Overview
Web-based business directories are similar to yellow pages but offer multiple advantages
Web-based business directories follow the concept of the business directory books - otherwise known as the yellow pages, where multiple businesses are listed in a specific and easy to follow order (most commonly in alphabetical order).
One of the key advantages of an online business directory is that it enables the user to customise the order in which the list is shown, for instance based on location or customer ranking, or specific product offerings. As some of the web directories do not follow alphabetical order, businesses have the ability to push their listings to the top through search engine optimisation (SEO) and paid promotions, which is an added advantage for smaller companies that are aiming to grow their online presence.
Sector-specific business directories now exist as well, specialising in indexing and ranking companies within specific sectors, in addition to ranking companies based on sector-specific metrics. For instance, Enter Singapore and Angloinfo are mainly for new and potential expatriates in Singapore, containing databases of Singaporean companies that are helpful for people who are new to the country. Meanwhile, Yellow Pages SME is a directory that lists SMEs in Singapore.
Revenue model
Business directories generate revenue mainly through advertising, but some offer premium subscription services
The revenue model of these business directories is based on a basic listing fee from companies, in addition to special features like editors’ picks and banner ads that promote the companies. However, most of these online directories provide free access to customers.
Lead generation is another revenue model used by the directories, where user data is also made available to the companies listed in the directory. However, some directories offer their services on a subscription basis for customers, allowing them to consume customised and special features, which are not available to the free user. These include information such as contact information of key persons in the company, company turnover and reviews.
Competition
Although the industry is faced with growing competition from SEO marketing, business directory services are differentiated by customisation and human editing components
The main competitors for business directories are SEO players, who help increase the visibility of companies on search engines by thorough paid advertisements, such as pay-per-click (PPC) marketing on Google Ads.
Although SEO offers speed, scalability and targeted marketing, the key disadvantage is the increased cost, especially for startups. Increased competition in the space and the changing algorithms of search engines are some of the challenges faced by the SEO market. Business directories on the other hand, are a cheaper option than SEO marketing, through their monthly or annual subscription models.
Although search engines like Google can provide the same function of a business directory, business directories attract targeted traffic, which can be converted into potential leads. Further, as most Singaporean business directories are edited and managed by humans, these directories have higher credibility compared to automated search engines.
Another benefit of listing on business directories is that there is potential to attract more traffic, where consumers who enter the directory to find information about one industry are also promoted to read up on their industries and companies as well. Further, listing in sector-specific directories allows SMEs and startups to attract more traffic, as it is difficult for startups to generate organic traffic from search engines as a result of the increased competition from companies using paid advertisements and search engine optimization.
Ranking
Rankings play a key role in the industry; based on website traffic and popularity
Business directories are ranked based on their popularity, which is measured using metrics such as Domain Authority, Google PageRank (PR) and Alexa rankings. Domain Authority was developed by an SEO optimisation company, Moz, and predicts how likely a website is to rank in search engine results pages (SERPs). Google PageRank is a ranking by Google, based on the quality of links. However, these rankings are found to be outdated in some instances. Alexa rankings are by web traffic company Alexa, based on the network traffic a website receives.
The top five business directories based on these rankings are Directory Singapore, GrowBusiness, Singapore Advice, Yoys.sg and Singapore.Yalwa.sg. While Directory Singapore is a subscription-based directory, Singapore.Yalwa.sg provides additional functions for a monthly subscription.
Top 10 General Singapore Business Directories Sector Companies
The Grid
Incorporated in Singapore in 2018, The Grid assists companies to connect with B2B suppliers across service categories such as ecommerce web development, digital marketing, cybersecurity, and more. One of Singapore's B2B platforms, The Grid counts over 300,000 monthly users, and features more than 500,000 companies nationwide. Vendors may also use The Grid to find a larger pool of clients that match their criteria. The platform’s data-driven technology aids in the creation of an extensive yet customized list of prospects with excellent conversion rates. Specialized services like Smart Office and e-KYC are also covered by The Grid.
