Geography: Singapore is a tropical island nation consisting of a main island and 63 smaller islands. Singapore's geographical location is one of the crossroads of the world. Its unique geography has enabled it to develop into a major center of commerce, communication and tourism. It is located 136.8 kilometers north of the equator, between 103° 38′ E and 104° 6′ E, and between 1° 09′ N and 1° 29′ N latitudes.
Singapore's main island is about 42 kilometers from east to west and 23 kilometers from south to north, and has a total area of 682 square kilometers, including all the large and small islands. The rest of the islands outside the main island, the larger ones are Pulau Tekong (24.4 square kilometers), Pulau Ubin (10.2 square kilometers) and Pulau Sentosa (3.5 square kilometers).
Singapore is connected to Malaysia by a long causeway and a bridge, and the main island of Indonesia's Riau archipelago is just across the water. Singapore is only a short flight from Thailand or the Philippines.
Population: Singapore has a population of 4 million, of which 77% are Chinese, 14% Malay, 8% Indian, and 1% mixed Eurasian and other ethnic groups. Malay fishermen are indigenous to the area, but since the arrival of Sir Stamford Raffles and the establishment of a British trading post, Singapore has become a magnet for thousands of immigrants and traders. In search of a better life for themselves and their families, many came from the southern provinces of China, Indonesia, India, Pakistan, Ceylon and the Middle East. Although interracial marriages began long ago, the various races have maintained their own cultures while integrating into Singapore as a whole.
Ethnicity: Early immigrants who left their homes to re-create their own homes in Singapore brought their own traditional cultures with them. The exchange and integration of the various races not only created the harmonious multi-ethnic society that Singapore is today, but also left behind a wealth of diversified cultural characteristics.
Religion: Singapore's multi-ethnicity dictates its religious diversity. There are various religious buildings in Singapore where you can see Muslim church domes, Gothic church spires, Hindu temples with mystical idols and Chinese temples. The major religions in Singapore are Islam, Buddhism, Christianity, Hindutva, Sikhism, Judaism and Zoroastrianism.
Name: Lion City, Shopper's Paradise, Garden City
National Flower: Hojiblanca
Currency: Singapore Dollar
National Day: August 9
National Flag: From top to bottom, it is made up of two parallel and equal rectangles, red and white.
National Coat of Arms: The design consists of a coat of arms, a crescent moon, five stars, a lion and a tiger.
Time difference: Same time zone as Beijing
Language: Singapore has four official languages: Malay, Mandarin, Tamil and English. English is the business and official language and is the most widely spoken. Most Singaporeans speak both their mother tongue and English.
Historical Background:
In 1832, Singapore became the administrative center of Penang, Malacca, and the Singapore Straits Plantation, and in 1869, the opening of the Suez Canal and the invention of the telegraph and the steamboat reinforced Singapore's importance as a center of East-West trade.
In the 14th century, Singapore was involved in the struggle for the Malay Peninsula between the Siamese (now Thai) and Javanese Majapahit empires, and as a result its territory became part of the battlefield.
Five centuries later, Singapore was involved in World War II. Although it was once considered a fortress of solidity, it was occupied by the Japanese in 1942. After the war, Singapore became a direct British colony.
With growing nationalist sentiment, an autonomous government was formed in 1959. On August 9, 1965, Singapore gained independence.
Singapore is situated in the tropics and enjoys relatively little change in temperature throughout the year, with plenty of rainfall, high air humidity and a warm, humid climate with average annual temperatures ranging between 23 and 31 degrees Celsius, with very little difference in temperature. As a result, Singapore is a paradise for those who love sunbathing, swimming, sailing and other water sports. Those who hate the heat of the sun won't have to suffer because almost all stores, hotels, offices and restaurants in Singapore are air-conditioned.
Singapore receives rain throughout the year, although the heaviest rainfall occurs from November to the first month of the following year. The relatively drier months are from June to August.
Average daily temperature: 26.7 degrees Celsius;
Maximum average daily temperature: 30.8 degrees Celsius;
Minimum average daily temperature: 23.9 degrees Celsius;
Coldest month: December to January;
Hottest month: May to July;
Annual rainfall: 2,353 millimeters;
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Average daily relative humidity: 84.3%;
Average daily humidity: 60% to 90%.
