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Invest in Singapore: Create what’s next
INVEST IN...
Possibilities and reinvention
World-class business capabilities
A gateway to Southeast Asia’s rapid growth
BENEFIT FROM...
An economic powerhouse
An attractive business environment
A talent pool at your doorstep
A network across the globe
A future-ready infrastructure base
A world-class quality of life
TURN WHAT IF INTO WHAT'S NEXT
Invest in Singapore for business growth
02 | Image courtesy of JTC
A STORY OF PASSION
MADE POSSIBLE
Over five decades, Singapore has transformed
into a city of possibilities. As a country with
humble beginnings, we defied the odds to
enable the success of the most enterprising
businesses and brightest minds.
Today, the country is a top destination
in the world for business, economic
competitiveness, talent, and liveability.
Discover why we are your best business
partner and how we can help you unlock
new opportunities.
03 | FOREWORD
Image courtesy of JTC
2000s 2010s
1980s 1990s
1960s 1970s Growing our
Expanding our
Deepening our
knowledge
Fast-tracking
our innovation
Developing technology
Building capital
our skills
our labour ACCELERATED
BUILT A STARTUP GROWTH
ENHANCED HUMAN Established Block 71 at
KNOWLEDGE-
INVESTED IN RESOURCES JTC Launchpad @ onenorth,
EDUCATED OUR BASED ECONOMY
AIR AND SEA AND SOFT an entrepreneurship
PIVOTED TOWARDS Developed specialist
SINGAPORE EXPORT-LED
INDUSTRIALISATION
WORKFORCE
Streamlined vocational
TRANSPORT
INFRASTRUCTURE
INFRASTRUCTURE 15
Created technology-focused
research and
development (R&D)
workspace for startups,
venture capital firms and
tech incubators23
training and established
CONSTANTLY
Developed infrastructure for business parks including hubs including Biopolis,
Developed manufacturing, joint-training institutes,4 our world-leading aviation Jurong Island Industrial Fusionopolis and
shipbuilding and tourism attracting global MNCs and transhipment hubs10,11 Cluster and Changi Business Mediapolis @ one-north20 NURTURED AN
PURSUES
through labour law reforms seeking skilled labour5
and education investments1 Park,16 and developed world- INNOVATION
ESTABLISHED class research-intensive ECOSYSTEM
DEEPENED R&D
POSSIBILITIES STIMULATED
DEVELOPED
PHARMACEUTICAL
OUR CHEMICALS
INDUSTRY
universities17
CAPABILITIES
Doubled the number of
Launched Digital Industry
Singapore to help businesses
GROWTH OF OUR
AND
AND AEROSPACE Started Jurong Island PROMOTED TRADE research scientists and
capitalise on technology-
SEAPORT ECONOMY INDUSTRIES petrochemicals complex, sector opportunities,
Launched Jurong Port2 and
AND TECHNOLOGY engineers at universities
Invested in technological laying the foundation for emerging as a top global
TRANSFER
REINVENTION
and research institutes21
industrial estates to support hub for startup talent24
infrastructure and attracted one of the top refinery Established the Singapore-
heavy shipping industries
market leaders to set up and chemical export Johor-Riau (SIJORI) growth
industrial facilities6,7 hubs globally12 GlaxoSmithKline celebrated
triangle18 (now known as STRENGTHENED
ESTABLISHED the SG+1 twinning model) the 50th anniversary of
In the past 50 years, we have ENTERPRISE
the founding of Glaxo
ROBUST Hamilton Sundstrand built TRANSITIONED and ASEAN free trade INNOVATION
Singapore with a new
adapted to help businesses MANUFACTURING an aircraft equipment parts TO HIGH-VALUE area19
vaccine plant here
Invested in strategic
keep pace with global tides INFRASTRUCTURE plant —our first major TECHNOLOGY- Research, Innovation and
Opened National Iron investment in aerospace8 Enterprise programmes
DRIVEN ACTIVITIES Renewable Energy
of change. and Steel Mills in Jurong
Focused on research and
Exxon Mobil broke ground
Corporation (REC) and implemented
Seiko Instruments opened with its largest integrated
Industrial Estate, instituting rigorous intellectual
development, engineering refinery and petrochemical established its largest ever
our leading semiconductor, its first watch movement property regimes25,26
design, and computer facility in Asia solar plant here22
electronics and information factory outside Japan in
software services,13
technology manufacturing Singapore9
and established an Jurong Island was officially FAST-TRACKED
industries
international trading hub opened with over S$20 INDUSTRY 4.0
and financial centre14 billion in petroleum and TRANSFORMATION
National Semiconductor petrochemical investments Embarked on our strategic
set up Singapore’s
Apple Computer set up Smart Nation initiative to
first semiconductor
a manufacturing facility accelerate technological
manufacturing facility
in Singapore in 1988, adoption and industry
launching our capital- digitalisation27
Texas Instruments signed
intensive high-tech
a deal to manufacture
manufacturing industry
semiconductor and Dyson invested in a digital
integrated circuits here3 motors manufacturing
Seagate anchored disk-drive
facility in Singapore to
manufacturing here in 1982
increase its production
capacity by 100%
Micron Technology
established its NAND flash
memory fabrication facility
and Centre of Excellence
04 | INVEST IN...