Yellow Pages
Yellow Pages Singapore was incorporated in 1967. It commenced operations with the publication of the Yellow Pages telephone directories. It now offers an online platform too, which helps innumerable locals to connect with different businesses islandwide, according to their needs and requirements. With over 120,000 firms registered on its website, Yellow Pages is a reputable business directory in Singapore. Consumers may access practically all corporate brands in the country through the website’s advertorials, which guarantees an increase in traffic to their official websites.
Streetdirectory
Virtual Map, based in Singapore, launched Street Directory in 2000 as an online web mapping service. The Street Directory app features the most up-to-date 2021 offline maps for Singapore, allowing customers to navigate the city even if they don't have access to the internet. For transportation, logistics, and delivery organisations, the app offers GPS tracking. Aside from directions, Street Directory provides access to real-time bus schedules, projected trip times, and costs in Singapore by bus, car, and taxi. All of Singapore's companies are now listed in the Street Directory app.
Angloinfo Singapore
Angloinfo, established in the United States, is a network of worldwide expats who share tips, advice, and practical information. Angloinfo has been developing the world's largest network of websites for English-speaking expats and locals since 2000. Angloinfo Singapore is one of 130 internationally known websites dedicated to providing crucial support and information to Singapore's overseas populations. The website of Angloinfo Singapore provides extensive day-to-day support to those living in the region; it is also specifically designed to address the needs of those who are in the process of migrating to Singapore or who are considering moving to Singapore.
Yelu
Yelu is an online Singapore Business Directory that compiles all of Singapore's most successful businesses into a searchable database with an intuitive user interface. Yelu Singapore provides a window into the corporate sector of Singapore, with 918 categories to choose from, for easier browsing. For firms in Singapore, Yelu also offers a comprehensive web marketing strategy. Visitors can leave reviews and recommendations for businesses and products they have used on the website. Yelu offers a global network of over 22,000,000 enterprises and companies across 128 countries to meet all business requirements.
Times Directories
The Times Business Directory of Singapore is an e-directory that features up-to-date and thorough profiles of a wide range of businesses, including small and medium-sized businesses, multinational corporations, publicly traded companies, international procurement offices, and more. It is widely regarded as a top reference directory for businesses looking to extend their existing business contacts. Marshall Cavendish Business Information Private Limited (MCBI) - a member of the Times Publishing Group, one of Asia's major publishing and printing firms - is currently working with Times Directories. In Asia and the region, MCBI is a significant provider of business information.
Singapore Business Directory / SGP Business
Singapore Business Directory or SGP Business, was founded in 2015 as a simple business directory for firms and companies registered in Singapore. It is frequently revised to present its users with the most up-to-date and useful information. SGP Business is now Singapore's largest business solutions platform, with over 450,000 monthly users, including businesses and individuals looking to establish new connections. SGP Business efficiently combines data from different sources, using big data and proprietary technologies. It offers a network of over 500,000 enterprises and companies in Singapore to meet all business requirements.
Yelp
Yelp.com has been connecting people in Singapore with successful local businesses since September 2012. This website was developed by an American firm Yelp. Inc., and it is their first such site in Asia. Over 200 million evaluations have been submitted by webpage users for nearly every type of Singaporean business, including restaurants, boutiques, salons, dentists, mechanics, and plumbers. Yelp’s business is built on the relationships that are formed between consumers who read and write reviews and the local businesses they describe.
Hotfrog
Hotfrog Pty. Ltd., based in Sydney, was recently acquired by Locafy. It was founded in April 2005 and now operates in 44 countries, assisting 69 million businesses around the world. The Hotfrog website in Singapore assists Singaporeans to locate new clients through its online directory services. Hotfrog is a self-contained business seeking strategic advertising and data partners. Because Hotfrog technology helps to get their unique keywords picked up by search engines, a Hotfrog profile is a tool for any Singaporean SME to increase demand for their products. All activity is visible in Hotfrog's simple reporting tools.
