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| “中国—新加坡经贸合作网站”开通两周年新加坡黄根成副总理的贺信 |
1.There is a strong shared interest by Singapore and China to foster closer cooperation in trade and investments. In 2006, our bilateral trade reached a record of US$53.7 billion in 2006, seven times that of a decade ago. We are happy to see that China is now Singapore’s 4th largest trading partner. China is also the top investment destination for our companies.
2.Since its launch on 20 September 2005, the China-Singapore Economic and Trade Cooperation Website has provided timely public information on business and investment to the business communities in Singapore and China. More than 18,000 articles have been posted on the website since then. The website attracted more than 8 million visits from users mainly in China, the United States and Singapore. The website has also played an instrumental role in forging closer partnerships between our Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). With better information on the China market, Singapore businesses have ventured beyond coastal provinces and explored business opportunities in emerging growth sectors within China.
3.Similarly, many users in China have found the website a useful introduction to Singapore’s business environment. Singapore welcomes more Chinese companies to leverage on our wide network of FTAs, our cultural affinity and the depth of our financial services to “go global” through Singapore. To date, over 2,200 Chinese companies have established a presence in Singapore. 118 Chinese companies are listed on the Singapore Exchange.
4.Going forward, it is important to further enrich the content of the website and maintain its relevance to the business communities. Hence, I am happy that the website will soon feature a business-matching platform for SMEs in both countries. This will enhance its ability to better serve the businesses communities.
5.I wish the website every success in the years ahead.
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