@@muggz73 I wish I was. I live HDB, need to work to survive just like any other Singaporean. Most of my Singaporean friends are financially better of then I am. You are very quick to draw wrong conclusions and you are very judgmental, why?
This interview is unique from the others. The choice of venues, a lot of movement in the background. It can be a bit distracting but at the same time, it shows the fluidity mind of the interviewee. The way he talks, he’s like a moving river. It's interesting to get into the minds of foreigners, what they think, how they see things, how they perceive things, their life lessons. What we can learn from them, what they can learn from us. It’s always an exchange.
as a singaporean, this video gave a good insight to the sports and the entertainment industry here in singapore. it’s true that we’re starting to see the music entertainment industry to flourished in a sense that almost every other artists would make a pit stop here in singapore. i’ve seen malaysians in particular complaining why some of their fav artists not making a pit stop there (i guess we all know why at this point). very interesting video! keep it up!
I think Americans who generally work in entertainment at a certain management level are much more open-minded and knowledgeable about international relations. His vibe is definitely very open and cool.
Yup. I had American friends travel extensively worldwide to film documentaries. They too have the same openly-mindedness and view like Blake (the guest here). I guess even myself or any nation.. who travel extensively to work, forced to socialise with another nation for work... as times goes..it will make one more acceptable to cultural indifferences and mistakes.
as an SG local. its a great insight/interview into an American Expat viewpoint. Thanks Mr Chernov for the interview! also do take care of interview at the sidewalk! and lastly love Mr Blake shirt! Its great to see how Integrated Mr Blake is!
It will take quite a while before culture can develop in Singapore. We're less than a century old. In country terms, we're babies. What we do celebrate is a bit of every culture out there that has been brought into Singapore like a mixing pot of mish mesh. As long as our people continue to be open to experiencing each other's culture with respect and understanding, Singapore will eventually develop culturally. We are already beginning to embrace our own mix of language, which is the first sign of a developing culture. Arts and expression will take some time but might be stiffiled because of our need to constantly be on lookout for existential threat/crisis.
great content, good to know and hear what foreigners vision of what Singapore is like.. not everyone could have the opportunity to travel or work overseas but its good to hear the prospective of a foreigner honest opinion of our nation. ...and also I can see why Blake enjoyed his stay in Singapore as not many can be as light minded and open to change as he is. Well done both!
Great interview; I know Blake, and he was spot on. I miss Singapore. I spent 15 wonderful years there. We left just before Covid and finally got to visit two weeks ago.
I think Asian cultures teaches the value of self sacrifice for the greater good whereas in western societies / western cultures, self sacrifice for the greater good is unheard of or not taught. This is the difference / main reason why you can see racial (ethnic) harmony in Singapore.
That's just not true. We definitely preach sacrifice for the greater good here in the US, especially in team sports. There is also the individual aspect, but the team aspect is also there. Look at speeches by every championship team in the 4 major sports.
It's always good to get to know perspectives from others. Great interviews. 👏 I felt a bit unnerving when you stood so close to the road for an interview 😅😂
As a Singaporean... I have no idea why foreigners always claim Singapore to be an expensive city to live in. Apart from housing, food and transport are relatively cheap here.
agreed. im a singaporean based in the NYC right now, and i think the only reason why it's deemed as such is because of the wage. like here i simply take home usd800/week (sgd4.2k/month) for an entry level job. minimum wage here is usd15/hr. like earning american bux is nicer than sgd BUT taking into account that tax eats up a whole lot and returns are only 1/3 of the tax paid? and there's no cpf unless you have a 401k which will also take years to build. rent is more or less the same as SG. but i think honestly worst here you have to make 40x annual to rent. let's say the space is $2k, you gotta make $80k/year. which is insane and rent keeps getting HIGHER. causing locals itself to not have a house. food - dont even mention. the amount of times you can't "just spend" and have to resort to cooking because it's so damn expensive. paid usd17 for a pad thai.....usd7 for a smashburger.... tough to find actual good deals without having to travel out to chinatown or sumn. and the whole tipping thing. as a chef myself i find it ridiculous how tipping is expected 🫠 transportation is usd2.90 / ride. they have unlimited pass tor usd127. paying that much for the subpar train / station standards. not to mention your safety on the line. being pushed on train tracks etc. returning back to SG soon 🙏 cause really as much as the wage is relatively smaller there. i can survive with what
Though above all for now, what something Singapore can teach America and hope they adopt it.... is ..... healthcare subsidy, and student subsidy. Thig guy is wise and yeah great points. Not just living here, but wherever you go learn learn learn learn. Different country/state, for sure, different style of socializing.
The problem is the ideology focused around Americans about individual freedom thinking that it's for their own personal freedom comes at the expense of the wellbeing of citizens. And it becomes the "end-all" principle to the point that the government sees that it doesn't need to intervene and allocate resources to assist the downtrodden and the vulnerable in society. That's not freedom. That's cowardice.
Welcome to Singapore. I have an American couple friend living in California whom work as film producers for documentaries. They dont find it expensive nor cheap either. More like slightly above average to them. I see their views quite fair hence they travel quite extensively to film documentaries around the world. They mentioned most Americans are too adapt to use cars... so most of the American tourists may find Singapore is expensive if everytime they travel need a car or take grab instead of practise to use the public transport. And they eat mainly only at suburbs or at hawker centres to save more money. I agree with Blake that has the same views as my Californian couple friends it narrow down to cultures.
You guys were in my old hood. Yeah, the North Korean embassy was just opposite where I used to live. Was weird seeing that flag hoist up high over the trees. Seems that's the residence of the embassador or something.
