In a visit to Singapore in March, I saw an interesting trend developing. The local government has long marketed the country as a regional hub for sourcing and business investment. It has also done a good job of partnering educational infrastructure with local businesses. And during the economic downturn, it significantly increased the assistance available to companies wishing to improve technology and capabilities. These efforts now have combined for a holistic value proposition that offers combinations of market entry, supplier identification and targeted R&D support.
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