Singapore 2021

Singapore, ahead of the curve

Singapore

Singapore, ahead of the curve

Long established as a global center for finance and trading, Asia’s smart nation hits a new inflection point through digital transformation.

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Irish smart solutions for a better world

Ireland

2024

Irish smart solutions for a better world

Thriving as a business hub, Ireland is emerging as a lab for crafting smart solutions in technologically advanced sectors such as biopharma and MedTech.
The top choice for global businesses

Canada

2024

The top choice for global businesses

From its dynamic startup scene to its well-established industries, Canada stands out as a heavyweight in the global business arena.
Investing in the heart of Central Europe

Hungary

2024

Investing in the heart of Central Europe

With solid infrastructures and a skilled workforce, Hungary emerges as an appealing base in Europe.
The creative island

Iceland

2022

The creative island

From Hollywood productions to avant-garde arts, Iceland punches above its weight when it comes to cultural influence.
The global island

Ireland

2022

The global island

Ireland has emerged as one of the best bases to launch a business with global ambitions.
Singapore, ahead of the curve

Singapore

2021

Singapore, ahead of the curve

Long established as a global center for finance and trading, Asia’s smart nation hits a new inflection point through digital transformation.
Swiss tech for a better world

Switzerland

2021

Swiss tech for a better world

Green solutions developed in Switzerland lead the way as global businesses gear up for a major sustainability push.
How Malta is charming some of the world’s finest technologies

Malta

2020

How Malta is charming some of the world’s finest technologies

In order to achieve its ambitions, the Mediterranean island needs to win the battle for talents.
Enabling growth

Maldives

2019

Enabling growth

The Maldives’ dispersed geography, while bestowing the country’s irresistible appeal, also carries unique challenges to a growing economy.
The west coast of Europe

Portugal

2019

The west coast of Europe

An economic miracle for some, Portugal is modernizing and alluring. From start-ups to surf waves, the country evokes an almost Californian model on the west coast of Europe.
How a small island nation became Africa’s business champion

Mauritius

2019

How a small island nation became Africa’s business champion

In only 50 years, Mauritius defied all economic predictions and is today ranked number one in Africa for its ease in doing business.
Revive Greece, restore Europe

Greece

2018

Revive Greece, restore Europe

Signs of recovery make a compelling case for easing the Greek debt.
Where business  mixes with beauty

Maldives

2018

Where business mixes with beauty

The Greater Malé Region, formed by the union of six neighboring islands, will decongest the capital and enable unprecedented tourism growth.
The nation with a reach much greater than its borders

Luxembourg

2018

The nation with a reach much greater than its borders

Luxembourg has become a leader in financial firsts that belies its size.
Access point to Africa

Mauritius

2017

Access point to Africa

A forthcoming free trade agreement could energize an ancient commercial route between China and Mauritius, forging a cross-continential gateway centuries in the making.
Poised for regional reconstruction

Jordan

2017

Poised for regional reconstruction

Jordan is positioning itself as a launchpad for the rebuilding of Iraq and Syria.
Access to the heart of Europe

Luxembourg

2015

Access to the heart of Europe

Luxembourg’s financial sector expertise and business friendly culture are helping Chinese businesses to engage in Europe.
Reforms spark progress

Portugal

2014

Reforms spark progress

Far-reaching structural reforms have paved the way for a sustained recovery in growth and investment
Stability locks in future growth

Ivory Coast

2016

Stability locks in future growth

Côte d’Ivoire’s economic renaissance is rapidly creating a new golden era
Building the dream

Maldives

2016

Building the dream

The Maldives invests in infrastructure to unleash growth
Re-engineering for growth

Egypt

2016

Re-engineering for growth

Egypt is undergoing an infrastructure overhaul
Oil nation charts a new course

Brunei Darussalam

2016

Oil nation charts a new course

Ancient Sino-Bruneian trade routes have been revived, marking 25 years in diplomatic relations.
Economic ties boosted as President Xi visits Egypt

Egypt

2015

Economic ties boosted as President Xi visits Egypt

Egyptian President al-Sisi and Chinese President Xi deliver a joint statement at the Presidential Palace in Cairo on January 21st, 2016.
An all-weather friend in Africa