@@dryowjt You could see the flag from Dunman Road before. It was along Joo Chiat Lane. Very obscure. I think it housed the ambassador then...not sure now though.
Interesting insights about the entertainment industry in Singapore. And spot on about Singaporean’s reaction to protests. 😂 after living in Australia for 19 yrs, I finally can walk pass a protest without “twitching”😅
Just because Singapore is near to Batam Indonesia. He could have fun anytime in Indonesia with low expenses. Meal @ US$ 1. Accomodation US $ 100 per month. Internet Access Service US $ 10 monthly. Welcome to Indonesia. Wonderful Indonesia.
definitely back in the days when Michael Jackson performed in Singapore. Mind blowing stage presence, not seen enough of anyone that could bring that kind of magic on stage!
Metallica and Foo Fighters. They came the same year (2017 if I'm not mistaken). Coldplay as well. I went to all three, but Metallica and FF were the most memorable....
Culturally, Most East Asian countries develop slowly. But economically Singapore propels itself from tiny fiahermen village to one of the most advanced countries in the world for very short time.
I miss Singapore and your video is just amazing and a reminder of me being there. I stayed there for nearly a decade. The location that you guys took the video is probably in the East Coast, I’m not certain but if it is, one of my favourite places to live and the last place I stayed for 3 years in Tembeling. I sooo miss Singapore ❤. I had some regrets of leaving Singapore to explore other countries and it’s just totally different. Singapore and Singaporeans has influenced my being and how I’ve become 😂 in a good way but some people may not like it so I had to readjust things and behaviour depending on the person I’ll be dealing with. Thanks for sharing 🥂
This guy is well traveled and he respects different cultures. As most Americans do not have a passport, I guess we can conclude most Americans are not as open-minded as him as they have not traveled overseas.
@@singalore ah I agree although with internet I think we're much more connected and aware of how others live than we used to be. Nothing like being there in person though. Good day.
Many Americans are not rich enough to travel to the other side of the planet. I don't have access to the numbers but I suspect those that do travel internationally will likely go to Europe first or one of the many beautiful Caribbean islands south of us. A trip to Asia is not cheap at all. It takes a lot of planning and then you have to coordinate the time off with your employer. It takes 24 hours by plane to get to SG or Indonesia or Thailand, etc. basically you lose two whole days with the travel time. It's easier for the average American to go to Canada, Europe, Caribbean islands .
@@ailengchiang1059 ya, right! If u compare the sentence on City Harvest Church embezzlement than so many similar cases, Changi Airport not transparent with their figures compared to HK airport, Temasek's loses under someone's reign, and un-GraceFul 800K bin centre. Justice is prevailed.
Singapore needs more talent, and is being encumbered by domestic politics and the locals' belief that they can fulfil certain leadership and corporate roles that SIngapore wishes to create. That's where their own method of education and training falls short. It is impossible to create an entire population of c-suite personnel. My advice is while foreigners work in Singapore, Singaporeans should work overseas to gain experience and see where the global market places them for their skills and knowledge.
Misleading title for the video otherwise he's a nice guy and he's quite positive and vibrant about Asia. I was just thinking why the title was saying that when he didn't complain about Singapore.
If you are an American and live in Singapore, you get your first $100K+ salary tax-free. Also, the essentials (ex Foods, public trasnport, healthcare, education) are also much cheaper in Singapore vs America, let alone NYC.
Thanks for showing the neighbourhood! Somehow it looks especially nice on slow motion, from this angle through the lens. That's like a favorite route to walk the dog. Around the school! 😂 Love the engaging sharing too. IIRC the embassy has shifted.
🙏 Yes , like a Great Guru once said : It's the Good People that Cultivated & Accumulated Good Merits that would make the Place they lived more Peaceful , Healthy , Better Organised , Prosperous & Happier! 🙏 So Thank You So Much for All the Good People of Singapore & Malaysia! 🌷🌿🌏💜🕊🇸🇬🇲🇾
Watch next 👉 ruclips.net/video/iZuizUbSh5I/видео.html The story of a foreign woman who obtained Singaporean citizenship. Will she ever truly belong in Singapore? 🤔
When I was studying in Australia, saw lots of protest outside my uni, which was beside the state government house. Very interesting, because we do not get mass protests here. I've seen nurses, teachers and even police protests.
I would just like to point out how well he says things and answer the question but if you really read into what he says... he actually doesn't answer many of the questions. He just makes a point that seems like its answering the question and it moves on.. Maybe thats how many of his colleagues get 'confused' at what he says according to himself. If you remove the accent/sound and carefully read the subtitles, the answers do not really answer the questions.
@@MaxChernov I absolutely have no worries visiting Taiwan, the UAE, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, Mauritius, Rwanda, Australia, Japan, Korea, Bahrain, or Czech. But I'm just not sure about America... Everyone says I must visit the USA at least once.