Kompass
Since 1947, Kompass International has been a data marketing and sales implementation solutions company in France. Kompass International has a global network in over 75 countries. Kompass Singapore is a part of this network and has been a business development partner for all organizations in Singapore regardless of their size. The company offers cutting-edge B2B information services which are updated regularly. The KompassB2B portal helps buyers and trustworthy suppliers to connect and conduct business locally and globally.
Top Singapore Business Directories Sector SMEs
Yellow Pages SME
Established in 2017, Yellow Pages Singularity Pte. Ltd, a digital branch of the local Yellow Pages brand, developed a digital solution called Yellow Pages SME in Singapore. It was founded with the aim of increasing online visibility and digital presence of small to mid-sized homegrown businesses. This SME directory assures web visitors that they are provided quick access to reliable information and verified business listings by a third party. Yellow Pages SME assists serious merchants and distributors looking to profit from ecommerce with newly set-up businesses.
Singapore SME
Since November 1998, Singapore-SME.com has been a major online business directory, allowing local business owners and SMEs to showcase their products and services, as well as foreign companies to find the partners and contacts they require in Singapore. The website has been certified by Alexa.com, assisting the webpage in improving its search engine results. Singapore-SME.com was created to encourage all companies in Singapore to digitize their trading methods, by creating automated websites and promoting their goods and services more often on the internet, utilizing the Singapore-SME.com digital platform.
Singapore SME 500 Award - Association of Trade and Commerce (Singapore)
The Singapore SME 500 Award is bestowed on Singapore's indigenous businesses after a thorough evaluation, assessment, and selection procedure. It's a prestigious business award in Singapore, which is conferred in partnership with The Association of Trade & Commerce Singapore (ATC). ATC was founded to bring together and represent Singapore's firms and entrepreneurs from a variety of industries and trade sectors at a local and international level. ATC aggressively promotes the interests of businesses, with an emphasis on expansion, competencies, sustainability, and building communities.
Top Singapore Business Directories Sector Start-ups
Startup SG
Founded in 2017, Startup SG promotes Singapore's thriving startup environment, both locally and internationally. It represents the startup community's common interests, and coordinates support for the ecosystem through its many initiatives and programmes. Startup SG makes it easier for entrepreneurs and ecosystem partners to locate and use available resources. In 2018, the Startup SG Network was established to bring Singapore's tech startup community even closer together, and to stimulate the growth of innovative and collaborative partnerships. The platform allows local tech companies to profile themselves and establish their presence on the radar of both local and global ecosystem actors.
Singapore Startups List
No information is available on the website.
Top Singapore Business Directories Sector Apparel & Fashion companies
Textile and Fashion Federation
Established in 1981, the Textile and Fashion Federation, or TaFF, is an association that represents the textile and fashion industry in Singapore. TaFF is aggressively working to expand the whole sector, presenting Singapore as a vital Southeast Asian partner in technology and innovation, sustainability, and Asian craftsmanship. It is collaborating with the Singapore government to establish Singapore as an innovative fashion centre in Southeast Asia. TaFF also promotes programs that create competence, internationalize Singapore's fashion and textile industries, and encourage environmentally responsible business practices. The Asia Fashion Federation and the ASEAN Federation of Textiles Industries are both members of TaFF.
Top Singapore Business Directories Sector Automotive Companies
Singapore Vehicle Traders Association
In 1972, the Singapore Vehicle Traders Association (SVTA) was incorporated to increase the vehicle traders' bonds of cohesion, development potential, and mutual benefit. Today, with the establishment of the Automobile Megamart, SVTA's customers can complete trade and documentation procedures online by using the SVTA website, which is linked to the LTA network, resulting in the consolidation of spare parts, and leasing, insurance, and vehicle maintenance operations. This collaboration enabled SVTA to win the LTA's recognition in 2008 when it was named Merit Winner in the Best Service Partner Award category of the Land Transport Excellence Awards.
