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50 Years of Singapore-Europe Relations: Celebrating Singapore's Connections with Europe

by Yeo Lay Hwee, Lay Hwee Yeo
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50 Years of Singapore-Europe Relations: Celebrating Singapore's Connections with Europe
50 Years of Singapore-Europe Relations: Celebrating Singapore's Connections with Europe

A kaleidoscope of Singapore-Europe ties and voices

This feels like a warm, reflective snapshot of how Singapore and Europe have grown alongside each other over five decades. You get history, business, diplomacy, and personal perspectives all in one place, which makes it richer than a standard commemorative book. If you enjoy books that help you understand a country through both policy and lived experience, this is a thoughtful and surprisingly human read.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9789814675550
Authors: Yeo Lay Hwee, Lay Hwee Yeo
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
Date of Publication: 2015-07-02
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: History, Politics, Sociology
Related Topics: History, European History, Sociology, Social Issues, World History, Politics, Asia, Society, Government
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Description

As Singapore marks 50 years of independence, this edited volume presents reflections on Singapore's evolving relationship with Europe. It gathers essays and articles by Europeans who have made Singapore their home, chronicling long-standing partnerships and exploring future challenges. The collection highlights not only official ties but also the contributions of European individuals and companies to Singaporean society. Readers will find a range of perspectives on how close ties and partnerships are forged, how business views Singapore as a partner and a place to invest, and personal reflections on Singapore's strengths and weaknesses as seen by Europeans living here. This book contributes to understanding the richness and diversity of Singaporean society and how openness and connectivity have shaped Singapore's first 50 years.
 

A kaleidoscope of Singapore-Europe ties and voices

This feels like a warm, reflective snapshot of how Singapore and Europe have grown alongside each other over five decades. You get history, business, diplomacy, and personal perspectives all in one place, which makes it richer than a standard commemorative book. If you enjoy books that help you understand a country through both policy and lived experience, this is a thoughtful and surprisingly human read.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.