Soft Diplomacy in Singapore: Economic, Political, and Cultural Relations Diplomacy is conducted by diplomats. All the functions of diplomacy are performed by them. The functions of diplomacy include the state’s representation and negotiation, the gathering of information, and the promotion of peaceful ties between nations. My background: Trained in Cultural Anthropology with a minor in physical science. What is Cultural Anthropology: A branch of anthropology concerned with the study of human societies and cultures and their development. With this background I can take note of the many variations in each sovereign nation and their public, economic and cultural traits. Although I did not work as a Cultural Anthropologist: my career allowed me to appreciate each rich and diverse nation I visited for the past 55 years. I have visited most nations worldwide as an American Naval Aviator, International Airline Captain, and International Private Jet Captain. I drew upon my training in Cultural Anthropology to train and liaise with many citizens in each country especially those in aviation. Along the way I have experienced many societies for their unique public, economic and cultural diversity. I now live and work in Singapore so I will give a brief description of the public, economic and cultural traits of this most unique and sustainable country. I will briefly cover this topic through economic and cultural diplomacy as soft power. Cultural diplomacy is a type of public diplomacy and soft power that includes the "exchange of ideas, information, art, language and other aspects of culture among nations and their peoples in order to foster mutual understanding". FIRST: What has evolved in Singapore? What is Singapore's culture? Made up of Chinese, Malay, Indian and various other ethnicities, cultural heritage is what makes Singapore, Singapore - a congregation of different cultures coexisting in one congenial space. Cultural heritage is an important part of a Singaporean's identity. What are the 5 core values of Singapore? The five Shared Values that were eventually adopted were: 1) Nation before community and society above self, 2) Family as the basic unit of society, 3) Community support and respect for the individual, 4) Consensus, not conflict, 5) Racial and religious harmony. Does Singapore have the strictest laws? Singapore has very strict laws to maintain the order of the country. Locals and foreigners alike are required to strictly follow the laws. Is Singapore smarter than China? Coming in at 25th on the ranking is Singapore - its position greatly skewed by its lowly ranking of 73rd for Nobel prizes while Singapore is ranks first in both current IQ and education attainment. ... Ranked: The 25 Smartest Countries in The World. Ranking Country Average IQ 1 Singapore 107.1 *** 2 China 105.8 3 Hong Kong 105.7 4 South Korea 104.6 Economics of Singapore Why Singapore is so successful? An economic powerhouse. Amidst global economic headwinds, Singapore remains one of the world's strongest economies. Anchored in political stability, low corruption rates and transparent public institutions, we are a trusted partner for businesses. Why is Singapore important to the world? Singapore is located at the heart of Southeast Asia and provides excellent global connectivity to serve the fast-growing markets of the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. Singapore has over 25 FTAs (Singapore Free Trade Agreement SGFTA) which provide access to the markets of the partner countries. What is Singapore's absolute advantage? Singapore keeps its tax rates and tax laws competitive and takes a strategic, holistic approach towards stewardship of key pillars of the economy, such as: • petrochemicals, • electronics, • clean energy. The government has always adopted a pro-business policy, regardless of world economic situations or crisis. Plus, Geography, but I will get to that!! Now to Singapore’s International Relations and Soft Power What is Singapore ranked in soft power? Last year, Singapore took the title of Global Soft Power Index leader for 2021 in the ASEAN region, and is the only country in this region to make the global top 20 in Brand Finance's Global Soft Power Index 2021. Across Asia, it ranked fourth behind Japan, China and South Korea What is Singapore's approach to foreign policy? SINGAPORE'S FOREIGN POLICY PRINCIPLES Our foreign policy and diplomatic efforts to carve out political and economic space for Singapore has been guided by several important principles: • Respect for national sovereignty, • Insistence on the rule of law • Relevance to the international community. What kind of international relations do Singapore pursue? Singapore maintains diplomatic relations with 188 UN member countries except Burundi, Central African Republic, Monaco and South Sudan, although it does not maintain a high commission or embassy in many of those countries. What is the first core principle of Singapore foreign policy? Singapore must promote and work for good relations with our immediate neighbors in all spheres; Singapore stands by its friends who have stood with it in times of need; Singapore is fully committed to the Association of Southeast Asian nations (ASEAN); Carl von Clausewitz famously said "War is the continuation of policy with other means." Therefore, maintenance of a strong military can preclude hostilities and further diplomatic efforts in relations. With the help of soft power; relations can be kept at a civilized level What are the five pillars of Singapore National Defense? Total Defense was officially proclaimed as Singapore's overarching defense strategy on 22 January 1984 with five pillars: 1) military, 2) civil, 3) economic, 4) social, 5) psychological. Singapore maintains a strong Air Force, Army and Navy to preclude issues arising form weakness. Singapore citizens all serve in the national service for two years and remain on reserve status after the two years until age 50. Singapore's absolute advantage: Economic, Political, Cultural, AND Geographic Strait of Malacca - Singapore stands at a nexus of World Trade: Sea Lanes of Communication The Strait of Malacca is a narrow stretch of water, 500 mi long and from 40 to 155 mi wide, between the Malay Peninsula to the northeast and the Indonesian island of Sumatra to the southwest, connecting the Andaman Sea and the South China Sea. Shipments by sea between China, Korea, and Japan transiting east or west must pass by Singapore and through the Strait of Malacca. Destinations of goods heading west include India, Africa, the Middle East and Europe via the Suez Canal. Energy in the form of oil and coal as well as other bulk goods from Europe, Africa, the Middle East and India transit east to China, Korea, and Japan. Due to Singapore’s fortunate position on a major trade route: SINGAPORE, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Sales of marine fuel in Singapore, including sales of liquefied natural gas and biofuels, 47.9 million tons in 2022, official data showed on Friday.Jan 15, 2023 Conclusion: Since I live in Singapore, I will say in summation that this country is the most sustainable and functional societies in the world. The government practices soft diplomacy and soft power quite will, while being vigilant. Singapore sits at the most important choke point in the world along the Indo-Pacific trade routes known as the Strait of Malacca. Singapore is a model of diplomacy, economic responsibility, sustainability to be appreciated. I unabashedly Love Singapore and wish I could live here forever!
