Singapore
April 11 2001
Singapore has, over the years, proven itself remarkably adept at solving whatever problems come its way. Not enough land? Reclaim some from the sea. Not enough skilled people? Import the most talented from abroad.Fertility rates falling? Offer baby bonuses to those who deliver. However, the one problem Singapore cannot do anything about - its geographical position - might well be its undoing.
Overview Growth overshadowed by regional uncertainties
Interview: Lee Kuan Yew, senior minister
Economy Country continues to attract overseas investors
Trade
Profile: Port of Singapore
Financial services Banks are looking to expand outward
Liberalisation
IT Infotech
Broadband
Foreign policy Overseas workers
Legal services market
Size does matter
Society Experiment works for most
The opposition
The arts
Related Surveys Singapore 2000
Singapore 1999