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3662524_thl.jpgThere are many superlatives attributed to Singapore and the city-state has been consistently ranked high for a number of reasons in reports from all over the world.

Situated at the crossroads of international trade routes, Singapore is a top location for foreign investors, be they multinationals, part of Europe’s dynamic middle-market or technology start-ups. The on-going liberalisation of markets and industries and the privatisation of government-linked companies (‘GLCs’) offer excellent opportunities to invest in Singapore and the neighbouring markets. Integration of the 10 ASEAN countries under a free trade area (AFTA) with a population of more than 500 million people is on track. Free Trade Agreements with the US, Australia, Japan and many other countries provide easier access to the global market

From Singapore you can access a market size of 2.8 billion people within 7 hours flight time. It its located within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) representing a combined market of more than 500 million people. Singapore's seaport offers transport to more than 600 ports in 123 cities. Changi Airport won the Best Airport Award four times in a row and links to 140 cities in 50 countries.

Rank Title Source/Year
9 Business Competitiveness Index 2007-2008 World Economic Forum 2007-08
1 World's easiest place to do business World Bank report: "Doing Business 2007: How to Reform"
1 Best Business Environment" spot in Asia Pacific EIU Country Forecast, January 2007
2 World for Global Potential Competitiveness Japan Center of Economic Research, 2007
1 Best Labour Force BERI's 2007 Labour Force Evaluation Measure report
4 Most attractive investment incentives in Asia IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2005
2 Best Investment Potential Worldwide BERI Report August 2006
1 Best Investment Potential in Asia BERI Report August 2006
1 Best in avoiding Bureaucracy and Red Tape in Asia Political and Economic Risk Consultancy, June 2006
1 Of the World's Top 20 Most Globalised Nations A.T. Kearney/FOREIGN POLICY Magazine Globalization
Index 2006
1 The best place to live for Asian expatriates ECA International 2006

Source: EDB Singapore

See more in Singapore Ranking Page Here

At the heart of Singapore's thriving business ecosystem is a unique blend of competitive strengths that makes Singapore the location of choice for global enterprises. This distinctive combination of CORE competencies, coupled with Singapore's physical and metaphorical location between Western sophistication and Eastern growth potential, confers a host of benefits to the businesses that invest and reside here. A cosmopolitan society, Singapore is an ideal platform for the meeting of global talents, ideas, funds and businesses.

Connectivity
Singapore's extensive network of Free Trade Agreements, Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreements and Investment Guarantee Agreements, as well as its comprehensive air, sea and IT infrastructures, provides for the seamless flow of goods and services to markets around the world.

Openness
Singapore's willing acceptance of globalisation, and its corresponding foreign cultural and economic infusion, has a circuitous effect on the national ethos through the engendering of cosmopolitanism, which in turn stimulates openness. With a foreigner-local ratio of 1:4 and university enrolment of foreign students at 20% of yearly intake, Singapore has demonstrated its favourable reception of differing cultures, thus explaining its ranking as the best place to live in Asia (ECA International 2005).

Reliability
Singapore's safe, pro-business environment is supported by a well-respected government with transparent and consistent policies that protect companies' physical and IP investments.

Enterprise
Home to a concentration of international enterprises, headquarters operations and startups, Singapore has a vibrant enterprise ecosystem that fuels interaction and growth.

 

Fast Facts about Investing in Singapore

  • 26,000 international companies call Singapore home. Of these, 60% of 7,000 foreign MNCs have regional activities in Singapore.
  • Singapore holds top spot as the best place in Asia for expatriates to live. Singapore stands out for a combination of excellent infrastructure, cosmopolitan make-up, low crime rate and socio-political stability according to ECA International’s survey.
  • One-third of the FT500 companies with Asian HQs have chosen Singapore.
  • Singapore’s network of over 50 comprehensive Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements, and over 30 Investment Guarantee Agreements give HQs here an edge for cross-border activities.
  • As signatory to Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property and the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights, Singapore provides added protection for companies seeking to maximise their IP potential.
  • Regional treasury centres are attracted to Singapore to tap on one of the world’s largest foreign exchange market with a strong base of financial institutions.
  • Singapore is amongst a handful of countries with AAA credit rating.

Singapore is a premier choice location for International Headquarters
Singapore has been a choice HQ location in Asia where American, European and Japanese companies engage Asia. In recent years, Asian companies have also chosen Singapore as a launchpad for engaging the world! It is in Singapore that they can interact, transact and form exciting partnerships.

Singapore continue to attract new players, many of those already here are expanding and taking on increasingly sophisticated and substantial activities. These include regional or global strategic business planning & development, corporate training, finance & treasury, R&D, intellectual property management and supply-chain management.

Under EDB's HQ Programme, the Regional and International Headquarters Awards provide support for qualifying projects. Contact the EDB to find out more.

 
1. Strong Innovative Spirit
''R&D has always been the key engine behind our growth since Motorola was established in Singapore some 30 years ago. We intend to continue our strategic partnership with Singapore to drive more exciting developments.''
- Jeffrey Lim, president, Motorola Singapore

2. Connectivity
''The country provides easy access to the Asian markets due to proximity, excellent infrastructure; tremendous support for talent development and of course, the benefit of Singapore's commitment to be an innovation-driven economy.''
- Rajiv Wahi, president, Cadbury Schweppes Asia Pacific

3. Skilled Workforce
''It is relatively easy to find and hire skilled labour here thanks to a great education system and the government's efforts in attracting talent.''
- John Anderson, president, Levi Strauss Asia Pacific division

4. Business Networking & Linkages
''Singapore is an ideal location for Nissan's regional head office and as a base to seek out growth opportunities in the fast developing markets in the region.''
- Keiji Shimada, president, Nissan Asia Pacific

5. Solid Supply Chain Network
''Locating our international sales support centre in Singapore alongside our supply chain control centre for PCs, will allow us to further our mission of delivering high-quality products and world-class service to our customers, while also benefiting from the operational efficiencies this location provides.''
- Mary Ma, senior vice president, Lenovo

6. Superior Infrastructure
''Our success hinges upon being as good as the best in the world with the solid, dependable, up-to-the-minute business infrastructure that can only be obtained within Singapore in the region.''
- Bernard Chow, executive chairman, Trans-link Express Pte Ltd

7. Impressive Pool Of Resources
''Singapore is an ideal location...and our presence here also enjoys strong synergies with Singapore's strengths in academia and research.''
- Mark Robertson, president, Blackwell Publishing Asia

 

 
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