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1. S I N G A P O R E

2. 1. Sadman Fuad Sakib 167
2. Nguikrum Mro 169
3. Md. Masud Rana 170
4. Muktadir Hossain Mateen 176
5. Md. Nishat Iftekhar 178
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3. CONTENT
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LOCATION
EARLY HISTORY: PRE AND POST INDEPENDENCE
DEMOGRAPHICS
AGRICULTURAL GEOGRAPHY
INDUSTRIAL GEOGRAPHY
GEOGRAPHY OF TRANSPORTATION &
COMMUNICATION
SINGAPORE IN INTERNATIONAL
TRADE

4. • Southeast Asian country
• Nearby countries
1.Malaysia (North)
2.Indonesia (south)
Its strategic position on the
straight between the Indian
Ocean and south China sea.
Source: tripsavy.com
LOCATION IN WORLD
MAP

5. • Rajendra may have named the city Singapura
(“Lion City”), later corrupted to Singapore, or the
name may have been bestowed in the 14th century
by Buddhist monks, to whom the lion was a
symbolic character.
• According to the Sejarah Melayu, a Malay
chronicle, the city was founded by the Srīvijayan
prince Sri Tri Buana; he is said to have glimpsed a
tiger, mistaken it for a lion, and thus called the
settlement Singapura.
EARLY HISTORY - HOW
NAMED?

6. • In January 1819 Sir Stamford Raffles of the English East India Company,
searching for a trading site, forestalled by the Dutch at Riau, and finding
the Carimon (Karimun) Islands unsuitable, landed at Singapore.
• He found only a few Chinese planters, some aborigines, and a few Malays
and was told by the hereditary chief, the temenggong (direct ancestor of
the sultans of present-day Johor, Malaysia), that the company could
purchase land.
EARLY HISTORY -
CONTINUED

7. • Significant non resident
population
• Relatively balanced male and
female ratio
• GDP per capita 91727 USD
(2023)
• High literacy rate
Source: channelnewsasia
DEMOGRAPHY

8. Limited Land Availability
• Singapore has a total land area of
only 728 square kilometers (281
sq mi).
• Only about 1% of the land is
classified as agricultural land.
• Urbanization and industrial
development have significantly
reduced available agricultural land.
Map of Singapore with limited green areas
AGRICULTURAL
GEOGRAPHY

9. Vertical Farming
This technique allows for the cultivation of
crops in vertically stacked layers,
maximizing space utilization.
Rooftop Farm
Utilizing rooftops, balconies, and vacant
spaces within the urban landscape for
growing vegetables, fruits, and herbs
AGRICULTURAL
GEOGRAPHY - II
Innovation and Adaptation

10. Contribution of agriculture in economic
development
0.03%
GDP contribution
from agriculture
10.8%
Value-added
growth rate in
agriculture
SGD 181m
GDP from
agriculture, fishing
& quarrying
Source: Statista

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12. Source: EDB

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14. Source: EDB

15. Source: EDB

16. Source: World

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In 2022, Singapore’s
Services Sector
generated $5,420
billion in operating
revenue, representing
an increase of 20.9
per cent over 2021.
Source: Department of Statistics
Singapore’s services
sector comprising
Wholesale Trade, Retail
Trade, Transportation &
Storage, Accommodation,
Food & Beverage
Services, Information &
Communications,
Business Services.
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Small Enterprises
Accounted for more than
90 Per Cent of
Enterprises in the
Services Sector. But
Large Enterprises
Contributed Almost 70
Per Cent of Value-
Added.
Both the "Real Estate,
Professional and
Administrative & Support
Services" and "Wholesale
Trade" industries
accounted for close to
half of the total number
of establishments
(234,100) in the Services
Sector.

18. Source: Department of Statistics Singapor

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The sector employs
approximately 12% of the
country’s workforce and
offers median wages that
are 10% higher than the
overall economy’s median.
Source: Statista
The manufacturing
industry focuses on
products higher in the
value chain, with the key
segments being
electronics and precision
engineering, chemicals,
and biomedical
manufacturing.
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Much of the
manufacturing industries
in Singapore rely on
automation and
technology-driven
processes. The country
ranked second
worldwide for industry-
related robot.
20% of the world’s
output of
semiconductor
equipment, which
includes computer chips,
is produced in Singapore.

20. Then vs. now: the Port of Singapore circa 1900 (left) and today (right).
• Singapore’s achievements did not happen by chance.
• Singapore’s achievement results from a combination of forward-looking public policy and extensive private-
sector engagement.
• It has become one of Asia’s wealthiest nations, due in large part to its emergence as the highest-performing
logistics hub in the region. This experience could provide some lessons to any developing country seeking to
improve its logistics network.

