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| Title: |
Valves in Singapore: A Strategic Entry Report, 2000 |
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2000-10-11 |
| Pages: |
117 |
| ISBN: |
0741825805 |
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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 Evaluating Singapore
1.3 Latent Demand and Accessibility in Singapore
2 VALVES
2.1 Latent Demand and Accessibility: Background
2.2 Latent Demand: Aspects of Interest
2.2.1 Market Profile
2.2.2 Best Sales Prospects
2.3 Accessibility: THE STRUCTURE OF COMPETITION
2.3.1 Local Production
2.3.2 Third Country Imports
2.3.3 U.S. Presence
2.3.4 End-User Analysis
2.4 Accessibility: Key Factors
2.4.1 Import Climate
2.4.2 Distribution Practices
2.4.3 Financing
2.5 KEY Contacts
2.5.1 Government
2.5.2 Private Sector Company End-Users
2.5.3 Agents and Distributors
2.5.4 Trade Events
3 THE ECONOMICS OF LATENT DEMAND IN SINGAPORE
3.1 Executive Summary
3.2 Economic Issues in Singapore
3.2.1 Government Intervention Risks
3.2.2 Government Budget Priorities
3.2.3 Balance of Payments Situation
3.2.4 Infrastructure
4 EXPORT ACCESSIBILITY IN SINGAPORE
4.1 Exporting to Singapore
4.1.1 Trade Barriers
4.1.2 Customs Valuations
4.1.3 Import Licenses
4.1.4 Export Controls
4.1.5 Import/Export Documentation
4.1.6 Temporary Entry
4.1.7 Labeling and Marking Requirements
4.1.8 Prohibited Imports
4.1.9 Standards
4.1.10 Free Trade Zones/Warehouses
4.1.11 Special Import Provisions
4.1.12 Membership in Free Trade Arrangements
4.1.13 Banking System
4.1.14 General Availability of Financing
4.1.15 How to Finance Exports/Methods of Payment
4.1.16 Availability of Project Financing
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 Investment Policy
5.4.2 Openness to Foreign Investment
5.4.3 Rights to Private Ownership and Establishment
5.4.4 Protection of Property Rights
5.4.5 Foreign Trade Zones/Free Trade Zones
5.4.6 Performance Requirements/Incentives
5.4.7 Transparency of the Regulatory System
5.4.8 Corruption
5.4.9 Labor
5.4.10 Efficient Capital Markets and Portfolio Investment
5.4.11 Conversion and Transfer Policies
5.4.12 Expropriation and Compensation
5.4.13 Dispute Settlement
5.4.14 Political Violence
5.4.15 Bilateral Investment Agreements
5.4.16 Intellectual Property Rights
5.4.17 Patents
5.4.18 Copyrights
5.4.19 Trade Marks
5.4.20 Trade Secrets
5.4.21 Semiconductor Chip Layout Design
5.4.22 Legal Services
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 Typical Product Pricing Structures
6.2.3 Use of Agents and Distributors
6.2.4 Franchising
6.2.5 Direct Marketing
6.2.6 Joint Ventures/Licensing
6.2.7 Steps to Establishing an Office
6.2.8 Selling Factors and Techniques
6.2.9 Advertising and Trade Promotion
6.2.10 Pricing Product
6.2.11 Sales Service/Customer Support
6.2.12 Selling to the Government
6.2.13 Protecting Your Product from IPR Infringement
6.2.14 Need for a Local Attorney
6.2.15 Performing Due Diligence
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 Prohibition of Forced or Compulsory Labor
7.2.4 Workweek and Minimum Wages 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 Major Political Issues Affecting Business Climate
8.4.2 Political System
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 Executive Summary
10.2 Cultural Issues in Singapore
10.2.1 Racial, Ethnic and Discrimination Issues in Singapore
10.2.2 Women's Rights and Gender Issues in Singapore
10.2.3 Religion in Singapore
10.2.4 Fundamental Human Rights in Singapore
11 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
11.1 Social and Political History
11.1.1 Overview of Key Historical Events
11.1.2 Government
11.1.3 Political and Governmental History
11.1.4 Economic History
11.1.5 Trade, Investment, and Aid
11.1.6 Transportation and Communications
11.1.7 Historical International Relations
11.1.8 The Role of the Military
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 Money and Currency
11.2.6 Transportation
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