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On the whole, Singapore is an easy destination to visit. Everyone speaks English - it’s one of the official languages - and the tourist infrastructure is second to none. In addition, it’s supported by a modern transport system and helpful tourist services.

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Money: the Singaporean dollar is stable and offers good value for electronic goods and some consumer items. However, hotels and luxury services can be pricey. Credit cards are usually accepted at main retailers and modern establishments, but there is still a traditional sector of society, such as local restaurants and shops, that prefer cash.

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Other Chinese languages such as Cantonese, Hokkien and Haka are also widely spoken among ethnic Chinese. There is plenty of local media in English, including the long-established Straits Times.

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Business needs: if you bring your mobile phone with you, you’ll enjoy international roaming, and if you intend to stay a while, you can enquire about pre-paid SIM cards. Cheaper long distance calling cards are also available. Singapore is also very well wired for internet, with many of the four star-plus hotels offering wireless ADSL as standard.

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