Singapore is the gateway to Asia. Visitors can immerse in the fascinating Asian culture while indulging in a wide array of mouthwatering Asian delicacies. Singapore's strategic location provides close proximity to other South-East Asian countries. The open business policy has drawn many foreign investors to Singapore, making her the prime location for investments in the Asia Pacific region.
A Vibrant, Cosmopolitan City
Singapore: A vibrant, tropical city, blending rich Asian heritage with modern sophistication. Singapore offers a cosmopolitan ambience with the warmth and friendliness of Asia. With a land area of 697 square kilometers, Singapore has everything that would make living and working here a pleasure. From culture-rich ethnic locations, a world of dining and entertainment, tropical parks and gardens and world-class hotels to excellent communications and transport systems, developed infrastructures and internationally recognized schools and universities, Singapore has it all.
Unique Strengths & Milestones
Singapore is one of the most prosperous and stable country in Asia.
Recognized as a major center for global trade, Singapore has the world's busiest port and an award-winning airport that services over 60 major airlines, including our national carrier, Singapore Airlines (SIA).
Singapore is also known as the gateway to Asia, thanks to her strategic location, stable government, competitive workforce and forward-looking economic policies. Our open business policy has made Singapore the choice location for investments in the Asia Pacific. Furthermore, the combination of strategic investments and tax incentives has attracted over 5000 multinational companies to Singapore, leveraging on our strengths to benefit from opportunities in the region.
Knowledge-based Economy
The Singapore government is set to establish biomedical sciences as the fourth pillar of Singapore's economy, in line with the aim to be a knowledge-based economy that focuses on technology, innovation, capabilities and talent.
Committed to establishing Singapore as a world-class biomedical sciences hub, the government has invested over S$2-billion in initiatives to attract foreign investors as well as encourage joint ventures and start-ups within the industry, acknowledging the need for critical mass. Singapore has embarked on an aggressive recruitment effort to engage global talents.
Singapore has made a good headstart in the life sciences industry. Offering a corporate culture that values foreign expertise and an excellent infrastructure with advanced research and clinical capabilities, Singapore has attracted many top pharmaceutical companies and multinationals such as the GlaxoSmithKline, Merck, Pfizer, Schering Plough, Aventis, American Home Products, Siemens, Baxter and Becton Dickinson. Universities worldwide have also been attracted to partner with Singaporean institutions in establishing programs in biomedicine: Johns Hopkins, MIT and Karolinska Institute.
With our unique advantages, creativity, strategic vision and undisputed commitment from the government, Singapore looks set for a vibrant future.