sgCarMart
With over 10,000 automobile listings, sgCarMart is Singapore's most popular automobile buying and selling website. Established in 2004, it has the largest database of new and used automobiles for sale, selling at least 10 cars each hour, and accounting for over 70% of all second-hand car transactions in Singapore. The site has 4.2 million monthly visitors, making it the most popular automated website in the world, with more than 80 times the engagement of its competitors. It also has a sizable social media following in Singapore, with over 120,000 highly engaged followers across Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
Singapore Cycle & Motor Traders'Association
Singapore Cycle & Motor Traders' Association was formed in 1932. Although initially the association traded in bicycles, subsequently, members of the association began dealing mainly in motor vehicle parts and accessories, as Singapore became more developed, and motor vehicles and other more advanced forms of transportation replaced bicycles and trishaws as the main modes of transportation. Through a network of worldwide trade and commercial institutes, the Singapore Cycle & Motor Traders' Association is known all over the world. The Association is also frequently used as a resource for individuals or trade missions looking for local contacts.
Top Singapore Business Directories Sector Banking & Finance Companies
Monetary Authority of Singapore
In 1971, the MAS Act gave The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) the authority to regulate Singapore's financial services sector. Today, the agency oversees several statutes governing money, banking, insurance, securities, and the financial sector. Following its merger with the Board of Commissioners of Currency, MAS took over currency issuance as well. The Monetary Authority of Singapore collaborates with the financial industry to promote Singapore as a vibrant worldwide financial centre. It aids in the development of infrastructure, the use of technology, and the upgrading of financial abilities.
Institute of Banking and Finance Singapore (IBF)
The Institute of Banking and Finance Singapore (IBF) was founded in 1974 to promote and strengthen the financial services industry's professional competencies. It represents the interests of about 200 financial institutions that are members of the institute. IBF is dedicated to equipping practitioners with competencies to support the expansion of Singapore's financial services industry in collaboration with government agencies, training providers, and trade unions. It is the nation's accreditation and certification body for the financial services industry. IBF also offers individualized career advice to Singaporean citizens and permanent residents.
Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS)
In 1973, the Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) was created to promote the interests of Singapore's commercial and investment banking sector. ABS upholds its members' integrity, fosters industry relationships, and is linked to an array of local and international trade associations. ABS has a number of standing committees that oversee and offer advice on various commercial and investment banking issues. Currently, ABS’ membership is made up of around 154 local and international banks and representative offices operating in Singapore.
Top Singapore Business Directories Sector Building & Construction Companies
Building & Construction Authority
The Building and Construction Authority, or BCA, is a regulatory board that reports to Singapore's Ministry of National Development. It was formed on April 1, 1999, with the merging of the Construction Industry Development Board and the former Public Works Department's Building Control Division. BCA is responsible for areas such as safety, quality, inclusion, sustainability, and productivity - all of which contribute to the transformation of the Built Environment sector, shaping a liveable and smart built environment for Singapore. Aside from structures, the BCA oversees excavation work, amusement ride safety, elevators, escalators, external features, and outdoor commercial signs.
Singapore Contractors Association Limited (SCAL)
Established in 1937, Singapore Contractors Association Ltd (SCAL) was formed as a result of a merger between the Singapore Building Contractors Society and Singapore Contractors Association. This merger brought together all of Singapore's construction firms, giving the sector a stronger voice and prominence. SCAL represents over 3,000 construction enterprises and related industries today. It has built an extensive network of contractors, industry experts, and affiliated business partners throughout the years, in order to better serve the contractor community in the long run. To better service the construction industry, SCAL has formed four affiliates.
Top Singapore Business Directories Sector Education Companies
Singapore Association for Private Education
Incorporated in July 2012, Singapore Association for Private Education (SAPE), began creating a set of best practices, facilitating the adoption of innovation and technology, as well as process improvement, for the private education industry to maintain Singapore's competitive edge as an education hub. For collaboration and assistance, SAPE maintains strong ties with stakeholders such as the Committee for Private Education, InfoComm Media Development Authority of Singapore, Singapore Tourism Board, Enterprise Singapore, Economic Development Board, and Chamber of Commerce.
