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Plastics Production Machinery in Singapore
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| Title: |
Plastics Production Machinery in Singapore: A Strategic Entry Report, 1995 |
| Date
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1999-07-08 |
| Pages: |
114 |
| ISBN: |
074181630X |
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About
the Author(s)/Editor(s) |
Philip
M. Parker
Eli Lilly Chair Professor in Innovation, Business and
Society
INSEAD (Fontainebleau, France & Singapore)
Philip M. Parker is the
Eli Lilly Chair Professor of Innovation, Business
and Society at INSEAD (Fontainebleau, France and Singapore).
He has been a professor there since 1988 where he
teaches graduate and doctoral-level courses on global
competitive strategy and research methodology. He
has taught courses at Harvard University (HBS), the
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Stanford
University (GSB), the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(MIT Sloan School) and UCLA (Anderson School). Dr.
Parker received his Ph.D. in Business Economics from
the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania
and has Masters degrees in Finance and Banking (University
of Aix-Marseille, France) and Managerial Economics
(Wharton). His undergraduate degrees are in mathematics
and economics. Some of his work and methodologies
applied in this study were financially supported by
the Research and Development Committee at INSEAD which
is gratefully acknowledged.
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About
the Series |
This
series helps international managers expand to various
country markets around the world. Each report is a broad
study of a particular product market, but also gives
information useful for entry strategies (trend analysis,
marketing, production, finance, and distribution strategy).
Each study provides ample statistics on market size
and trends, as well as various economic statistics cover
human resources and cross-cultural management. |
Contents |
1 INTRODUCTION & METHODOLOGY
1.1 What does this report cover?
1.2 How to Strategically Evaluate Singapore
1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Singapore
2 PLASTICS PRODUCTION MACHINERY
2.1 Latent Demand and Accessibility: Background
2.2 Latent Demand: Aspects of Interest
2.2.1 Statistical Profile
2.2.2 Market Profile
2.3 Accessibility: The Structure of Competition
2.3.1 Competitive Factors
2.3.2 End-User Analysis
2.4 Accessibility: Key Factors
2.4.1 Import Climate
2.4.2 Method of Financing
2.5 Key Contacts
2.5.1 Agents/Distributors
2.5.2 Plastics Processing Companies
2.5.3 List of Associations/Government Agency
2.5.4 Publications
2.5.5 Accessibility: Trade Events
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN SINGAPORE
3.1 Executive Summary
3.2 Economic Issues in Singapore
3.2.1 Economic Fundamentals and Dynamics
3.2.2 Manufacturing Investment Commitments
3.2.3 Merchandise Trade
3.2.4 Singapore's Bilateral Trade with the U.S.
3.2.5 Inflation, Unemployment and the Exchange Rate
3.2.6 Principal Growth Sectors
3.2.7 The Public Sector's Dominant Role in the Economy
3.2.8 Government Budget
3.2.9 Balance of Payments Situation
3.2.10 Infrastructure
3.2.11 Singapore's Efforts to Address the Year 2000 (Y2K) Problem
4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN SINGAPORE
4.1 Executive Summary
4.2 Exporting to Singapore
4.2.1 Brief Description of Banking System
4.2.2 Foreign Exchange Controls Affecting Trade
4.2.3 Sources of Financing
4.2.4 Asian Development Bank
4.2.5 Banks
4.2.6 Trade Barriers
4.2.7 Customs Valuations
4.2.8 Import Licenses
4.2.9 Export Controls
4.2.10 Import/Export Documentation
4.2.11 Temporary Entry
4.2.12 Labeling, Marking Requirements
4.2.13 Prohibited Imports
4.2.14 Standards
4.2.15 Free Trade Zones/Warehouses
4.2.16 Special Import Provisions
4.2.17 Membership in Free Trade Arrangements
5 DIRECT INVESTMENT ACCESSIBILITY IN SINGAPORE
5.1 Executive Summary: Infrastructure
5.2 Executive Summary: Natural Resources
5.3 Executive Summary: Industry
5.4 Direct Investment in Singapore
5.4.1 The Overall Investment Climate
5.4.2 Attitudes Toward Foreign Direct Investment
5.4.3 Currency Conversion and Transfer Risks
5.4.4 Expropriation Risks
5.4.5 Dispute Settlement Risks
