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For pride and unity

For pride and unity: In this Saturday photo, a couple sits in front of the number 50 which represents the number of years since Singapore gained independence, in the financial district where celebrations for the nation's 50th year of independence have already started in Singapore

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Sun, August 9, 2015 Published on Aug. 9, 2015 Published on 2015-08-09T14:51:27+07:00

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For pride and unity: In this Saturday photo, a couple sits in front of the number 50 which represents the number of years since Singapore gained independence, in the financial district where celebrations for the nation's 50th year of independence have already started in Singapore. Singapore's 50th anniversary on Sunday commemorates its leap from a poor colonial port to a wealthy metropolis, but leaders are bracing themselves for an uncertain future as resentment continues to grow over political restrictions, an influx of foreigners and high cost of living. (AP/Wong Maye-E) For pride and unity: In this Saturday photo, a couple sits in front of the number 50 which represents the number of years since Singapore gained independence, in the financial district where celebrations for the nation's 50th year of independence have already started in Singapore. Singapore's 50th anniversary on Sunday commemorates its leap from a poor colonial port to a wealthy metropolis, but leaders are bracing themselves for an uncertain future as resentment continues to grow over political restrictions, an influx of foreigners and high cost of living. (AP/Wong Maye-E) (AP/Wong Maye-E)

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span class="caption">For pride and unity: In this Saturday photo, a couple sits in front of the number 50 which represents the number of years since Singapore gained independence, in the financial district where celebrations for the nation's 50th year of independence have already started in Singapore. Singapore's 50th anniversary on Sunday commemorates its leap from a poor colonial port to a wealthy metropolis, but leaders are bracing themselves for an uncertain future as resentment continues to grow over political restrictions, an influx of foreigners and high cost of living. (AP/Wong Maye-E)

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