21. Factor#1 Building connectivity
• The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore has concluded Air
Services Agreements (ASAs) with other 130 States and
Territories to increase the number of flight connections.
• Likewise, the port has worked closely with shipping lines to
build one of the world’s densest maritime transport
networks. Today, the small city-state is linked to over 600
ports worldwide.
• Singapore has an extensive network of Free Trade
Agreements with more than 30 trading partners to
enhance its access to major markets. This encourages
companies across the logistics chain to operate from
Singapore Source: World Bank Blogs

22. • Upon completion of the Next Generation Port 2030, the Singapore
port will be able to process the equivalent of 65 million standard
shipping containers, making it the largest integrated facility in the
world.
• It is exploring driverless automated guided vehicles, leveraging
smart sensors to detect shipping anomalies such as piracy, and
data analytics to predict traffic congestion spots
• Air cargo is encouraged to use Singapore via specialized
infrastructure and processes. There is the Airport Logistics Park
for time-sensitive cargo, the cold-chain centers for perishables,
and regional express facilities to accommodate burgeoning e-
commerce activity
Factor#2 Innovative Infrastructure & Process

23. Factor#3 Encouraging Private Sector Participation
• Over time, port and airport operators were corporatized, to ensure they remain
responsive to the needs of the industry. Since corporatization, cargo volumes for
port operator PSA have multiplied, and the company has invested in some 40
terminals around the world.
• The government has also attracted investors to Singapore by ensuring a conducive
investment climate and developing the right incentives for private sector
participation. Today, 20 of the world’s top 25 logistics companies manage their
global or regional operations from Singapore.
• The government encourages the private sector to invest in complementary
infrastructure. For example, private sector operators such as SATS and FedEx have
invested in air cargo facilities like the cold chain centers and regional express
cargo facilities

24. Strategic Location
Crossroads of major trade
routes. Offering a gateway for
trade between the Indian and
Pacific Oceans.
Extensive Road
Network And MRT
System
Efficient system of
expressways, arterial roads,
mass rapid transit (MRT) lines
and Light Rail Transit (LRT)
Advanced Airport
Changi Airport is a major
aviation hub and one of the
busiest airports in the world.
TRANSPORTATION &
COMMUNICATION

25. World-class
Seaport
Port of Singapore is the 2nd busiest seaport
globally by tonnage.
Advanced
Telecommunications
High-speed internet connectivity and a well-
developed tech infrastructure.
TRANSPORTATION &
COMMUNICATION-II

26. Limited Natural Resources:
• Lack of natural resources like
oil, minerals, or fertile land.
• Reliance on imports for most of its
energy and raw materials.
Focus on human capital:
• Highly educated and skilled
workforce
• Emphasis on education and
skill development
NATURAL RESOURCES & HUMAN
CAPITAL

27. Building a knowledge-
based economy:
￭ Investment in research &
development
￭ Attracting high-tech
industries
￭ Encouraging innovation
and entrepreneurship
NATURAL RESOURCES & HUMAN
CAPITAL

28. MAJOR TRADE PARTNERS OF SINGAPORE

29. Imports
Exports

30. The revenue of this sector is projected to reach
US$3,826.00m by 2024. Moreover, it is expected to
grow annually at a rate of 4.74% between 2024 and
2028. By 2028, the market's projected volume is
estimated to be US$4,605.00m.
TOURISM IN SINGAPORE

31. COMPETITIVE
ADVANTAGE
Singapore is the second largest container port
in terms of cargo tonnage
In ease of doing business
Singapore ranks in 2nd place in
2020
Political Stability and Absence of
Violence/Terrorism: Percentile Rank in
Singapore was reported at 97.17 % in 2022
In World Bank Human Capital Index,
Singapore is leading at rank 1 out of a
list of 157 economies

32. • The exports of Bangladesh to Singapore have increased at
an annualized rate of 4.57%, from $57M in 1995 to $190M in
2022.
In 2022, Singapore exported$4.68B to Bangladesh.
• Singapore is one of the biggest markets for
the export of manpower from Bangladesh
BANGLADESH–SINGAPORE TRADE RELATIONS
• In 2022, Bangladesh and Singapore signed a
memorandum of cooperation (MoC) in its first
step to negotiating a free trade agreement (FTA)
and also find potential for trade and investment
opportunities between the two countries.
Source: Dhaka Tribune, oec.world

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