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A country report for Singapore is presented from publisher IHS with topics including political structure of the country, macro-economic indicators such as gross domestic product (GDP), and foreign relations of the country.

The report presents political and economic forecasts of Sweden for 2013-2017. An overview of the country's domestic politics, international relations, and structure of government is offered. Updates on its economic condition are offered, along with its outlook on monetary and fiscal policies. Graphic representations of key related data and economic forecasts are included.

The article provides information on the political and economic forecast for Singapore for December 2012. It includes topics such as political regime scenarios, forecasts of risk to international business, and the climate for investment and trade. Also discussed are social conditions, political conditions, and foreign relations. Data and charts about the country's economy are provided.

The article provides an outlook for the economic and political condition in Singapore for 2013-2017. It forecasts the country's political stability, international relations, and economic growth. It presents basic data as well as political structure of Singapore including its form of state, legal system, and main political parties. Several charts are also offered depicting the country's economic indicators from 2008-2014 which include external debts, exchange rates, and budget balance.

The article reports on the political and economic outlook for Singapore for 2012 to 2016. It offers expectation on political stability, the next parliamentary election, and the country's international relations. It provides the outlook for policy trends, fiscal policy and monetary policy. It forecasts the economic performance of Singapore, along with inflation and exchange rates. It also presents several charts depicting the condition of and forecast for Singaporean economy.

The article discusses key issues in the politics and government of Singapore, its economy and economic policy as of July 2010. The governments of Singapore and Malaysia have decided to finalize an agreement on Kertapi Tanah Melayu (KTM)-owned land located in Singapore by the end of September 2010. The pharmaceutical industry increased manufacturing output by 58.6% year on year in May. Moreover, Singapore saw a sharp increase in consumer price index in the same month.

The article presents the political outlook and economic policy in Singapore in 2010-2011 in terms of domestic politics, international relations and fiscal policy. It states that the People's Action Party (PAP) is having a difficulty retaining popular support ahead of the next election. The country is playing an active role in the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN). The country's fiscal position remains weak due to weak revenue growth.

The article focuses on the political and economic outlook in Singapore for 2008-2009. The People's Action Party government is expected to dominate the political scene. The country will continue to play a prominent role in finding a solution to the situation in Myanmar. The government will not likely make further major changes to direct tax rates in the forecast period.

The article provides a monthly review of the political and economic condition in Singapore for October 2007. Changes made to the Central Provident Fund saving scheme have incited public debate. The country's relations to Indonesia are worrisome due to the breach case of the country's main state-run investment agency Temasek Holdings Ltd. in Indonesia. The global financial turmoil has created a less impact to the financial performance of the country.

Provides information on the political structure of Singapore for 2005-2006. Dominance of the People's Action Party government's decision in the country's domestic politics; Improvement in the political relations of the country with China; International relations and political trends.

Provides information related to Singapore for the year 2005–2006. Politics and government; International relation; Economic forecasting.

Reports on political developments in Singapore as of March 2004. Treatment of the government to Islamist militants; Expected take over of Lee Hsien Loong, deputy prime minister, to the premiership; Improvement in its relations with Malaysia.

The article forecasts the political condition of Singapore for 2012-2016 with regards to its domestic politics and international relations. The People's Action Party is expected to remain in power throughout the forecast period which secured 81 out of 87 seats in the May 2011 general election. It explores the country's relationship with Malaysia which is expected to improve and notes that Singapore will also seek to encourage more economic integration in Asia and Australasia.

The article presents the political outlook for Singapore for 2012-2016. It cites that the People's Action Party (PAP) is expected by the Economist Intelligence Unit to remain in power during the forecast period. The country's relations with Malaysia and Indonesia are also anticipated to improve. Forecasts on the next parliamentary and presidential elections in the country are also provided.

The article forecasts the political condition of Singapore for 2012-2016 with regards to its domestic politics and international relations. It states that the ruling People's Action Party (PAP) has managed to deliver a growing prosperity and will continue to dominate politics in the country. Moreover, Singapore will continue to find ways to promote global free trade and improve cooperation and integration among the members of the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN).

The article forecasts the political condition of Singapore for 2012 to 2016 with regards to its domestic politics and international relations. It notes that the People's Action Party (PAP) is expected to remain in power. It states that the PAP is to arrest the erosion of its popularity through appearing more responsive and supporting small-scale electoral reforms. Moreover, it notes that the country's relations with Malaysia and Indonesia are to improve.

The article presents the political outlook for Singapore from 2011-2015. It provides an overview of the country's political scene including domestic politics and international relations. It states that Singapore will continue to play a vital role in the improvement of the cooperation and integration among the 10 members of the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) and will find ways to promote global free trade to reinforce its position as an important transport and financial hub.

The article forecasts the political condition of Singapore for 2011 to 2015 with regards to its domestic politics and international relations. It mentions that the People's Action Party (PAP) has won another massive parliamentary majority in May 2011. It notes that the country's relations with Malaysia and Indonesia are expected to improve in 2011 to 2015 through the Iskandar Malaysia (IM) that will promote economic integration, greater connectivity and improve cross border access.

The article offers political outlook for Singapore from 2011-2015. It says that the results of the general election held in May 7, 2011, wherein the People's Action Party (PAP) won majority parliamentary positions, is unlikely to bring recognizable policy changes. It adds that the ruling of PAP in parliamentary shows continuous imposition of strict limits on freedom of speech and assembly. Moreover, the relations of Singapore with Malaysia and Indonesia will improve in the said forecast period.

The article presents a political outlook for Singapore through 2015. It expects that the ruling People's Action Party (PAP) will remain in power during the forecast period because it manages to deliver rising prosperity and promote social harmony through a paternalistic approach. It forecasts that the country's relations with Malaysia and Indonesia will improve through 2015. It notes that the country will continue to seek ways to promote global free trade.

