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Overview of Singapore
Singapore, a city state in South East Asia, became an independent country in 1965. With a land area of 633 square kilometers, it is made up of the main Island (Pulau Ujong) and about 50 other small islands. Singapore has an equatorial climate and large areas of tropical rainforests.
The overall country’s population is 5.2 million, with Singapore City, the capital, being home to 3.5 million residents. 75% of the population is of Chinese background, 17% of them come from Malaysia, and 8% - of Indian origin. Overseas workers account for 50% of the total population. It is the second most densely populated nation worldwide, after Monaco.
The country boasts one of the globe’s highest standards of living. Its currency is Singapore dollar.
Economic structure
The country has a highly developed successful free market economy. It has stable prices with inflation at 4.6% in 2012. It relies heavily on exports of consumer electronics, IT products, pharmaceuticals, and also on a strong financial sector.
From 2004 to 2007, the GDP grew at a rate of 8.6%. With the global financial crisis of 2009 it suffered badly and only grew by 0.8% but then rebounded in 2010 with a staggering growth of 14.8% - third in the world after Qatar and Paraguay. This slowed in 2011 to 5.2% and 1.3% in 2012 with demand for export products dwindling during the Euro crisis. The GDP was valued at USD 251.5 billion in 2012. 26.8% was generated by industry and 73.2% by the service centre. Unemployment stood at 1.9% in 2012.
Singapore's main export partners are Malaysia, the USA, Hog Kong, China, Indonesia, Japan, Australia, and South Korea.
Its import partners are Malaysia, the USA, China, South Korea, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
Industry Analysis
Electronics industry
In 2012, the electronics industry contributed 78.1 billion Singapore dollars to the economy. It is responsible for 38.8% of all investment, and it employs 80,000 people.
This sector includes: 14 silicon wafer fabrication plants; 11 of the world's top 20 integrated device manufacturers; 20 semiconductor operations; top 3 hard disk manufacturers; 4 of the world's top 5 electronic manufacturing service providers;
The leading companies based in the country include, among others, Seagate Technology, STMicroelectronics, Murate Manufacturing Co, and Ventura Corporation.
Sales of consumer electronics were strong in 2012-2013 mainly due to the strong markets for smartphones, tablets and portable laptops. The market is predicted to remain buoyant as consumers tend to upgrade to novel versions of these smart devices as they become available.
Banking and Finance
Singapore has turned into the finance and banking centre of Southeast Asia, with companies including wealth management firms, international banks, and other financial establishments. Banking, insurance and foreign exchange have been the main growth areas in the sector. Singapore’s geographical posiiton and telecom network makes possible and convenientto trade 24 hours a day. The country is home to several prominent names in the industry, including Prudential, BNP Paribas, Credit Suisse, Barclays Capital, etc. The sector grew by over 5% in 2011.
Tourism
A growth of 12% in the tourist industry of Singapore is predicted by 2015; it is expected that 17 million people will visit and contribute 30 billion Singapore dollars to the domestic industry. Two integrated resorts were completed in 2011, and the revenues generated by the casino amounted to 1.7% of the nation’s GDP. The country has aimed at world class tourist facilities, and it is succeeding with its airline (Singapore airlines), its airport and Shangri La hotel – all having won world's best awards in recent years. Singapore has begun to attract tourists from other Asian countries like China, India and Malaysia. It has also begun to look at niche tourism such as medical tourism, business tourism and retail tourism. World class sporting events, such as the Formula 1 Grand Prix, have also raised the country's international profile.
Chemicals
The local chemical industry is growing at a fast race due to the government’s increased focus on the sector development. The country is deemed to be among the 10 leading petrochemical centers globally. It is a leader in the oil refining business and is among the top 3 oil trading hubs worldwide. Some of the dominant domestic companies comprise Sumitomo Chemical, Exxon Mobil, and Shell. Jurong Island houses 94 firms operating in the sector, who have made an investment of 31 billion Singapore dollars in fixed assets on this site. Chemicals were responsible for 37% of the country’s GDP in 2010.
