Are you sometimes lost over the different roles and functions of the many government agencies in Singapore?

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Government Bodies

Government Bodies
Singapore Economic Development Board
250 North Bridge Road #24-00 Raffles City Tower Singapore 179101 Tel: (65) 6336 2288 Fax: (65) 6339 6077

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The Economic Development Board is the lead government agency that plans and executes strategies to boost the Singapore economy. It focuses on the manufacturing, manufacturing services and tradable services sectors. Set up in 1961, the statutory board has played a key role in transforming Singapore into a first-class location of choice for world business, at the forefront of the most competitive economies globally.

International Enterprise Singapore
230 Victoria Street #07-00 Bugis Junction Office Tower Singapore 188024 Tel: (65) 6337 6628 Fax: (65) 6337 6698

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Trade is the backbone of Singapore's economy. To maintain the country's position as a global city of international trade, the International Enterprise Singapore (I.E. Singapore) has been initiating new programmes to raise Singapore's profile among the world's trading nations, increase trade efficiency and helping companies tap on the opportunities presented by an increasingly borderless world.

A*STAR
10, Science Park Road #01-01/03 The Alpha Singapore Science Park II Singapore 117684 Tel: (65) 6779 7066 Fax: (65) 6777 1711

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The Agency for Science, Technology and Research is the lead government agency which provides focus and direction for Singapore's technopreneurship (technology entrepreneurship); and drives and spearheads the nation's capability development. It aims to champion and facilitate initiatives to develop a conducive environment, stimulating knowledge and the enterprising use of science and technology.

Spring Singapore
PSB Building 2 Bukit Merah Central Singapore 159835 Tel: (65) 6278 6666 Fax: (65) 6278 6665

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Spring Singapore is the national agency in charge of raising Singapore's productivity. Spring stands for Standards, Productivity and Innovation for Growth. Spring's mission is "to raise productivity so as to enhance Singapore's competitiveness and economic growth for a better quality of life for our people." It will focus on innovation as well as productivity standards.

JTC Corporation
Jurong Town Hall 301 Jurong Town Hall Road Singapore 609431 Tel: (65) 6560 0056 Fax: (65) 6565 5301

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Since 1968, JTC Corporation, previously known as the Jurong Town Corporation, has played a pivotal role in developing and managing Singapore's industrial landscape. Although its main role is to ensure and create high quality industrial infrastructure for manufacturers in Singapore, JTC Corporation has begun to offer its services internationally as a consultant or joint venture partner in developing industrial parks in the Asia-Pacific region.

Monetary Authority of Singapore
MAS Building 10 Shenton Way Singapore 079117 Tel: (65) 6225 5577 Fax: (65) 6229 9229

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The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is Singapore's de facto central bank. It formulates and implements Singapore's monetary and exchange rate policies, manages Singapore's official foreign reserves, and facilitates the issuance of government securities. MAS also oversees the banking, securities, futures and insurance industries, and is responsible for the development of Singapore's financial sector.

Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA)
8 Temasek Boulevard #14-00 Suntec Tower 3 Singapore 038988 Tel: (65) 6211 0888 Fax: (65) 6211 2222

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The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) is set up to develop, promote and, where necessary, regulate the information communication market in Singapore. Its vision is to create a digital future for Singapore where innovation, entrepreneurship and e-lifestyle are the norm. IDA also initiates and coordinates efforts creating a leading eGovernment, and positions Singapore as a dependable e-commerce hub.

Assistance to Small Business in Singapore
Head Office SPRING Singapore 2 Bukit Merah Central Singapore 159835 Tel: (65) 6278 6666 Fax: (65) 6278 6667

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Singapore's Registry of Companies and Businesses

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The Registry of Companies and Businesses (RCB) is a government agency that administers the Business Registration Act, Cap 32, Companies Act, Cap 50 and the Trust Companies Act, Cap 336. RCB regulates the formation of business firms and companies and it is also a centre of information where one may obtain registered particulars of business entities

Intellectual Property Rights

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The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore provide the infrastructure, platform and environment for the greater creation, protection and exploitation of intellectual property (IP) in Singapore.

Ministry of Law

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The Ministry of Law formulate and implement the broad legal policies of Singapore. The Ministry has to ensure that Singapore's legal infrastructure remains clear, efficacious and transparent, as it is this infrastructure that underpins the country's social and economic progress.