What is Singapore known for globally?

Famous for being a global financial center, Singapore is among the most densely populated places in the world, has a world-class city airport with a waterfall and a botanical garden that is a World Heritage Site. Singapore is today (besides Monaco) the most densely populated independent country in the world.

Is Singapore a leading country?

Singapore is one of the world's most prosperous nations with a business-friendly regulatory environment and a very low unemployment rate. Despite an active parliamentary opposition, it has been ruled by one party, the People's Action Party (PAP), for many decades.

Where is Singapore in the world?

Asia
Singapore/Mainland

How is Singapore leading the world?

Singapore is one of the most dynamic and business-oriented nations in the world. The Port of Singapore and Changi Airport are among the busiest in the world. The port connects over 200 shipping routes to more than 600 ports in 120 countries.

Singapore is ranked as the #1 most competitive country in the world. Singapore is the 14th most expensive city in the world to spend the night in. The Economist: Where-to-be-born Index 2013, ranked 6 out of 111 countries. As of March 2017, Singapore's external debt was ranked 15 out of 202 countries.

Where does Singapore rank in the world for ease of doing business?

Singapore was ranked 2nd out of 144 countries in the Global Information Technology Report 2014 by the World Economic Forum. International Organization for Migration: 7th most cosmopolitan nation. Singapore is ranked first globally for ease of doing business by the World Bank in 2012, for 7 consecutive years.

Why is Singapore important to the global community?

So Singapore must support a rules-based global society, promote international law and the peaceful resolution of disputes. These are basic priorities. They reflect our vital interests and they affect our position in the world. We need to stand up on these issues and speak with conviction so people know where we stand.

Where does Singapore rank in the world in internet speed?

Singapore has the world's fastest average peak internet speed (Akamai, December 2015). Singapore was ranked 2nd out of 144 countries in the Global Information Technology Report 2014 by the World Economic Forum.