@@MaxChernov Thank you for exploring the draft of a presentation that I just gave at an Economic Forum. If you would like to have coffee or wine and discuss the high points of living in Singapore I would be happy to meet anytime.
Maybe this guy do not want to admit, he had to leave his country for safe haven in some Asian places like Singapore when gun control in his country now, is absolutely....no control at all and banning gun ownership is almost impossible in his country. It would be useless even if one is ultra rich when your life can be ended with just one slug!
I always amazed at how American addressed her citizens eg. Asian Americans Asia is just to diverse too group in one group cultural, religion, language even skin colour. All in one group?? Who can represent this group in congress?
It is a matter of convenient for ordinary people, I can understand. But it is just not right. This is not how USA should view the world. USA should try to understand the rest of the world.
@@aswinhanagal4293 I mean the media steotype and politicians using this classification to make policy. American's diversity does not reflect in your whole society don't u agree.
@@aswinhanagal4293 This is certainly not reflect in media n politics. I read that left or right ones. American society is the most diverse in the world. But probably only in the coaster cities. Not the in land states.
Of all the places why stand beside the road to do the interview is very dangerous cos of the oncoming vehicles, won't it be more comfortable to find a place and talk over a cup off coffee?
I lived in Singapore for 7 years and it's almost impossible to make a fair comparison to any other country. As a tiny island with a population one third the size of NYC, it is able to make accelerated progress across many sectors of governance and ensure social regulatory enforcement etc - it is simply very manageable in size. For me personally, I could not see myself staying much longer owing to the manufactured fabric that kinda frames society in Singapore. But I highly respect its history and the legacy left by LKY and many others.
America is going down hill so fast. Quality of production, Quality of Life, Aging population, Aging infrastructure, Corruption, Gun Violent, Shall I go on .. ?
The whole art scene in metro and public places probably leads to all the BS that public transport in NY is grappling with. Whats wrong with just using it to reach from point A to Point B, be respectful about other's space and leave people to ponder over their thoughts.
as a Dutch, who's been living in Singapore for 5 years, I liked this video. Singapore is amazing and I never want to leave ever again
You are very rich that’s why
lol stfu. you want just to enjoy white privilledge.
@@muggz73 I wish I was. I live HDB, need to work to survive just like any other Singaporean. Most of my Singaporean friends are financially better of then I am.
You are very quick to draw wrong conclusions and you are very judgmental, why?
@@ferdinand_WS i like singapore too. Its a good country
Max should interview you soon
This interview is unique from the others. The choice of venues, a lot of movement in the background. It can be a bit distracting but at the same time, it shows the fluidity mind of the interviewee. The way he talks, he’s like a moving river. It's interesting to get into the minds of foreigners, what they think, how they see things, how they perceive things, their life lessons. What we can learn from them, what they can learn from us. It’s always an exchange.
as a singaporean, this video gave a good insight to the sports and the entertainment industry here in singapore. it’s true that we’re starting to see the music entertainment industry to flourished in a sense that almost every other artists would make a pit stop here in singapore. i’ve seen malaysians in particular complaining why some of their fav artists not making a pit stop there (i guess we all know why at this point). very interesting video! keep it up!
Lies again? American Education Sin City
@@firdaus125 I said most artists would make a pit stop in SG. So, clearly not all would. Pffft.
@@applehead7942 fair enough, sorry
@@firdaus125 hmmmm now coldplay be having 6 shows in SG...hahaha
I think Americans who generally work in entertainment at a certain management level are much more open-minded and knowledgeable about international relations. His vibe is definitely very open and cool.
Yup. I had American friends travel extensively worldwide to film documentaries. They too have the same openly-mindedness and view like Blake (the guest here).
I guess even myself or any nation.. who travel extensively to work, forced to socialise with another nation for work... as times goes..it will make one more acceptable to cultural indifferences and mistakes.
as an SG local. its a great insight/interview into an American Expat viewpoint. Thanks Mr Chernov for the interview! also do take care of interview at the sidewalk! and lastly love Mr Blake shirt! Its great to see how Integrated Mr Blake is!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Well, Singapore is not expensive if you go for hawker food. You can get a really good meal for around 8 bucks, including a drink.
I’ve worked briefly with Blake on a small project in the past. He is an excellent bloke! ❤
Small world!
This was a nice relatable video to see this as a fellow New Yorker pretty new to Singapore! And damn a Reuben Sandwich sounds awesome right about now!
It will take quite a while before culture can develop in Singapore. We're less than a century old. In country terms, we're babies. What we do celebrate is a bit of every culture out there that has been brought into Singapore like a mixing pot of mish mesh. As long as our people continue to be open to experiencing each other's culture with respect and understanding, Singapore will eventually develop culturally. We are already beginning to embrace our own mix of language, which is the first sign of a developing culture. Arts and expression will take some time but might be stiffiled because of our need to constantly be on lookout for existential threat/crisis.
Why didnt he mention Chingay? Cuz tbh up till now idk wth chingay is celebrating
Thanks!
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great content, good to know and hear what foreigners vision of what Singapore is like.. not everyone could have the opportunity to travel or work overseas but its good to hear the prospective of a foreigner honest opinion of our nation. ...and also I can see why Blake enjoyed his stay in Singapore as not many can be as light minded and open to change as he is. Well done both!
Thanks so much for watching!
Think this is one of the few interviews that is done standing next to a road or walking the street. What a cool interview.
Great interview; I know Blake, and he was spot on. I miss Singapore. I spent 15 wonderful years there. We left just before Covid and finally got to visit two weeks ago.
Where did you move to?
