Singapore

SingaporeAs one of the most highly developed economies in Asia, Singapore has reaped the rewards of booming regional trade while becoming a global hub of foreign investment and business development. Meanwhile, it boasts an eclectic mix of vibrant cultures as well as some of the cleanest streets in the world. (Source: www.SoutheastAsia.org)

A textile & apparel industry profile for Singapore is coming soon. Meanwhile, see the CIA World Factbook information on Singapore.

Latest Singapore News

Why Dressing Well Is Costing More – Wall Street Journal (blog)

By on 10 January 2011

Why Dressing Well Is Costing MoreWall Street Journal (blog)But inflation is creeping into the apparel industry, and prices for those fine suits and shirts are on the rise. One Hong Kong tailor that has raised its ...
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Nearly 2 in 3 Singaporeans shop online – Straits Times

By on 10 January 2011

Nearly 2 in 3 Singaporeans shop onlineStraits TimesAirline tickets continue to be the most popular items, followed by hotel accommodations, movie/concert tickets, women's apparel and accessories and books ...and more »
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Over 10000 bras collected for charity – AsiaOne

By on 6 January 2011

Over 10000 bras collected for charityAsiaOneThe bras will go to less privileged young women in orphanages and slum areas in South-east Asian countries, like Indonesia and Cambodia. ...and more »
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CECA accord with Singapore makes textiles cheaper – Fibre2fashion.com

By on 4 January 2011
CECA accord with Singapore makes textiles cheaper – Fibre2fashion.com

Fibre2fashion.comCECA accord with Singapore makes textiles cheaperFibre2fashion.comSuch slashing of duties is likely to trim down the cost of imports of a number of manufactured items like textiles, textile articles and machinery. ...and more »
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Textiles, machinery from Singapore to cost less – Hindu Business Line

By on 3 January 2011
Textiles, machinery from Singapore to cost less – Hindu Business Line

Fibre2fashion.comTextiles, machinery from Singapore to cost lessHindu Business LineThese 307 items mainly comprise base metals, machinery, chemicals, textiles and textile articles. For another 97 items — mainly machinery and mechanical ...CECA accord...
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More protection for consumers may come – AsiaOne

By on 21 December 2010

More protection for consumers may comeAsiaOneFor apparel company Fleshimp Clothings, the amendments are "of no issue" because it has an exchange-and-repair policy in place. Although it does not allow ...and more »
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