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Singapore Global Reports and Rankings
Understanding how Singapore performs in global reports and rankings is crucial for companies considering expanding into this dynamic Southeast Asian nation.
These reports offer valuable insights into Singapore’s business environment, competitiveness, infrastructure, and overall attractiveness for foreign investment. By analyzing these reports, companies can gain a clear picture of the opportunities and challenges they might encounter when entering the Singaporean market.
Singapore World Economic Forum Global Competitiveness Index
This annual index ranks over 130 countries on their relative competitiveness across a number of indices: Basic Requirements, Efficiency Enhancers, and Innovation and Sophistication Factors. Each country has its own profile with sub index scores and trends over time. The latest edition of this report was published in 2020.
Singapore World Bank Group Doing Business Report
This annual report rates and ranks 190 countries on their ease of doing business. A high ease of doing business ranking means the regulatory environment is more conducive to the starting and operation of a local firm. Each country’s profile contains information on things such as taxes, time to set up a business, and trading across borders.. The latest edition of this report was published in 2020 and discontinued.
Singapore World Bank Group Worldwide Governance Indicators
The Worldwide Governance Indicators assess government effectiveness, regulatory quality, and control of corruption. Singapore consistently scores well in these areas, earning a reputation for transparency, accountability, and good governance.
Singapore World Economic Forum Global Information Technology Report
The World Economic Forum’s Global Information Technology Report assesses a country’s readiness to participate in the digital economy. The report highlights strengths in business environment and infrastructure but identifies weaknesses in digital skills and innovation.The last Global information Technology report was released in 2016.
Singapore World Economic Forum Global Gender Gap Report
The World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report doesn’t provide individual country reports, it does rank countries based on their progress towards gender parity. The 2023 report ranked Singapore overall as 49th on the Global Gender Gap Index with a score of 0.739. According to the report Singapore has closed nearly 78.3% of its overall gender gap.
Singapore Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index
Every year, Transparency International publishes a report on perceived public sector corruption around the world. Transparency International looks at a number of areas where corruption can take place, such as education, and defense and security. Singapore ranked the 5th country with the least corruption perception by a score of 83/100.
Singapore World Bank Open Data
Free and open access to global development data – The site is designed to make World Bank data easy to find, download, and use. All of the data found here can be used free of charge with minimal restrictions.
Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development – Singapore
As a member of the OECD, Singapore undergoes regular reviews and publishes reports on various economic and social issues relevant to businesses. These reports offer insights into areas like corporate governance, education, and competition policy.
This CIA resource provides a concise overview of Singapore’s economy, government, population, and geography. It offers a foundational understanding of the Singaporean context for your business operations.
World Trade Organization Trade – Singapore Profile
This profile by the WTO provides information on Singapore’s trade policies, regulations, and key trading partners. It’s crucial for companies considering import/export activities in Singapore.
World Intellectual Property Organization Global Innovation Index – Singapore
While the Global Innovation Index is not Singapore-specific, it provides a general benchmark for a nation’s innovation capabilities. In 2023, Singapore ranked 5th. For a more focused perspective, consider the annual report from the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS), which offers insights into Singapore’s intellectual property landscape and support for innovation.
The Global Startup Ecosystem Report by Startup Genome
Startup Ecosystem Report Singapore is compiled by Startup Genome & National University of Singapore (NUS). Reports might vary each year, so check for the latest edition. This report by Startup Genome, potentially in collaboration with a local institution like NUS, provides a detailed analysis of Singapore’s startup ecosystem. It’s valuable for companies considering establishing a startup presence in Singapore.
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
The IMF website offers regular reports on the Singaporean economy, including its growth prospects, fiscal policy, and external imbalances. This information helps assess the overall economic stability and potential risks for your business.
This report offers valuable insights into the mobile industry landscape across Asia, including key trends, statistics, and forecasts for mobile subscribers, network coverage, and mobile technology adoption.
ITU World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators
Gain insights into the state of internet connectivity and access with the ITU World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database. This comprehensive resource, compiled by the United Nations specialized agency for ICTs, provides valuable data on various aspects of the US telecom landscape, including fixed and mobile broadband subscriptions, mobile cellular subscriptions and internet usage statistics.
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
Singapore has a well-developed quality infrastructure with a high adoption rate of ISO standards. Understanding the ISO landscape in Singapore can be helpful for companies that need to comply with international quality standards in their industry.
References
- Global Competitiveness Report 2020 | World Economic Forum
- Ease of doing business ranking data
- Worldwide Governance Indicators | DataBank
- The Global Information Technology Report 2016 | World Economic Forum
- Advocacy & Policy | SBF
- Singapore – Transparency.org
- Singapore – OECD
- Singapore – The World Factbook – CIA
- WTO | Singapore – Member information
- Global Innovation Index (GII)
- Startup Genome – Singapore Ecosystem
- Singapore and the IMF
- GSMA | The Mobile Economy
- Telecommunications | IMDA – Infocomm Media Development Authority
- ITU Statistics
- ISO