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Singapore Trust Mark

Future-ready infrastructure

1st

in Asia for urban mobility1

1st

in Asia for most digitally competitive economy2

1st

in the world for technological infrastructure3

We deliver outstanding digital connectivity

Connect quickly and effortlessly to our nationwide fibre broadband and to one of the world’s most responsive 4G mobile networks. Singapore has also rolled out 5G networks in 2020, with 5G coverage extended across more than 95 per cent of the country to-date.

Our excellent digital infrastructure will ensure your business stays competitive and customer-focused.

biz-friendly

Singapore’s best-in-class digital infrastructure

1st in Asia for ICT infrastructure(i)

164% mobile penetration rate(ii)

Top submarine cable hub

Connected to 25 active subsea cables(iii)

Fastest download (87.1 Mbps) and
upload speeds (14.9 Mbps)

in Southeast Asia(iv)

Fastest fixed broadband speed in the world(v)

60% of Asia Pacifics's data centres hosted in Singapore(vi)

Sources: (i) INSEAD, The Global Talent Competitiveness Index 2022; (ii) Infocomm Media Development Authority, Statistics on Telecom Services for 2022 Jul-Nov; (iii) TeleGeography, Submarine Cable Map: Singapore. Accessed 9 February 2023; (iv) Opensignal, Global Mobile Network Experience Awards 2023; (v) Speedtest, Speedtest Global Index, December 2022;
(vi) International Trade Administration, "Singapore New Data Centers", November 2022

We have a world-class transport system

Being located in a well-connected country is convenient for companies based here. Our top-notch transport network helps you run your business in Singapore and around the region efficiently and conveniently.

  • World-renowned aviation hub

  • Busy global port hub

  • Reliable public transport network

Singapore is a global air hub and strategically placed along the world’s major aviation routes.

Changi Airport – regularly ranked as the world’s best airport – serves more than 100 airlines flying to about 100 countries and territories globally. Over 62 million passengers pass through the airport a year.

Changi Airport

changi airport

32.2 million

Passenger movements in 2022(i)

Best Airport in the world

for 31st year in a row in 2022(ii)

1.85 million tonnes

of air freight in 2022(iii)


Seletar Airport

seletar airport

700,000

Annual passenger capacity at the 10,000 sqm terminal(iv)

Personalised services

for private jet passengers(v)

30

Aerospace companies with maintenance, repair and overhaul operations here(vi)

Sources: (i) Changi Airport Group, Air Traffic Statistics 2022; (ii) 2022 Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards; (iii) CAG, Air Traffic Statistics, Air Freight Movements, Yearly Breakdown; (iv) Seletar Airport, Our History & Vision. Accessed 9 February 2023.; (v) Seletar Airport, Seletar Business Aviation Centre. Accessed 9 February 2023.; (vi) Seletar Airport, Aviation Services. Accessed 9 February 2023.

Singapore is one of the busiest port hubs in the world, offering you connections to more than 600 ports globally, with 200 shipping lines passing through. Annually, more than 130,000 ships call at our port.

global port hub

1,000

vessels in port at any one time(i)

615 million tonnes

of sea cargo handled in 2022(ii)

Every 2–3 minutes

a ship arrives or leaves Singapore(iii)

34x

Winner of ‘Best Seaport in Asia’ and
2x "Best Global Seaport"(iv)

Sources: (i)(iii) Maritime Singapore, "What you may not know about Maritime Singapore". Accessed 16 February 2023; (ii) Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), Port Statistics. Accessed 10 February 2023.; (iv) MPA, “Singapore named “Best Global Seaport” for the second year and “Best Seaport in Asia” for the 34th time”, 8 September 2022

Singapore has one of the best and most affordable public transport systems in the world4, and can connect you to every part of the island reliably. Our comfortable public transport options ensure that you can travel safely and quickly within Singapore.

Train

train

>2.7 million rides

on the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT)
network daily(i)

<1.5 hours

Travel time from east to west in Singapore(ii)

Bus

bus

>3.4 million rides

on public buses every day(iii)

>300

air-conditioned bus services(iv)

Taxi

taxi

>14,000

taxis on our roads(v)

532,500

taxi rides taken everyday in 2022(vi)

Sources: (i)(iii) Land Transport Authority (LTA), Public Transport Ridership; (ii) SMRT Corporation, SMRT Journey. Accessed 10 February 2023.; (iv) Land Transport Authority, Bus. Accessed 10 February 2023.; (v)(vi) Land Transport Authority (LTA), Point-to-Point Sector, 2022

Singapore is a global air hub and strategically placed along the world’s major aviation routes.

Changi Airport – regularly ranked as the world’s best airport – serves more than 100 airlines flying to about 100 countries and territories globally. Over 62 million passengers pass through the airport a year.