POSSIBILITIES AND REINVENTION
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05 | INVEST IN...
WORLD-CLASS BUSINESS CAPABILITIES
DISCOVER A MARKET OF OPPORTUNITIES
With its size, rapid development and digitally-savvy consumer
market, SEA offers firms sustained growth opportunities.
SINGAPORE IS 5th 65% 650 US$300
A GATEWAY TO largest single market middle class million people billion
Combined consumer Over half its population One of the largest Tripling in size
SOUTHEAST market value of under the age of 30 consumer markets between 2015
US$3 trillion47 and digitally-savvy48,49,50 in the world51,52 to 202553
ASIA’S RAPID
GROWTH
Beyond helping your business
succeed in Singapore, we help LEVERAGE A ROBUST
you tap into opportunities A region of diverse PRODUCTION BASE
across Southeast Asia (SEA). manufacturing capabilities
Asia already accounts for 60%
of global economic growth,43
and businesses are looking Manufacturing capabilities Talent
at SEA for the next chapter of
Known for a range of 3rd largest labour force
Asia’s growth.44 manufacturing capabilities in the world offering
offering resilient and cost-competitive and
The region is set to become the diverse supply chains54,55 skilled talent56
world’s fourth-largest economy
in the next decade,45 and is the
world’s fastest growing Internet
economy today.46
Free trade agreements Natural resources
Extensive trade networks Rich in resources
help you remain such as palm oil,
competitive and trade rice, and rubber57,58,59
easily with the world
06 | INVEST IN...
A GATEWAY TO SOUTHEAST ASIA’S RAPID GROWTH
ACCESS SOUTHEAST ASIA’S GROWTH
We are Digital economy
Ride the wave of SEA’s digital growth. Singapore’s
the bridge ecosystem of innovation centres, tech talent, funding,
to SEA and services lets you grow your digital business.
Top tech companies with a presence here include
Alphabet, Amazon, Facebook, and Microsoft60
Sustainability Venture capital
Lead greener growth. Access SEA’s active venture
SEA’s green economy capital scene. Singapore
will grow to US$1 trillion accounts for over 50% of total
by 2030. Create greener aggregate value of deals in the
opportunities in Singapore, region since 2014 and makes
Asia’s most sustainable city61,62 up 75% of total venture capital
dollars invested in 201965
Regional headquarters
Global connectivity
Create synergies across the
Access the world from
region. 46% of Asia regional
here. Coordinate regional
headquarters are based in
activities with ease in
Singapore, including Fung Group,
Singapore, one of the top
Johnson & Johnson, Mastercard,
global logistics hubs66,67
Pfizer, and Schneider Electric63,64
LEVERAGE OUR NETWORKS AND RESOURCES
Complementary advantages Regional partnerships
Our SG+1 twinning model lets companies combine ASEAN Patent Examination Co-operation Southeast Asia Manufacturing Alliance
our business advantages with those of our closest Expedites patent application processes by Enables manufacturers to tap a network
neighbours – Johor in Malaysia, and the Batam, sharing search and examination results of over 10 industrial parks across countries
Bintan, and Karimun (BBK) islands in Indonesia between nine offices in Southeast Asia68 such as Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam
to expand manufacturing footprints and
Global Innovation Alliance diversify supply chains70
Supports international startups with scaling up
Explore SG+: Twinning for a winning in Asia by connecting them to overseas business Watch our A SEA of Opportunity
manufacturing strategy in SEA to learn and tech communities across 11 countries69 webinar series for executive insights
about our synergistic manufacturing bases. on opportunities in Southeast Asia.
