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  1. As an exporter, why is it important to know the business etiquette of Singapore?
    Singapore is a key trading partner for Canada and continues to offer investment and exporting opportunities for Canadian businesses, as our economy recovers from the impacts of COVID-19. Cultural differenc... Additional resources EDC’s country and market info page about Singapore Doing business in Singapore | EDC Cultural etiquette guide for doing."
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  2. Where can I find support to break into the Indo-Pacific markets as a Canadian exporter?
    Export Development Canada’s (EDC) branch office in Singapore is a gateway to Asia for Canadian exporters. We leverage our proximity to Asian buyers to identify new opportunities for Canadian businesses, connect with local partners, provide underwriting and financing solutions to facilitate trade, and act as a catalyst to increase Canada’s trade in."
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  3. What are some interesting facts about Singapore?
    Other fun facts: Singapore has signed 15 bilateral free trade agreements (FTAs) and 11 regional FTAs with trading partners, including Canada—the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)—making it a regional financial, trade and technology hub. Additional resources EDC’s country and market info page about."
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  4. Does Canada and Australia have any free trade agreements (FTAs)?
    Australia already has free trade agreements (FTAs) with New Zealand, Singapore, the United States, Thailand, Chile, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Korea, Japan, Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations (PACER) Plu... Additional resources Expanding to Australia: What you need to know |EDC EDC’s country and market info."
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  5. Why is it important to know the business etiquette of Southeast Asia?
    It includes 11 countries—Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Timor-Leste, the Philippines, Cambodia, Brunei, Burma, Malaysia and Laos—10 of which are part of the Association of Southeast Asian Natio... Additional resources EDC’s country and market info page about Southeast Asia Cultural etiquette guide for doing business in Southeast Asia |."
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  6. What are some important etiquette tips for Southeast Asia?
    There are five key etiquette tips for conducti... For example, punctuality is important in Singapore, but meetings may be delayed due to cultural or logistical reasons, including traffic congestion in other markets. Additional resources EDC’s country and market info page about Southeast Asia Cultural etiquette guide for doing business in."
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  7. What are the key etiquette tips for Singapore?
    Here are five key etiquette tips for conducting business in Singapore: Do your homework: Singapore is a small city in Southeast Asia, but a top global trade and financial hub. With a population of 5.9 mill... Additional resources EDC’s country and market info page about Singapore Doing business in Singapore | EDC Cultural etiquette guide for doing."
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  8. What are some interesting facts about Southeast Asia?
    The hottest time of year is from March to May, with temperatures consistently hovering around 38° C. Singapore is the wealthiest country in Southeast Asia with one of the busiest ports in the world. Southeast Asia... Additional resources EDC’s country and market info page about Southeast Asia Cultural etiquette guide for doing business in."
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  9. What are the requirements for exporting cosmetics to Singapore?
    Here’s a list of resources that can provide guidance when it comes to shipping and exporting cosmetics to Singapore: Review the cosmetics products regulations by the Health Sciences Authority of Singapore to understand product requirements before you can sell to customers in Singapore. Additional resources TheCosmetics Alliance is the leading."
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  10. What are the key opportunities for Canadian businesses in Indonesia?
    Indonesia is our largest export market in Southeast Asia, a geographic region that includes 11 other countries, including the high-income city state of Singapore and emerging markets such as Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam. Additional resources Export Development Canada’s country and market info page about Southeast Asia Cultural."
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  11. What are the key challenges Canadian businesses could face in Indonesia?
    Useful terminology and apps for getting around Indonesia: Ojeks: Motorbike taxis. Grab:  Singaporean app, which has dominated the ride-sharing market in several Southeast Asian countries. Additional resources Export Development Canada’s country and market info page about Southeast Asia Cultural etiquette guide for doing business in Southeast."
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  12. I’m planning to enter the Southeast Asia market. Do you have any advice on how to do business in this export market?
    To do business in Southeast Asia, you can review the Doing business in Southeast Asia guide. It highlights the country’s main business sectors and outlines the risks and benefits of expanding into this market. Additional resources For more guides, blogs and articles, visit EDC TradeInsights for India Market information."
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  13. Canada’s strained trade infrastructure needs investment | EDC
    Author details Prerna Sharma Senior economist, Economic and Political Intelligence Centre (EPIC) In this article: Challenges in Canadian trade infrastructure Canada’s trade-enabling infrastructure overview Building Canada’s future trade-enabling infrastructure Canadian governments have renewed their focus on expanding and supporting trade.."
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    Service credit ratings and credit rating processes. ...or any form of security that is available to retail investorsThe issuance of SPOs is not a regulated activity in many jurisdictions, including Singapore. JAPAN: In Japan, development and provision of SPOs fall under the category of “Ancillary Businesses”, not “Credit Rating Business”, and."
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  15. How can effective sustainability management make my business more competitive?
    Effective sustainability management can positively differentiate your company in both local and global markets—and give you a competitive edge going forward. And more partners and suppliers want to do business with sustainability-focused companies. As such, sustainability shouldn’t be viewed as an obligation—it’s a way... Additional resources."
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