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Singapore tech companies still flocking Down Under

Australia's unique positioning as a springboard for both the rest of Asia and a testbed for 'mature and western markets' among reasons cited

Mindy Tan

Mindy Tan

Published Wed, Feb 2, 2022 · 09:50 PM

    Singapore

    SINGAPOREAN companies, especially those in the tech sector, are flocking to Australia in larger numbers despite pandemic disruption and the fact that Australia does not necessarily come to mind when surveying the international landscape.

    According to Enterprise Singapore's (ESG) global markets director, North-east Asia & Oceania, Eugene Toh, the Infocomm & Tech (ICT) and media sector has been one of the top sectors among Singapore companies leveraging Enterprise Singapore's support to make their first foray into Australia.

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