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Economy - overview:
Singapore, a highly-developed and successful free-market
economy, enjoys a remarkably open and corruption-free environment, stable
prices, and a per capita GDP equal to that of the four largest West European
countries. The economy depends heavily on exports, particularly in consumer
electronics and information technology products. It was hard hit in 2001-03 by
the global recession, by the slump in the technology sector, and by an outbreak
of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in 2003, which curbed tourism and
consumer spending. Fiscal stimulus, low interest rates, a surge in exports, and
internal flexibility led to vigorous growth in 2004-06, with real GDP growth
averaging 7% annually. The government hopes to establish a new growth path that
will be less vulnerable to the global demand cycle for information technology
products - it has attracted major investments in pharmaceuticals and medical
technology production - and will continue efforts to establish Singapore as
Southeast Asia's financial and high-tech hub.
CIA Factbook
- Government
- Ministry of Education Website
of the education ministry; contains comprehensive education news, information,
and links to relevant education sites.
- Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Defence website containing pertinent information on careers and
scholarships, public affairs, resources, and links to the various armed forces
- Ministry of Trade and
Industry Ministry homepage featuring comprehensive information
on its economic policies, strategies, and statistics
- Ministry of Community
Development Ministry website containing information relating
to Singaporean communities; includes useful links to the exploration of social
issues
- Ministry
of National Development Ministry website detailing its various
portfolios revolving around land usage and development; with links to affiliated
agencies
- Ministry of Environment Environment
ministry's website featuring information on environmental issues, an e-zine,
pollution index, and links to career opportunities
- Ministry of Home Affairs Home
Affairs ministry's website featuring relevant information and links to affiliated
governmental agencies
- Singapore Police Force
- Supreme Court -
Singapore
- Singapore Sports Council
- Home
- STB Homepage
- Singapore Productivity and Standards Board
- Urban Redevelopment Authority
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Business
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- Times Media Publisher
of business trade directories and buying guides for various industries
including electronics, computers & information technology, building
& construction, conventions & exhibitions, aircargo &
logistics, marine.
- Can.Com.Sg Web
site of Singapore Power. View your utility bill and interactive maps
which can locate restaurants and amenities. Property listings also.
- business-in-singapore.com Information,
guidelines, data, research, insight, interviews, consulting for
investment and business.
- BizWeb Information
source for aspiring entrepreneurs and new business owners. Site contains
how-to-articles, tips, books, tools and other resources.
Culture
- Contact
Singapore Online introduction to an organisation that helps
people find work in Singapore; includes information on work and living
conditions
- Asia Homes Offers
real estate information to the expatriate moving to Singapore; features
list of accommodation for rent and online booking facility of serviced
apartments
- American
Association of Singapore Online resources, information, and
links for American nationals living in Singapore
- American
Women's Association Website of the American Women's
Association in Singapore; provides comprehensive news, updates, list of
events and activities, and membership information.
- Belgian
Luxembourg Association in Singapore Expatriate association's
online newsletter containing updates of sporting and social events, jobs
page, membership information, and links
- Canadian
Association of Singapore Online bulletin for Canadian
expatriates in Singapore; contains updates of events and activities,
news, and other links
- Irish
Graduates Association of Singapore Association for Irish
nationals and Asian graduates from Irish universities; contains updates
of events, news items, membership information, and links
- Home
Essentials Specialises in the rental of furniture and
equipments, outfitting of expatriate homes in Singapore and the region;
features online enquiry
- Singapore
Association in Indonesia Website of association for
Singaporean nationals in Indonesia; contains updates, news, resources,
and information for the Singaporean expatriate
- British
Club Singapore Website of expatriate club in Singapore; contains
information on events, activities, resources for members
- Kowloon Club NEW!
- Contains both news from Hong Kong and Singapore;an association of Hong
Kong Immigrants in Singapore
- Expat
Singapore Online publication containing articles,
resources, tips, and updates for the expatriate in Singapore
- Keith
Teo Cross-cultural business consultancy for people relocating
to Singapore
- Singapore
Expats - Resources and information guide on expat relocation,
living, housing. Free classified ads and listings for apartment, condo
and house for Rent or Sale
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Radio/TV
- Power 98
Website of SAFRA Radio's English station; plays popular hits and
provides the latest entertainment news
- Channel News Asia
The Asia English channel, covering political, social,
environmental and economic issues in Asia
Newspapers
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Business Times
The
Business Times, a member of the Singapore
Press Holdings group, was launched in October 1976 when Singapore
was beginning its rapid development as a regional financial center and
business hub.
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Shipping Times
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Straits Times is one of the region's oldest
English-language daily newspapers. It is the flagship publication of the
publicly-listed Singapore Press Holdings group.
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General
Books
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Culture Shock!: Singapore
by Joann Meriwether Craig
Part of the useful series on culture shock, a good
introduction and a well presented series for a first impression of another
culture.
currently our of print, you may still buy a used copy on
Amazon
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