Singapore manufacturing needs intelligent ecosystem and mindset to compete

I READ with great interest the story "Miserable Q2 S'pore GDP prompts shaving of full-year forecasts" published on July 15.

The rapid rise of Singapore on the global stage is something that has astounded many and is the envy of others.

When it comes to the manufacturing sector specifically, Singapore has excelled in South-east Asia, becoming the hub for industries ranging from pharmaceuticals to aeronautics and electronics to oil and gas.

With a highly educated population alongside well-connected physical and IT infrastructure, Singapore has the perfect tools to become the global leader in manufacturing productivity and quality. It has embarked on ambition projects to turn itself into a SMART Nation and provided tremendous support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and multinational corporations (MNCs) to…