5.4.6 Performance Requirements/Incentives
5.4.7 Rights to Private Ownership and Establishment
5.4.8 Protection of Property Rights
5.4.9 Transparency of the Regulatory System
5.4.10 Efficient Capital Markets and Portfolio Investment
5.4.11 Political Violence Risks
5.4.12 Corruption
5.4.13 Bilateral Investment Agreements
5.4.14 Labor
5.4.15 Free Trade Zones
5.4.16 Foreign Direct Investment Statistics
5.4.17 Major U.S. Investment Commitments and Projects in 1997
5.4.18 Electronics
5.4.19 Pharmaceutical
5.4.20 Patents
5.4.21 Copyrights
5.4.22 Trademarks
5.4.23 Trade Secrets
5.4.24 Semiconductor Chip Layout Design
5.4.25 Pioneer Status
5.4.26 Development & Expansion Incentive
5.4.27 Expansion Incentive
5.4.28 Investment Allowance Incentive
5.4.29 Approved Foreign Loan Scheme
5.4.30 Approved Royalties
5.4.31 Venture Capital Incentive
5.4.32 Overseas Investment Incentive
5.4.33 Operational Headquarters (OHQ) Incentive
5.4.34 Accelerated Depreciation Allowances
5.4.35 Overseas Enterprise Incentive
5.4.36 Business Headquarters (BHQ) Incentive
5.4.37 Double Deduction for Research and Development (R&D) Expenses
5.4.38 Double Deduction for Overseas Investment Development Expenditure
5.4.39 Pioneer Status Scheme for Counter Trade
5.4.40 Approved Oil Trader (AOT) Incentive
5.4.41 Approved International Trader (AIT) Incentive
5.4.42 Approved International Shipping Enterprise (AIS) Incentive
5.4.43 Approved Aircraft Incentive
5.4.44 Approved Cyber Trader (ACT) Incentive
5.4.45 Tax incentive for Asian Currency Unit (ACU) Income
5.4.46 Double Tax Deduction Scheme for Financial Research and Development
5.4.47 Tax Exemption Scheme for Fund Management
5.4.48 Tax Incentive Scheme for Approved Trustee Companies
5.4.49 Tax Incentive Scheme for Bond Market Activities
5.4.50 Tax Exemption Scheme for Syndicated Facilities
5.4.51 Tax Incentive Scheme for Transactions in Foreign Securities
5.4.52 Tax Incentive Scheme for Foreign Securities Lending and Borrowing
5.4.53 Tax Incentive for Credit Rating Agencies
5.4.54 Tax Incentive Scheme for Operational Headquarters (OHQ)
5.4.55 Tax Incentives for Finance and Treasury Centers (FTC)
5.4.56 Tax Incentive for Offshore Insurance Business
5.4.57 Initiatives in New Technology Scheme for Insurers
5.4.58 Research and Development (R&D) Assistance Scheme
5.4.59 Research Incentive Scheme for Companies
6 MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION IN SINGAPORE
6.1 Executive Summary
6.2 Marketing and Distribution in Singapore
6.2.1 Distribution and Sales Channels
6.2.2 Finding a Partner
6.2.3 Franchising
6.2.4 Direct Marketing
6.2.5 Joint Ventures/Licensing
6.2.6 Steps to Establishing an Office
6.2.7 Selling Factors and Techniques
6.2.8 Advertising and Trade Promotion
6.2.9 Pricing Product
6.2.10 Sales Service/Customer Support
6.2.11 Selling to the Government
6.2.12 Protecting Your Product from IPR Infringement
6.2.13 Need for a Local Attorney
7 HUMAN RESOURCE ASSESSMENT IN SINGAPORE
7.1 Executive Summary
7.2 Human Resources in Singapore
7.2.1 Unionization in Singapore
7.2.2 Collective Bargaining in Singapore
7.2.3 Workweek and Minimum Wages in Singapore
7.2.4 Forced Labor in Singapore
7.2.5 Working Ages and Child Labor in Singapore
8 POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN SINGAPORE
8.1 Executive Summary: Government
8.2 Executive Summary: Military Organization
8.3 Democracy in Singapore
8.4 Political Issues in Singapore
8.4.1 Political Risks
9 LEGAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN SINGAPORE
9.1 Executive Summary
9.2 Legal Issues in Singapore
9.2.1 Privacy, Search and Seizure
9.2.2 Trial Justice in Singapore
9.2.3 Excessive Punishment in Singapore
10 CULTURAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC RISKS IN SINGAPORE
10.1 Cultural Issues in Singapore
10.1.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in Singapore
10.1.2 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in Singapore
10.1.3 Religion in Singapore
10.1.4 Fundamental Human Rights in Singapore
11 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
11.1 Social and Political History
11.2 Business Customs in Singapore
11.2.1 Business Hours
11.2.2 Climate
11.2.3 Clothing
11.2.4 Communications and Power
11.2.5 Tipping
11.2.6 Transportation
11.2.7 Holiday Schedule
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