A massive transformation
Singapore evolved from a modest trading post to a cosmopolitan city with glittering skyscrapers in 50 years
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Lee U-Wen
MODERN Singapore is an important global business hub, vibrant and bustling, with high standards of living and a clean and green environment. Billions of dollars have been invested in the city's physical landscape transforming it from a modest trading post into a "garden city" with an instantly recognisable skyline marked by glitzy skyscrapers.
The foundation for such a massive transformation was laid by the country's pioneer government, led by founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew.
The early leaders planned for everything, from public flats for ordinary Singaporeans to mega infrastructure projects to propel Singapore ahead of its competitors. Singapore is now well-connected to the rest of the world thanks to an award-winning airport, port and telecommunication infrastructure. Over the years, the Republic's footprint has grown. Land reclaimed from the sea in the Marina Bay area now house an entirely new downtown.
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