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Flashback 30 Years Ago… Singapore in 1986

Posted on November 20, 2016 by Remember Singapore

30 years have passed in the blink of an eye. Do you still remember the major events happened in Singapore in 1986? Singapore’s First Recession In early 1986, Singapore was still recovering from its first ever post-independence recession, which began … Continue reading →

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A Forgotten Past – Vietnamese Boat People in Singapore

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Remember Singapore

Not many Singaporeans remember this history, but there was a Vietnamese refugee camp that had existed for almost two decades at 25 Hawkins Road of Sembawang . In 1975, North Vietnam invaded the south and captured Saigon, reuniting the country … Continue reading →