How to build a stronger business magnet

THIS WEEK'S TOPIC: What will it take for Singapore to continue to pull in strong investments year after year?

Richard Baker Chief Executive Officer GeoSpock

Singapore has excelled in understanding its unique value on the global stage. Expansion of this exceptional value in the digital era will be paramount in attracting investment and new business in the years ahead. Many nations underestimate the importance of ''merchant trade'' and the rich ecosystem that develops from a vibrant trading economy. Singapore's ability to harness the digital-commerce era and fuse that with its deep merchant history offers exciting potential for investors and international businesses alike. The nation has become the ultimate innovation testbed for Industry 4.0 technologies and business models that will shape the next 100 years of global trade.