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U.S. Commercial Service, www.buyusa.gov, offers assistance to help U.S. businesses export goods and services to markets worldwide, including Singapore. AsiaNow, www.buyusa.gov/asianow, a program by the U.S. Commercial Service provides resources for 14 Asia-Pacific markets, including the monthly on-line newsletter, Asia Now e-News. The Economist, www.economist.com, is a British weekly newsmagazine reporting on the global economy, politics etc. The Country Briefings, compiled for 60 countries by the Economist Intelligence Unit, provides extensive economic and political data, as well as links to articles. Take a look at the Singapore Country Briefing. Business Culture Guides, www.executiveplanet.com, is a business culture guide for the international traveler, with a section on Singapore. World Trade Organization, http://www.wto.org/, regulates trade rules between its member countries, and provides information on economic data, trade regulations,disputes and agreements about its members, including Singapore. International Monetary Fund, www.imf.org, promoted financial stability, international trade and economic growth among its 184 member countries. The website provides country information (with a section on Singapore) and a number of publications, including the World Economic Outlook. Business.gov.sg, www.business.gov.sg/, is the Singapore government website for business. American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore, www.amcham.org.sg; 1 Scotts Road, #23-03/04 Shaw Centre Singapore 228208. Tel: (65) 6235-0077; Fax: (65) 6732-5917. U.S. Government Export Portal, www.export.gov, publishes Country & Industry Market Reports, Commercial guides, and other essential information for doing business abroad. STAT-USA/Internet, www.stat-usa.gov, a service of the U.S. Department of Commerce, provides economic, business, and international trade information from the Federal government.
BBC News, news.bbc.co.uk, provides country profiles on history, politics and economic background, and recent news on most countries, including Singapore. CIA World Factbook, www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook, compiled by the CIA, contains country profiles with basic information, including Singapore. The Consular Information Sheets, travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1765.html compiled by the Bureau of Consular Affairs, part of the U.S. Department of State, www.state.gov, provide useful information for travelers and expatriates, such as Travel Warnings, Travel Publications (general travel advice), Consular Information Sheets, and much more. Here is the link to information about Singapore. The U.S. Department of State, www.state.gov, publishes Country Background Notes, with facts about the land, people, history, government, political conditions, economy, and foreign relations. Here is the Background Note for Singapore. Library of Congress Country Studies, lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/cshome.html, provide detailed economic, historical, social, and political information for 101 countries, including Singapore. Nations Online Project, www.nationsonline.org, is a destination guide to countries of the world, with useful general information, including Singapore. United Kingdom, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, www.fco.gov.uk, provides Country Profiles with basic information and links including Singapore. Wikipedia, en.wikipedia.org, the free online encyclopedia, provides useful articles and information about Singapore.
Office of Overseas Schools, Department of State, www.state.gov/m/a/os, provides a Directory of Schools and Regional Education Associations listing American International Schools for East Asia, including Singapore: Singapore American School. East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools (EARCOS), www.earcos.org, provides links to its Member Schools in East Asia, including Singapore. British International Schools Worldwide, www.bisw.org, provides listings of British schools around the world, including Singapore: Tanglin Trust School Singapore. Worldwide Classroom, www.worldwide.edu, contains information on over 10,000 schools in 95 countries, including Singapore. The web pages include information about primary and secondary schools, as well as universities and language schools. GoAbroad.com, www.goabroad.com, in its Study Abroad section, provides an international education database and lists resources for those intending to study around the globe, including Singapore.
See the Anywork, Anywhere website for an overview on visas and work permits in Singapore. The embassies and consulates listed below will be able to provide more detailed information: Canadian High Commission in Singapore, www.singapore.gc.ca. One George Street, #11-01Singapore 049145, Singapore. Postal Address: P.O. Box 845, Robinson Road, Singapore, 901645, Singapore. Tel.: 65 6854-5900; Fax: 65 6854-5902; spore@international.gc.ca. United States Embassy in Singapore, singapore.usembassy.gov. 27 Napier Road, Singapore 258508. Tel: (65) 6476-9100; Fax: (65) 6476-9340. British High Commission in Singapore, www.britain.org.sg. 100 Tanglin Road, Singapore 247919. Tel: (65) 6424 4200; Fax: (65) 6424 4218. Singapore High Commission in the UK, www.mfa.gov.sg/london. 9 Wilton Crescent, London SW1X 8SP, UK. Tel: (020) 7235 8315; Fax: (020) 7245 6583; info@singaporehc.org.uk. Singapore High Commission in Canada, c/o Permanent Mission of the Republic of Singapore to the United Nations. 231 East 51st Street, New York, New York, United States of America, 10022. Tel: (212) 826-0840,-0841,-0842; Fax: (212) 826-2964. Embassy of Singapore in the USA, www.mfa.gov.sg/washington. 3501 International Place, NW, Washington, DC 20008. Tel: (202) 537-3100; Fax: (202) 537-0876.
