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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 electronics and manufacturing. 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. The government hopes to establish a new growth path that will be less vulnerable to the external business cycle and will continue efforts to establish Singapore as Southeast Asia's financial and high-tech hub. Fiscal stimulus, low interest rates, a surge in exports, and internal flexibility led to vigorous growth in 2004, with real GDP rising by 8% - by far the economy's best performance since 2000 - but growth slowed to 5.7% in 2005. |
Trade Fairs,
Exhibitions, Conferences: |
COMEX
The biggest of its kind, COMEX 2008 will be an amazing event for consumer technology where visitors will experience the best in digital entertainment products, new gadgets & services combined with Exclusive Show Offers, Great Bargains and Huge Savings to create the ultimate consumer experience.
More than 800 exhibitors will feature a dynamic and comprehensive line-up of the latest and hottest consumer technology gadgets from new next-generation digital televisions, wireless HD, coolest new multimedia phone, ultra mobile PCs, Digital Imaging, Wireless Technology, Portable Entertainment, HDTV, Plasmas, Gaming, MP3, Networking, Digital Media, Audio & Home Entertainment/Lifestyle Products, Broadband Technology, Multimedia, Security, Software, Consumer Electronics to a plethora of accessories all on display.
IE Singapore
To meet the challenges of an increasingly competitive global market, the Singapore Trade Development Board has been restructured to focus on internationalising Singapore-based enterprises. Now known as "International Enterprise Singapore" or IE Singapore, their mission is to help Singapore based companies who are willing and able to grow and internationalise successfully.
International Furniture Fair Singapore/ASEAN Furniture Show
To keep pace with the global furniture trade and to facilitate continual trade and industry exchanges, Singapore Furniture Industries Council (SFIC) hosts the annual International Furniture Fair Singapore/ASEAN Furniture Show (IFFS/AFS). Regarded as the region’s premier trade event, the IFFS/AFS is well attended by international and regional furniture buyers, manufacturers and exhibitors and is an excellent platform for industry players to reach out to the world markets and vice versa. SFIC’s 26 years of success has achieved world-class standards and beyond.
Singapore Gifts & Premiums Fair
Premiums & Promo Gifts, Lifestyle Gifts, Houseware, Arts & Crafts, Costume Jewellery & Fashion Accessories
Organiser: BizLink Premium Services Pte Ltd
Venue: Suntec Singapore
Singapore Gifts and Stationery Show
Supported by Gifts Association Singapore (GAS), Singapore Booksellers and Stationers' Association (SBASA) and Marketing Institute of Singapore (MIS), the Singapore Gifts and Stationery Show 2008 aims to bring buyers and sellers under one roof over three active trading days. MIS continues to support the event with FREE marketing talks so that visitors take home more than just business, but knowledge as well.
Singapore International Jewellery Show
The annual congregation and display of the best and current in the jewellery industry is back again for the 4th consecutive year. The Singapore International Jewellery Show 2008 (SIJS 2008) promises to be an important platform both for the industry in Singapore and the region and also for the consumer who wants to witness and be part of a trend setting jewellery show. Projected to occupy some 6,000 sqm of gross area with 180 local and international exhibitors and 15,000 visitors from 33 countries, SIJS 2008 will be greater in size, stature, splendor and brimming with valuable business networking opportunities not easily found in other shows.
Singex Exhibitions Pte Ltd
Formerly known as PSA Exhibitions Pte Ltd, the company offers a full range of solutions from initial research to exhibitor and visitor sales and recruitment, advertising & promotions, operations and logistics, to on-site execution. Singex Exhibitions has helped launch and build several brands in Singapore for the Asian market across a growing portfolio of trade and consumer exhibitions in diverse industry segments from Lifestyle, Defence, Maritime & Logistics to Digital Technology. Events organised by Singex Exhibitions Pte Ltd include SITEX, Asia Pacific Furniture Fair, Singapore Auto Salon, Asia Pacific Maritime, Asian Emergency Care and Defence Medicine, Imdex Asia, Wine for Asia, iX2003 Regional Infocomm Exhibition and Conference and Global Security Asia.
SITEX
SITEX is the launch pad for Singapore's best infocomm and consumer electronic products. It's the infocomm event of the year where consumers come face to face with innovative technologies in computer hardware and software, digital products, wireless applications and solutions from world renowned brands.
Suntec Singapore
Officially opened on 30 August 1995, Suntec Singapore is a world-renowned, international venue that has the perfect location for meetings, conventions and exhibitions.
Situated in the Central Business District, while only 20 minutes from Changi International Airport, Suntec Singapore is at the heart of a self-contained, totally integrated events infrastructure. In addition to its first-class facilities, Suntec Singapore offers direct access to 5,200 hotel rooms, 1,000 retail stores, 300 restaurants and the region’s new centre for the performing arts, Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay. |
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