Hong Kong's multiculturalism is also reflected in its many festivals. This brings more hustle and bustle and joy to Hong Kong people and creates more surprises for travelers. Traditional Chinese festivals are lively, festive and auspicious, and of course not to be missed; Western festivals are trendy, exciting and fun, and even more exciting. Lunar New Year (first month of the Lunar Calendar) When the Lunar New Year arrives, Chinatown is abuzz with colorful lanterns. This is also the time when vendors start selling traditional festive gifts such as willow, orange trees, plum blossoms, and a variety of savory snacks such as jerky. Red and gold decorations symbolizing good luck are everywhere in the stores; the sound of gongs and drums from dragon and lion dances is deafening. On New Year's Eve, Chinese families gather for a reunion dinner. On the first day of the new year, the first day of the first month of the lunar calendar, each child receives a red envelope and a kumquat for good luck.
Singapore river Hong Bao is held every Lunar New Year. Before the opening, colorful fireworks decorate the sky at night. Other attractions include cultural performances and a grocery market where you can buy a variety of food and goods.
CHRISTMAS (Dec 25) Singapore's CHRISTMAS is a spectacular event, with thousands of lights decorating the main commercial district of Orchard Road for the most eye-catching celebration of the year. Restaurants and stores lining the street are spruced up for the honor of "Best Decorated Building". Street caroling and other special forms of charity add to the Christmas spirit. The religious significance of the holiday is not forgotten, and churches organize special events on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to celebrate the holiday.
DEEPAVALI DEEPAVALI, or Festival of Lights, celebrates the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. The Deepavali Light-up ceremony marks the beginning of the celebrations. During the festival, people go to temples to offer prayers. And, of course, every family cooks up some deliciously flavored festive food. The temples and streets of Little India are elaborately decorated with lights and garlands, and colorful arches adorn the entire region. DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL This festival, held on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, commemorates Qu Yuan, a famous Chinese patriotic poet and prominent statesman. He committed suicide by throwing himself into a river in protest against corrupt politics. Every year on the day of his festival, people throw rice balls into the sea, supposedly to attract the fish and sea monsters that would prevent his body from being swallowed.
When Qu Yuan threw himself into the river, fishermen fought against all odds to row their boats to rescue him. What they did then has evolved into one of today's Dragon Boat Festival activities - dragon boat racing - and in Singapore, the best part of the Dragon Boat Festival celebrations is the World Invitational Dragon Boat Race at East Coast Park. The highlight of the Dragon Boat Festival celebrations in Singapore is the World Invitational Dragon Boat Race at East Coast Park!) This annual festival brings together dragon boat teams from all over the world to compete. The stalls around the race site sell a variety of souvenirs and snacks, with savory rice dumplings being the most popular. MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL The Chinese celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar, and there is much debate about its origin. According to folklore, it originated from the story of the Han Chinese in the Yuan Dynasty of China who carried secret letters through mooncakes in order to contact the overthrow of the Mongol rulers, while others say it originated from the story of Chang'e running to the moon in ancient Chinese legend. Regardless of its origins, one thing is certain: the Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the best Chinese festivals. During the festival, local children go around with traditional colorful lanterns. And a variety of mooncakes are the festive food that people enjoy for themselves or as gifts. At night, Chinese Gardens becomes the focal point of the festivities as there are usually traditional lantern displays and lantern riddles.
Sentosa Sentosa is located in the southern part of Singapore's main island, half a kilometer from the city center. The Malay name of this idyllic resort island means peace and tranquility. It was transformed from a fishing village into a British military base and later into a resort island in 1972.
The island is lush and green, with fascinating adventure parks, natural trails, museums and historical sites, and more, to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Sea lovers can enjoy relaxing water activities along the beaches. And for nature lovers, Sentosa is also home to the Dragon Trail, a natural footpath, the Underwater World, the Hoogie Garden, the Butterfly Garden, and the World Insect Museum. For historical attractions, there is the Siloso Battery, Maritime Museum and the Singapore Viva.