AlloExpat.com, www.alloexpat.com, is an information and resource portal for expatriates living in or moving to the Asia-Pacific region, including a section on Singapore. AsiaXPAT, www.asiaxpat.com, provides extensive expatriate resources for those moving to one of 13 East Asian cities, including Singapore. Asia Expats Forum, www.asia-expatsforum.com, is a community forum for expatriates living in Asia, with country-specific discussion groups including a Singapore Expat Forum. BritishExpats.com, britishexpats.com, is a website dedicated to British expats around the world, including a general forum on the Far East, including postings from Singapore. British Expat, www.britishexpat.com, is a site for British citizens living abroad, featuring a British Expat Forum, with a section on Asia, including Singapore. Enter Singapore Information, www.entersingapore.info, is a guide to Singapore for expatriates. Expat Web Directory, www.expatwebdirectory.com, provides listings of expatriate discussion groups and forums for most countries, including Singapore. Expat Singapore, www.expatsingapore.com, provides resources for travelers and expatriates in Singapore. Expatriates.com, www.expatriates.com, an online community for expatriates, has a section on Singapore, with classified ads, links, and a bulletin board. EXP Singapore, www.expsingapore.com, is a web portal for expatriates in Singapore, with information on arts, culture, housing, etc. Expat Exchange, www.expatexchange.com, provides a wealth of resources and articles, as well as a forum.The site has a few useful articles and links about Singapore. Expat Blog, www.expat-blog.com, is a worldwide directory of blogs related to expatriate life, with listings for Singapore. Escape Artist, www.escapeartist.com, a site mostly dedicated to off-shore investments and retirement havens, provides useful information for expatriates in Singapore. Going Global, www.goinglobal.com, is a resource center for global careers, providing Career Guides for numerous countries, including Singapore ($14.95). Meetup, www.meetup.com, lists group meetings in cities around the world to help bring people with common interests together and promote the development of active local communities. Check out the Singapore section, listing groups all over the country. Newcomers Club Worldwide Directory, www.newcomersclub.com, is a worldwide directory of newcomers clubs for newly arrived expatriates, including Singapore. Orient Expat, www.orientexpat.com, offers discussion groups on expatriate life, work, visa issues, and jobs in Asia, with a section on Singapore. Singapore Expats, www.singaporeexpats.com, is a Singapore guide on expat relocation, living and housing, with property classified search. Tales from a Small Planet, www.talesmag.com, is a webzine with news, stories, links, excellent message boards, and other resources for travelers and expatriates; The Singapore section features "Real Post Reports" by expatriates , as well as useful links. XpatXperience.com, www.xpatxperience.com, provides information for expatriates on culture and everyday life in Singapore.
Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs, www.mfa.gov.sg/internet. Singov, www.gov.sg, is the web portal of the Singapore government. eCitizen, www.ecitizen.gov.sg, is the gateway to all Singapore government services. Association of South East Asian Nations –ASEAN, www.aseansec.org, is an international organization of ten South East Asian countries promoting peace and stability as well as economic, social and cultural development in the region, including Singapore. Permanent Mission of Singapore to the United Nations, www.mfa.gov.sg/newyork, provides general information about culture, politics and the economy, as well as a variety of useful links--or visit the United Nations web portal at www.un.org/english or www.un.int. The World Bank, www.worldbank.org, provides reports and analysis about infrastructure, health, trade and more, with a section on East Asia & the Pacific, including Singapore. U.S. Customs and Border Protection, www.customs.gov, provides useful information on its Travel Spotlight page about customs regulations when leaving and entering the U.S.
WJ Lloyds Properties, wilfredchua.point2agent.com, provides real estate and rental listings for Singapore. Expat Choice, www.expatchoice.com, is a relocation and housing web portal for Singapore. International Real Estate Digest, www.ired.com, provides international real estate listings, with a section on Asia , including Singapore. International Real Estate Directory, www.internationalrealestatedirectory.com, has worldwide real estate listings, including Singapore.
Singapore Times, www.singaporetimes.com Kidon Media Link, www.kidon.com, an online directory of world newspapers and news media, has an extensive listing of news media in Singapore. Live-radio.net, www.live-radio.net/info.shtml, provides continuously updated links to thousands of online radio stations worldwide, including Singapore. Online Newspapers, www.onlinenewspapers.com, lists over 1000 links to online newspapers worldwide, including Singapore.
Singapore Tourism Board, app.stb.com.sg/asp. About.com, in its Travel Section, provides useful articles, links and travel information for a large number of countries, with a section on Asia for Visitors, including Singapore. ASEANTA, www.aseanta.org, is the ASEAN Tourism Association, with travel information about ASEAN countries, including Singapore. Asian Hip-Hop Pass, www.airtimetable.com/airpass_asia.htm, is an affordable air pass covering all ASEAN countries, including Singapore. Asia Trotter, www.asiatrotter.com, provides useful links and resources for travelers to Asia, with a section on Singapore. Lonely Planet Worldguide, www.lonelyplanet.com, provides a lot of useful travel information, with a section on Asia, including Singapore. Rough Guides Destinations, travel.roughguides.com, offer a lot of useful travel advice and information for most countries, with a section on Asia, including Singapore. WorldTravelGuide.net, worldtravelguide.net, provides general travel information for destinations worldwide, with a section on Southeast Asia, including Singapore. |
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