A busker plays the Erhu, a traditional Chinese musical instrument, in Singapore's Orchard Road shopping...
A busker plays the Erhu, a traditional Chinese musical instrument, in Singapore's Orchard Road shopping district January 21, 2009. Export bellwether Singapore said on Wednesday it was in the midst of its worst ever recession after reporting the nation's economy shrank more than expected in the fourth quarter. Shares in Singapore's main index dropped 2 percent. Other major indexes, including in South Korea, Hong Kong and Australia fell 1-2 percent each. REUTERS/Alywin Chew (SINGAPORE)