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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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Lee Kum Kee (S) Pte Ltd in Packaged Food (Singapore)
US$ 150.00
Over the forecast period, Lee Kum Kee (S) Pte Ltd is expected to continue to innovate and expand its range of sauces, especially in wet/cooking ... reference books and online information systems. With offices in London, Chicago, Singapore, Shanghai, Vilnius, Dubai, Cape Town, Santiago, Sydney, Tokyo and Bangalore ...
March 2014
3 pages
Gas Turbine Market in Singapore to 2018 - Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts
US$ 668.00
... 2018 which makes the report an invaluable resource for industry executives, marketing, sales and product managers, analysts, and other experts looking for ... questions: What is the current size of the gas turbine market in Singapore? How is the gas turbine market divided into different product segments? ...
February 2014
19 pages
Creative Technology Ltd in Consumer Electronics (Singapore)
US$ 150.00
With intense competition among other electronic manufacturers, Creative Technology Ltd witnessed loss of profit. The company will aim to lower its ... its business. However, Creative Technology will still focus on Sound Blaster products rather than competing among consumer electronics. Euromonitor International ...
January 2014
2 pages
Singapore Health Care Industry Report - H2, 2013
US$ 475.00
... country to be well poised to benefit from global trends. In 2012, Singapore’s health care services industry had a total of 4,600 establishments with over ... Medical Corporation Ltd. IHH Healthcare is the largest healthcare provider in Singapore and one of the largest in Asia Pacific, with a presence in Malaysia ...
January 2014
35 pages
Singapore Information and Communications Technology Industry Report - H2, 2013
US$ 475.00
This report profiles Singapore’s information and communications technology (ICT) industry and discusses market trends through H2 2013. It also analyzes the ... players in the industry, including SingTel, StarHub, and M1 Limited. The Singapore ICT or infocomm industry has witnessed a period of high growth during ...
November 2013
32 pages
FocusEconomics Consensus Forecast Singapore - Single Edition - PDF
US$ 82.00
... and national economic experts for Singapore into one publication. The FocusEconomics Consensus Forecast Singapore contains 5-Year forecasts for the ... such as economic growth, consumption and investment, industrial production, retail sales, employment, inflation, interest and exchange rates, fiscal balance, and ...
November 2013
FocusEconomics Consensus Forecast Singapore - Annual Subscription - PDF
US$ 326.00
... and national economic experts for Singapore into one publication. The FocusEconomics Consensus Forecast Singapore contains 5-Year forecasts for the ... such as economic growth, consumption and investment, industrial production, retail sales, employment, inflation, interest and exchange rates, fiscal balance, and ...
November 2013
Ban Choon Marketing Pte Ltd in Health and Wellness (Singapore)
US$ 150.00
Ban Choon Marketing (Pte) Ltd is expected to extend its product portfolio under organic products further, so it is not limited to food products but also ... reference books and online information systems. With offices in London, Chicago, Singapore, Shanghai, Vilnius, Dubai, Cape Town, Santiago, Sydney, Tokyo and ...
November 2013
2 pages
Wax Market in Singapore to 2017 - Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts
US$ 662.00
... until 2017 which makes the report an invaluable resource for industry executives, marketing, sales and product managers, analysts, and other people looking for ... answers key questions such as: What is the size of the wax market in Singapore? How is the market divided into different product segments? Which ...
November 2013
13 pages
Singapore Oil and Gas Markets Outlook to 2025 - Supply, Demand, Investment Opportunities, Infrastructure (Fields, Blocks, Pipelines, LNG, Refinery, Storage Assets) and Competition
US$ 3,040.00
... from OGANALYSIS provides comprehensive analysis and forecasts of the Singapore oil and gas market between 2000 and 2025. Covering the entire value chain ... in the report. The report addresses key issues in Singapore market including How will be oil, gas, products (gasoline, LPG, kerosene, diesel), coal and ...
November 2013
120 pages
Link 2 Link Asia Pacific Pte Ltd in Pet Care (Singapore)
US$ 150.00
Over the forecast period, Link 2 Link Asia Pacific Pte Ltd aims to widen its product portfolio of pet food and pet products. In the bid to become the leading distributor in Singapore and Asia Pacific, the company will continue to source premium pet food and pet products from ...
October 2013
2 pages
Pets' Station Holding Pte Ltd in Pet Care (Singapore)
US$ 150.00
Over the forecast period, Pets’ Station Holding Pte Ltd is expected to expand its selection of pet food and other pet-related products, to ... reference books and online information systems. With offices in London, Chicago, Singapore, Shanghai, Vilnius, Dubai, Cape Town, Santiago, Sydney, Tokyo and Bangalore and ...