In terms of theme parks, there are Neverland, Fire Mountain and Golfland. The 37-meter-high Fishtail Lion Tower offers a panoramic view of the city's skyscrapers and the surrounding islands from Sentosa. At night, the musical fountains dance to the rhythm of the symphony.
Sentosa is managed and developed by the Sentosa Development Corporation, which also manages 10 smaller islands including Turtle Island, St. John's Island, Sisters Island and Ghost Island. These islands are a paradise for those who love swimming, diving and fishing.
The islands also have their own transportation facilities. Visitors can take the monorail, buses and beach train to different destinations for free. There are also bicycle rental stores on the island.
Fishtail Park Fishtail Park is the smallest park in Singapore with an area of 0.0071 hectares. It is located at the mouth of the Singapore River and the theme of the park is the statue of the Fishtail Lion that stands next to the Anderson Bridge.
The Fishtail Lion was designed in 1964 by former Van Cleef Aquarium director Brunner and is the former logo of the Singapore Tourism Board. The Tourism Board later appointed the late famous sculptor Lim Lang Sin to sculpt the 7-meter tall fishtail lion according to Brunner's design at a cost of $165,000 and placed it in March 1972 at the mouth of the Singapore River. There is also a smaller statue of a water-spouting fish-tailed lion in the park.
However, the park has deteriorated over the years, with the fish-tailed lion ceasing to spout water in 1998 due to damage to the pumps, and the small bricks on its body beginning to lose their color and flake off. Moreover, the vast scenery of the Fishtail Lion is now blocked by the Marina Bay Bridge. Visitors can only see the back of the fishtail lion even if they go to Fishtail Lion Park to admire it up close.
In addition, the park is too small to park vehicles and coaches. There are also no shopping outlets, eateries or other leisure facilities in the park.
The Tourism Board has decided to relocate the Fishtail Lion Park at a cost of $6 million. The new Fishtail Lion Park is expected to be completed by mid-2002. It will be relocated from the Elizabeth Trail, where it is now located, to the riverfront in front of the sloping One Fulton, and the Little Fishtail Lion will be in the Fishtail Lion's neighborhood.
The Pavilion The Pavilion is a 10,000-square-meter, $70-million theme park for the Singapore Ministry of Defence. It is situated next to the Singapore Armed Forces Military Training College, which has an all-sky video gallery, a swing simulation gallery and a shooting gallery, all of which are high-tech facilities that are the first of their kind in Southeast Asia or in Asia, as well as horticultural environments and playgrounds outside of the gallery.
The Chi Sun Pavilion is divided into three exhibition halls and a simulation theater: Singapore Milestones Exhibition Hall, Strategy Hall, Science and Technology Hall, and Oscillating Simulation Theater
Clarke Quay Clarke Quay is a tourist attraction located at the corner of the Singapore River and River Vally Rd. There are restaurants, shopping towns, entertainment facilities and a lot of locals and foreign tourists here. It is just that very few stores are open during the day here, so to fully enjoy it, it is best to visit after evening. On weekends, it is crowded with people traveling with their families.
Clarke Quay is divided into five zones, A to E, with the square at the center. Areas A, D and E along the riverfront offer everything from outlets of Singapore's famous restaurants to air-conditioned cafes and alfresco waterfront restaurants, while areas B and C are the shopping and entertainment centers. There is a large video game center in addition to specialty products, handicrafts and various fashions. In addition, Read Rd. between B and C, at night, open-air stalls, road games and so on, like a temple fair.
Lau Pa Sat (LauPaSat) Pa Sat means market in Malay. LauPaSat is an old single-storey building which used to be a market and is now a cooked food center. As it is a historical building, it is protected even though it is in the heart of the commercial area. Here you can sample a variety of hawker food in Singapore, but it is best to avoid going during the busy hours of 12:30pm to 2pm. The stretch of road on the west side of Old Pasir Ris is closed in the evening to allow satay hawkers to set up their stalls. Satay, a Malay skewer, is one of the most famous Singaporean hawker delicacies.
