Singapore Business Information
Trading with and investing in Singapore: Sources of information and advice
Government and Official Agencies
NZTE's site offers an overview of doing business in Singapore, information on networking events and resources for research.
NZTE's site offers a comprehensive guide to doing business in Singapore and comparisons with other ASEAN trading partner
This section provides essential information for New Zealanders interested in undertaking a short or long-term stay in Singapore. Also available are the latest news posts and a section on business and trade with Singapore.
Contact details for Singapore offices of the High Commission, Trade & Enterprise, Tourism NZ, Investment NZ, and Immigration. Details will be shown after your search is entered.
Information on the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement.
The Ministry of Trade & Industry's website offers information on legislation, trade agreements, developing industries, the enterprise environment and economic data. It also provides access to ministry publications and news.
Information on international organisations and initiatives, foreign policy, media resources, cooperation programmes and worldwide missions.
International Enterprise Singapore, a division of the Ministry of Trade and Industry, is spearheading Singapore's drive to further internationalise its economy. As well as helping local enterprises grow offshore, the agency helps foreign businesses expand into the region in partnership with Singapore-based companies. Its site offers an overview of its services, alongside publications and news.
Contains information on free trade agreements between Singapore and other countries, as well as briefings on ongoing trade negotiations including those between Asean and New Zealand/Australia. The site is operated in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade and Industry.
Spring Singapore is an enterprise development agency focusing on SMEs. It offers assistance with financing, market access, capabilities and management development, technology and innovation, and acts as the national standards and accreditation body. Its website offers information on start-ups and SMEs in various sectors and on quality standards.
EnterpriseOne is a multi-agency body managed by Spring Singapore. It aims to help enterprises find the answers they need to start, sustain and grow their businesses through providing government information and services. Its website covers topics from raising funds to exit strategies, and includes newsletters, how-to guides and a resource library.
The Economic Development Board is the lead government agency responsible for economic strategies for business and investment in Singapore, assisting investors in the manufacturing and services sectors. Its website offers an overview of the Singapore business environment, industry sectors and the agency's services.
Main website for the Government of Singapore, offering general information with links for businesses and non-residents.
Includes trade statistics compiled by International Enterprise Singapore.
Information on policy, the government's budget, public-private partnerships, government procurement and taxation.
Comprehensive information for importers and exporters, manufacturers, traders and other businesses, as well as an overview of legislation pertaining to customs requirements.
Industry Associations and Networking Organisations
The Singapore Business Federation champions the interests of Singapore's business community in trade, investment and industrial relations. Internationally, it represents local businesses in bilateral, regional, multilateral forums, promoting trade expansion and networking. Its website includes information on business missions, trade agreements, business opportunities, SBF members and services such as its SME Helpdesk.
The Singapore International Chamber of Commerce – Asia's oldest – boasts a membership that includes almost all of Singapore's leading companies. Its site offers information on the chamber's trade services and events, alongside access to its publications and other resources.
Information on membership, events and services.
ASEAN New Zealand combined Business Council aims to promote trade and business links between the ASEAN nations and New Zealand, and which offers members resources, influence, expertise and opportunities in the region.
Kea assists in helping leverage the knowledge and contacts of talented New Zealanders around the world. Kea is represented in Singapore by the New Zealand Chamber of Commerce.
Other useful websites
BuySingapore, administered by International Enterprise Singapore, aims to provide business matching services between Singapore-based companies and potential partners offshore. Its e-platform allows overseas companies to search and locate Singapore companies, products and services, and to offer their own business opportunities.
The daily Business Times offers corporate, financial, economic and political news, with analysis and commentary, a stock checker and a currency converter.
The Asian edition of the leading US business daily.
The New Zealand database was created by the University of Auckland Library in conjunction with the New Zealand Asia Institute. It a freely available resource for researchers focusing on business information and engagement between New Zealand and Asia.
Reliable information on the country's political and economic situation