The Business Times
Site offers news updates throughout the day; non-subscribers have free access from 4 a.m. Singapore time.
Picture Archives Singapore Database (PICAS) / National Archives of Singapore
PICAS is a text and image retrieval system on the web developed by the National Archives of Singapore.
Singapore News
Provides the latest news from Singapore and other Southeast Asian countries.
The Straits Times
Provides the latest news on Singapore. Access to StraitsTimes.com is by subscription only.
AsianInfo.org
This site offers a basic information on the geography, history, people, languages, food, and transportation of Singapore.
CIA World
Factbook, Singapore
This site provides a quick overview and statistical information on Singapore.
Columbia Encyclopedia,
Singapore
Provides facts about the country of Singapore.
Ethnologue: Languages of Singapore
Overview of basic linguistic facts about 21 languages spoken in Singapore.
Executive Planet Business Culture Guide
This Web site offers helpful tips on business culture, social customs, proper attire, gift giving, and restaurant etiquette.
Expat Singapore
In English, French, or German, this site offers valuable resources about living
and adjusting to life in Singapore. Includes tips, a list of cultural do's and
dont's and other general information.
Library of Congress: Country Studies: Singapore
This online book provides general background information (physical environment, history, society, economy, government, and the military) on
Singapore.
Lonely
Planet, Singapore
This site offers a quick overview of Singapore and features what to expect when
traveling to this Southeast Asian country.
Ministry of Defense
Offers information about the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF).
Ministry of Education
Provides educational links, spotlight stories, and information about the educational
system of Singapore
Ministry of Information, Communications
and the Arts (MICA)
This site offers information on MICA, an agency whose mission is to propel the
creative economy of and foster a connected society in Singapore.
Ministry of
Trade and Industry (MTI)
Provides information about MTI and its role in strengthening Singapore's economy;
links to economic and trade news
National Arts Council (NAC), Singapore
The National Arts Council's mission is to nurture the arts and make it an integral
part of the lives of the people of Singapore. Its site offers information concerning
art events (both in Singapore and the international scene), art funding, and
arts sponsorship.
National Heritage Board
The National Heritage Board preserves, presents and promotes the cultural heritage
of Singapore. Its site links to museums and other institutions that feature
information on the preservation of Asian artifacts.
National University of Singapore (NUS)
Offers information about the university, its research activities, life on campus
and the surrounding community; also provides access to speeches made by the
President.
Political Resources:
Singapore
Links to different government and political sites, which include Singapore's
constitution, elections and political parties' Web sites.
Population Reference Bureau's Data Finder: Singapore
Some statistical data on population trends, health, education, employment, and environment. Click "Singapore" on the drop-down menu on the
home page.
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Provides information on the government of Singapore and its organizational system
SINGOV Government Information
Links to different government agencies; provides access to news and press releases,
government information and services, and information on government officials.
Singapore
History
Offers a written account by the Embsssy of Singapore in Washington D.C. of the history of Singapore from its early settlement
to its modern-day situation.
Singapore Window
Offers articles on issues concerning Singapore and explores Singapore's relationship
with other Southeast Asian countries.
Singaporeans for Democracy
Provides directories of news articles and reports, information about books and
conferences, political parties' website, and a discussion forum.
Statistics on Singapore
An annotated bibliography of sources compiled and revised by Lim Yeo Pin-Pin
from the Reference and Information Services Department, Central Library, National
Libraries of Singapore.
Statistics Singapore
"The Singapore Department of Statistics is the National Statistical Authority responsible for statistics on the Singapore economy and population." It provides national statistical information and a list of the Departments publications.
Think Centre
Offers articles concerning current political and human rights issues in Singapore
and other Southeast Asian countries.
Singapore Tourism
Features tourist information on what to see and do in Singapore
United States Embassy in Singapore
Explores U.S.-Singapore relations, provides information on services offered
by the U.S. government to people overseas, and features news/highlights from
Washington
WWW.SG - First Stop Portal to Singapore
Provides a general overview of Singapore and features directory listings for many aspects of life in Singapore.
WWW
Virtual Library, Singapore
Offers general facts about the country of Singapore (country profile, economy,
education, healthcare, etc.).
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