From beer to banks, Singapore Inc. expands across Asia

AFP
SINGAPORE — Next time you stay in a luxury resort, buy a loaf of bread, open a bank account, sit on a massage chair, grab a sushi or sip a beer anywhere in Asia, check the company's country of origin.
Chances are you are dealing with a brand based in Singapore, the affluent city-state that has broken beyond its compact size to become a regional economic powerhouse.
With the global economy apparently on the mend, Singapore Inc. is all set to reap the benefits of stepped-up spending by Asia's middle and upper classes in the coming years.
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