Singapore is a cosmopolitan country at the crossroads of Asia where people from Asia feel right at home and those from beyond feel welcome. One in three persons here has come from abroad, constantly adding to the nation’s unique heritage blend. Its population today is a rich mix of different cultures, lifestyles and religions, all co-existing harmoniously.

The city-state is safe and orderly. It is also recognised as one of the cleanest and greenest cities in the world. It has an efficient and affordable public transport system, and its healthcare services are world-class.

Numerous schools cater to the education needs of expatriate children while its local schooling system has achieved academic distinction. All these combine to make Singapore a great place to raise a family.

The leisure and sporting scene is thriving and growing. Singapore is a gastronomic draw, with a lively dining and entertainment scene that offers some of the best cuisine in Asia, as well as unique street food. The nightlife and hospitality scene will get a further boost in 2009 and 2010 with the arrival of two integrated resorts.

Singapore’s warm weather makes all-year-round water and outdoor sports possible. There are a wide variety of well-tended green spaces and exercise facilities such as the East Coast Park and the Botanical Gardens. Singapore is also ploughing resources into state-of-the-art sporting facilities such as the Sports Hub in Kallang, which will be ready in 2014.

All these fuse to produce a living environment that is considered the best in Asia (Mercer Human Resource Consulting, 2007).