October 2013
2 pages
Singapore Banking Industry Report - H1, 2013
US$ 475.00
... data for each of these firms. The asset base of domestic banking units (DBUs) in Singapore grew at a CAGR of 10.8% during 2003–12. The total assets ... (ACUs) grew at a CAGR of 8.8% during 2003–12. The total assets of the banking system increased by 4.3% y/y in August 2013. Total loans and advances of domestic ...
October 2013
33 pages
Fruit/Vegetable Juice in Singapore
US$ 990.00
... are also increasingly opting for no sugar or reduced sugar variants of fruit/vegetable juice, as well as those products awarded the ‘Healthier Choice’ logo by the ... , as consumers become more affluent they purchase more premium juices. Euromonitor International's Fruit/Vegetable Juice in Singapore report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape ...
October 2013
44 pages
Allswell Trading Pte Ltd in Soft Drinks (Singapore)
US$ 150.00
Allswell Trading Pte Ltd is expected to innovate by launching new flavours of products with a focus on health and wellness in Asian speciality drinks in order to ... books and online information systems. With offices in London, Chicago, Singapore, Shanghai, Vilnius, Dubai, Cape Town, Santiago, Sydney, Tokyo and ...
October 2013
2 pages
Frosts Food & Beverage Pte Ltd in Soft Drinks (Singapore)
US$ 150.00
Frosts Food & Beverage Pte Ltd aims to continue to bring more new products from other parts of the world to Singapore so as to take advantage of the rising wealth and sophistication of consumers, as well as the growing premiumisation trend. The company is ...
October 2013
2 pages
Singapore Property Industry Report - H1, 2013
US$ 475.00
... (These include CapitaLand, City Developments, Keppel Land, and Singapore Land.) The Singapore property market proved to be resilient in 2012 on the back of strong ... Limited, City Developments Limited (CDL), Keppel Land Limited, and Singapore Land Limited (SingLand). It also contains a SWOT analysis for these ...
October 2013
31 pages
Plastic Headgear Market in Singapore to 2017 - Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts
US$ 664.00
... 2017 which makes the report an invaluable resource for industry executives, marketing, sales and product managers, analysts, and other people looking for ... key questions such as: What is the size of the plastic headgear market in Singapore? How is the market divided into different product segments? Which ...
October 2013
13 pages
ABR Holdings Ltd in Consumer Foodservice (Singapore)
US$ 150.00
Over the forecast period, ABR Holdings will look to extend its consumer base within the saturated Singapore market. As a result, the company ... reference books and online information systems. With offices in London, Chicago, Singapore, Shanghai, Vilnius, Dubai, Cape Town, Santiago, Sydney, Tokyo and Bangalore ...
October 2013
2 pages
Harry's International Pte Ltd in Consumer Foodservice (Singapore)
US$ 150.00
... is likely to expand its business overseas over the forecast period. Since Harry’s International was acquired by the Verlinvest holding company in January 2013, ... books and online information systems. With offices in London, Chicago, Singapore, Shanghai, Vilnius, Dubai, Cape Town, Santiago, Sydney, Tokyo and ...
October 2013
2 pages
Kopitiam Group in Consumer Foodservice (Singapore)
US$ 150.00
Kopitiam Group will continue to focus on its food court and fast food business in local and regional markets as the company has a strong ... and distribution data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Consumer Foodservice market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change; ...
October 2013
2 pages
Soup Spoon Pte Ltd, The in Consumer Foodservice (Singapore)
US$ 150.00
The Soup Spoon aims to expand its outlets, not only domestically, but also regionally under its franchisee business model over the ... , business reference books and online information systems. With offices in London, Chicago, Singapore, Shanghai, Vilnius, Dubai, Cape Town, Santiago, Sydney, Tokyo and Bangalore ...
October 2013
2 pages
Electric Accumulator Market in Singapore to 2017 - Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts
US$ 651.00
... 2017 which makes the report an invaluable resource for industry executives, marketing, sales and product managers, analysts, and other people looking ... key questions such as: What is the size of the electric accumulator market in Singapore? How is the market divided into different product segments? Which ...
September 2013
17 pages
Semiconductor Device Market in Singapore to 2017 - Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts
US$ 651.00
... 2017 which makes the report an invaluable resource for industry executives, marketing, sales and product managers, analysts, and other people looking ... key questions such as: What is the size of the semiconductor device market in Singapore? How is the market divided into different product segments? Which ...
