Singapore
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an island on the Strait of Singapore, off the S tip of the Malay Peninsula.
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an independent republic comprising this island and a few adjacent islets: member of the Commonwealth of Nations; formerly a British crown colony (1946–59) and member of the federation of Malaysia (1963–65). 220 sq. mi. (570 sq. km). Singapore.
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a seaport in and the capital of this republic.
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a republic in SE Asia, occupying one main island and over 50 small islands at the S end of the Malay Peninsula: established as a British trading post in 1819 and became part of the Straits Settlements in 1826; occupied by the Japanese (1942–45); a British colony from 1946, becoming self-governing in 1959; part of the Federation of Malaysia from 1963 to 1965, when it became an independent republic (within the Commonwealth). Official languages: Chinese, Malay, English, and Tamil. Religion: Buddhist, Taoist, traditional beliefs, and Muslim. Currency: Singapore dollar. Capital: Singapore. Pop: 5 460 302 (2013 est). Area: now over 700 sq km (270 sq miles), increased in recent years as a result of land reclamation schemes
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the capital of the republic of Singapore: a major international port; administratively not treated as a city
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It is one of the world's biggest and busiest ports.
Though only 225 square miles in size, it is a major economic power in Asia.
A British colony from 1946 to 1959, Singapore then became independent.
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Strong corporate loan growth in Malaysia and higher contributions from Singapore are expected to provide some support, she says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
Rival Pinduoduo’s low price push in Malaysia and Singapore has become tough competition but Shopee appears to be protecting margins rather than matching consumer subsidies, DBS adds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
Swathes of smouldering forest, swamp and peatlands have turned the air thick with microparticles and carbon monoxide, creating a noxious cloud that has swaddled Indonesia and drifted as far as Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
"Since then, there are indications that smoke from fires in Kalimantan on lands held via concessions under three additional companies in Indonesia could have moved to Singapore," the NEA said in a statement.
From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026
He said they came from Switzerland, France, and Austria, as well as from Singapore.
From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden
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