Transportation: Take the MRT to Raffles Place Station, C1RafflesPlace exit 6 on the left and walk over
Sultan Mosque The Sultan Mosque is the most hallowed of the local
5 mosque churches listed as national monuments. It has a large onion-shaped dome and a symmetrical minaret
like the Taj Mahal in India.
The old street in front of the church has also been renovated with bright colors, and even a row of tropical palm trees have been planted on the street to prevent cars from running through it, and there are plenty of gourmet food stores around, making the whole place exotic.
Singapore's Jurong Bird Park Singapore's Jurong Bird Park, one of the world's largest bird zoos, is a combination of education and entertainment. There are more than 600 species and 8,000 birds of all colors in the park. Visitors can observe the life of birds up close. We especially recommend the bird show at Pools Amphitheatre for kids, which features unusual and hilarious performances by red storks, macaws, hornbills and more.
Temple Churches in Singapore This splendid temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Singapore. The brick portion of the building was constructed around 1843 and later on the sculptures were added on the entire wall, doors with bells on the ceiling and frescoes. The Firewalking Festival is held here.
Address: 244 South Bridge Road Singapore 058793
Tel: 223 4064
Transportation:
Take the MRT to City Hall Station (C2), then take the New Bus at North Bridge Road. 61, 103, 166 or 197 buses***.
The National Museum of History (NMH), also known as the Raffles Museum, is located on Stamford Road and was built in 1887 to house a collection of cultural artifacts from various ethnic groups in Southeast Asia. It also houses a collection of documents and artifacts on the history of Singapore, as well as a gallery with 30 dioramas depicting the history of Singapore.
CHIJMES, located on Victoria Street, was originally a church, then a girls' school, and later renovated as a church. The building has evolved over the generations, combining modernity with five neo-Goethean classics, and with its old-century style, it attracts many tourists looking for a special flavor of the city. With a beautifully crafted Goethean fa?ade of multicolored glazes and a man-made waterfall and fountain in the forecourt, Praise Square is the oldest free stopover in Singapore, offering visitors a great resting place with historical significance.
Singapore Art Museum
The Singapore Art Museum is the first museum in the region to collect and exhibit 20th century art from Singapore and Southeast Asia. It is a new generation of international art museums with systematic art exhibitions and art education programs and promotional strategies.
The Singapore Art Museum is housed in the historic Bras Basah Road site of St. Joseph's College, which was restored at a cost of S$30 million. It is fully equipped to provide comprehensive viewing pleasure, with twelve temperature-controlled galleries for short-term and permanent exhibitions, a video gallery, auditoriums, resource rooms, clubs, art stores, multi-purpose halls, cafes and courtyards. Its total area is about 10,000 square meters.
Singapore Peace Monument Located at Meiji Road Memorial Park, the monument consists of four 70-metre white conical stone pillars that symbolize Singapore's four cultures and commemorate the civilian victims of the Japanese occupation of Singapore during World War II.
Town Hall Located on St. Andrew's Road, Town Hall and the High Court stand next to each other, costing two million dollars and was completed in 1929, originally known as the City Hall. 1952, George VI, the British monarch, issued a decree that elevated Singapore to the status of a city, and at the same time, sent the Duchess of Kent as a special envoy to Singapore, to carry out the restructuring of the country, and only then was renamed Town Hall, which is regarded as the first step in the development of Singapore into a self-governing, independent and constitutional government. A major step towards a self-governing, independent constitutional system.
