author Fredrik Haren.

Singapore | The best place in the world to be creative

author Fredrik Haren.

I have lost count of the number of times I have been asked: "As an author of creativity books, how on earth can you live in Singapore?" And when I reply, "Because I think it is the best place in the world to live for a creative person", most people think I am kidding and everyone asks me to explain. But no, I am not kidding. And yes, let me explain. I moved to Beijing from my native Sweden in 2005 because I wanted to be in Asia when Asian countries truly started to embrace creativity. The defining moment for me was when Hu Jintao gave a speech to the Chinese people in which he said that "China should be an innovative country 15 years from now". Since I write books on business creativity, I just had to move to Asia and see this shift happen. After two years in Beijing, I learnt two things: Firstly, I wanted to leave Beijing, which is a fascinating city, but has too much tra...

Full article: http://www.todayonline.com/Singapore/EDC120514-0000008/Th...

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@roger_sg

15 May '12, 2am
oh, Singapore is definitely the best place in the world for tuition teachers!
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@keilyaloves » 04 Jun '12, 4pm
@happenstancesl on the other hand, we continue getting propaganda like this in our local newspapers... [link]
@ideasforsg » 25 May '12, 1am
For people living in Singapore, it is so natural you do not grasp how unnaturally natural it is, and how valuable. [link]
@MallikaELakhnau » 16 May '12, 1am
The tree and branch metaphor in the Singapore article sounds good. But, there's better analogy. [link]
@pearlatplay » 15 May '12, 5am
#Singapore ~ The Best Place in the World to be Creative [link] #fb
@Maxsterism » 15 May '12, 3am
REALLY? [link]
» 15 May '12, 1am
RT @twostoreys: [link] Haren thinks Singapore is "one of the least racist countries in the world". Wonder how he reached that conclusion?
@twostoreys » 15 May '12, 1am
[link] Haren thinks Singapore is "one of the least racist countries in the world". Wonder how he reached that conclusion?
@justinlhalim » 15 May '12, 1am
Opinion: The best place in the world to be creative [link]
@automathic » 15 May '12, 12am
White dude's reply to local critique of his glowy-eyed piece on Singapore: "Inequality happens elsewhere too!" FUCK OFF [link]
@MallikaELakhnau » 14 May '12, 9pm
Future competition from Dubai /UAE! "@TODAYonline: "Singapore's the best place in the world for a creative person," [link]"
@yzouyang » 14 May '12, 7pm
As usual, expats working in Singapore love it. [link]
@emilytofu » 14 May '12, 4pm
Read about an angmoh waxing lyrical about Singapore in an article that has nothing to do with its title: [link]
@marrayyyyy » 14 May '12, 4pm
[link] haha.. highly paid must be!
@sgliterature » 14 May '12, 2pm
"The best place in the world to be creative": Singapore? [link] <-- article completely off-point, isn't even about creativity
@OngWeiZhong » 14 May '12, 1pm
"A positive side-effect of this is that Singapore is one of the least racist countries in the world" [link]
@antonellai2m » 14 May '12, 1pm
A great article from Fredrik Härén on Today about Singapore: The best place in the world to be creative. Cool stuff! [link]
@ShrimpStories » 14 May '12, 11am
The best place in the world to be creative (if you're white + looking to have the best of both worlds) [link]
@fredrikharen » 14 May '12, 11am
>1000 Facebook Likes on my article that came out today: Why Singapore is a great place to stay for a creative person. [link]
@illyrica » 14 May '12, 10am
(Via @MizHalle) No. Next question? MT @TODAYonline: Is S'pore "the best place in the world for a creative person"? [link]"
@VeraForBBH » 14 May '12, 10am
RT @OohhMyGosh: Singapore's the best place in the world to be creative according to @fredrikharen [link] #singapore #sg
@AteAgency » 14 May '12, 10am
Singapore is the best place in the world to be creative, says best selling author on creativity. Agree or disagree? [link]
@OohhMyGosh » 14 May '12, 9am
Singapore's the best place in the world to be creative according to @fredrikharen [link] #singapore #sg
@TODAYonline » 14 May '12, 8am
"When other nations proclaim that the multi-cultural society does not work, I just wish they would come to Singapore" [link]
@ideasincsg » 14 May '12, 7am
What's your take? [link]
@stooffi » 14 May '12, 6am
Singapore - The best place in the world to be creative? not sure if i agree... [link]
@Bellerinabobo » 14 May '12, 3am
Thanks, interesting read! RT @baebb: love this! “@TODAYonline "SG - best place in the wrld for a creative person" [link]”
@URAsg » 14 May '12, 3am
Today: The best place in the world to be creative... [link]
@baebb » 14 May '12, 2am
love this! “@TODAYonline "SG - best place in the wrld for a creative person," says biz author Fredrik Haren. Yr thots? [link]”
@kixes » 14 May '12, 2am
Dude, what is up with this article? [link] #Singapore #wtf #creativity
@sarataseer » 14 May '12, 1am
RT @geoffps: Singapore is the best place in the world for a creative person, says biz author Fredrik Haren. [link] I'll be there soon.
@royaltyaccess » 14 May '12, 1am
"SG's the best place in the world for a creative person," says biz author Fredrik Haren. ur thots? [link]" really?!
@joelynalexandra » 14 May '12, 1am
@jolantru This: [link] Yes, Singapore is awesome for creative people. Go figure. ~ Jo
@saaputiak » 14 May '12, 12am
"Singapore's the best place in the world for a creative person," says Fredrik Haren. Your thoughts? [link] (via @TODAYonline)
@MizHalle » 14 May '12, 12am
HAHAHAHA /your privilege is showing MT @TODAYonline: Is S'pore "the best place in the world for a creative person"? [link]
@geoffps » 14 May '12, 12am
Singapore is the best place in the world for a creative person, says biz author Fredrik Haren. [link] I'll be there soon.
@TODAYonline » 14 May '12, 12am
"Singapore's the best place in the world for a creative person," says business author Fredrik Haren. Your thoughts? [link]
@sarahcoldheart » 13 May '12, 11pm
(@todayonline) "SG is the best place in the world to be creative" I go eh but I learned the word "heimskur" at least. [link]
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Singapore! RT @TODAYonline: The best place in the world to be creative [link]
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