Singapore
2 unrolled threads about singapore, each one readable on a single page.
- Nov 25, 2024
In 1965, Singapore was forced out of Malaysia. No army. No resources. No fresh water. A tiny island of 2M people living in slums. Then ONE man's ruthless vision built modern Asia's greatest suc...
SummaryLee Kuan Yew transformed Singapore from a resource-poor, slum-ridden island nation expelled from Malaysia in 1965 into a global economic powerhouse through pragmatic policies including mandatory English, zero corruption, forced racial integration, and aggressive investment in education and infrastructure. In one generation, Singapore's GDP per capita skyrocketed from $1,500 to $22,000, and it became one of the world's most developed nations.16 tweets2 min read - Mar 9, 2026
BREAKING: Singapore dismantles the financial empire of Benjamin Mauerberger, arresting two Singaporeans and seizing $124 million in assets. Mauerberger is a South African who used billions in scam pro...
SummarySingapore authorities arrested two executives and seized $124 million in assets from Capital Asia Investments, a front company used by South African scammer Benjamin Mauerberger to launder billions from overseas scam operations into Thailand's government and luxury investments worldwide. Mauerberger, who reportedly fled on his $100 million yacht to the Seychelles, is now subject to investigations by Dubai and U.S. authorities.10 tweets1 min read