SINGAPORE
Making Business Sense
With its progressiveness, finesse and unique, multi-cultural Asian character, Singapore is a representation of the fresh exuberance that marks the entire region. It is a place where tradition and modernity, East and West meet and mingle comfortably.
Strategic location, superb infrastructure and excellent facilities such as world-class hotels offering unparalleled service; an extensive range of state-of-the-art facilities; modern communication network; the world's best airport with 
excellent air links; are just a few of what makes Singapore an excellent business destination for business opportunities, meetings, conferences and exhibitions.
With 60% of the world's population residing in Asia, many have made Singapore the business springboard into the Asian region. An economic and trading hub with a base of over 5,000 multinational companies (MNCs) makes Singapore the natural focal point for growth opportunities.
More information on Singapore is available at www.visitsingapore.com
Facts & Figures
Location:
Southeast Asia, islands between Malaysia and Indonesia
Population:
4,425,720 (July 2005 est.)
Ethnic groups:
- Chinese 76.7%
- Malay 14%
- Indian 7.9%
- other 1.4%
Languages:
- Mandarin
- Malay
- Tamil
- English
Currency:
Singapore dollar (SGD)
Climate:
Tropical; hot, humid, temperatures averaging 23 to 31 degrees Celsius. Rain falls throughout the year, no pronounced rainy or dry seasons.
Important Links
Singapore Tourism Board
Singapore Visitors Centres
Foreign Travellers / Visa and Entry Requirements
Travellers’ Essentials
