There are two countries that are always going to be linked in the Southeast Asia region due to their similarities, and the key choices that turned one into an economic powerhouse. Brunei and Singapore are the two smallest and wealthiest Southeast Asian nations, and have a currency interchange agreement. Sixty years ago, both set out to diversify their economies and become leaders in the region. The result is a real-world model lesson for developing nations. Continue reading
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To a New Yorker there is nothing as sacred as the perfect “slice.” Even if you just arrived in the city an hour ago, you are practically weaned on the perfect balance of cheese, sauce, and crust. And we don’t need no fancy toppings to make it the best thing in the world. Whether you’re at one of the innumerable Ray’s Pizzas, or some joint you came across during a random jaunt, since it’s pizza in NYC, how can it go wrong? Making it too fussy is sacrilege. Simple is always best, so what may be hard to stomach is how the rest of the world sees pizza. Behold Pizza Hut Singapore’s “Pizza In a Pizza” brought to you today by Buzzfeed.
This makes us want to die. Continue reading
Another installment in our series on abandoned places in the world. Continue reading