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Singapore: Tilapia Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the tilapia market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics,...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Tomatoes Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the tomatoes market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Triticale Market
US$ 1,499.00
This report presents a comprehensive overview of the triticale market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamic...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Tropical Fruits Industry
US$ 2,499.00
This report presents a comprehensive overview of the tropical fruits industry in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the industry, i...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Trout Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the trout market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, s...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Tuna Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the tuna market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, st...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Tuna, Skipjack and Bonito Market
US$ 1,499.00
This report presents a comprehensive overview of the tuna, skipjack and bonito market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the mar...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Tung Nuts Market
US$ 1,499.00
This report presents a comprehensive overview of the tung nuts market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamic...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Turbot Market
US$ 1,499.00
This report presents a comprehensive overview of the turbot market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics,...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Turkey Meat Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the turkey meat market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynam...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Unbleached Sulphate Chemical Wood Pulp Market
US$ 1,499.00
This report presents a comprehensive overview of the unbleached sulphate chemical wood pulp market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analys...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Unbleached Sulphite Chemical Wood Pulp Market
US$ 1,499.00
This report presents a comprehensive overview of the unbleached sulphite chemical wood pulp market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analys...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Uncoated Printing and Writing Papers Market
US$ 1,499.00
This report presents a comprehensive overview of the uncoated printing and writing papers market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Unmanufactured Tobacco Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the unmanufactured tobacco market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Urea Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the urea market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, st...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Urea and Ammonium Nitrate Solutions (UAN) Market
US$ 1,499.00
This report presents a comprehensive overview of the urea and ammonium nitrate solutions (UAN) market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed ana...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Vanilla Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the vanilla market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics,...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Vegetables Industry
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the vegetables industry in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the industry, its dy...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Veneer Sheets Market
US$ 1,499.00
This report presents a comprehensive overview of the veneer sheets market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dyn...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Vetches Market
US$ 1,499.00
This report presents a comprehensive overview of the vetches market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics,...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Walnuts Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the walnuts market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics,...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Watermelons Market
US$ 1,499.00
This report presents a comprehensive overview of the watermelons market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynam...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Wheat Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the wheat market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, s...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Whole Fresh Buffalo Milk Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the whole fresh buffalo milk market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the mark...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Whole Fresh Camel Milk Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the whole fresh camel milk market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Whole Fresh Cow Milk Market
US$ 1,499.00
This report presents a comprehensive overview of the whole fresh cow milk market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market,...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Whole Fresh Goat Milk Market
US$ 1,499.00
This report presents a comprehensive overview of the whole fresh goat milk market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market,...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Whole Fresh Sheep Milk Market
US$ 1,499.00
This report presents a comprehensive overview of the whole fresh sheep milk market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Wood Charcoal Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the wood charcoal market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dyn...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Wood Chips and Particles Market
US$ 1,499.00
This report presents a comprehensive overview of the wood chips and particles market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the mark...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Wood Fuel Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the wood fuel market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamic...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Wood Pellets Market
US$ 1,499.00
This report presents a comprehensive overview of the wood pellets market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dyna...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Wood Pulp Industry
US$ 2,499.00
This report presents a comprehensive overview of the wood pulp industry in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the industry, its dyn...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Wood Residues Market
US$ 1,499.00
This report presents a comprehensive overview of the wood residues market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dyn...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Wrapping Papers Market
US$ 1,499.00
This report presents a comprehensive overview of the wrapping papers market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its d...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Yams Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the yams market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, st...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Yautia (Cocoyam) Market
US$ 1,499.00
This report presents a comprehensive overview of the yautia (cocoyam) market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Yellowfin Tunas Market
US$ 1,499.00
This report presents a comprehensive overview of the yellowfinned tunas market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, it...
November 2020
100 pages
Singapore: Yogurt and Fermented Milk Market
US$ 1,499.00
This report presents a comprehensive overview of the yogurt and fermented milk market in Singapore and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the mar...
November 2020
100 pages
Travel and Tourism in Singapore
US$ 350.00
... to cut down on spending their diminishing leisure time on food preparation. SCOPE Save time ... Singapore travel & tourism market by value in 2017? What will be the size of the Singapore travel & tourism market in 2022? What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the Singapore travel & tourism ...
November 2020
53 pages
Intraco Ltd (I06) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review
US$ 125.00
... ’s operations and business divisions. Corporate strategy – Analyst’s summarization of the company’s business strategy. SWOT Analysis – A detailed analysis of the company’s strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats. Company history – Progression of key events associated with the company. Major products ...
November 2020
32 pages
Spirits in Singapore
US$ 350.00
... of 5.2 million liters in 2017. Economic growth during 2017 expanded consumer purchasing power in Singapore. SCOPE Save time carrying out entry-level research ... presentations and pitches by understanding the future growth prospects of the Singapore spirits market with five year forecasts by both value and volume ...
November 2020
39 pages
Hotels and Motels in Singapore
US$ 350.00
... the future growth prospects of the Singapore hotels & motels market with five year forecasts by ... Singapore hotels & motels market by value in 2017? What will be the size of the Singapore hotels & motels market in 2022? What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the Singapore hotels & motels ...
October 2020
42 pages
