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.