Top Singapore Business Directories Sector Engineering Companies
Singapore Precision Engineering and Technology Association (SPETA)
SPETA, the Singapore Precision Engineering & Technology Association, was founded in 1982 to represent enterprises that manufacture and distribute Precision Engineering components, products, tools, equipment, and machinery. The association works with a wide range of sectors, including aerospace, automotive, medical, and semi-conductor. SPETA guides its members toward the adoption of advanced manufacturing technology and the Industrial 4.0 revolution. Collaborating with reputable institutions and agencies, SPETA assists businesses in staying current with the newest advances in the Precision Engineering sector through education and training.
Association of Process Industry
The Association of Process Industry (ASPRI), founded in 1997, is a membership-based trade association that promotes the interests of over 500 firms in Singapore's Process Industry. The petroleum, petrochemical, specialized chemicals, and pharmaceutical industries all fall within this category. Its members are mostly Engineering Service Providers, offering plant building and maintenance assistance to the Process Industry. ASPRI integrates and engages various stakeholders, including government and statutory boards, plant owners, professionals, institutes of higher learning, and affiliated trade associations and chambers, to create and adapt technology and mechanization for productivity growth and business advancement through robust tripartite public-private partnerships.
Professional Engineers Board (PEB)
The Professional Engineers Board of Singapore (PEB) is a statutory board within the Ministry of National Development in Singapore. PEB has been in existence since 1971 when the Professional Engineers Act came into force. PEB's main function is to keep track of applications from professional engineers, practitioners, and licensed businesses. The board is in charge of processing these registration applications, as well as conducting examinations to determine who qualifies for registration. PEB also establishes and maintains the engineering profession's professional code of behaviour and ethics. It makes decisions on problems involving professional behaviour or ethics among engineers and encourages engineering-related learning and education.
Association of Consulting Engineers Singapore (ACES)
Founded in 1971, The Association of Consulting Engineers Singapore (ACES) is a non-profit organization that represents the profession of independent consulting engineering in Singapore. It is a trade association dedicated to establishing and maintaining high standards of professional ethics, public accountability, and independence among its members, who are all directors or partners of consulting engineering firms operating in Singapore and adhering to the Professional Engineers Act and its regulations. ACES also prioritizes the financial interests of its members, aiming to guarantee that professional consulting engineers in Singapore are sufficiently and fairly compensated for their work.
Top Singapore Business Directories Sector F&B Services Companies
Seafood Industries Association, Singapore
Seafood Industries Association, Singapore (SIAS) was incorporated in 1988. The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) was instrumental in helping the local fish processing community to establish the SIAS. The Seafood Industries Association, Singapore represents Singapore's seafood processing, manufacturing, and trade businesses. The SFA is continuing to work together with SIAS and other government organizations to improve the local fish processing business. Today SIAS is an effective collaborator amongst many stakeholders, positively impacting the seafood business islandwide. SIAS has been a key supporter of several conferences and expos both locally and globally.
Restaurant Association of Singapore
Established in 1980, the Restaurant Association of Singapore, also known as RAS, is a Singapore-based food and beverage association, with over 500 members representing some 800 companies that operate more than 5,000 outlets. Its members represent a diverse range of business sectors, including restaurants, caterers, fast food, and food courts - serving a variety of culinary options - resulting in a well-rounded perspective and opinion, with the shared purpose of moving the food and beverage sector forward. In 2020, RAS produced video profiles of the Epicurean Star Awards winners, which managed to catch the attention of 34,201 individuals through the RAS’ social media platforms.
Top Singapore Business Directories Sector Food Manufacturing Companies
Singapore Food Manufacturers’ Association
The Singapore Food Manufacturers' Association (SFMA) was founded in 1967 and has around 460 members. SFMA presently hosts well over 60 industry events per year, including regular skills workshops, global Tasty Singapore trade shows, retail promotions, worldwide study and business tours, and more. To help food manufacturers innovate, internationalize, and create new channels for business growth, the SFMA has actively promoted several industry initiatives that are aligned with the Food Manufacturing Industry Transformation Map. These include the Food Innovation Product Award, Singapore Food Gifts Initiative, Singapore Food Expo, and Asia Pacific Food Expo.