@@MaxChernov Unfortunately, back in the USA. I left the USA in 1988 and went to the Philippines, and spent 16 years there before moving to Singapore.
Very nice neighborhood he’s loving in, it’s in Joo Chiat! Shot a few portraits there
It’s beautiful!
I think Asian cultures teaches the value of self sacrifice for the greater good whereas in western societies / western cultures, self sacrifice for the greater good is unheard of or not taught. This is the difference / main reason why you can see racial (ethnic) harmony in Singapore.
What do you think of Dumbledore’s Greater Good agenda? 😂
That's just not true. We definitely preach sacrifice for the greater good here in the US, especially in team sports. There is also the individual aspect, but the team aspect is also there. Look at speeches by every championship team in the 4 major sports.
It's always good to get to know perspectives from others. Great interviews. 👏
I felt a bit unnerving when you stood so close to the road for an interview 😅😂
Haha sorry 😅
As a Singaporean... I have no idea why foreigners always claim Singapore to be an expensive city to live in. Apart from housing, food and transport are relatively cheap here.
agreed. im a singaporean based in the NYC right now, and i think the only reason why it's deemed as such is because of the wage. like here i simply take home usd800/week (sgd4.2k/month) for an entry level job. minimum wage here is usd15/hr. like earning american bux is nicer than sgd BUT taking into account that tax eats up a whole lot and returns are only 1/3 of the tax paid? and there's no cpf unless you have a 401k which will also take years to build.
rent is more or less the same as SG. but i think honestly worst here you have to make 40x annual to rent. let's say the space is $2k, you gotta make $80k/year. which is insane and rent keeps getting HIGHER. causing locals itself to not have a house.
food - dont even mention. the amount of times you can't "just spend" and have to resort to cooking because it's so damn expensive. paid usd17 for a pad thai.....usd7 for a smashburger.... tough to find actual good deals without having to travel out to chinatown or sumn. and the whole tipping thing. as a chef myself i find it ridiculous how tipping is expected 🫠
transportation is usd2.90 / ride. they have unlimited pass tor usd127. paying that much for the subpar train / station standards. not to mention your safety on the line. being pushed on train tracks etc.
returning back to SG soon 🙏 cause really as much as the wage is relatively smaller there. i can survive with what
I live in Joo Chiat too! Love the insights Blake is sharing about his experiences in Asia, and now in Singapore! :> Great content, as usual!
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Blake is a cool guy! Singapore is lucky to have a talent like him (i’m a Singaporean)
Though above all for now, what something Singapore can teach America and hope they adopt it.... is ..... healthcare subsidy, and student subsidy. Thig guy is wise and yeah great points. Not just living here, but wherever you go learn learn learn learn. Different country/state, for sure, different style of socializing.
The problem is the ideology focused around Americans about individual freedom thinking that it's for their own personal freedom comes at the expense of the wellbeing of citizens. And it becomes the "end-all" principle to the point that the government sees that it doesn't need to intervene and allocate resources to assist the downtrodden and the vulnerable in society. That's not freedom. That's cowardice.
I’m from LA and moved to Shanghai years ago. Best move of my life.
I like Blake's Balinese batik shirt. You can tell he integrates well in Southeast Asia just from what he is wearing.
Spot on. As joo chiat is in indonesia
Ahh, Joo Chiat/Katong. The most colourful hipster burg in all of Singapore where people still actually live.
Fascinated about your choice of place to do interviews.
i'm actually curious and hope to see a video about why people leave or not living in Singapore.
Cool guy, great ambassador for his country.
Welcome to Singapore, lots of Best Wishes to you🤗
Thank you! You too!
goin to school in singapore, i'm sure l'll meet people right there
Anyone else anxious about the traffic zooming past or is that just me?
North Korean embassy in Singapore is at High Street Centre.
Welcome to Singapore. I have an American couple friend living in California whom work as film producers for documentaries. They dont find it expensive nor cheap either. More like slightly above average to them.
I see their views quite fair hence they travel quite extensively to film documentaries around the world.
They mentioned most Americans are too adapt to use cars... so most of the American tourists may find Singapore is expensive if everytime they travel need a car or take grab instead of practise to use the public transport. And they eat mainly only at suburbs or at hawker centres to save more money.
I agree with Blake that has the same views as my Californian couple friends it narrow down to cultures.
I guess its down to personality. I know 2 local girls who moved from SG to NYC instead
thats my hood Joo Chiat..Katong is the best place in the world..nice batik shirt dude..
Cause I'm from alor 🌟 🌟 star city north malaysia
You guys were in my old hood. Yeah, the North Korean embassy was just opposite where I used to live. Was weird seeing that flag hoist up high over the trees. Seems that's the residence of the embassador or something.
which road is that?
@@dryowjt You could see the flag from Dunman Road before. It was along Joo Chiat Lane. Very obscure. I think it housed the ambassador then...not sure now though.
super rare to find such highly intellectual individual on youtube interviews.
More to come!
I am from Singapore 🇸🇬
When the north korean embassy moved in the flag was 3 times bigger. A few years later they fly a normal size flag like now.
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According to Mothership the embassy moved from Joo Chiat to North Bridge Road in 2016. Might it be the ambassador's residence now?
Could be
@@MaxChernov I Thought they were in 7500 Beach Rd 😢
Another great video👍
Interesting insights about the entertainment industry in Singapore. And spot on about Singaporean’s reaction to protests. 😂 after living in Australia for 19 yrs, I finally can walk pass a protest without “twitching”😅
Just because Singapore is near to Batam Indonesia. He could have fun anytime in Indonesia with low expenses.