07 | INVEST IN...
A GATEWAY TO SOUTHEAST ASIA’S RAPID GROWTH
Build upon a stable
and resilient economy
Depend on stability with our top marks in
political and operational stability71
Be supported by the rule of law
with our policymaking transparency72
Trust in our transparency with the
lowest corruption levels in Asia Pacific73
Count on strong labour support
with strong labour force participation74
AN ECONOMIC
POWERHOUSE Prepare for a
digital future
Invest in the future of
your business. Lead in industrial R&D in advanced
manufacturing, engineering,
Base your operations in health, biomedical sciences, urban
solutions, and sustainability, fast-
our strong and diversified tracked by our Research Innovation
economy that is rich in Enterprise 2025 programme77
opportunities for growth.
Create cutting-edge Smart City
solutions in urban living, transport, and
health, and benefit from digital-ready
Find investors infrastructure, accelerated by our Smart
for your business Nation initiative78,79
Benefit from Singapore’s dynamic capital
Design world-class Artificial Intelligence (AI)
market. International listing hub Singapore
solutions in transport, logistics, smart cities,
Exchange (SGX) manages over S$2.4
security, healthcare, and education, supported
trillion in assets75
by our national AI strategy80
Access regional venture capital (VC)
flows. Singapore’s VC liquidity dominates
in Southeast Asia (SEA). Startups here
generated 45% of regional tech investment
exit proceeds in 2020, and 8 of SEA's 17
unicorns are based here76
08 | BENEFIT FROM...
AN ECONOMIC POWERHOUSE
DIVERSIFIED SECTORS
Our economy consists of globally leading industries, with our growing
services sector bolstering our manufacturing-based economy.
AEROSPACE CONSUMER BUSINESSES CREATIVE INDUSTRIES ELECTRONICS ENERGY AND CHEMICALS
We contribute 10% of global We are a gateway to Asia, We are a UNESCO Creative Our semiconductor industry We lead as the eighth largest
aerospace maintenance, where consumer spending is City of Design, leveraging is Asia Pacific’s most diverse, exporter of chemicals in 2017,
repair, and overhaul output81 on track to hit S$75 trillion creativity, technology, and the with S$90 billion (US$67.9 with over 100 global chemical
(US$55 trillion) by 203082 arts to create strategic value billion) in output in 201785,86 firms in Singapore87
in urban development83,84
INFORMATION AND LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY NATURAL RESOURCES OIL AND GAS EQUIPMENT
COMMUNICATIONS CHAIN MANAGEMENT We are home to more than We are a hub for agri- AND SERVICES
TECHNOLOGY We handle one-seventh 60 multinational MedTech commodities, metals and We are a top oil and gas hub in
We are the most digitally of global container companies at the heart of minerals, and home to Asia and home to over 3,000
connected country in the transhipment throughput, Asia, the second largest eight of the top 10 global established marine and offshore
world, and home to global and the most for any hub on MedTech market in the world90 commodities trading firms91 engineering firms92,93
regional technology leaders88 the planet89
PHARMACEUTICALS AND PRECISION ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES URBAN SOLUTIONS AND
BIOTECHNOLOGY Over 2,700 firms here produce Our specialist services, SUSTAINABILITY
We manufacture six of the top 11% of global semiconductor which include data analytics We are an urban living lab for
10 drugs by global revenue and equipment output96 and supply and artificial intelligence, companies creating green,
invested S$4 billion (US$2.9 to nine of the top 10 global delivered S$31 billion digital, and efficient urban
billion) in R&D between 2016 wafer fabrication equipment (US$22.7 billion) of value solutions for the region99
and 202094,95 companies97 between 2016 and 202098
09 | BENEFIT FROM...
