OPINION: Singapore: It's the Caring, Not the Caning - Ron Kaufman

BusinessWeek, 5 Jul 2011
Singapore is not known for being soft. On crime, drugs, graffiti, and corruption, the country is world-renowned for its tough stance, punishing offenders with fines, jail time, and yes, the occasional caning.
But in the softer business of delighting customers, Singapore is now beating the naysayers and proving that great service equals cold, hard prosperity. Full story