Meal @ US$ 1.
Accomodation US $ 100 per month.
Internet Access Service US $ 10 monthly.
Welcome to Indonesia.
Wonderful Indonesia.
Very helpful for this singaporean living in america lol. So that’s why no one notices when i’m confused/annoyed
Uh another great video. Looking to move from New York to Singapore in the near future
Thanks ♥️ Go for it!
What’s your favorite show or concert you’ve been to in Singapore?
definitely back in the days when Michael Jackson performed in Singapore. Mind blowing stage presence, not seen enough of anyone that could bring that kind of magic on stage!
@@carolc9267 That was decades ago...
National Day Parade ❤❤😍😍
Metallica and Foo Fighters. They came the same year (2017 if I'm not mistaken). Coldplay as well. I went to all three, but Metallica and FF were the most memorable....
Anything by SSO.
Culturally, Most East Asian countries develop slowly.
But economically Singapore propels itself from tiny fiahermen village to one of the most advanced countries in the world for very short time.
Go, Learn, Understand.
So succinct
I miss Singapore and your video is just amazing and a reminder of me being there. I stayed there for nearly a decade. The location that you guys took the video is probably in the East Coast, I’m not certain but if it is, one of my favourite places to live and the last place I stayed for 3 years in Tembeling. I sooo miss Singapore ❤. I had some regrets of leaving Singapore to explore other countries and it’s just totally different. Singapore and Singaporeans has influenced my being and how I’ve become 😂 in a good way but some people may not like it so I had to readjust things and behaviour depending on the person I’ll be dealing with. Thanks for sharing 🥂
Where are you based now? :)
nice!
Very insightful video! Love it
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Max, love your videos!
I’m just curious why you’re filming on the side of the road 😂
This guy is well traveled and he respects different cultures. As most Americans do not have a passport, I guess we can conclude most Americans are not as open-minded as him as they have not traveled overseas.
Open mindedness has nothing to do with owning a passport but thanks for your opinion.
@@Not_A_Tourist I apologise for not being clear. I meant "open-mindedness" in terms of understanding other cultures.
@@singalore ah I agree although with internet I think we're much more connected and aware of how others live than we used to be. Nothing like being there in person though. Good day.
Many Americans are not rich enough to travel to the other side of the planet.
I don't have access to the numbers but I suspect those that do travel internationally will likely go to Europe first or one of the many beautiful Caribbean islands south of us.
A trip to Asia is not cheap at all. It takes a lot of planning and then you have to coordinate the time off with your employer.
It takes 24 hours by plane to get to SG or Indonesia or Thailand, etc. basically you lose two whole days with the travel time.
It's easier for the average American to go to Canada, Europe, Caribbean islands .
Yeah i cant stand it anymore here either,how can i get a visa to America?
Why on the side of the road?
America can learn that police power in Singapore is respected and absolute. You argue your case in court not on the streets.
And rich people still win and buy justice
@@seabreeze667 maybe in your country. Definitely not in Singapore
@@ailengchiang1059 ya, right! If u compare the sentence on City Harvest Church embezzlement than so many similar cases, Changi Airport not transparent with their figures compared to HK airport, Temasek's loses under someone's reign, and un-GraceFul 800K bin centre. Justice is prevailed.
What is the thing that he cannot stand it anymore? I think I missed it
Nice batik shirt.
Singapore needs more talent, and is being encumbered by domestic politics and the locals' belief that they can fulfil certain leadership and corporate roles that SIngapore wishes to create. That's where their own method of education and training falls short. It is impossible to create an entire population of c-suite personnel. My advice is while foreigners work in Singapore, Singaporeans should work overseas to gain experience and see where the global market places them for their skills and knowledge.
Misleading title for the video otherwise he's a nice guy and he's quite positive and vibrant about Asia. I was just thinking why the title was saying that when he didn't complain about Singapore.
the title meant to be the other way around haha
@@MaxChernov thanks I didn't get that wry twist 😉 . Btw, I'm M'sian American.
Are you disappointed that he didn’t complain about Singapore?
@@BoOmMaGuOpEeP No are you that I'm not ? Best not to stereotype for that you may not need a VPN
now I’m having doubts, because i might be moving to NY from SG 😅 Will I regret moving?
Always good to try, right? :)
Just do you research and set your expectation right. You will be happy regardless of where you moving to.
Asians dreamt of living in USA/Canada/Australia/NZ and Europe. But US and the so - called Countries wanted to stay in Asia.
If you are an American and live in Singapore, you get your first $100K+ salary tax-free. Also, the essentials (ex Foods, public trasnport, healthcare, education) are also much cheaper in Singapore vs America, let alone NYC.
I'm really not sure how you figure education is cheaper for Americans in Singapore than it is back in the US...
Thanks for showing the neighbourhood! Somehow it looks especially nice on slow motion, from this angle through the lens. That's like a favorite route to walk the dog. Around the school! 😂 Love the engaging sharing too. IIRC the embassy has shifted.
Thanks for watching! :) the neighborhood is lovely
Joo Chiat neighbour here too! FYI, that’s the official residence of the ambassador, not the embassy itself.
🙏 Yes , like a Great Guru once said : It's the Good People that Cultivated & Accumulated Good Merits that would make the Place they lived more Peaceful , Healthy , Better Organised , Prosperous & Happier! 🙏 So Thank You So Much for All the Good People of Singapore & Malaysia! 🌷🌿🌏💜🕊🇸🇬🇲🇾
Top ahbeng in their fields
haha
An unrelated question but is it necessary to stand at the side of the road like that? It made me nervous throughout the interview😅
Sorry sorry haha
@@MaxChernov you should go to Kuala Lumpur to see which is much better city in term of cost of living and facilities
Because they kept asking is tiktok connected to the home WiFi.
