After falling into disrepair, Singapore's historic golden-mile complex has been closed down for good. Our correspondent recommends the books to read on history's most devious deceptions. From Hitler's diaries to Instagram scams,. But first...
The global digital-payments shift is more than just a matter of convenience. We examine the cashlessness push in different economies and potential effects on different currencies. The Golden Mile, a pioneering multi-purpose architectural experiment in Singapore, is crumbling. We discuss efforts to spare it from the wrecking ball. And a reading list to learn about, and from, history’s greatest hoaxes.
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