Singapore

General Information & Brief Economic Summary

Standards

US Government Contacts in Singapore

Singaporean Government Contacts

Trade Associations and Other Key Contacts

Trade Event Schedule

General Information & Brief Economic Summary
Singapore's strategic location on major sea lanes and industrious population have given the country an economic importance in Southeast Asia disproportionate to its small size. Manufacturing and financial/business services are the twin engines of the Singapore economy and accounted for 26% and 63%, respectively, of Singapore's gross domestic product in 2002. The electronics industry leads Singapore's manufacturing sector, accounting for around 40% of Singapore's total industrial output, but the government also is prioritizing the development of the chemicals and biomedical/pharmaceutical industries. To maintain its competitive position despite rising wages, the government seeks to promote higher value-added activities in the manufacturing and services sectors.

Standards

While industrial standards applied in the engineering and construction fields are basically those used by other developed countries, the Productivity and Standards Board (PSB) has developed standards for certain electrical, sanitary and building products. The PSB is the national standards and certification authority. The PBS also administers the Good Manufacturing Practice Scheme and the PSB Certification Mark Scheme. They are awarded to manufacturers whose quality assurance systems and products comply with the ISO 9000 series of quality systems or the relevant Singapore standards. For the construction industry, the Building and Construction Authority uses the Construction Quality Assessment System (CONQUAS).

U.S. Government Contacts

Ambassador
American Embassy
PSC 470
FPO AP 96507
Tel: (65)476-9167 Fax: (65)476-9337

Jonathan M. Bensky
Senior Commercial Officer
American Embassy
PSC 470-FCS
FPO AP 96507
Tel: (65)476-9037 Fax: (65)476-9080

Douglas G. Spelman
Economic/Political Counselor
American Embassy
PSC 470-E/P
FPO AP 96507
Tel: (65)476-9424 Fax: (65)476-9389

Singaporean Government Contacts

Customs and Excise Department
55 Newton Road, Revenue House #10-01
Singapore 307987
Tel: (65)272-8222 Fax: (65)250-8663
Website: www.gov.sg/customs
Director-General: Mr. KOH Chong Hwa

Economic Development Board
250 North Bridge Road, #24-00 Raffles City Tower
Singapore 179101
Tel: (65)336-2288 Fax: (65)339-6077
Website: www.sedb.com
Chairman: Mr. TEO Ming Kian

Productivity and Standards Board
2 Bukit Merah Central, PSB Building
Singapore 159835
Tel: (65)278-6666 Fax: (65)278-6665
Website: www.psb.gov.sg
Chief Executive: Mr. LEE Suan Hiang

Registry of Companies and Businesses
10 Anson Road, #05-01/15 International Plaza
Singapore 079903
Tel: (65)227-8551 Fax: (65)225-1676
Website: www.gov.sg/rcb/information
Registrar: Ms. Juthika Ramanathan

Singapore Trade Development Board
230 Victoria Street #07-00
Bugis Junction Office Tower
Singapore 188024
Tel: (65)337-6628 Fax: (65)337-6898
Website: www.tdb.gov.sg
Chief Executive Officer: Mr. HENG Swee Kent

Trade and Industry (Ministry of)
100 High Street, #09-01 The Treasury
Singapore 179434
Tel: (65)225-9911 Fax: (65)332-7260
Website: www.mti.gov.sg
Minister: Mr. George Yeo

Trade Associations and Other Key Contacts

American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
1 Scotts Road
#16-07 Shaw Centre
Singapore 228208
Tel: 65/235-0077 Fax: 65/732-5917
Website: www.amcham.org.sg
Managing Director: Mr. Nicholas De Boursac

Association of Small and Medium Enterprises
141 Market Street
#04-03/04 International Factors Building
Singapore 048944
Tel: (65)224-0868 Fax: (65)224-1507
Website: www.asme.org.sg
President: Dr. Diana Young

Singapore Confederation of Industries
20 Orchard Road, SMA House
Singapore 238830
Tel: (65)338-8787 Fax: (65)338-3358
Website: www.sci.org.sg
President: Mr. Robin Lau

Singapore Manufacturers' Association
http://www.smafederation.org.sg/control.cfm

Singapore Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry
47 Hill Street
#03-01 Chinese Chamber of Commerce Building
Singapore 179365
Tel: (65)338-9761/2 Fax: (65)339-5630
President: Mr. KWEK Leng Joo

Singapore Institute of Materials Management
http://www.simm.org.sg/

Singapore International Chamber of Commerce
6 Raffles Quay, #10-01 John Hancock Tower
Singapore 048580
Tel: (65)224-1255 Fax: (65)224-2785
Website: www.sicc.com.sg
Chairman: Mr. Patrick H. Wale

Singapore/US Business Council
c/o Singapore Economic Development Board
250 North Bridge Road #24-00
Raffles City Tower
Singapore 179101
Tel: (65) 336-2288
Fax: (65) 339-6077
Website: www.sedb.com
Chairman: Dr. Tony Tan

Important U.S. Government contacts in the United States

TPCC Trade Information Centre number in Washington: 1-800-USA-TRADE

U.S. Department of State Office of Business Affairs: Tel: 202/746-1625, Fax: 202/647-3953

U.S. Department of Commerce MAC Country Desk Officer: Ms. Elena Mikalis, Tel: 202/482-3316, Fax: 202/482-3894

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, Trade Assistance and Promotion Office (Exporter Assistance): Tel: 202-720-7420

Singapore Contacts Listed by Industry

Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry
47 Hill Street, #09-00 Chinese Chamber of Commerce Building
Singapore 179365
Tel: (65)337-8381 Fax: (65)339-0605
Website: www.sccci.org.sg
President: Mr. KWEK Leng Joo

Singapore Confederation of Industries
20 Orchard Road, SMA House
Singapore 238830
Tel: (65)338-8787 Fax: (65)338-3358
Website: www.sci.org.sg
President: Mr. Robin Lau

Singapore Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry
47 Hill Street, #03-01 Chinese Chamber of Commerce Building
Singapore 179365
Tel: (65)338-9761/2 Fax: (65)339-5630
President: Mr. KWEK Leng Joo

Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
101 Cecil Street, #23-01 Tong Eng Building
Singapore 069533
Tel: (65)222-2855 Fax: (65)223-1707
Website: www.sicci.com
Chairman: Mr. N.B. Doshi

Singapore International Chamber of Commerce
6 Raffles Quay, #10-01 John Hancock Tower
Singapore 048580
Tel: (65)224-1255 Fax: (65)224-2785
Website: www.sicc.com.sg
Chairman: Mr. Patrick H. Wale

Singapore Malay Chamber of Commerce
72A Bussorah Street
Singapore 199485
Tel: (65)297-9296 Fax: (65)392-4527 (459-2888 DID)
Email: smcci@singnet.com.sg
President: Mr. Umar Abdul Hamid

Trade Event Schedule

Asia Logistics 2006
February 28 - March 3, 2006
Suntec
Singapore
Tel: +65 6825 2267
Fax: +65 6339 2937
Email: annie.wong@suntecintegratedmedia.com
www.asia-logistics.org

Source: US Department of Commerce.

*This guide is not a complete list of trade associations or publications. We welcome any additions to this document. The Material Handling Industry does not assume a legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of the information contained herein. The listing of information here does not reflect an endorsement of any of the particular information by the Material Handling Industry.

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