Souvenirs In Singapore?

[dotx]

What would you say is the “national” industry of Singapore?When I travel, I like to buy a piece of something that represents the country tobring home. For example, I bought a beautiful piece of lacquerware in Vietnam,some pewter in Kuala Lumpur and silk in Thailand. In Hong Kong, I bought a teaset. What should I get in Singapore? I can’t seem to find out what the “typical”industry/souvenir is. Any ideas? I usually buy a single big item, rather thantons of small souvenirs.

[andrew55]

An investment portfolio.

[dotx]

An investment portfolio.

Yeah, not my idea of a fun souvenir.

Edited August 10, 2011 by dotx

[doggie888888]

I once bought some orchids that had been dipped in gold or silver and made into a brooch...got it from the botanic gardens I think.

Have also bought a mix of Malay, Indian and Chinese type spices in a nice package. From Little India.

I suppose a roulette wheel may be appropriate these days as a souvenir from Singapore!

[soihok]

Hand cuffs and a rattan cane ?

[dotx]

I once bought some orchids that had been dipped in gold or silver and made into a brooch...got it from the botanic gardens I think.

Have also bought a mix of Malay, Indian and Chinese type spices in a nice package. From Little India.

I suppose a roulette wheel may be appropriate these days as a souvenir from Singapore!

Thanks. I guess I'll take a look into that. I usually get things for the house rather than personal souvenirs. For example, I would prefer a blanket or a vase rather than jewelry, but it doesn't sound like Singapore has much to offer in that area.