You guys have balls of steel to walk pass NK embassy with a recorder.😅
We are in Singapore anyway haha
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The story of a foreign woman who obtained Singaporean citizenship. Will she ever truly belong in Singapore? 🤔
New York City may have a greater number of nationalities, but Singapore is more mixed.
Does RUclips access to my WiFi?
When I was studying in Australia, saw lots of protest outside my uni, which was beside the state government house. Very interesting, because we do not get mass protests here. I've seen nurses, teachers and even police protests.
How did you feel about it?
I would just like to point out how well he says things and answer the question but if you really read into what he says... he actually doesn't answer many of the questions. He just makes a point that seems like its answering the question and it moves on..
Maybe thats how many of his colleagues get 'confused' at what he says according to himself.
If you remove the accent/sound and carefully read the subtitles, the answers do not really answer the questions.
Hmmm interesting 🤔
Isn't it a bit unsafe to do an interview on the side of the road?
Is America safe to travel to?
Of course
@@MaxChernov But aren't there mass shootings everyday?
@@MaxChernov I absolutely have no worries visiting Taiwan, the UAE, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, Mauritius, Rwanda, Australia, Japan, Korea, Bahrain, or Czech. But I'm just not sure about America... Everyone says I must visit the USA at least once.
Singapore give free visas?
Can’t stand the heat/humidity here🥵
No drugs, no gun violence
The honesty of the Politicians will be hard for the US to follow.
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GoPro + dji osmo2
Hey, an American that doesn't think Singapore is in China
Soft Diplomacy in Singapore: Economic, Political, and Cultural Relations
Diplomacy is conducted by diplomats. All the functions of diplomacy are performed by them. The functions of diplomacy include the state’s representation and negotiation, the gathering of information, and the promotion of peaceful ties between nations.
My background: Trained in Cultural Anthropology with a minor in physical science.
What is Cultural Anthropology: A branch of anthropology concerned with the study of human societies and cultures and their development.
With this background I can take note of the many variations in each sovereign nation and their public, economic and cultural traits.
Although I did not work as a Cultural Anthropologist: my career allowed me to appreciate each rich and diverse nation I visited for the past 55 years.
I have visited most nations worldwide as an American Naval Aviator, International Airline Captain, and International Private Jet Captain. I drew upon my training in Cultural Anthropology to train and liaise with many citizens in each country especially those in aviation.
Along the way I have experienced many societies for their unique public, economic and cultural diversity.
I now live and work in Singapore so I will give a brief description of the public, economic and cultural traits of this most unique and sustainable country.
I will briefly cover this topic through economic and cultural diplomacy as soft power.
Cultural diplomacy is a type of public diplomacy and soft power that includes the "exchange of ideas, information, art, language and other aspects of culture among nations and their peoples in order to foster mutual understanding".
FIRST: What has evolved in Singapore?
What is Singapore's culture?
Made up of Chinese, Malay, Indian and various other ethnicities, cultural heritage is what makes Singapore, Singapore - a congregation of different cultures coexisting in one congenial space. Cultural heritage is an important part of a Singaporean's identity.
What are the 5 core values of Singapore?
The five Shared Values that were eventually adopted were:
1) Nation before community and society above self,
2) Family as the basic unit of society,
3) Community support and respect for the individual,
4) Consensus, not conflict,
5) Racial and religious harmony.
Does Singapore have the strictest laws?
Singapore has very strict laws to maintain the order of the country. Locals and foreigners alike are required to strictly follow the laws.
Is Singapore smarter than China?
Coming in at 25th on the ranking is Singapore - its position greatly skewed by its lowly ranking of 73rd for Nobel prizes while Singapore is ranks first in both current IQ and education attainment.
...
Ranked: The 25 Smartest Countries in The World.
Ranking Country Average IQ
1 Singapore 107.1 ***
2 China 105.8
3 Hong Kong 105.7
4 South Korea 104.6
Economics of Singapore
Why Singapore is so successful?
An economic powerhouse. Amidst global economic headwinds, Singapore remains one of the world's strongest economies. Anchored in political stability, low corruption rates and transparent public institutions, we are a trusted partner for businesses.
Why is Singapore important to the world?
Singapore is located at the heart of Southeast Asia and provides excellent global connectivity to serve the fast-growing markets of the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. Singapore has over 25 FTAs (Singapore Free Trade Agreement SGFTA) which provide access to the markets of the partner countries.
What is Singapore's absolute advantage?
Singapore keeps its tax rates and tax laws competitive and takes a strategic, holistic approach towards stewardship of key pillars of the economy, such as:
• petrochemicals,
• electronics,
• clean energy.
The government has always adopted a pro-business policy, regardless of world economic situations or crisis.
Plus, Geography, but I will get to that!!
Now to Singapore’s International Relations and Soft Power
What is Singapore ranked in soft power?
Last year, Singapore took the title of Global Soft Power Index leader for 2021 in the ASEAN region, and is the only country in this region to make the global top 20 in Brand Finance's Global Soft Power Index 2021. Across Asia, it ranked fourth behind Japan, China and South Korea
What is Singapore's approach to foreign policy?
SINGAPORE'S FOREIGN POLICY PRINCIPLES
Our foreign policy and diplomatic efforts to carve out political and economic space for Singapore has been guided by several important principles:
• Respect for national sovereignty,
• Insistence on the rule of law
• Relevance to the international community.
