Singapore is a small, wealthy city-state with an open and trade

driven economy. It is a leading global business hub, located where

the major east and west shipping lanes converge.

Singapore has a stable Government, strong rule of law and
effective regulatory system. It is ranked by the World Bank as the
easiest place in the world to start, run and do business.

It is a nancial, shipping and trade hub for the Asia Pacic region,
and the Government has a pro-business economic and trade
policy. Over 1,000 British companies have a presence in Singapore
and 30,000 British residents live there.
Singapores economic growth is supported by action on energy
efciency and investment in low carbon energy infrastructure.

Singapore is one of the worlds leading oil & petrochemical hubs
with excellent access to end markets and reliable infrastructure.
The country has no signicant indigenous energy resources and is
dependent on fossil fuel imports to meet energy needs.

The country is exploring opportunities in sustainable growth for the
energy industry tapping on existing strengths in storage
infrastructure, oil and positioning the country as a hub for
technological innovation in all areas of the energy sector.

Agenda:
10:30: Roundtable Discussion (compulsory)
12:00: Networking Brunch
12:30: Pre-booked Individual 1-2-1 Appointments

Date: Monday 8 September 2014

Time: 10:30 - 16:30

Venue: Radisson Blu Edwardian, 3 Alexandra
Terrace, Guildford, GU1 3DA

Cost: Free to attend
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Meet the Expert - Singapore
Energy and Environment
Benefts to British businesses exporting to
Singapore
Free ow of goods and capital;
Current exchange rate makes UK products
and services attractive;
Common language and strong historical ties;
Similar business and legal practices;
Similar technical standards;
Close to major Asia Pacic economies;
UKs largest trade partner in South East Asia.
Strengths of Singapores market:

50 per cent of the worlds population within 6
hours ight;
Fourth largest global nancial centre;
Asias only AAA credit rating from all 3
agencies;
Asias strongest Intellectual Property (IP)
protection;
Highly skilled and educated local population;
Low corruption and strong rule of law;
Excellent infrastructure and transport
connectivity.
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