AN ECONOMIC POWERHOUSE
BENEFIT FROM SCALE YOUR OPERATIONS
PRO-BUSINESS POLICIES THROUGH OUR GLOBAL HUB
Bolster your growth through our supportive Discover how you can grow your business in one of
policies and regulatory systems. the most competitive economies in the world.
Partner us for high-value Be in Asia’s decision-
economic activities making centre
Innovation grants support 46% of global MNCs have their Asian
research and development headquarters in Singapore101
training and capabilities Over 500 investors and 200 incubators
Expansion incentives support and accelerators in our global network102
corporate management
functions such as headquarters Access key business partners,
AN ATTRACTIVE and finance treasuries, as well
as efficient use of industrial land
expertise, and networks
BUSINESS Regulatory sandboxes help
One of the best locations in the world
for doing business103
you develop innovations
ENVIRONMENT quickly and effectively 4th most competitive financial centre
globally with over 200 banks and global
audit and tax practices to serve your
Whether you are a large financing and treasury needs104
multinational corporation or Over 1,000 local and global law
a fast-growing startup, set up practices for your legal needs
and grow your business here Asia’s most competitive marketing
with ease. Have confidence in our robust hub for deep customer insights105
tax and regulatory system Build cutting-edge
Competitive tax rates and schemes
solutions for the world106
Expansive network of Avoidance
1st in Asia in innovation and 8th globally107
of Double Taxation Agreements
1st in Asia in IP protection and 2nd globally108,109
Strong rule of law and dispute
resolution mechanisms100
Comprehensive IP
Leverage our deep engineering
legal framework and innovation capabilities
4th largest exporter of high-tech products
and high-value manufacturing110
Over S$25 billion (US$18.4 billion) to be
invested over 2021-2025 to boost
engineering and innovation capabilities
as part of the Research, Innovation and
Enterprise 2025 plan111
Download our Setting up in Explore our network of curated business
10 | BENEFIT FROM...
AN ATTRACTIVE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
Singapore Guide to learn more. partners through our Connections Concierge.FIND THE BEST TALENT
Meet your human resource needs with an adaptable and digitally-capable
workforce that is supported by our national skills initiatives SkillsFuture
and Workforce Skills Qualifications.112
Tap on Over S$1 billion (US$739 million)
future-ready invested annually from 2015 to 2020
capabilities in continuing education and training113
Top universities National University of
Singapore and Nanyang Technological
University placed 1st and 3rd in Asia, a
reflection of our quality academic and
1st in talent
research capabilities115
competitiveness
A TALENT in Asia and 3rd
in the world with Recruit the Count
Str on 6 local universities, 14 foreign universities
and 24 specialised institutes provide a wide
POOL AT YOUR strong digital and best global quality range of specialised degree programmes116
DOORSTEP
future-ready talent
performance114 talent educations
From entry-level associates
to senior decision-makers,
find the right talent for your
business needs here.
Hirevefrom a
Partner 5G, advanced manufacturing, artificial
intelligence (AI), biotechnology,
44
strong local institutes blockchain, cybersecurity, fintech, agri-
and
uni ve
to grow food, and solar energy are amongst
workforce
institutes the key talent and research areas
talent organisations such as Asian Development
Bank, Bosch, KPMG, NexTech BioPharma,
Over 70% of our residents
communicate in two or PayPal, Salesforce, and Sembcorp
more languages117 Industries are developing with us
World's 2nd-highest Corporate universities of AXA, Deloitte,
proportion of high-skilled Sony, UBS, Unilever, and Visa here offer
employment.118 59.9% of our global leadership development and
3.7 million-strong workforce Develop management training programmes119
are in professional,
managerial, executive,
business Over 100 Professional Conversion
and technical roles, with a leaders and Programmes across multiple disciplines
to support mid-career professionals in
median income of S$4,534 specialists developing new skills across finance,
marketing, digital and more120
11 | BENEFIT FROM...
