Entering South-East Asia through Singapore
Download
Report
Transcript Entering South-East Asia through Singapore
Entering South-East Asia
through Singapore
Tuesday, 7 June 2011
Low Jeng-tek
Honorary Council of Latvia in Singapore
Agenda
Why South-East Asia (SEA)?
Why Singapore?
Matching Industries and
Opportunities
Why South-East Asia (SEA)?
By 2030
China will be world’s largest economy, double the size of US economy
India’s economy will be 5 times larger, representing 10% of global GDP
How does this relate to SEA?
Why South-East Asia (SEA)?
Part of historical trades routes for 900 years - SEA will rise naturally as
Chindia rises
E7: predicted to be larger than G7 economies by 2050
Includes Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, Mexico, Turkey
What does the Rise of the
Middle Class mean?
Example: Vietnam
1994 Per Capita Urban Income: USD 500
2009 Per Capita Urban Income: USD 5,052
Explosive growth propels major lifestyle changes
Bicycles
Motorcycles
Cars
Corner Shops
Minimarts
Hypermarts
Agricultural Goods
Shoes Manufacturing
Chip Makers
Why Singapore?
Singapore offers access to 2.8 billion people
within a 7 hour flight radius
Why Singapore?
History
Founded in 1819 as a
free port
Competition against
Dutch mercantilism
Monsoon trade routes
Why Singapore?
Singapore Today
Global Hub along with
New York, London, Hong Kong
Springboard to the region
Regional HQ centre for
P&G, HP, IBM, Rolls Royce
World's largest transhipment
hub port
Connected to more than 600
ports in 123 countries
Why Singapore?
•
•
•
•
•
TRUST
KNOWLEDGE
CONNECTED
Integrity
Quality
Reliability
Productivity
Strong legal
system
• Knowledgebased
manufacturing
and services
• Thought and
information hub
• Commitment
to education
and skills
• Physical
connectivity
• People and
business
networks
LIFE
• Excellent place
to live, work,
learn and play
Why Singapore?
Singapore Today
Ranked 1st in the world for:
Easiest place to do business
Most competitive country
Most transparent country
Most “network ready” country
Least corruption (in Asia)
Best business environment
Best protection of intellectual
property
Why Singapore?
In 2010
Total population ('000)
5,076.7
Resident population ('000)
3,771.7
Resident population growth
1.8% per annum (per sq km)
Population by Race
Chinese (74.2%); Malay (13.4%);
Indians (9.2%); Others (3.2%)
Population by age ('000)
Below 15 (654.4); 15- 64 (2,778.9); 65 and above
(338.3)
Official languages
English (Language of administration),
Mandarin, Malay (National Language) & Tamil
Main religions
Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, Taoism, Hinduism
Low Jeng-tek – Resume
Ethnicity:
Chinese
Age:
40s
Marital Status: Married; Child on the way
Education:
National University of Singapore; INSEAD (MBA)
Military:
Infantry Company Commander
Brigade Logistics Officer – Estb. Rank: Major
Early Career: - Commercial Banking
- CEO of Homestead Holdings (Furniture Retailer
and Interior Designer)
Current:
- Investment Management: US$2bn, Gems Advisors
- Managing Director of Eight Lights Property Investments
Low Siew Thiam – Resume
Ethnicity:
Chinese
Age:
70s
Marital Status: Married; 3 boys
Education:
London School of Economics
Early Career: - Straits Times - Reporter
- Shell (Personnel Manager) - MNC
- Singtel (Personnel Director) - GLC
- Sime Darby (Marketing Director)- SEA Conglomerate
- Homestead Furniture (Founder & Chairman) - Entrepreneur
Semi-retirement: Lectured at INSEAD, Stanford University
Academic Director at Institute of Advertising
Strategy Consultant to A Baurs (Suisse) in Sri Lanka
Consultant in Vietnam, Thailand & China
Relevant Industries
Logistics & Supply Chain Management
World’s Number 1 Logistics Hub – 2007.
Asian Logistics Hub for HP, LVMH, Siemens
Specialised Infrastructure include Airport Logistics Park of Singapore
(ALPS); No.2 busiest port in the world.
Forefront of Innovation with The Logistics Institute - Asia Pacific
Conferences: Logistics World, Supply Chain Asia
Relevant Industries
Finance
Ranked 3rd in Global Financial Centres Index 2008
Deep & Liquid Markets in:
Equities – SGX / REITs
Bond Market
Foreign Exchange –Yuan Trading
Major Commercial Banks HQ;
Private Banks; Asset Management; Hedge Funds
Capital Raising
Relevant Industries
Chemicals
Global Energy & Chemical Hub – Top 10
Over 100 Specialty Companies – 3M, Shell, Exxon Mobil
Shell – Largest Petrochemical Investment To Date
Exxon Mobil – Largest Chemical & Refining Site in the World
Jurong Island
Seven Islands into One
Self-contained Hub
Plug-and-play Environment
Relevant Industries
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology
Growth in Asia Growth of Pharmaceuticals
Legal Framework – Clear, Transparent, Efficient
Trusted Base in Asia – Bayer, GlaxoSmithKline, Bristol-Myers Squibb
Global Talent Pool
Ideal Racial Composition
English-educated Society – language of Science
Pro-business Environment with Short Lead Time
Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) setup in April 2001
15 minutes – Online Business Registration
3 weeks – Approval for Clinical Trials
Relevant Industries
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology
one-north
200 hectare Development in Central Singapore
Self-sustaining Centre to Live, Work and Learn
3 Purpose-built Hubs: Biopolis, Fusionopolis,
Mediapolis
More than 3500 International Scientists and
Researchers
World-class R&D Facilities for Biomedical
Sciences, Infocomm Technology, Media,
Physical Sciences and Engineering