Singapore. Industrialization and migration

Description

A hub of trade for centuries, Singapore is now an economic powerhouse. This program explores factors that have enabled Singapore to thrive, including its location, its high-tech labor force, and its wide variety of cultural groups and nationalities. Interviews with the deputy manager of the nation's port, conversations with citizens from a spectrum of ethnic backgrounds, and colorful displays of traditional Malay dance and dress reflect Singapore's balance of indigenous and immigrant influences.

Runtime

25 min

Series

Subjects

Geography

Genre

Date of Publication

[2005], c2002

Database

Films on Demand

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