That annoyingly smart neighbour of ours

THAT little red dot of a nation down south is sizzling hot at the moment. It is making headlines and immense social media buzz as Taylor Swift’s series of concerts kicks off at its National Stadium.

Whether we like it or not – mostly not – Singapore has added another feather to its cap by besting its neighbours in an exclusive deal with the American superstar that is expected to bring millions of Singapore dollars to its economy, which is already one of the world’s strongest despite the tough economic headwinds blowing globally.