If shopping were an Olympic sport, Singapore would be a nation of gold medalists. Brand worship and a growing disposable income have turned retail therapy into a national pastime. Servicemen in their fatigues carry luxury label paper bags, young girls clutch what looks like their body weight in purchases. On weekends the enterprising Sanctuary Bar on Orchard Road tends to those left behind by shoppers with their "Men-Minding Service." Recently, United Overseas Bank launched a Visa mini credit card that can be worn on a necklace to facilitate the transaction process. More »
