Some Practical Points about Starting a Business in Singapore
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Authors
Thorpe, David J.
Issue Date
1994
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27
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Journal Article
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INTRODUCTION|In Singapore everything works and everything is clean. There is one litter basket for every twenty-five square feet of territory, and the public rest rooms are immaculate. Things are so well ordered that on Sunday mornings, when only a few people are up, and no cars are on the roads, people stop and wait at the "Don't Walk" signs. Things are so thoroughly regulated that on one occasion the government felt obliged to advise its citizens to "have spontaneous fun."|For a corporate officer assigned to Singapore, its cleanliness and order will probably be the least of his problems. Overcoming cultural and language barriers, recruiting and retaining quality staff, understanding complex local law, and mastering the country's system of doing business are just a few of the well-known obstacles one faces doing business in Asia. Resolving these issues successfully will likely make the difference between a successful executive and one who finds solace in the country's foreign social club, aspiring only to the next flight home...
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27 Creighton L. Rev. 1039 (1993-1994)
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Creighton University School of Law