Zimbabwe

2015

An all-weather friend in Africa

President Xi’s historic visit to Zimbabwe marks a breakthrough in the strengthening of ties.
Looking seaward

Cape Verde

2013

Looking seaward

A growing hub for services in the Atlantic
Investing in durability

Morocco

2013

Investing in durability

A safe choice for business in North Africa
Investing in democracy

Tunisia

2013

Investing in democracy

The road to economic revival
Unleashing its growth potential

Zimbabwe

2012

Unleashing its growth potential

A call for international investment
Uma porta para Africa no coração do Atlântico

Cabo Verde

2012

Uma porta para Africa no coração do Atlântico

Exemplo de democracia e governação na região em que se insere, Cabo Verde procura parceiros privados que o ajudem a constituir-se como um centro internacional de prestação de serviços. Por ar, terra e mar.

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Singapore, ahead of the curve

Digitalization

Singapore, ahead of the curve

Long established as a global center for finance and trading, Asia’s smart nation hits a new inflection point through digital transformation.

Singapore’s sight set on digital and green future

Industry

Singapore’s sight set on digital and green future

Geography is destiny, and Singapore’s size and location have seen it become a global trading powerhouse.

Being stress tested by a crisis is a source of competitive advantage

Diplomacy

Being stress tested by a crisis is a source of competitive advantage

“For our companies to grow, they must venture abroad”

Business

“For our companies to grow, they must venture abroad”

With about 27,000 members, the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) is a key catalyst for the country’s competitiveness.

Supply chain champion gears up for digital era

Logistics

Supply chain champion gears up for digital era

The trade, logistics and supply chain powerhouse is accelerating innovation to be a global leader in a digital-dominated world.

Moving beyond the world’s port of call

Logistics

Moving beyond the world’s port of call

Port giant PSA International has played a pivotal role in Singapore’s rise as a global trading power.

“Integra stays close to clients in good times and bad”

Logistics

“Integra stays close to clients in good times and bad”

Starting business as a European olefins trader in the late 1980s, Integra Petrochemicals has built a leading position in global petrochemical trading

The “little red dot” is getting greener

Green Economy

The “little red dot” is getting greener

Singapore is riding the green wave and taking up the challenge to make businesses, itself and the world cleaner and greener by embracing renewable

Disrupting the steel industry

Construction

Disrupting the steel industry

Steelaris is set to disrupt the brick and mortar steel industry with a high dose of tech, providing feasible solutions to more than 1,400 customers

Leading the way with brainpower

Human Capital

Leading the way with brainpower

What Singapore lacks in natural resources, it more than makes up for in human capital.

“In business terms, 2020 was our best year ever”

Green Economy

“In business terms, 2020 was our best year ever”

TES is global leader in sustainable technology lifecycle solutions dedicated to solving the global electronic waste crisis.

A smart university for a smart nation

Education

A smart university for a smart nation

NTU Singapore is a key driver behind Singapore’s leading position in the global race for technology and innovation.

Singapore’s booming fintech scene is poised for global relevance

Fintech

Singapore’s booming fintech scene is poised for global relevance

Leveraging on Singapore’s status as a global financial services and banking center, a thriving fintech scene is emerging to disrupt, re-shape and

Merging the real and virtual worlds

Fintech

Merging the real and virtual worlds

Mars Panda is an all-in-one aggregation blockchain platform that allows users to access a wide ecosystem of games and NFTs seamlessly on one unified

Business and cybersecurity atop the digital agenda

Fintech

Business and cybersecurity atop the digital agenda

Singapore’s government has taken an active role in putting into place digital infrastructure and workforce skills and fostering innovation.

Aviva Singlife combines the best of both worlds

Fintech

Aviva Singlife combines the best of both worlds

Aviva and homegrown Singapore Life are merging to become one of Southeast Asia’s biggest insurance players, Aviva Singlife.

Unlocking digital assets from Singapore to Switzerland

Fintech

Unlocking digital assets from Singapore to Switzerland

Sygnum Singapore is the first digital asset bank with a truly global structure, holding both a Swiss banking and Singaporean asset management license.