Singapore is an island republic located approximately 137km north of the equator. Situated between Malaysia and Indonesia, Singapore is less than 800 square km and its tropical climate is characterized by uniform temperature, high humidity and abundant rainfall.


As a country populated by ethnic mix of Chinese, Malays, Indians, Eurasians and smaller minority groups, the city fuses modernity with tradition while both are celebrated in equal parts. Singapore is a multi-racial, multi-religion and multi-lingual society with 4 official languages: Malay, Chinese (Mandarin), Tamil and English. English is the language of business, administration, technology and the medium of instruction in schools and at the university. Major religions include Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, Christianity and Hinduism.


Singapore’s strategic location and excellent facilities have contributed to its success as a leading destination for global citizens. Her dynamic economy is fueled by an open policy towards business, making it one of the most business-friendly countries today. Businesses benefit from highly-skilled workforce, attractive corporate tax rates, ease of hiring and well-developed infrastructure. Business dealings are facilitated by Singapore’s superb communications network which links the nation to the rest of the world. Growth sectors offering career opportunities are as widely varied as chemicals, biomedical sciences, electronics, precision engineering, banking and financial services, infocomm, interactive digital media, healthcare, legal, maritime and tourism.


Living conditions in Singapore are among the best in Asia, with state-of-the-art facilities for education, shopping, sports and recreation. Being a food paradise, Singapore offers a variety of international food, ranging from affordable food centres to expensive restaurants. Singapore is safe, clean, and green - proud of its reputation as a Garden City.


For foreigners living in Singapore, accommodation is likely to be the biggest expense. Singapore has an excellent public transport system, which makes it easy to get around without a car at reasonably low cost. If one chooses to buy a private car, the cost of car ownership will be another big expense.