Singapore Business Community

Trade and InvestmentLeading Singaporean companies in Hong Kong include:

• CDL Developments• Development Bank of Singapore (DBS)• Government of Singapore Investment Corporation (GIC Corp)• Hong Leong Asia• Mapletree• Megabite Hong Kong• Raffles Medical Group• Singapore Airlines• Singapore Airport Terminal Services (SATS)• Temasek

Singaporean companies have played an important part in Hong Kong’s business community. The country is a strategic trading partner for Hong Kong, responsible for HK$ 302.3 billion (S$48 billion as of the exchange rate at May 2013) in trade in 2012. Singaporean companies are also significant investors in Hong Kong, with cumulative investment amounting to HK$182.7 billion (S$29 billion) at the end of 2011. The country ranked as the seventh highest source of inward investment to Hong Kong in 2011. Hong Kong is a logical place from which to manage Asian operations. As of June 2012, there were 42 Singaporean regional headquarters and 93 regional offices, according to the Hong Kong Census and Statistics Department.

Singapore Business in Hong KongMany of Singapore’s leading companies are in Hong Kong, looking to secure a foothold in the East Asian marketplace, and for a springboard to Mainland China. The Singapore community, numbering more than 10,000, has long been actively involved

in various business sectors. They include, for example, property, financial services, transportation, food and beverages, textiles, retail, trading, travel and tourism, electronics, information technology, publishing and management services.

Hong Kong and Singapore are close business partners. Over the decades, many Singaporeans have come to work or start their business in Hong Kong and venture into China. As a chamber for the Singaporean businesses, the SCC (HK) always welcomes you to this home away from home.Robert Ng, ChairmanSingapore Chamber of Commerce (Hong Kong)

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Business Support

Consulate General of SingaporeThe Singapore Consulate General provides consular assistance to all Singaporeans in Hong Kong and Macau, and aims to promote relations between Singapore and the two SARs.

Singapore Chamber of Commerce (Hong Kong)The Singapore Chamber, incorporated since 1995, helps advance, develop and promote business networking connections and cooperation amongst the business communities in Singapore, Hong Kong, China and the region. It is comprised of Singaporean executives working in Hong Kong as well as companies with businesses in Singapore. The Chamber works to foster closer economic links, trade relationships, business understanding and cooperation among the community.

Singapore Chamber of Commerce China Network (SCN)Following China’s accession to the WTO, the need to create a virtual and operating network to assist SCC members and Singaporean enterprises venturing into the Mainland became apparent. Therefore, the SCC China Network (SCN) was launched in 2002 to provide a vibrant southern China platform and assist SCC members and Singaporean enterprises.

Singapore Chamber of Commerce Young Executive CircleIn June 2007, a Young Executive Circle was set up by the Singapore Chamber to assist young Singaporean executives in the areas of business, personal growth, learning and development.

Website: www.mfa.gov.sg/hongkong

Tel: (852) 2527 2212

Email: singcg_hkg@sgmfa.gov.sg

Website: www.scchk.com.hk

Tel: (852) 2838 3733

Email: scc@scchk.com.hk

Hong Kong is an economic forefront, bustling in vibrant energy and a wide range of activities; such great combustion creates an ideal professional and social environment for those who dare to venture. The Singapore Association of Hong Kong welcomes you to endeavor this journey together!Richard Hoo, ChairmanThe Singapore Association of Hong Kong

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The Singapore community makes a valuable contribution to Hong Kong’s cultural and social calendar. A National Day celebration is held every August, jointly hosted by the Singapore Chamber of Commerce and Singapore Association.

Singapore has also presented in several important cultural events in Hong Kong. Several arts galleries from Singapore, including AVUZ FINE ART, Gajah Gallery and Richard Koh Fine Art exhibited their art pieces from Asian region in ART HK 12. These performances and exhibitions have been promoting the arts and cultural exchange between the two cities. In the Para Site International Conference 2013, several Singapore artists and curators were invited to discuss the contemporary condition of art. Participants included Charles Merewether, Director of Institute of Contemporary Arts, Singapore; Shabbir Hussain Mustafa, curator at National University of Singapore Museum; and David Teh, the curator and director of Future Project.

Singapore’s visual artists exhibit regularly in Hong Kong’s many galleries, and Singaporean designers are actively involved in many of Hong Kong’s restaurant and interior design projects.

Arts & Culture

The Singapore AssociationThe Singapore Association is a group of volunteers who assist Singaporean of multiple professions working in Hong Kong to integrate into the communities; and at the same time acting as ambassadors to Hong Kong professionals who may have vast interests in Singapore communities, professional and social networking, fostering closer ties and cross-border activities such as business, career opportunities, lifestyle and friendship between the two countries.

Website: www.sahk.com

Email: sgassn@gmail.com

Social Networking

The Hong Kong-based Singapore community also cooperates closely with Singapore groups in the Pearl River Delta, such as the Singapore Club in Shenzhen, on events and other functions.

Singapore Business Community

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25/F, Fairmont House, 8 Cotton Tree Drive, Central, Hong KongTel: (852) 3107 1000 Email: enq@investhk.gov.hkwww.investhk.gov.hk

Travelling Between Singapore and Hong KongHong Kong makes an extremely convenient hub for travel. Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, United Airlines and China Airlines operate daily direct flights between the two cities.

Visa Requirements for VisitorsIn general, Singaporean nationals do not need a visa to enter Hong Kong for a short-term stay. Most are granted a 90 day visitor’s visa upon arrival. Visitors are not allowed to study or work in Hong Kong.

World Class Infrastructure

Education for Singaporean ChildrenEducation for expatriates and non-Chinese speaking children in Hong Kong is provided by over 50 international schools. The largest provider of international education in Hong Kong is the English Schools Foundation (ESF), which runs 21 schools. Admission is subject to available places and academic selection criteria. It is advisable for parents to apply to a school before arriving in Hong Kong.

The Singapore International School, established in September 1991, provides quality bilingual preparatory and primary education in English and Mandarin to Singaporeans as well as children of all nationalities. The school follows the Singapore primary curriculum with English, Chinese (Putonghua), mathematics and science as the core subjects. Other subjects include moral education, health education, social studies, art, physical education, music, drama and dance. Information Technological (IT) skills, creativity and innovation and Interdisciplinary Project Work (IPW) are part of the curriculum.

Website: www.singapore.edu.hk

Tel: (852) 2872 0266

Email: general@singapore.edu.hk

Singapore Office

Willie Tan Deputy Head, Investment Promotion

Tel: (65) 6338 1771 Fax: (65) 6339 2112Email: willie_tan@hketosin.gov.hk