What kind of international relations do Singapore pursue?
Singapore maintains diplomatic relations with 188 UN member countries except Burundi, Central African Republic, Monaco and South Sudan, although it does not maintain a high commission or embassy in many of those countries.
What is the first core principle of Singapore foreign policy?
Singapore must promote and work for good relations with our immediate neighbors in all spheres; Singapore stands by its friends who have stood with it in times of need; Singapore is fully committed to the Association of Southeast Asian nations (ASEAN);
Carl von Clausewitz famously said "War is the continuation of policy with other means." Therefore, maintenance of a strong military can preclude hostilities and further diplomatic efforts in relations.
With the help of soft power; relations can be kept at a civilized level
What are the five pillars of Singapore National Defense?
Total Defense was officially proclaimed as Singapore's overarching defense strategy on 22 January 1984 with five pillars:
1) military,
2) civil,
3) economic,
4) social,
5) psychological.
Singapore maintains a strong Air Force, Army and Navy to preclude issues arising form weakness. Singapore citizens all serve in the national service for two years and remain on reserve status after the two years until age 50.
Singapore's absolute advantage: Economic, Political, Cultural, AND Geographic
Strait of Malacca - Singapore stands at a nexus of World Trade: Sea Lanes of Communication
The Strait of Malacca is a narrow stretch of water, 500 mi long and from 40 to 155 mi wide, between the Malay Peninsula to the northeast and the Indonesian island of Sumatra to the southwest, connecting the Andaman Sea and the South China Sea.
Shipments by sea between China, Korea, and Japan transiting east or west must pass by Singapore and through the Strait of Malacca. Destinations of goods heading west include India, Africa, the Middle East and Europe via the Suez Canal. Energy in the form of oil and coal as well as other bulk goods from Europe, Africa, the Middle East and India transit east to China, Korea, and Japan.
Due to Singapore’s fortunate position on a major trade route:
SINGAPORE, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Sales of marine fuel in Singapore, including sales of liquefied natural gas and biofuels, 47.9 million tons in 2022, official data showed on Friday.Jan 15, 2023
Conclusion:
Since I live in Singapore, I will say in summation that this country is the most sustainable and functional societies in the world.
The government practices soft diplomacy and soft power quite will, while being vigilant. Singapore sits at the most important choke point in the world along the Indo-Pacific trade routes known as the Strait of Malacca.
Singapore is a model of diplomacy, economic responsibility, sustainability to be appreciated. I unabashedly Love Singapore and wish I could live here forever!
I spent two hours just scrolling down your comment
@@MaxChernov Thank you for exploring the draft of a presentation that I just gave at an Economic Forum. If you would like to have coffee or wine and discuss the high points of living in Singapore I would be happy to meet anytime.
Nobody owns a gun in Australia, I found that comment confusing, we don't have a gun culture like the USA in Australia.
There's actually an increasing number of armed robberies with guns and shootings in Australia
Maybe this guy do not want to admit, he had to leave his country for safe haven in some Asian places like Singapore when gun control in his country now, is absolutely....no control at all and banning gun ownership is almost impossible in his country. It would be useless even if one is ultra rich when your life can be ended with just one slug!
But some US city can ban gun right?
I always amazed at how American addressed her citizens eg. Asian Americans Asia is just to diverse too group in one group cultural, religion, language even skin colour. All in one group?? Who can represent this group in congress?
It is a matter of convenient for ordinary people, I can understand. But it is just not right. This is not how USA should view the world. USA should try to understand the rest of the world.
@@aswinhanagal4293 I mean the media steotype and politicians using this classification to make policy. American's diversity does not reflect in your whole society don't u agree.
@@aswinhanagal4293 This is certainly not reflect in media n politics. I read that left or right ones. American society is the most diverse in the world. But probably only in the coaster cities. Not the in land states.
New York many black Nero people from Nigeria.. Sierra leone..
Of all the places why stand beside the road to do the interview is very dangerous cos of the oncoming vehicles, won't it be more comfortable to find a place and talk over a cup off coffee?
Hey Max! Ask Blake to bring Taylor Swift here! 😆
I lived in Singapore for 7 years and it's almost impossible to make a fair comparison to any other country. As a tiny island with a population one third the size of NYC, it is able to make accelerated progress across many sectors of governance and ensure social regulatory enforcement etc - it is simply very manageable in size. For me personally, I could not see myself staying much longer owing to the manufactured fabric that kinda frames society in Singapore. But I highly respect its history and the legacy left by LKY and many others.
cant agree more about his perception on individual freedom and community good. It's all about the yin and yang; a tricky balancing act :)
we don't need Train car performers (hooligans) in our MRTs.
Thank you.
lovely interview ....but please be careful when you decide to interview ON the road ..was so worried that a vehicle was going to hit you guys .😊😊
We were on the side and I was checking upcoming traffic. But thanks for your care :)
America is going down hill so fast. Quality of production, Quality of Life, Aging population, Aging infrastructure, Corruption, Gun Violent, Shall I go on .. ?
I'm curious and disgraceful why American people dont excepted migration people from alor 🌟 star city Kedah.. West malaysia
Is he Australian who happened to live in the US for a while..?
I found it a little peculiar to hear his Aussie twang with American pronunciation😂.
Nah
American government must allow people from alor star Kedah migrate to America and Canada too
The whole art scene in metro and public places probably leads to all the BS that public transport in NY is grappling with. Whats wrong with just using it to reach from point A to Point B, be respectful about other's space and leave people to ponder over their thoughts.
Count how many times did he say "Cultural" in this vids 😋