The article presents a forecast on the political condition of Singapore for 2011-2015 with regards to its political stability, federal parliamentary election, and international relations. It projects the ruling People's Action Party (PAP) to remain the country's dominant political force. It indicates the decision of President S. R. Nathan that he will not seek re-election when his term ends in 2011. It expects that the country's relations with Indonesia and Malaysia will improve in 2011-2015.

The article focuses on the political outlook of Singapore for 2011-2015. It says that the People's Action Party (PAP) will remain a dominant political force in the country despite the challenges on its authority and popularity. It states that the PAP-controlled government will impose strict limits on freedom of speech and assembly, which will prevent the opposition to campaign effectively. Moreover, Singapore's relations with Malaysia and Indonesia is expected to improve in 2011-2015.

The article offers information on the forecasts for the political stability in Singapore. It mentions that the government policies which restricted the impacts of economic downturn will probably place the People's Action Party (PAP) in a stronger status for the 2012 elections. It says that the relations of Singapore with Indonesia and Malaysia is anticipated to improve from 2011-2015. Moreover, it adds that Singapore will continue to look for ways in encouraging economic cooperation in Asia.

The article discusses the political conditions in Singapore. During his national day speech in August 2006, Prime minister Lee Hsien Loong stressed the need for Singapore to adapt to a changing world. Democracy activist Chee Soon Juan has already served three jail terms for speaking in public without a permit. Singapore's relations with its neighbors are being tested when it raised the regional environmental problem of atmospheric haze at the United Nations in October 2006.

The article presents an overview of the political status in Singapore as of April 2012. It cites the meeting between Singapore's prime minister, Lee Hsien Loong, and Indonesian president, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, at an annual leaders' retreat in Bogor City, Indonesia on March 13, 2012. It notes that the two reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties. It further discusses the developments in the country's relations with Indonesia.

The article presents an outlook on the political condition in Singapore from 2010-2011. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong recognizes the effort of the People's Action Party (PAP) for its successful implementation of policies that help minimize the effects of the domestic recession. It also mentions the effort of the government to raise the levies on companies employing foreigners to control the flow of workers from overseas. An overview of the country's international relations is provided.

The article presents the political outlook of Singapore for 2010 to 2011 by the Economist Intelligence Unit Ltd. (EIU). An overview of the country's political scene is given, including domestic politics and international relations as well as Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's status in the ruling People's Action Party (PAP). Moreover, it indicates that the PAP is not yet prepared to provide consideration to opposing views regarding the direction of the country's economic and political development.

The article presents a political outlook for Singapore from 2010 to 2011. It is expected that the People's Action Party (PAP) will maintain its stranglehold on power and remain the dominant political force in 2010-2011. It is projected that the country will continue to play an active role in the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) and its relations with Malaysia will remain cordial.

The article presents outlooks in the political landscape of Singapore for 2009 to 2010. It notes the domestic politics will be shaped by the proposed electoral system reform of Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, the political position of the People's Action Party (PAP), the economic downturn and the public discontent. It also cites the implication of the country's international relations to its international standing.

The article reports on the political outlook of Singapore for 2009 to 2010. It indicates that the ruling People's Action Party (PAP) will still prevail in politics, however, its durability to manage the economy as well as limit the fallout from the global recession will be tested amid the economic downturn. Meanwhile, the country believes that its strong relationship with the Association of South-East Asian Nation (ASEAN) could strengthen its international standing.

The article presents the political outlook of Singapore for 2009-2010. It cites the expected that the ruling of People's Action Party (PAP) will remain the dominant force in the political system, reflecting both the weak and fragmented state of main opposition parties and the confidence of the electorate to the PAP. Moreover, the country's relations with Malaysia will continue to be influenced by domestic political developments and the disagreement over the price of water will drag on.

The article presents a political outlook of Singapore for 2008-2009. The ruling People's Action Party (PAP) will dominate the political system while Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will remain in control of the political reform process and economic policy making. Information on the country's international relations is further presented.

The article focuses on the political conditions in Singapore. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced that an important cabinet reshuffle will take place after his budget speech in early 2008. Increases in politicians' pay have become controversial. The country is playing a prominent role in the issues surrounding pro-democracy protests in Myanmar.

The article provides information on the political outlook in Singapore for 2008-2009. The People's Action Party government is expected to dominate the political scene. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong is likely to remain in control of both the political reform process and the main elements of economic policymaking. The country will continue to play a prominent role in finding a solution to the suppression of pro-democracy protests in Myanmar.

The article focuses on the political outlook for 2008-2009 in Singapore. The dominance of the People's Action Party (PAP) in the political system will indicate a fragmented and weak state of the main opposition and will allow PAP to continue their strong position in the parliament. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will also remain in control with the political reform process and policymaking and country's relationship with Malaysia will be regulated through political developments.

The article discusses the political conditions in Singapore by October 2007. A public debate occurred after reforms for the compulsory savings scheme called Central Provident Fund were proposed by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. The country's chairmanship in the Association of South-East Asian Nations prompted it to assume a dominant international function. Moreover, Indonesia showed signs of resentment after Singapore prohibited the exportation of sand and other raw materials in other states.

The article provides information on the political outlook in Singapore for 2007, including domestic politics and international relations. The People's Action Party will control the 82 elected seats in the parliament. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will continue to manage the political reform process and the economic policymaking. The Association of South-East Asian Nations has stepped up its criticism of the Burma regime following the crackdown made by the Burmese military on the protestors.

Presents a political forecast for Singapore for 2005-2006. Recent political developments; Controversies in domestic politics; Status of the country's international relations and national defense.