Singapore is a small city-state with an outsized global role: a financial centre, a regional hub for technology companies and a leader in practical AI governance. It is also home to hawker culture, recognised by UNESCO as part of humanity's intangible heritage. Our Singapore desk covers technology, money, food and the everyday life of a city that is constantly reinventing itself.
Singapore's Hawker Culture: A Living Heritage on a Plate
Recognised by UNESCO in 2020, Singapore's hawker centres are where the nation eats together. Why hawker culture matters, and how to enjoy it.
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