A TALENT POOL AT YOUR DOORSTEP1st
Best seaport in Asia: Our port has emerged
on top for the 33rd time (2020 Asian Freight,
Logistics and Supply Chain Awards)125
1st Most important shipping hub globally: We
1st in connectivity: We have the are the world’s most important shipping hub
A NETWORK best flows of goods, services,
finance, people, and data globally121
(Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre
Development Index 2020)126,127
ACROSS THE
GLOBE 26 FTAs 2nd
Access Asia’s high growth 26 bilateral and regional Free
Trade Agreements (FTAs):
Access Branch out 2nd biggest transhipment hub globally: We
handled 37.2 million twenty-foot equivalent
markets through our world- We trade with the world with
FTAs that include the European
international with a global units (TEUs) in 2019128
class transportation and Union-Singapore FTA and the trade transport
trade networks. Comprehensive and Progressive
networks network124
200
Trans-Pacific Partnership122
2 DEAs 200 shipping lines: We connect you to over
600 ports in 120 countries across the world129
2 Digital Economy Agreements
(DEAs): We foster digital trade
and collaboration across
economies with DEAs with Chile,
New Zealand, and Australia123 1st
World’s best airport: Changi Airport
has been ranked top airport for eight
consecutive years (Skytrax 2020)130,131
Best global air cargo airport: We top the world
for cargo performance, value, and facilities,
with 2.01 million tonnes handled in 2019 132,133
12 | BENEFIT FROM...
A NETWORK ACROSS THE GLOBE1st
1st in digital infrastructure: Benefit
from the best digital infrastructure and
industry connectivity in Asia134
27
Top global submarine cable hub:
Connect to the world’s data flows
through us, with 27 submarine
Smart hydrohub: With strong water
internet cables housed in Singapore135
research capabilities and over 180
water companies, gain access to
>60%
robust and innovative water solutions143
>60% of SEA’s data capacity: Access
Enjoy Build on
A FUTURE-READY data you need with over half of SEA’s
data centres hosted here136
outstanding reliable
INFRASTRUCTURE
Top power reliability: We offer more
digital physical
159%
power reliability than world-class cities
connectivity infrastructure like Tokyo, London, and New York, with
BASE 159% mobile penetration: Reach
under a minute of power interruption
per customer per year144
customers easily with our mobile-first
population and fast broadband and
Stay competitive and mobile internet speeds137,138,139
customer-focused with our
best-in-class infrastructure.
30.7ms Reliable public transport: Ranked
one of the best and most affordable
by McKinsey in 2018, our transport
30.7 milliseconds of latency: system connects you to any part of
Create quality user experiences Be part the island safely and quickly145
with the lowest latency in the world140
of quality
business
5G ecosystems
5G networks: Accelerate enterprise
innovation with nationwide 5G
coverage by 2025141,142 Industrial Business
parks parks
Our state-of-the-art industrial facilities Connect with the right partners to
give you a technological edge in innovation. foster collaboration and innovation.
Changi and Seletar Aerospace Parks Ang Mo Kio Industrial Park
CleanTech Park Changi Business Park
Jurong Island Petrochemical Hub Jurong Innovation District
Loyang Offshore Supply Base one-north (Biopolis, Mediapolis,
Tampines and Pasir Ris Wafer Fabrication Parks Fusionopolis, LINK, Launchpad@Block71)
Tuas Biomedical Park Pioneer and International Business Park
Woodlands and North Coast Wafer Fabrication Parks Punggol Digital District
Tai Seng and Chai Chee Technopark
13 | BENEFIT FROM...
A FUTURE-READY INFRASTRUCTURE BASE
Image courtesy of JTCLIVE IN A VIBRANT AND SAFE CITY
Here, you can have more time for the New Zealand, and Germany.146 Our
things that matter. We are one of the vibrant city life, amazing food, clean
safest countries in the world, and have air, top entertainment options, family-
been ranked one of the best cities to live in friendly venues, and orderly streets
for the seventh year running in the HSBC make us first in Asia for liveability in
Expat Explorer Survey, beating Norway, Mercer’s Quality of Living Survey 2019.147
ENJOY PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL CARE 148
A WORLD-CLASS Our residents’ life expectancies rank
among the top three in the world.149
specialist clinics.150 Be assured of quality
outpatient healthcare with 20 government
QUALITY OF LIFE Benefit from a world-class healthcare
system comprising eight private hospitals,
polyclinics and 1,700 private general practitioners,
as well as 24-hour clinics and Accident and
20 public hospitals, and a host of Emergency services across the island.151
Enjoy world-class healthcare,
education, connectivity, and
the opportunity to turn your
passions into possibilities.
