, Singapore, home to Pangaea, also happens to have the most number of millionaires in the world. The big rollers in Pangaea aren’t necessarily old businessmen. The patrons of Pangaea include young people in their 20s, that own their own private jets.
As a Singaporean, clubbing at Pangaea has never even crossed my mind mainly because of the fact that it’s out of my league. Pangaea clearly sets its vision on the high society in Singapore (which doesn’t lack people with money).
“That Ferrari or that Maserati – it is not for everyone and most people can’t afford it anyway but for some people it is exactly what they want – and Pangaea is a Ferrari of the nightclub world.”
Jetley, Neerja. “Singapore’s Multimillionaires: New Wealth Report Busts The Myths.” Forbes. Forbes Magazine, 27 Sept. 2013. Web. 02 Oct. 2013.
Yadav, Surekha A. “Rich Man’s Club: Pangaea Is Highest Earning Club in the World, Says Michael Ault.” Forbes. Forbes Magazine, 05 Dec. 2011. Web. 02 Oct. 2013.
MAHTANI, SHIBANI. “Wealth Over the Edge: Singapore.” Wall Street Journal. Wall Street Journal, 7 Mar. 2013. Web. 1 Oct. 2013. <http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324662404578334330162556670.html>.