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The Singapore government forecasts that the economy will expand between 8 to 9 % for all of 2004.  This figure is supported by other sources such as the Asian Development Bank and International Monetary Fund that project a 8.2% annual growth figure.  GDP figures in 2005 are expected to slow markedly.  Inflation remains low at a 1.5% yearly figure.

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Located in the heart of Southeast Asia,  Singapore has been a bridge between the East and the West for centuries. Modern Singapore provides a world of good opportunities with its investment in human resources and state-of-the-art infrastructure.
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d The Singapore - Kunming Rail Link (SKRL) Connecting domestic rail networks to form a continuous link from Singapore to Kunming in China
d Trans-Asia Rail Link - A long link between China, various countries in Asia (inclusing Singapore) and Russia

Software: Gamers going for the Gold in Asia game producers realize that gaining and maintaining a market share in Japan, Korea, China and India’s rapidly growing online markets will be essential to their long-term survival.  


Thailand and Singapore leading the way in terms of Free Trade in Asia - The number of FTAs around the world has risen rapidly from 79 in 1995 to 208 in 2004.  Regionally Asia has 80 FTA FTAs completed, under negotiation or in the study phase.  Read more...


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ASEAN Six Further Cut Tarrifs: The six ASEAN countries have agreed to eliminate import duties on goods ranging from cars to consumer electronics three years earlier than previously planned.  Read more...

World Economic Forum (WEF) Releases its Results of the 2003 - 2004 Oveall Competetiveness Rankings for Asian countries

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Hong Kong Update
      
Singapore: No. 2 Capital Market in Asia

According to a study by the United States-based Milken Institute,  Singapore was the second-best capital market in Asia, after Hong Kong, and came in fourth globally in the efficiency of its financial markets at delivering capital to entrepreneurs.

Hong Kong was ranked No. 1 globally for the third straight year.  The Netherlands and Britain were the other two mature markets that were ranked ahead of Singapore globally. Singapore was marginally behind third-placed Britain.

 

Runckel & Associates is an international business consulting firm based in Portland, Oregon. Runckel & Associates provides the full spectrum of international business consulting services for clients interested in doing business in Asia. We assist companies interested in investing, manufacturing or opening an office or factories in Asia. Runckel & Associates is a specialist in guiding small, medium, and family-owned businesses to expand their operations in Asia.
Christopher W. Runckel, President and Principal of Runckel & Associates, has had a long association over his career with Asia. He worked in President Ford’s White House as Deputy General Counsel of the Presidential Clemency Board, which recommended clemency for Vietnam era draft deserters and evaders. In 1994, he was assigned to Hanoi as the first permanently assigned U.S. diplomat since the Vietnam War.

In addition Mr. Runckel has served in foreign assignments in Hong Kong, Fiji, Thailand (two tours), London and in China. Mr. Runckel continues to advise Federal, State and Local government on a wide range of issues. He is a specialist in foreign trip planning and has served the last seven U.S. Presidents in this capacity.

With his experience, connections and understanding of Asia, Mr. Runckel and his team of experts provide service to those who desire to do business in Asia.

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