September 2013
19 pages
Super Coffeemix Mfg Pte Ltd in Hot Drinks (Singapore)
US$ 150.00
... has over 40 years' experience of publishing market research reports, business reference books and online information systems. With offices in London, Chicago, Singapore, Shanghai, Vilnius, Dubai, Cape Town, Santiago, Sydney, Tokyo and Bangalore and a network of over 800 analysts worldwide, Euromonitor ...
September 2013
3 pages
All retailers in Singapore
US$ 620.00
The database contains ranking, profiles and all key information about all retailers divided over 15 different sectors in Singapore. The data includes data on turnover, number of outlets, number of employees, address information and information about the management.
September 2013
70 pages
Chan Bros Travel Pte Ltd in Travel and Tourism (Singapore)
US$ 150.00
Chan Bros Travel Pte Ltd aims to diversify its portfolio of travel and tourism products and services in order to remain ahead of its competitors and be ... reference books and online information systems. With offices in London, Chicago, Singapore, Shanghai, Vilnius, Dubai, Cape Town, Santiago, Sydney, Tokyo and ...
September 2013
2 pages
Tourism Flows Domestic in Singapore
US$ 990.00
... end of 2012 played a part in terms of sustaining growth in domestic tourism in Singapore during 2012. Euromonitor International's Tourism Flows Domestic in Singapore report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and ... data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Tourism Flows Domestic market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
September 2013
20 pages
Booming Medical Tourism in Singapore Outlook 2017
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... of time are leading people to seek affordable yet world class healthcare services in developing countries such as Singapore. In their latest research study, “Booming Medical Tourism in Singapore Outlook 2017”, RNCOS analysts have identified and deciphered the market dynamics in important segments to clearly ...
August 2013
55 pages
Glass Tube Market in Singapore to 2017 - Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts
US$ 653.00
... until 2017 which makes the report an invaluable resource for industry executives, marketing, sales and product managers, analysts, and other people looking for ... KEY QUESTIONS SUCH AS: What is the size of the glass tube market in Singapore? How is the market divided into different product segments? Which ...
August 2013
15 pages
Dolomite Market in Singapore to 2017 - Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts
US$ 653.00
... 2017 which makes the report an invaluable resource for industry executives, marketing, sales and product managers, analysts, and other people looking for ... ANSWERS KEY QUESTIONS SUCH AS: What is the size of the dolomite market in Singapore? How is the market divided into different product segments? Which ...
August 2013
13 pages
Lime Market in Singapore to 2017 - Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts
US$ 653.00
... until 2017 which makes the report an invaluable resource for industry executives, marketing, sales and product managers, analysts, and other people looking for ... ANSWERS KEY QUESTIONS SUCH AS: What is the size of the lime market in Singapore? How is the market divided into different product segments? Which ...
August 2013
14 pages
PESTLE Analysis of Singapore 2013, August 2013
US$ 750.00
... firm, has conducted a competitive analysis on the various risks associated with the country and presents findings in “PESTLE Analysis of Singapore 2013.” The report studies the political, economic, sociological, technological, legal, and environmental analysis of Singapore. Lucintel’s report indicates that Singapore’s economy is likely ...
August 2013
175 pages
Singapore LNG Investment and Strategy Outlook to 2020- Analysis of Infrastructure, Trade, Contracts, Market Dynamics and Business Opportunities
US$ 1,995.00
... , contracted, available capacity, trains/tanks from 2000 to 2020 Singapore LNG investment analysis with details of key opportunities, potential buyers, trade ... analysis to 2020 Beat your competition through information on their operations, strategies and new projects Make right decisions amidst rapid changes ...
July 2013
80 pages
Ban Nee Chen Pte Ltd in Home and Garden (Singapore)
US$ 150.00
Over the forecast period, Ban Nee Chen is expected to further expand its selection of gardening products such as growing products, pots and planters, ... reference books and online information systems. With offices in London, Chicago, Singapore, Shanghai, Vilnius, Dubai, Cape Town, Santiago, Sydney, Tokyo and ...
July 2013
2 pages
Jotun (Singapore) Pte Ltd in Home and Garden (Singapore)
US$ 150.00
In a bid to strengthen its position as a leading home paint manufacturer, Jotun (Singapore) is expected to continue to invest in research and development in order to improve the quality of its paint products. In order to enhance its brand equity, the company is expected to improve its customer service as well ...
July 2013
2 pages
Matsushita Greatwall Corp Pte Ltd in Home and Garden (Singapore)
US$ 150.00
... to become the market leader in bed furniture and home textiles, Matsushita Greatwall Corp is expected to continue to invest its capital in producing more stylish ... books and online information systems. With offices in London, Chicago, Singapore, Shanghai, Vilnius, Dubai, Cape Town, Santiago, Sydney, Tokyo and ...
July 2013
2 pages