Changi Airport

changi airport

32.2 million

Passenger movements in 2022(i)

Best Airport in the world

for 31st year in a row in 2022(ii)

1.85 million tonnes

of air freight in 2022(iii)


Seletar Airport

seletar airport

700,000

Annual passenger capacity at the 10,000 sqm terminal(iv)

Personalised services

for private jet passengers(v)

30

Aerospace companies with maintenance, repair and overhaul operations here(vi)

Sources: (i) Changi Airport Group, Air Traffic Statistics 2022; (ii) 2022 Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards; (iii) CAG, Air Traffic Statistics, Air Freight Movements, Yearly Breakdown; (iv) Seletar Airport, Our History & Vision. Accessed 9 February 2023.; (v) Seletar Airport, Seletar Business Aviation Centre. Accessed 9 February 2023.; (vi) Seletar Airport, Aviation Services. Accessed 9 February 2023.

Singapore is one of the busiest port hubs in the world, offering you connections to more than 600 ports globally, with 200 shipping lines passing through. Annually, more than 130,000 ships call at our port.

global port hub

1,000

vessels in port at any one time(i)

615 million tonnes

of sea cargo handled in 2022(ii)

Every 2–3 minutes

a ship arrives or leaves Singapore(iii)

34x

Winner of ‘Best Seaport in Asia’ and
2x "Best Global Seaport"(iv)

Sources: (i)(iii) Maritime Singapore, "What you may not know about Maritime Singapore". Accessed 16 February 2023; (ii) Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), Port Statistics. Accessed 10 February 2023.; (iv) MPA, “Singapore named “Best Global Seaport” for the second year and “Best Seaport in Asia” for the 34th time”, 8 September 2022

Singapore has one of the best and most affordable public transport systems in the world4, and can connect you to every part of the island reliably. Our comfortable public transport options ensure that you can travel safely and quickly within Singapore.

Train

train

>2.7 million rides

on the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT)
network daily(i)

<1.5 hours

Travel time from east to west in Singapore(ii)

Bus

bus

>3.4 million rides

on public buses every day(iii)

>300

air-conditioned bus services(iv)

Taxi

taxi

>14,000

taxis on our roads(v)

532,500

taxi rides taken everyday in 2022(vi)

Sources: (i)(iii) Land Transport Authority (LTA), Public Transport Ridership; (ii) SMRT Corporation, SMRT Journey. Accessed 10 February 2023.; (iv) Land Transport Authority, Bus. Accessed 10 February 2023.; (v)(vi) Land Transport Authority (LTA), Point-to-Point Sector, 2022

We ensure a steady water supply

Our robust and diversified supply of water ensures that you can always depend on water availability for your business operations.

Strong government funding in water research and the presence of numerous water companies in Singapore ensure that there is constant innovation in water technology.

For example, Singapore’s Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute works with industry players such as Sembcorp and Toray Industries on research and commercially viable solutions.

We have a reliable power supply

Singapore has one of the most reliable supplies of electricity in the world.

Our power grid has an average interruption time of less than one minute per customer per year, and is more reliable than most cities in the world such as Tokyo, London and New York.

With the liberalisation of our electricity market, you can choose the electricity retailer of your choice without comprising the reliability of your power supply. Our regulatory authorities and market incentives ensure system reliability and minimal disruptions.

We are building for the future

We know that change is unprecedented in today’s increasingly interconnected world.

We are therefore enhancing existing infrastructure and building new capabilities to ensure that businesses can always operate in the most effective environment.

Enhancing Singapore's digital & transport capabilities

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2022

  • 95% 5G coverage nationwide, with speeds up to 20x faster than 4G
Sources: Channel News Asia, "Singtel says it has reached more than 95% 5G coverage nationwide", 22 July 2022
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2022

  • Tuas Port, set to be the world's largest fully automated port when completed, began its first phase of operations
Source: CNA, "Tuas Port opens officially, will be 'critical engine' driving Singapore's economy: PM Lee", 1 Septermber 2022
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2022

  • Trial deployment of pay-to-ride driverless buses in two areas
Source: The Straits Times, "Pay to ride driverless buses in two areas of Singapore", 13 January 2022
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2023

  • Punggol Digital District set to open progressively
Source: CNA, "Punggol Digital District on track for completion from 2023: JTC", 17 January 2020
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2030s

  • Completion of Changi Airport's Terminal 5(i)
  • Completion of three new Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) lines and extensions to exisiting lines (ii)
Sources: (i) Prime Minister's Office Singapore, National Day Rally 2022; (ii) Channel News Asia, "Singapore's MRT network: How has it evolved and what will it look like by 2030?", 19 January 2023
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2040s

  • Tuas Port to be fully operational, with an annual capacity of 65 million containers and the ability to handle the largest container ships
Source: Prime Minister's Office Singapore, National Day Rally 2022
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