Singapore Expects Solid Growth

Leo Yip of the Singapore Economic Development Board is expecting 4.5-6.5% growth this year,in tandem with the rest of Asia.That's exciting for us,he said.We think Singapore can play a role in companies expanding their Asian footprint.Singapore has excellent connectivity.It sits in the center of rising Asia,a global business city with a business infrastructure.As Asia rises,Asia is gonna demand more and more products and services that suit its own tastes.Singapore provides companies an excellent way to test those products and services for Asia.
We see the growth of Asia as a medium to long term trend,Mr.Yip explained.Singapore presents those companies with a useful proposition.We encourage companies to have a medium to long term Asian strategy.Singapore offers companies a place to integrate their Asian operations,in Mr.Yip's opinion.