1. Singapore's experience in economic development
Singapore's traditional economy was based on commerce, including entrepot trade, processing and exporting, and shipping. Now, with manufacturing and service industries as the twin engines of economic growth, it continues to improve its industrial structure, and in the 1990s, it placed particular emphasis on the information industry, and has invested in the construction of the "Singapore Integrated Network" throughout the island. In order to further promote economic growth, the country is vigorously pursuing a "regionalized economic development strategy", accelerating overseas investment, and actively engaging in economic activities abroad. The economy is dominated by five major sectors: commerce, manufacturing, construction, finance, and transportation and communications. Industry consists mainly of manufacturing and construction. Manufacturing products mainly include electronics, chemicals and chemical products, machinery and equipment, transportation equipment, petroleum products, oil refining, and other sectors. It is the third largest oil refining center in the world. Agriculture accounts for less than 1% of the national economy, mainly poultry raising and aquaculture. All food is imported, and only 5% of vegetables are self-produced, most of which are imported from Malaysia, China, Indonesia and Australia. The service sector is the leading industry for economic growth. It includes retail and wholesale trade, hotel and tourism, transportation and telecommunication, financial services, and business services. Tourism is one of the main sources of foreign exchange earnings, the main attractions are Sentosa Island, Botanical Gardens, Night Zoo and so on. Currency Name: Singapore Dollar (SGD for short)
2. Experience in attracting investment
After independence, the government adhered to the policy of free economy, vigorously attracted foreign investment and developed a diversified economy. Since the early 1980s, it has accelerated the development of capital-intensive and high value-added new industries, invested heavily in infrastructure development, and sought to attract foreign investment with the most favorable business environment.
3, in the port and logistics management experience
Since the 1990s, the modern logistics industry in the world's rapid development for 10 consecutive years to maintain a high growth rate of 20% to 30%, so that it and high-tech, financial services are known as the three sunrise industry. With its unique geographical advantages and government policy guidance, Singapore has developed into one of the world's most recognized logistics centers.
Six characteristics of Singapore's logistics industry
As a free-trade city, Singapore has a developed and perfect air and sea transportation and telecommunication network, based on which, Singapore's logistics industry has developed rapidly in recent years. As of 2001, the logistics industry accounted for 8% of Singapore's GDP, and the number of employees in logistics-related industries reached 92,000, accounting for 5% of the country's total labor force. World-renowned logistics companies such as DHL, FedEx and Simcoe have set up regional headquarters in Singapore. The modern logistics industry has become one of the pillar industries in Singapore. Singapore's logistics industry presents the following six characteristics:
High concentration
Singapore's government set up a logistics park near Changi International Airport, attracting dozens of large-scale logistics companies stationed there, to achieve a better economy of scale effect. The high degree of concentration of the logistics industry in Singapore greatly facilitates customers to contact the business, so that they can find transportation, warehousing, distribution and other aspects of the logistics park, professional logistics providers.
Specialization
Logistics companies in Singapore have obvious *** with the same characteristics: they either specialize in a particular industry to provide a full range of logistics services, or for the various sectors of the customer to provide a certain part of the logistics services, such as supply chain services. The specialization of services is an important reason why Singapore logistics companies are able to provide high-quality services. Singapore's local Accord Logistics, for example, in order to successfully complete its commitment to the Swedish skf company in the Asia-Pacific region's professional distribution services, Accord set up skf dedicated warehouse.
Strong
Singapore's logistics enterprises are generally strong, which is mainly due to the Singaporean government has created a good environment for development, attracted many internationally renowned logistics company's eyeballs, so that they have to set up the Asian regional headquarters in Singapore, including the global logistics industry, the boss of the United States United Parcel Corporation and the oldest two FedEx Corporation. These global logistics giants in the capital, transportation tools, management level and other aspects of the strong strength of the local logistics industry to promote the rapid development of Singapore.
Efficiency
Singapore logistics industry fully embodies the meaning of "efficient", not only because of the Singapore Logistics Park's superior geographic location (adjacent to the airport, the traffic is well-connected), but also because of its links unimpeded. Customs clearance procedures, for example, the Singaporean government uses the "trade network" to achieve paperless customs clearance.
It is particularly worth mentioning that Singapore to re-export trade, which means that many of the goods delivered to the port, airport and other international transportation hubs in Singapore is not imported from Singapore, but only a short stay, and then transferred to other countries. In this process, these transportation hubs become important places for logistics. Therefore, many logistics companies have set up special warehouses inside the airport, and for goods that need to be transshipped in Singapore, the company will handle the goods and transship them on the spot inside the airport warehouse, which not only improves the work efficiency but also saves the transportation cost.
