Description of Programme
This ""Economic Drivers Walking Tour"" charts the evolution of Singapore's primary economic activities over time, beginning with its origins as a bustling trading port along the Singapore River. From this pivotal role, Singapore emerged as a crucial colonial hub for operations across the Far East. The tour showcases this historical progression and the transformation of Singapore's economy into diverse sectors visible around Marina Bay.
Singapore's economic trajectory expanded significantly beyond trade to encompass finance, port and logistics services, tourism, and the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) industry. These developments are prominently displayed along Marina Bay, reflecting Singapore's strategic growth and adaptation in response to global trends.
Today, Singapore's economy has further diversified to include robust services and manufacturing sectors, underpinned by innovation, knowledge, and creativity as key drivers for future growth.
Specific Learning Points:
- Singapore's strategic location has historically conferred a significant advantage, propelling its development through trade since ancient times.
- The city-state's growth introduced additional economic drivers, solidifying its status as a global logistics hub with prominent air and seaport facilities. These activities directly fueled the expansion of Singapore's financial services sector.
- Today, Singapore maintains a balanced economic landscape, with contributions from both services and manufacturing sectors driving its growth. Looking forward, Singapore is strategically focusing on emerging growth areas such as artificial intelligence (AI) and biomedical services to sustain its economic trajectory.
Learning Objective / Total Defence Pillars
Economic Defence
Psychological Defence
Location(s)
Raffles Landing Site, Boat Quay, Fullerton Building, Clifford Pier, Promontory, MBS
Partial Indoor / Mostly Outdoor
Rating
Duration
2 hrs
Session Timings
Anytime between 9am and 5pm
Pricing (per participant)
$30.00
One way transport for 1 x 44-seater coach $130
Min 15 Pax
No transport provided (to start point and from end point)
Terms and Conditions
Reservations are subject to availability and will be on a first-come-first-served basis. A booking/confirmation notice will be sent to the unit/department for acknowledgement once the space for the specific timing is confirmed.
In the event that the unit/department cancels a booking less than 10 working days before the start date, or does not show up on the event date, a late cancellation fee will be incurred.
In the event that participants arrive later than the scheduled time, the programme will still proceed according to scheduled itinerary and end at original scheduled time. There will be no ‘make up’.
The programme owner reserves the right to make changes to the content, date and time of the programme, without the consent of the unit/department.
Programme owner shall not be liable for claims resulting from injury or any loss of personal property to the participants, which may result due to their participation in the programme.
The unit/department can submit a Fee Waiver Request Form for absentees who could not attend the NE programme on event day for compelling reasons (e.g. sick with MC, on compassionate leave, etc.) within 5 working days upon conducting the NE Activity. Fees will not be waived for absentees without compelling reasons.
Units can request for one-time amendment to the booking (eg. change in number of participants, date and/or time of tour) at no cost incurred to the unit, when the amendment is made at least 10 working days before the event.
Any amendment requested less than 10 working days is subject to availability. In the event that programme owner could not accede to the changes and the programme has to be cancelled, Cancellation Fees will apply.