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ASIA
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Singapore

Capital: Singapore
ISO Code: SG
Dialing code for Singapore: +965
Currency: 1 $ = 100 cents
Hours ahead (+) or behind (-) SA: +6
Language: Mandarin 35%, English 23%, Malay 14.1%, Hokkien 11.4%, Cantonese 5.7%, Teochew 4.9%, Tamil 3.2%, other Chinese dialects 1.8%, other 0.9%

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FACT SHEETS

Links to sites that offer short profiles of the country in question.

CIA World Factbook
The CIA World Factbook is one of the more popular sources of information on countries available on the Internet. It is certainly one of the more comprehensive sources in terms of the number of countries covered and each country web page provides general information on the country's history, economy and culture, etc.

TradePort country facts
This site provides a short list of country facts and statistics, including holidays and other peripheral information. The site is maintained by provided by California's Trade Port.

World Flags country snapshot
This site is about country flags, but it also provides a very convenient "snapshot" of the country's vital information! It is worth a look if you want a very quick view of the core facts about the country.

InfoPlease country almanac
This site provides one of the better country factsheets. Also worth a visit if you just want to get to grips with the basics.

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GUIDES

Links to sites that provide more detailed information and background on the countries in question.

Mbendi industry profiles
Mbendi provides an broad analysis of selected industry sectors in countries around the world.

The Economist country briefing
The Economist provides a more economic view of the country, but also includes recent economic, political and other news, economic data, a short history as well as a poltical overview. The Economist is a respected source of information and is an essential port of call in your secondary research efforts.

BBC country profile
The BBC provides an overview of the country, covering the following headings; overview, facts, leaders, and media view. The focus is more on "newsy" and political items rather than on hard economic information. Nevertheless, the information is concise and up-to-date. This is a good site to get an overall feel of what is happening in the country currently.

Country profile from NationsOnline
This site provides a gateway of links to other sites covering topics such as government, news, business, culture, education, etc. It is more focused on cultural, poltical and related information, rather than on economic or trade matters. It is worth a visit if you are trying to get a broader perspective of the country.

World Bank country profiles
The World Bank provides a range of information and data on the country, including a country briefing, data and statistics, news and events, publications and reports, programmes and projects, and links to related information. There is some interesting information on this site, but the focus is a World Bank one covering developmental and assistance matters. It remains worth a visit.

STAT-USA country commercial guides
This site links to documents covering a country overview that has been prepared by the U.S. Department of Commerce (STAT-USA). The guide is quite comprehensive, but has obviously been written from a US perspective.

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STATISTICS

Links to sites that provide statistical data on the country in question.

Department of Statistics
Gives information on the current economic and social situation in Singapore.

World Trade Organisations trade statistics
The WTO provides a wide range of trade statistics on most countries of the world. This link takes you to the start page where you will need to select the country(ies) that you wish to obtain trade statistics on. It is definitely a good site to visit.

Trade Map
Trade Map is an online trade statistics resource - perhaps the most comprehensive available, as the site enables you to research the trade partterns of single countries, as well as between countries and regions in some depth. This site requires registration, however, and the site is not easy to use and will take some effort to learn to navigate and to use on your part. Nevertheless, the statistics available from this site are without equal.

InfoNation
InfoNation is a UN website aimed at the learning community, but that provides a very useful facility whereby you can access a range of statistics about different countries and regions. It is also possible to compare the statistics from five different countries, which is a useful feature. It is not the easiest site to navigate, however, and you will need to spend a little time on the site in order to become familiar with it.

World Bank - World Development indicators
The site links to a database of a wide range of development indicators, from GDP to energy figures. You need to select the country and indicators you are interested in, but it is an excellent source of up-to-date information. This is worth a look.

International Monetary Fund - World Economic Outlook database
The site links to the World Economic Outlook database, a comprehensive database covering a wide range of economic and development data. The site requires you to select the country you want to investigate as well as the data that you want to view and when you are finished, it provides you with a printable report covering all the information you have selected. It is also possible to compare countries. Although the site requires some effort, it is an invaluable source of information.

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BUSINESS AND TRADE

Links to business, trade and industry information

The definitive guide to registering a company in Singapore
Interested in company incorporation in Singapore? Look no further than this definitive guide!

Customs tariff - BITD
Singaporean customs tariff - 2004. Downloadable pdf document

Association of Banks in Singapore
Provides lists of all the banks in Singapore.

Monetary Authority
Gives information on the monetary policy, finances, legislation and currency.

Business in Asia
Offers information on business, investing and manufacturing in Singapore.

EIA country analysis
This site provides a country analysis from an energy perspective.

Banks
A listing of banks in the country provided by Qualisteam.

Freight forwarders
A comprehensive list of freight forwarders provided by Freight Net.

Chambers of Commerce
A comprehensive list of local Chambers of Commerce.provided by the World Chambers Network.

Export Focus telephone directories
Export focus provides links to local telephone directories for the country.

Country risk assessment from Ducroire | Delcrede SA.NV Credit Insurance
Charts of risk levels for political and commercial risks and for export transactions and direct investments.

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NEWS

Links to news, newspapers and other publications

World Bank news
News provided by the World Bank with a focus on economic and trade issues.

The Washington Post
News on the country by the Washington Post!

BBC country timeline
A timeline of key events in the country.

Newspapers
A comprehensive list of local newspapers in the country. Also try this link to newspapers provided by ExportFocus

ABYZ newslinks
This site provides a host of links to local and international news providers that cover the country in question.

World Press
This site provides a number of links to news sources on this country.

World Newspapers
Another site providing links to news sources from around the world.

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GOVERNMENT

Links to government information

Government of Singapore
Offers information to residents and non-residents on the government and doing business in Singapore.

Ministry of Finance
Gives information on the monetary policy, budget and taxation.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Provides information on the foreign policy, missions and the government.

Ministry of Trade and Industry
Offers information on trade agreements, economic development and trade in Singapore.

Government information
A listing of government information on the country, provided by the University of Michigan.

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INDUSTRY SECTORS

Links to various industry sectors

Industry sector analysis
A listing of industry-based market reports undertaken on the country by Canada's Strategis

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REFERENCE (maps, currency, weather, etc.)

Links to reference information

Map
A broad map of the country provided by Columbus Guides. Also visit Xpeditions and InfoPlease for alternative country maps - great for printing.

Current local time
Current local time in Singapore.

World time zones
World time zone map.

The national flag
The site depicts the country's flag and other national symbols. Also visit World Flag Database and World Flags for more information .

Public holidays
A short list of country facts and statistics, including holidays (at the end of the list).

Exchange rates
Compare the local currency against other world currencies.

The weather
Prepare yourself for the latest weather in the country - provided by Wunderground. Click on the city for more detailed information.

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TRAVEL

Links to travel information for the business person

US State Department consular brief
Although aimed at US citizens, these consular briefings are also useful for SA travellers.

Smart Traveller
Travel advisories provided by the Australian Government.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Travel advisories provided by the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet's guide to the country

I-Explore
National Geographics travel site for planning and booking trips througout the world.

Travel notes
Another tavel profile for the country

Columbus Guides
Still another tavel guide the country.

translation services for exporters

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