24 January 2020
Entering a new market can be a game changer for businesses in
the consumer industry, but it can come with some significant legal
risks. Consumer protection laws, supply chain issues, product
regulation, data privacy issues, intellectual property challenges,
and changing tariffs and customs all could impact your entrance in
a new environment. Whether a global player, a start-up, or a
foreign investor, our Doing Business publications will help you to
smoothly conduct your consumer business, identify the legal snags,
and determine how best to maneuver.
Doing Business in Singapore: Consumer Sector
In 2019, Singapore was ranked no. 2 for "Best Country in
the World to do business" by the World Bank. Singapore is seen
as a gateway to the Asian markets, where spending by 3.2 billion
middle-class consumers could hit US$55 trillion by 2030. Attuned to
the similarities and differences between Western and Asian
consumers, as well as the diversity within Asia,
