Last updated: 24 Jan 2012
Travel
Airports
Singapore Changi Airport is recognised as one of the best airports in the world. With over 100 international airlines serving 200 cities in 60 countries and territories, Changi Airport has established itself as a major aviation hub in the Asia Pacific region.
Changi Airport is vast, efficient, organised and is easily accessible by public transport.
(Source: Changi Airport)
Ground transport
Singaporeans enjoy a varied range of public transport alternatives that provide integrated services covering the entire island at reasonable fares. This includes the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system, Light Rail Transit (LRT) system, buses and taxis.
The Land Transport Authority provides more information on the transport arrangements in Singapore.
Hotels
To view accommodation choices visit YourSingapore.com.
Dining
Eating is a favourite past time of the Singaporeans with a large variety of restaurants and eating places to choose from. The secrets of Singapore's culinary success stems from the migrants who bring with them culinary influences from China, India, Malaysia and Indonesia. Western-style dining is easily available too.
For some dining ideas, visit: www.yoursingapore.com/content/traveller/en/browse/dining.html
Tipping
Tipping is not common and is prohibited at the airport. There is no need to tip for taxi, hotel or restaurant services as a 10 per cent service charge has most likely been added to the bill.
Tourist attractions
There’s just so much to see and do in Singapore:
- For art aficionados, there are museums and galleries to visit.
- The history buffs will be keen to explore history museums and heritage centres.
- Party animals can revel in a colourful nightlife scene.
- Nature lovers can immerse in the rainforests and gardens.
- Sports enthusiasts can look forward to sporting action.
For a list of tourist attractions, visit: www.yoursingapore.com/content/traveller/en/browse/see-and-do.html
Top Business Risks
APEC Business Travel Card Scheme
Managed by the Department of Immigration, the APEC Business Travel Card Scheme was developed to make travelling within the 21 APEC member countries much simpler and more efficient.
OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
Multinational Enterprises should be aware of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises that provide voluntary principles and standards for responsible business behaviour in a variety of areas, consistent with applicable domestic laws. These Guidelines are endorsed and promoted by the Australian Government. For more information, go to the AusNCP website.
IP Passport fact sheets
These fact sheets outline foreign Intellectual Property (IP) regimes and some of the issues and challenges which may be faced by Australian exporters.
The current fact sheets are available on the IP Australia website.