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De Jesus, Neslene V.

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|Singapore Business Etiquette |[pic] |

|It is absolutely essential to arrange your meetings in Singapore in advance. Do so weeks, even months, prior to your visit. Exceptions are |

|made in the export and trade-related industries, where transactions don't always require as much long-range scheduling. |

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|Before arriving in the city, supply your Singaporean counterparts with a list of your team members' names and their expertise. |

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|During your initial correspondence, you should probably include as much as you can about yourself, including a resume, business card, and |

|dossier or press kit. |

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|While foreigners are free to contact local firms directly, introductions or referrals always help. Your Singaporean contacts will feel more |

|comfortable if a third party whom they know will set up your meetings. |

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|If a commitment has been made to do business here, it will be important to establish a local partner or representative who can look after your|

|interests. Embassies, chambers of commerce, and the Singapore Registry...