ACCESS QUALITY EDUCATION
We are first in the world for school quality In addition to our world-class public
in HSBC’s 2020 Expat Explorer Survey153 and school system, choose from over 30
the 2018 World Bank Human Capital index.153 foreign system international schools.155
We regularly ace the OECD’s Programme With kindergarten, childcare and infant-
for International Assessment (PISA), which care, and after-school care centres
places our pupils three years ahead of widely available, rest assured that your
their American peers in Mathematics.154 children will be well supported.
TRAVEL AROUND SEAMLESSLY
Wherever you live, find yourself at the heart services are at your fingertips. From
of essential facilities such as supermarkets, e-Government services and internet banking
clinics, and banks. With one of the fastest to lifestyle goods and services, we bring the
broadband speeds in the world,156 digital best of Asia and the world into your home.
14 | BENEFIT FROM...
A WORLD-CLASS QUALITY OF LIFETurn your passion into possibilities PLUG RIGHT INTO
Are you a history buff? A lover of the outdoors? A diving, golfing, or equestrian enthusiast? GLOBAL CONVERSATIONS
A connoisseur of gourmet delights? No matter your passion, we make it possible here.
We connect you with people of all tongues,
no matter what language you speak.
English is our primary language of work
and play, but over 70% of our people are
bilingual.161 Mandarin, Bahasa Melayu, and
BE AT HOME WITH ASIA’S
Tamil are taught at all mainstream schools,
CULTURAL DIVERSITY and options for regional and international
Combining modernity with heritage, our languages such as French, Thai, and
cosmopolitan people celebrate every Vietnamese are easily available.
creed and culture. Immerse yourself in our
vibrant ethnic quarters and explore over
50 museums and galleries.157 Gain insights
to contemporary and traditional musical,
theatrical, and multimodal performances. JOIN OUR NATION
OF FOODIES
Satisfy your cravings in the “ultimate food
nation”.162 Our hawker culture is recognised
by UNESCO for its cultural significance,
UNCOVER AND TAKE HOME reflecting our living culinary heritage and
multicultural people.163 From local Indian
YOUR PIECE OF THIS CITY or Peranakan cuisines to exotic delights
Shopping experiences abound in any from around the world, we promise you
neighbourhood you find yourself. Take your mouth-watering gastronomic experiences.
pick of luxury, cult, and high street brands
at the epicentre of our retail scene, Orchard
Road, or explore eclectic fashion boutiques,
time-worn textile stores, and limited-edition
streetwear at Kampong Gelam.
FIND THE ACTION YOU SEEK
Singapore is the healthiest nation in Asia,164
thanks to our love of sports. Cycle along
our island-wide network, and live out your
FIND YOUR FAVOURITE
athletic dreams at the Singapore Sports
CORNER OF SERENITY Hub, with facilities for climbing, football,
WE ARE A tennis, water sports, wave-riding and
With ourLIVEABLE
urbanCITYgreenery, parks,
YOU nature
THAT WELCOMES
more. Be where the excitement is with our
reserves, mangroves, tidal flats, and coral
professional esports and mixed martial arts
reefs, it is no wonder we are a City in a
tournaments.165 Here, the action never stops.
Garden. Visit UNESCO World Heritage
Site Singapore Botanic Gardens or award-
winning Gardens by the Bay.158,159 Discover
our array of over 300 parks and nature
reserves, which combined with other
pockets of green spaces make up
47% of our land area.160
Discover what our city has to offer for you and your loved ones.
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Invest in us for business growth. Cosmopolitan and yet Southeast
Asian at heart, Singapore offers you one constant: the drive to
continually reinvent ourselves amidst change.
We hope you found this guide presented by the Singapore Economic
Development Board useful. The EDB, a government agency under the
Ministry of Trade and Industry, has over 50 years of experience in
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