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The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), President Xi Jinping’s flagship development strategy, has in five years evolved into a watershed initiative that encompasses sectors far beyond hard infrastructure.

While the BRI has the potential to become a major engine of economic growth for the more than 60 countries linked to it, more private sector involvement is necessary to bridge funding gaps.

With the passing of several investment-friendly laws and the development new economic corridors in Myanmar, Singapore companies and businesses are showing a strong interest in contributing to the country’s growing infrastructure and lifestyle needs.

With its strategic location, strong financing schemes and a vibrant ecosystem, Singapore has positioned itself as an attractive destination for global startup talent. In 2016, 658 – or 15% – of 4,300 tech startups in Singapore were in fact global startups.

Deep tech startups are fast gaining recognition as the answer to some of the world’s largest problems. Defined as cutting-edge technologies founded on scientific discoveries or engineering innovations, deep tech encompasses transformational technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, blockchain and medtech.

Logistics is a dynamic, growing industry. Last year, it contributed to 7.2 per cent of Singapore’s gross domestic product with a year-on-year growth of 4.8 per cent.

The rise of the middle-income group in Asia is driving global consumption, and it will continue to do so in the next couple of decades.

Find out about the new standard, SS ISO 45001 on occupational health and safety management systems

To inform Singapore companies planning to enter overseas markets that it pays to dedicate time and money to consider their readiness and prepare themselves ahead of the investment. To raise awareness about PPN’s services that they can tap to prepare for and ease their initial market entry.

If you are a Singapore SME looking for ways to speed up your entry into overseas markets, Enterprise Singapore’s in-market partners are able to support you in areas like Market Research, Business Matching and Co-Working spaces. Tap into these in-market partnerships to go global.