Top Singapore Business Directories Sector Healthcare Companies
Licensed Healthcare Company (HCI)
The HCI Directory is an initiative by the Ministry of Health Singapore. The directory is a platform for all healthcare institutions which are licensed under Singapore’s Private Hospitals and Medical Clinics Act, to provide information to the general public about their services and operations through the adoption of digital technology. All the information featured in the HCI Directory is provided by the respective healthcare institutions. As such, the public is advised to coordinate directly with the respective institutions about the information in the directory.
Health Hub
HealthHub is Singapore's national platform for digital health, which Singaporeans can use to view their health and wellness information, access health records for themselves and their loved ones, and conduct transactions across public healthcare groups. HealthHub’s set of e-services includes keeping track of and managing medical appointments, viewing immunization and screening records, taking self-assessment tests, making payment for medical needs and expenses with ease, obtaining medical refills and renewal of prescriptions online, applying for medical reports and certificates, and checking on the status of applications online, and many more.
Healthcare Singapore
No information is available on the website
Singapore Medical Association (SMA)
The Singapore Medical Association (SMA), established in 1959, is the national medical organization that represents the majority of medical practitioners in both the public and private sectors. Being a non-governmental organization made up of volunteers, SMA’s role as an advocate for doctors and patients allows it to have an independent opinion on healthcare issues. Private healthcare insurance is an important issue on which the SMA and MOH have collaborated closely. The Multilateral Healthcare Insurance Committee (MHIC) is represented by the SMA. MHIC aspires to enhance stakeholder discussion and give recommendations on how to provide Singaporeans with high-quality, cost-effective, and affordable healthcare.
Top Singapore Business Directories Sector Hospitality Companies
Singapore Hotel Association (SHA)
Since 9th June 1961, the Singapore Hotel Association, also known as SHA, has represented Singapore's hotel industry. Hotel entities that are represented by hotel proprietors or chosen representatives make up its membership. It now has 160 participants, accounting for almost 80% of all officially designated hotel rooms in Singapore. Research and representation, manpower and training, innovation, productivity and service excellence, safety and security, and community and member relations are the key themes of SHA's activities. Moreover, SHATEC, the training arm of SHA, was founded with the aim of supplying trained personnel to the hotel sector.
Top Singapore Business Directories Sector Information Technology Companies
Tech in Asia
Tech in Asia was founded in August 2010. It is a Singapore-based English-language technology media company that focuses on Asia. Tech in Asia gives prominence to news items about technology and startups in Asia. It aims to find a story, cover it, and put it out to the world in minutes, through a virtual newsroom that covers many countries. Apart from producing and delivering quality editorial content, Tech in Asia connects brands with early adopters via Studios, its advertising agency unit. It organizes tech conferences and events across Asia, and also operates the region’s go-to startup and technology jobs marketplace.
SGTech
SGTech was founded in 1982 and since then, it has helped to drive and build Singapore’s economy through national-level programs that help the tech industry grow and transform. It is the largest network in Singapore, with over 1,000 members, where enterprises come together to advocate for change, and promote what enables tech innovation and accelerates tech adoption to spur better sustainability in the sector. The annual Tech4Community event is one of SGTech's corporate social responsibility (CSR) events, which aims to assist Singaporeans to embrace technology and understand how it could improve their quality of life.
Top Singapore Business Directories Sector Logistics & Warehousing Companies
Singapore Logistics Association
The Singapore Logistics Association (SLA), founded in 1973, reflects the expansion and diversity of its members' activities, fostering professionalism and quality in the logistics sector. Through active industry engagement and relationships with both local and international logistics partners, SLA represents over 600 logistics firms, and promotes and develops an ecosystem for the logistics sector. SLA’s wholly-owned subsidiary and training arm offers a wide range of targeted programs and initiatives to help enterprises be future-ready. SLA continuously reviews and explores modern initiatives to help logistics companies implement business transformation improvements to stay ahead of the competition.
