Adela Nițescu
Adela Nițescu
Master’s student specializing in Diplomacy in International Economy, with a bachelor’s degree in International Business and Economics from the Bucharest University of Economic Studies, and a keen interest in economic and political studies of East and Southeast Asia
The Merlion’s Roar: How the Brits Created Singapore, One of the Greatest City-States in the World

The Merlion’s Roar: How the Brits Created Singapore, One of the Greatest City-States in the World

No. 51, Jan.-Feb. 2025 Singapore is a symbol of global prosperity, a city-state that dominates world trade with the highest standards of living, being one of the fastest industrializing and economically developing nations in South-East Asia. The modern origins of Singapore can be traced to an acquisition initiated in 1819 and concluded in 1824, when the British purchased the island from the Sultanate of Johor for what would now be considered a trivial amount for such a territory. Long before European colonization, the island had previously hosted the Kingdom of Singapura, or the lion city, while its earlier name, Temasek (possibly Sea Town), later became the name of the country’s sovereign wealth fund. This transaction established the groundwork for Singapore’s prosperity, transforming it from an obscure island into a vital economic centre. More


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