Comprehensive services
With the modern logistics industry booming in Singapore, the scope of services in the logistics industry can be said to be unprecedented, the logistics industry has been towards the direction of "tailor-made" development. Previously, Singapore logistics companies to provide customers with a certain fixed mode of service, now, these companies have turned to "tailor-made" services to meet customer needs as the starting point and the ultimate destination, by the logistics company and the customer **** with the research to choose one or more of the most ideal way of service, and ultimately to find out how to maximize the low-cost solutions for customers.
Strong technology
Singapore logistics companies have basically realized the whole process of automation, they are equipped with high-tech warehousing equipment, fully automated three-dimensional warehouses, wireless scanning equipment, automated storage systems and other modern information technology equipment. It can be said that high-tech is one of the main supporting force of Singapore's logistics industry, and network technology is the top priority.
Network technology mainly includes the government's public network system and logistics enterprises computer technology platform. The Singaporean government launched the "trade network" system to realize the online information exchange between enterprises and government departments. In addition to the public network provided by the government, logistics enterprises have spent millions of dollars to build a computer technology platform. Through this technology platform, customers can not only place orders and other business contacts, in the consignment of goods into the company's operations, customers can also be readily available through the company's network to understand the immediate spatial location of the goods delivered, to understand the goods at that time in the delivery of the link and the expected time of delivery.
Modern technology also ensures the safety of goods. Bar codes and wireless scanners are used to ensure the safety of goods in the specific operations of each logistics company, enabling tens of millions of deliveries per day to be made with more than 99.99% accuracy.
Government support for "one-stop" development of logistics
Modern logistics industry is one of Singapore's pillar industries, is one of the country's important economic lifelines. In order to build Singapore into a logistics center in Asia, the Singaporean government has made great efforts.
The Singapore government's planning for the development of the logistics industry can be traced back as early as 1997. In July 1997, the Singapore Logistics Advocacy Council formulated a development program, and in the same year, the Singapore Trade Development Board (TDB) joined forces with 13 government agencies, including the Customs and Excise Department (C&ED), the Economic Development Board (EDB), Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), the Productivity and Standards Board (PSB), the Information Development Board (IDB), and the Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) to launch the "1997 Logistics Industry Logistics Enhancement and Application Program 1997". Following the success of this program, the Singaporean Government launched the Logistics Enhancement and Application Program 1999 and the Logistics Enhancement and Application Program 2001. This series of plans have successfully integrated transportation, warehousing, distribution and other logistics links into "one-stop" services. These programs include the following four main elements.
Process transformation
In order to develop efficient and scientific logistics processes, the Singaporean government commissioned expert consultants to conduct a number of studies, while encouraging the industry to actively participate in this activity. Under the government's leadership, Singapore government consultants have successfully completed studies on topics such as "Challenges and Opportunities in the Logistics Industry", while the industry has completed research projects such as "Pallet Standardization".
Infrastructure
Singapore's logistics infrastructure development program was launched immediately after the government advocated the development of the logistics industry. The Maritime and Port Authority (MPA), which became independent from the government in 1997, has been committed to improving the logistics infrastructure by introducing high technology, including electronic gate entry systems and fully automated bridge cranes, and by opening a logistics park near Changi Airport to attract international third-party logistics companies to set up their headquarters and regional logistics centers in Singapore.
Human Resources
In 1999, the Singapore government introduced the latest development of logistics technical knowledge in the form of logistics lectures, and launched a number of logistics manpower training programs, such as government-university cooperation, international exchanges, and encouragement of potential talents in other industries to switch to logistics. That year, the National University of Singapore and the U.S. Georgia Institute of Technology in Singapore to set up the Asia-Pacific Institute of Logistics, and offer dual master's degree programs. 2000, the first batch of Asia-Pacific Institute of Logistics students graduated and received the "Certificate of Recognition of Professionalism in Logistics" (cpl).
Technology in Logistics
In 1999, the government set out a technology development agenda for the logistics industry, with the goal of building public **** electronic corridors and facilitating low-cost electronic data interchange for the industry. So far, the Singaporean government has completed the "port network", "trade network" and other public *** electronic platform, and will launch the air transport industry electronic invoice and electronic payment system and air transport industry electronic data exchange system.
