This is a time of transition for Temasek, as it moves away from a concentration in Singaporean assets and toward more diversification abroad.

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Instead boards will have to bid separately for contracts in each subject, using the best performers in international tables as a guide (expect things to look a lot more Singaporean in the next few years).

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There is a long walk through yet another housing complex as Tony brings us to a local supermarket where we shop for typical Singaporean after-party snacks.

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"Art is an important means for Singapore, as a major international city, to get into its own character, " says one Singaporean art personality.

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