Southeast Asian Countries
Singapore
General Information
This webpage is part of the World Factbook, which is one of the most accessed publications created by the US government. It presents the basic realities, background summary, and general information of Singapore in various aspects including the population, flag, geography, and statistics.
Embassy of the Republic of Singapore in Phnom Penh
It provides up-to-date resources regarding the embassy's consular services and mission updates.
Royal Embassy of Cambodia to Singapore
This website updates on the embassy's consular services, missions, and business opportunities in Cambodia.
It is an online version of the book previously published by the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress under the Country Studies/Area Handbook Program in 1991. Intended for a general audience, this book provides brief descriptions and analyses of the Republic of Singapore.
State Institutions
Ministry of Communications and Information
The site provides the government's information and public communication policies, as well as its mission in the development of information communication technology, cybersecurity, and media sectors.
The site entails comprehensive information regarding Singapore's defense strategy, defense diplomacy, and its latest news and events.
The Ministry of Education manages the creation and implementation of educational policies. It oversees the planning and management of the primary, secondary, junior colleges, and institutes run by the government or with government assistance. The site includes details on services, appointments, and school information.
Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
The site entails governmental policies in addressing environmental sustainability challenges. The ministry oversees the continued innovation in managing Singapore's limited resources and the partnerships they established in various sectors.
The site includes governmental policies regarding fiscal, reserves, and taxes, all of which are to maintain international standards and practices in areas such as company law, accounting standards, and corporate governance principles, and to advance the well-being and development of Singapore. It also provides news and updates regarding the government’s national budget and schemes for individuals and businesses.
MFA aims to safeguards and advances Singapore’s interests through effective and timely formulation, implementation, and communication of policies. The site offers information regarding passport matters and visa information, as well as press statements and announcements.
The Singapore's Ministry of Health website contains useful information about their healthcare system, disease prevention, healthcare resources and data, and a healthcare locator.
The site entails useful links to safety and security, civil defense, substance abuse, rehabilitation, immigration, and legislation concerning various acts carried out by the government, such as those pertaining to immigration and death penalty. In addition, it provides MHA-related news and updates.
It is the responsibility of the Ministry of Law to implement legal policies that are rational, transparent, and supportive to commercial enterprise. Information on the services provided by the MOL includes conflict mediation, legal assistance, trustee services, administration of intellectual property rights, and land management.
The site provides information pertaining to employment and the safety and health of employees.
Ministry of National Development
The ministry strives to create a dynamic and sustainable living environment that is essential in nurturing a cohesive society. The site offers details on news and events, policies, publications, as well as employment announcements.
Ministry of Social and Family Development
It is a Singaporean government agency whose mission is to nurture the well-being of individuals and families. The site offers updates on policies as well as social and public assistance.
Ministry of Trade and Industry
Comprehensive information concerning Singapore’s economy, trade, industries, and business entities. The ministry envisions Singapore as a globalized economy linked to all major economies and strives to be an entrepreneurial society willing to experiment with new business ideas. It also aims to transform Singapore into a diversified economy where innovative technologies drive the growth of multinational cooperations and start-ups.
This site provides information regarding air, land, and marine transportation, as well as alerts for major incidents. It also provides access to transportation publications, as well as links to job opportunities and assistance. The primary objective of the ministry is to improve the economic competitiveness and quality of life through the implementation of efficient and cost-effective transportation systems. It aims to make Singapore a regional hub for international civil aviation and maritime commerce.
The site offers information about the Parliamentary government system, including laws and election results. There are various links to other useful information.
The site introduces the Prime Minister, the government’s cabinet, and their responsibilities.
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
It is the Singaporean governmental agency in charge of managing port development, port industry development, safety, and maritime security. This website contains useful information pertaining to services provided.
History, Culture, and Religion
This website offers an introduction to the Asian Civilization Museum of Singapore as well as information regarding its various exhibitions and collections.
The National Arts Council (NAC) is the Singapore's leading advocate for the country's artistic community. It strives to strengthen Singapore's arts on an international level. This is accomplished through fostering creative quality and providing support for broad audience engagement. The site provides access to policies, various resources, and assistance programs that are currently in place.
The National Heritage Board (NHB) is responsible for showcasing, preserving, and promoting the cultural heritage of Singapore. The site provides links to museums and other organizations all over the world that provide information on how to preserve Asian artifacts in their collections.