Air Logistics
Singapore's air logistics is represented by Changi International Airport. This airport is regarded as the most modern international airport in Southeast Asia, handling more than 20 million passengers annually, and has been recognized as the "World's Best Airport", "Best Airport in the Asia-Pacific Region", and "World's Most Popular Airport" for many years in a row. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) constantly reviews Changi Airport's development plans to ensure that the airport has sufficient capacity to cope with the strong growth in air traffic in the Asia-Pacific region. Changi Airport houses the Changi Air Cargo Center, a 47-hectare free trade zone that operates 24 hours a day. This one-stop service center provides the equipment and services needed to load and unload air cargo. Every day, at any time of the day, cargo unloaded from an airplane is delivered to the consignee in as little as one hour before and after.
Port Logistics
Singapore not only has an excellent deep-water harbor, but has also built four container terminals. With a capacity to handle more than 15 million containers a year, the Port of Singapore is the world's largest single container terminal operator. Singapore's vision is to develop the country into an all-encompassing integrated logistics hub center with sea, land, air and warehousing. In order to achieve this goal, the port of Singapore has recently taken new initiatives. On the one hand, to adjust the port management strategy and develop new measures, ready to open up the port to allow shipping companies to joint ventures to own self-operated terminals, and welcome the international port operating groups to Singapore to invest in the development of terminals. On the other hand, it focuses on technological innovation to improve productivity by tapping into its internal potential. in March 2002, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) launched a pilot program to introduce an automatic identification system in Singapore's seaport to avoid collisions and improve the safety of navigation in the port.
Land Logistics
Singapore has been actively developing public **** transportation, while at the same time controlling the growth of private transportation, mainly by private cars, through a variety of economic regulation. The public **** transportation system is complete, with a variety of modes, including the high-capacity MRT system, LRT system, public **** car system, and taxi system, which is characterized by a wide network coverage and fast and efficient operation. Electronic road pricing system is an advanced intelligent road management system that has been implemented by the Singaporean government, which consists of electronic automatic billing gates distributed at various road junctions in the central area, ic payment cards installed with the vehicle (all vehicles in the country), data transmission and central control system. Any vehicle entering the central area will be automatically deducted a certain amount of money when it passes through the system.
4. Experience in Industrial Development and Environmental Governance
Singapore's excellent environmental record is due to solid and strong political leadership. Ever since Singapore's economic development, it has adhered to a strategy of pre-arranging, planning ahead and taking the long view. He expressed admiration for China's efforts in recent years on environmental pollution, in the 1950s and 1960s, Singapore's environmental problems, the country relies on trade, unable to provide opportunities for the working population, in order to solve this problem, while improving the standard of living, it is necessary to carry out planning programs. But in the planning program, they are careful to invest in environmental infrastructure measures, strengthen legislation and regulatory control, and strive to the most advanced technology and technology, and to learn from the culture of other countries, in order to cope with the rapid pace of industrialization, Singapore has carried out a wide range of environmental protection programs, including prevention, law enforcement, education and so on. He said that Singapore is willing to learn from the experiences of other countries, including China. To innovate with the help of technology for the environment, people must work with the government in order to succeed.
5. Comparative and Competitive Advantage in the Regional Economy
Technology-intensive products production.
6. Experience in regional economic planning and development strategies
To emancipate the mind and further broaden the new ideas of integrating regional development and coordinated economic and social development.
7. Experience in the transformation of government functions and role positioning
8. Experience in the agricultural industry
Accounting for less than 1% of the national economy. It mainly consists of horticultural cultivation, poultry raising, aquaculture and vegetable cultivation. The agricultural industry has 5,900 hectares of arable land, accounting for 9.5% of the national territory. All food is imported and 80% of vegetables are imported from Malaysia, China, Indonesia and Australia. In agriculture, the production of high value-added export-oriented agricultural products is preserved, such as the cultivation of tropical orchids, the breeding of ornamental tropical fish, and the cultivation of some traditional tropical cash crops.