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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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M1 Ltd (B2F) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review
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... ’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 ...
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Tobacco in Singapore
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... to presentations and pitches by understanding the future growth prospects of the Singapore tobacco market with five year forecasts by both value and volume ... What was the size of the Singapore tobacco market by value in 2017? What will be the size of the Singapore tobacco market in 2022? What factors are ...
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Noel Gifts International Ltd. (543) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review
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July 2018
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Singapore Basic Construction Report 2010 - 2018
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This report comprises construction data from 2010 to 2018 for Singapur ... major topics in the construction industry, such as macroeconomic indicators, construction investment, building permits, ... development is reported through a detailed display of construction output within the three main areas: residential ...
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Samudera Shipping Line Ltd. (S56) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review
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2018 Singapore Long Term Oil, Products and Chemicals Storage Market Outlook Report- Supply, Demand of Gasoline, LPG, Diesel, Fuel Oil, Planned Storage Terminals, Investments, Competition and New Opportunities to 2025
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... infrastructure, demand and near to long term future of Singapore market. Demand for both crude oil and refined products in witnessing strong ... 10th version of “Singapore Long-term Oil Storage outlook report”, offering analysis on Singapore midstream oil and gas markets. The Singapore oil storage report provides ...
June 2018
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KTL Global Ltd (EB7) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review
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... ’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 ...
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UOB-Kay Hian Holdings Ltd (U10): Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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... contains a company overview, key facts, major products and services, SWOT analysis, business description, company history, key competitors, financial analysis, mergers & acquisitions, recent developments, key employees, company locations and subsidiaries as well as employee biographies. SUMMARY This report ...
April 2018
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Soap Market in Singapore to 2022
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... size of the soap market in Singapore? How is the market split into different types of soaps? How are the overall market and different product ... of the soap market in Singapore to 2022 Track industry developments and identify market opportunities Plan and develop marketing, market-entry, market expansion, and ...
April 2018
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Paint and Varnish Market in Singapore to 2022
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April 2018
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Hair Product Market in Singapore to 2022
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... is the size of the hair product market in Singapore? How is the market split into different types of hair products? How are the overall market and different product types growing? How ...
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Printing Ink Market in Singapore to 2022
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April 2018
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Polish and Cream Market in Singapore to 2022
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April 2018
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Cosmetic, Perfume and Toiletry Market in Singapore to 2022
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... is the size of the cosmetic, perfume and toiletry market in Singapore? How is the market split into different types of cosmetics, perfumes and toiletries? How are the overall market and different product ...
April 2018
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Beauty or Make-Up Product Market in Singapore to 2022
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April 2018
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Oral or Dental Hygiene Product Market in Singapore to 2022
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April 2018
14 pages
United Overseas Insurance Limited (U13): Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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... contains a company overview, key facts, major products and services, SWOT analysis, business description, company history, key competitors, financial analysis, mergers & acquisitions, recent developments, key employees, company locations and subsidiaries as well as employee biographies. SUMMARY This ...
April 2018
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DBS Private Bank: Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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April 2018
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Vitamin and Provitamin Market in Singapore to 2022
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March 2018
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Fraser and Neave, Limited (F99): Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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March 2018
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Refined Petroleum Product Market in Singapore to 2022
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... of the refined petroleum product market in Singapore? How much refined petroleum products are produced in Singapore? How is the market split into different types of refined petroleum products? How are the overall market and different product types ...
February 2018
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Footwear Market in Singapore to 2022
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... size of the footwear market in Singapore? How much footwear are produced in Singapore? How is the market split into different types of footwear? How are the overall market and different ...
February 2018
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Electrical & Electronics Retail in Singapore
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... Singapore electrical & electronics retail market by value in 2017? What will be the size of the Singapore electrical & electronics retail market in 2022? What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the Singapore electrical & electronics retail ...
February 2018
37 pages
Temasek Holdings (Private) Ltd: Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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... profile contains a company overview, key facts, major products and services, SWOT analysis, business description, company history, financial analysis, mergers & acquisitions, recent developments, key employees, company locations and subsidiaries as well as employee biographies. SUMMARY This report ...
January 2018
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Bearing Market in Singapore to 2022 - Market Size, Development, and Forecasts
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... : What is the current size of the bearing market in Singapore? How is the bearing market divided into different product segments? How are ... of the bearing market in Singapore to 2022 Track industry development and identify market opportunities Plan and develop marketing, market-entry, market expansion, and ...
January 2018
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Valve Market in Singapore to 2022 - Market Size, Development, and Forecasts
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January 2018
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