On its website, visitors can find information about the museum as well as information about present exhibitions.
This website provides an overview of the collections held in the Singapore Arts Museum as well as information about upcoming exhibitions at the museum.
Political and Social Issues
Asia-Pacific Center for Environmental Law (APCEL)
The APCEL was established as a center for the promoting environmental law and practice in Singapore and in the Southeast Asia region. The site offers information on environmental workshops, as well as yearly reports, publications linked to the environment, and environmental laws.
The site provide online legal resources for Singapore’s public and private sectors
News
This site offers English-language online news from Singapore, Malaysia, Asia, and the world.
The channel provides news, commentary, and media coverage in English, Chinese, and Malay.
New York Times-World-Asia Pacific
This website offers news, editorials, and other features from the Asia Pacific region.
South China Morning Post-Asia-Southeast Asia
It is Hong Kong-based newspaper providing news and insights on East Asia and Southeast Asia, including geopolitical and economic developments in Singapore.
The site offers the most recent news from Singapore and other countries in the region.
Latest news and updates in Singapore in Tamil language.
The site offers business news and updates in Singapore and other regions in the world.
It is daily newspaper established in Singapore that cover news on the country as well as the surrounding Southeast Asia region.
This link provides international and local news in English.
This website offers Chinese-language news updates in Singapore.
Research Institutions
This website provides details on projects undertaken by the Asia Foundation in the areas of economic development, land management, law and justice, and governance in Singapore.
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
The site offers online access to reports and activities that Singapore and other APEC members use to promote trade and investment liberalization, business facilitation, and economic and technical collaboration.
Asia Research Institute-ARI (National University of Singapore)
This website offers a variety of research topics pertaining to Singapore and Southeast Asia. ARI is one of the most established research institutions in Asia and is structured into six cross-disciplinary research clusters: Asian Migration, Asian Urbanisms, Identities, Inter-Asia Engagements, Religion and Globalization, and Science, Technology and Society.
Association of Southeast Asia Nation (ASEAN)
This site contains information on Singapore’s relations with ASEAN member states and the region.
Center for Southeast Asian Studies, (Northern Illinois University)
This website features a photograph collection and research materials pertaining to Singapore and Southeast Asian nations.
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Southeast Asia
CSIS focuses on Southeast Asia’s prominence in international relations as a geopolitical, economic, and demographic focal point. It provides critical knowledge of the political, military, and economic conditions that make Southeast Asia an important region. This website contains information regarding the most recent news, activities, research, and publications.
Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and EAST Asia (ERIA)
It is an international organization that aids the ASEAN Secretariat by recommending policy during regional government meetings. This website provides information regarding the most recent news, activities, research, and publications.
Institute of Southeast Asian Studies-ISEAS, Singapore
This website provides research articles, working papers, reports, commentaries, and op-ed articles on Singapore and other Southeast Asian nations.
International Institute of Asian Studies-IIAS, Netherlands
IIAS aims to connect knowledge and people and contribute to a more integrated understanding of Asia. The site provides access to newsletters, books, podcasts, and other relevant resources that focus on contemporary themes and issues in Singapore, as well as other Asian nations.
International Monetary Fund, Singapore
The site offers insights into Singapore’s current economy, news, and working papers.
Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)
MAS aims to foster economic growth and financial stability through the formulation and implementation of monetary policy, therefore consolidating Singapore’s standing as a robust, resilient, and trusted financial center. The site offers various directories to financial institutions and services, as well as news and updates.
This site consists of online articles covering analyses of Singapore’s economy, relevant statistics, and government facts.
The Southeast Asian Research Center, University of Hong Kong
This site contains working papers published since 2001 on Singapore and Southeast Asian nations, as well as a comprehensive database of the labor laws of Singapore, Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, and Hong Kong.
The United Nations in Singapore
Up-to-date information regarding projects run by the United Nations in Singapore.
The World Bank's initiatives in Singapore. Data and statistics, publications, studies, as well as the most recent news on World Bank initiatives in Singapore and other countries across the world can be found in this section.
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
This website offers research articles that discuss the socio-political concerns facing Singapore as well as other countries across the world.
Contact Info
Director of CSEAS
- Phone: (+855)92 660 997
- Email: info.cseas@rupp.edu.kh
- Address: Russian Federation Boulevard, P.O. Box 416, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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