Singapore Transport Association
The Singapore Transport Association was founded to represent the land transport industry in Singapore, and it has promoted the development and growth of the logistics community since 1937. The association adapts itself to the latest technologies to enhance the capabilities and competencies of its members, also helping them through continuous learning and sharing programs. In collaboration with other industries, STA recently signed a Memorandum Of Understanding with CO2X to explore the prospect and benefits of logistics SMEs using a sustainability platform to track carbon emissions and access green financing services.
Singapore Aircargo Agents Association (SAAA)
The Singapore Aircargo Agents Association (SAAA), founded on April 21, 1971, promotes, protects, and develops the business of air cargo carriage, as well as improving the competitiveness of the air cargo forwarding industry. SAAA has increased its membership, and collaborates with a variety of government entities and organizations to develop and promote the local aviation industry. SAAA Cargo Services Pte. Ltd., SAAA's commercial arm provides services such as issuing Certificates of Origin, selling Bar Code Labels, issuing Neutral Airway Bills, providing IATA-accredited training courses, and providing Tradenet Documentation.
Container Depot Association (Singapore) (CDAS)
CDAS (Container Depot Association of Singapore) was founded in 1991 and has now expanded to include the supporting transportation industry. CDAS represents container depot operators and associated transport operators in the local logistic supply chain services to improve the industry's skill level by adopting new technologies, and to provide possibilities for these firms to interact for the mutual benefit of all parties involved. CDAS has also established a technology subsidiary to seek out new, inventive, useful, and forward-thinking solutions for the sector.
Top Singapore Business Directories Sector Manufacturing Companies
Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF)
Since 1932, the Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) has served as the main national organization representing manufacturing and manufacturing-related companies. SMF is a trade federation that promotes digitalization, innovation-driven productivity, corporate transformation, and internationalization in the manufacturing industry. SMF works with local and international government agencies, industry partners, and businesses to provide key services such as representing members' interests in formal dialogues with authorities; expanding business opportunities through local and international trade fairs and missions; building capabilities through conferences, seminars, workshops, and other industry-specific programs; and transforming businesses through business model innovation.
Top Singapore Business Directories Sector Maritime Companies
Association of Singapore Marine Industries
The Association of Singapore Marine Industries (ASMI) was established in 1968 to represent the interests of Singapore's marine sector. ASMI is a trade association that represents the many areas of the marine and offshore industries. Its members include large and small shipyards, domestic and international manufacturers and suppliers of maritime equipment and components, marine engineering and consultancy firms, and a variety of other businesses involved in the sector. The Marine Manpower Connect Scheme, a six-month employment matching initiative for the marine and offshore industries, is a collaboration between ASMI and the Ministry of Manpower.
Singapore Association of Shipsuppliers & Services (SASS)
Singapore Association of Shipsuppliers & Services (SASS) has come a long way in advancing the interests of the ship supply business since its inception on June 2, 1981. Local ship suppliers created SASS to promote the economic interests of all members. SASS keeps its members up to date on the latest changes and advances in the shipping sector through its website, which has evolved with the progress of information technology. SASS and the eGenie Forum, an international think tank focused on marine logistics innovation, inked a Memorandum of Understanding in 2019 to develop digital solutions for the sector.
Singapore Ship-Chandlers Association
Since its inception in 1947, the Singapore Ship-Chandlers Association has grown to become a well-established organization with over 150 members. It has played a role in not only business development but also the improvement of ship chandlers' service standards. The association and its members have contributed significantly to Singapore's growth as a worldwide hub port. The association’s members have contributed to the growth and development of Singapore as an international maritime centre by providing consistent and reliable vital services and supplies to ships landing at the port of Singapore.
