Asia's main convention city<\/p>\n
Situated in the heart of Asia, the colorful, cosmopolitan
\nand unique city of Singapore has always been a natural place for
\npeople to meet. With a world-class port and direct air links to
\nmore than 175 cities worldwide, it is the leading destination for
\nbusiness exchange across the globe. It is no wonder that the
\nInternational Congress and Convention Association has ranked
\nSingapore as the best convention city in Asia.<\/p>\n
Singapore is a premier business hub, that works for you.
\nA perfect blend of heritage and modernity, business and leisure,
\nSingapore is voted as one of the best business environments in
\nthe world. Home to 7,000 diverse MNC's across various industries
\n(1,500 of which are from India) and 100,000 enterprises, this
\nglorious city welcomed about 8.3 million visitors in 2004, thanks
\nto its excellent international accessibility, world-class
\ninfrastructure, skilled workforce and stable political
\nenvironment.<\/p>\n
Accolades that this global business hub has received include:
\n-Best Business City in the world for five consecutive years
\n(Business Traveler Asia-Pacific Reader's Travel Choice 2005)
\n-Favorite Business City for four consecutive years (TIME Reader's
\nTravel Choice 2004)<\/p>\n
International Connectivity and Trade<\/p>\n
With more than 400 shipping lines to 700 ports globally and
\n3400 International flights weekly, this ever-bustling city
\nprovides the best of services to meet the demands of today's
\nbusiness. Singapore has also concluded Free Trade Agreements
\n(FTA's) with Japan, Australia, New Zealand, the USA, the European
\nFree Trade Association, and the recently concluded Comprehensive
\nEconomic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) with India.<\/p>\n
Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA):<\/p>\n
A first-of-its-kind trade agreement, CECA was principally
\nformed to keep pace with the progressively changing scenario in
\ninternational trade. Signed between Singapore and India, CECA
\ncomprises a bilateral investment promotion treaty, and a double
\ntaxation avoidance agreement, in addition to a Free Trade
\nAgreement (FTA).<\/p>\n
Singapore is India's largest trading partner at the
\nAssociation of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and efforts are
\nbeing carried out to further strengthen this bond. Tracking
\nIndia's Look East Policy, the CECA will now aspire to
\nsuccessfully execute an FTA between India and ASEAN.<\/p>\n
More Room for Choice of Venues<\/p>\n
Singapore gives the business traveler an extensive choice of
\naccommodation with more than 100 hotels and over 30,000 rooms.
\nFrom no-frills hotels to luxury beach resorts, from grand
\nhistoric hotels to modern business hotels, from state-of-the-art
\nconvention centers to exhibition halls and meeting venues,
\nSingapore has an answer to every budget and preference. Moreover,
\nSingapore remains one of Asia's safest cities, giving you the
\nadvantage of operating with a complete peace of mind.<\/p>\n
ASIA'S Top Convention City<\/p>\n
Time and again Singapore has reaffirmed its position as one of
\nthe world's favorite choices for international conventions and
\nevents. This year too, Singapore hosts a long list of
\ninternational business conventions and events.<\/p>\n
Excellent business facilities and a superb reputation for
\nhospitability and service will surely give thousands of delegates
\nfrom around the world, an experience to cherish for a long time.<\/p>\n
Accolades:<\/p>\n
-Best International MICE Destination (Financial Express Business
\nTraveler Magazine 2004)
\n-Top Convention City in Asia (International Congress and
\nConvention Association 2004)
\n-Asia's No.1 Convention City for 22 consecutive years (Union des
\nAssociations Internationales 2004)
\n-Favorite Meeting\/Convention\/Exhibition Facilities (TIME Reader's
\nTravel Choice 2004)<\/p>\n
Venues<\/p>\n
Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Center<\/p>\n
Suntec Singapore is the first purpose-built facility in
\nSingapore, and is one of the largest convention and exhibition
\nvenues in Asia-Pacific. With a 24,000-square-meter exhibition
\narea, Suntec Singapore offers comprehensive convention and
\nexhibition facilities equipped with state-of-the-art audio, video
\nand lighting support. Ideally located in downtown Singapore, the
\ncenter is complemented by a wide range of commercial and business
\nservices within Suntec City, the nearby Marina Center and Orchard
\nRoad. Situated in the Central Business District and just 20
\nminutes from the Changi International Airport, Suntec Singapore
\nis at the heart of a self-contained, totally integrated events
\ninfrastructure. In addition to its first-class facilities, Suntec
\nSingapore offers direct access to 5,200 hotel rooms, 1,000 retail
\nstores, 300 restaurants and the region's new center for the
\nperforming arts, Esplanade - Theaters on the Bay.<\/p>\n
Facility Service Provider (FSP)<\/p>\n
FSP is a revolutionary business concept adopted by Suntec City
\nwith a vision to transform the traditional role of a landlord to
\nthat of a business partner through strategic partnerships, and
\nconstructive connectivity to its tenants. It enhances the value
\nof its development by providing a platform to facilitate a
\nstrategic mix of companies.<\/p>\n
FSP harnesses the diversified talents and resources of these
\ncompanies to provide a common technology infrastructure and
\nbusiness backbone, so as to reap mutual benefits, productivity
\nand profitability. In the process, FSP inculcates closer business
\nrelationships among tenants, opens avenues for greater
\ncooperation, creativity and participation in achieving common
\ngoals and objectives through diversity in a like-minded
\ncommunity.<\/p>\n
For more details visit www.suntecsingapore.com -STB<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/asias-main-convention-city-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }