With one of Asia’s highest levels of GDP per capita, Singapore has established a highly developed and politically stable market. Singapore is a hub for distribution, logistics and financial services and acts as a strong trade and investment location. Through the CPTPP and Canada’s upcoming involvement with the DEPA, B.C. and Singapore have developed supportive economic ties.
Monetary figures are in USD
Singapore relies on imports for most of its food requirements. Consumer expenditure is rising and B.C. exporters are provided with a variety of new agrifood export opportunities.
As the ASEAN regional trend hub for the latest innovation and technology, Singapore is home to a well-established aerospace industry. There is demand for B.C. aviation training, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) and green solutions to reduce CO2 outputs in Singapore’s aerospace industry.
Singapore has a mature digital market and is an early adopter of new technologies and innovation, applications and solutions with the Smart Nation Singapore initiative launching in 2014. B.C. can leverage opportunities in developing applications, Smart Nation infrastructure, cyber security, financial technology, artificial intelligence and data analytics.
Singapore’s marine industry play a major role in the country’s economic growth and is recognized globally for its ship repair and conversion solutions. As one of British Columbia’s highest growing sectors, B.C. companies can further support Singapore’s marine industry when focusing on new and emerging technologies with marine applications. Opportunities include solutions involving blockchain, digitalization, decarbonization, fuel monitoring systems and robotic processes.
Singapore’s life expectancy continues to grow. Through different trade and investment initiatives, B.C. companies can provide innovative health care services including pharmaceuticals, medical devices and supplies to support Singapore’s evolving population and life sciences sector.
As the financial and regional hub of Southeast Asia, Singapore is the most active economic gateway between East and West in the region. The city-state is active in diverse range of industries from aerospace and electronics, to medical technology and the creative industries.
Trade and investment representatives in Singapore are actively supporting businesses to explore shared opportunities.
Singapore Office:
High Commission of Canada
One George Street, #11-01
Singapore, 049145
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Our Trade and Investment Representatives can help you establish the right connections, participate in events and tradeshows, explore programs and initiatives, and more.