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China-Japan-Koreas
Singapore to chip in for Trump-Kim summit
2018-06-03
[THEHERALD.AU] Singapore will bear some of the cost of the planned summit between US President Donald Trump
...New York real estate developer, described by Dems as illiterate, racist, misogynistic, and what ever other unpleasant descriptions they can think of, elected by the rest of us as 45th President of the United States...
and North Korean leader Kim Pudge Jong-un
...the overweight, pouty-looking hereditary potentate of North Korea. Pudge appears to believe in his own divinity, but has yet to produce any loaves and fishes, so his subjects remain malnourished...
, its defence minister Ng Eng Hen says, a day after Trump put the meeting back on agenda.

Kim's trip to Singapore, which would be the furthest he would have travelled as leader, poses logistical challenges that are likely to include using Soviet-era aircraft to carry him and his limousine, as well as dozens of security and other staff.

The Washington Post reported earlier that some unresolved logistical issues relating to the summit were who would pay the hotel bills of the leader of the cash-strapped country, whose economy has been squeezed by a series of UN and unilateral sanctions for its nuclear and ballistic missile programs.

Singapore, a small but wealthy Southeast Asian city-state, is determined to successfully host the summit and is willing to foot at least some of the bill.

"Obviously yes, but it is a cost that we're willing to bear to play a small part in this historic meeting," Ng told news hounds on Saturday without elaborating, when asked if Singapore will be bearing the cost of the summit, which is scheduled for June 12.

Kim Chang Son, the de facto chief of staff for the North Korean government was seen this week at The Fullerton, a centrally located, five-star hotel that is a refurbished government building overlooking the Singapore river. Media reports said he was in Singapore to meet US officials to work out logistics for the summit
Posted by:Fred

#9  I'm always amazed at the depth on the 'Burg.

Oh, wait it's only 3dc and his sock puppets: 3dc, 3dc and 3dc.

Just kidding - enjoyed the in depth comments! Sounds like there's something at every price point.
Posted by: KBK   2018-06-03 20:53  

#8  There is very very good coffee at the roaster "Just Want Coffee" but it is off the beaten path.
Posted by: 3dc   2018-06-03 08:37  

#7  In Singapore's ChinaTown the China Point mall has the best air conditioning so make it an anchor when wandering that area. Remember avg temps are 85-90F with %98 humidity. Also, it has a subway entrance.
The ped overpass in that area are quite useful to avoid the car traffic. There is an excellent few blocks of open air restaurants in Chinatown next to the Sri Mariamman Hindu Temple called "Chinatown Food Street" One should eat there a few times.
Posted by: 3dc   2018-06-03 08:21  

#6  Starbucks is one of the cheaper coffee places also not high on anybody's list.
Common Grounds is a medium scale one. About 8$ for a plain cup of joe more for fancy.
Nitrogen infused coffee at the better places starts at $12. Cold brewed about $10. (remember Singapore is hot and humid so beer or a cocktail mix is prefered drink.)
Soda is usually $7-$8 per glass.
The Singapore Slings on the viewing platform on the (oops forbidden rantburg word) are very good. Don't take a Singapore citizen into the gaming rooms. They are required to pay the government $100 every time they enter.
Posted by: 3dc   2018-06-03 08:14  

#5  We stayed at Park Avenue Robertson facing Kim Yan Rd. Nice suite digs right in the heart of the tourist district. A good location for walking or subway in the city. 2 weeks there was nice.
Subway is incredibly cheap, clean and prompt there.
Sims are cheap if you have a unlocked phone. $15 for a tourist 1 month SIM with a 4gb data service.

Posted by: 3dc   2018-06-03 08:00  

#4  Frank in Singapore 7-11 a 2 pack of 12 oz Tiger Beer is $14.75.
Most booze bottles are about 7x the cost of the same bottle in the USA.
Average drink price at a hole in the wall is $8, and at an average eatery on the Singapore River Walk about $15.
An average single meal and drinks on that walk is about $55.
At Jumbo seafood a small diner for 8 with 2 crabs ran $605 last week.
Now if they are willing to go to this dive they can get better food for 4 for $70. (about 165 New Bridge Road)
Posted by: 3dc   2018-06-03 07:48  

#3  Don't offer to pick up his mini-bar tab.
Posted by: Frank G   2018-06-03 06:10  

#2  ... Soviet-era airplane...
Posted by: Omeger Gray6606   2018-06-03 04:29  

#1  Shoulda made Kim Fat take a bus to Seoul.
Posted by: Kofi Gleretch6102   2018-06-03 03:54  

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