On most maps, Singapore is so small that it only shows up as a red dot. But despite its small size, it has gone against all odds – from being exceedingly poor a few decades ago, it is now among the richest territories on Earth.

Since 1960, Singapore’s economy has averaged an annualized 7.5% growth rate, which may well be the fastest development and industrialization rate in human history. Unsurprisingly, Singapore’s stock market is Southeast Asia’s largest stock exchange in terms of market cap.

However, its success and investment desirability depend almost entirely on its global outlook.

Its markets are connected to every major economy in the world. And because of this, a Singapore brokerage account allows you to invest in stocks across the globe, including Europe, Japan, and China.

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