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
On February 2, 1996, Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) was founded. MPA serves as port authority, port regulator, port planner, IMC champion, and National Maritime representative, and is responsible for the overall development and growth of the Singapore port. It actively works in close association with the industry and stakeholders to improve Singapore's bunkering standards and services in its capacity as the regulator and promoter of the bunkering industry. The MPA mandates all bunkering operations in Singapore's port to have a licence.
Singapore Shipping Association (SSA)
The Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) is Singapore's national trade association that represents a diverse range of enterprises in the shipping industry and related sectors. It is a trade group that was established in 1985 to serve and promote the interests of its members, as well as to improve Singapore's competitiveness as an international maritime centre. SSA is a valued counsellor and collaborator of associated government departments and engages and interacts with important stakeholders in the shipping industry. SSA, which currently counts over 470 members, is also actively involved in promoting shipping interests in Singapore and around the world.
Top Singapore Business Directories Sector Pharmaceutical Companies
Singapore Association of Pharmaceutical Industries
The Singapore Association of Pharmaceutical Industries (SAPI) was established in 1966. SAPI is a pharmaceutical trade association dedicated to making breakthrough medicines available to patients across the island through long term and valued cooperation with healthcare professionals, providers, government, and patient group stakeholders. SAPI - which promotes ethical practices - has made numerous contributions to the healthcare industry and community, including improving healthcare quality through novel medications and R&D, and increasing economic value through investments in biopharmaceutical manufacturing and clinical trials facilities.
The Medicine Manufacturing Association of Singapore
Since its inception in 1979, The Medicine Manufacturing Association of Singapore has focused on improving member communication and relationship building, as well as promoting the manufacture of high quality, effective medicine for the nation's general population. The Ministry of Health advised that a union be formed in the same year as the association. All individuals and businesses involved in the manufacturing and packaging of medical products can easily be a part of this association through their membership programs. The union is responsible for keeping the association’s members informed and updated with all MOH regulations and matters.
Top Singapore Business Directories Sector Real Estate Companies
Real Estate Developers’ Association of Singapore
A group of real estate developers created the Real Estate Developers' Association of Singapore (REDAS) in 1958. Subsequently, REDAS expanded its services by hiring legal professionals to assist in the creation of a standard S&P Agreement form that would be approved by the Minister. The association’s goals were eventually refined to include a focus on developing higher-quality buildings, automating construction procedures, and upgrading existing development projects for the benefit of Singapore's community as a whole. REDAS also offers residential property buyers the services of a Conciliation Panel.
sgpropertyinvestors
sgpropertyinvestors is a Singapore-based group of realtors specializing in the sale and lease of residential, commercial, and industrial properties. The firm is experienced in marketing and selling projects for Singaporean and international developers. sgpropertyinvestors works with both investors and corporate landlords and thus can offer a selection of properties. The company provides its services to tenants looking for properties in the country. The sgpropertyinvestors website has directory listings and maps to assist them in locating top properties, hospitals, international schools, and more.
PropertyGuru
PropertyGuru, a firm that specializes in real estate technologies, was established in Singapore in 2007. The company grew by expanding its business in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam. As a result of this development, PropertyGuru has earned the status of being one of Southeast Asia's leading and most trusted real estate companies. The firm specializes in eliminating a key problem experienced by its clients when it comes to property-seeking by making the process of locating a house simple and transparent for all parties involved. In 2016, PropertyGuru announced the acquisition of the Asia Property Awards.
Top Singapore Business Directories Sector Retail Companies
Singapore Retailers Association
Singapore Retailers Association, or SRA, is a non-profit, non-governmental retail trade group, established in Singapore in 1977. SRA offers a variety of programs, including industry events and conferences, market insights sessions, training and masterclasses, local learning trips, and foreign study missions, as well as expert counselling and mentorship for brand building and company development. SRA is a Council Member of the Federation of Asia-Pacific Retailers Association, which is best known for the bi-annual APRCE event. SRA, which owns or resells over 4,500 brands, recorded the highest number of Excellent Service AwardsParticipants in 2019.
