Singapore is a sovereign, autonomous island city-state in Southeast Asia, bordering the Straits of Malacca, the Riau Islands, and the South China Sea. Singapore’s territory is composed of one main island, 63 satellite islands and islets, and one outlying islet. Singapore is home to 5.7 million residents. CIT interpreters and translators in Singapore understand cultural norms as well as the language perfectly. This way, they can paint you an in-depth picture in any situation.
Although its history stretches back into antiquity, modern Singapore was founded in 1819 as a trading post of the East India Company of the British Empire. In 1867, the colonies in East Asia were reorganized and Singapore came under the control of Britain until WWII when Singapore was occupied by Japan. Singapore was eventually returned to British control as a separate colony in 1945. In 1959, Singapore gained self-governance.
There are four official languages of Singapore: English, Malay, Chinese, and Tamil. English is considered the lingua franca. Multiracialism is embraced in the constitution of Singapore, helping shape the linguistic politics of the region. Many residents in Singapore are used to using a mix of these four languages in their everyday lives, though Chinese and English are heard most often. It is also not unusual to hear people speaking Japanese or Taiwanese in Singapore as well. The rarest language to be heard in Singapore is Malay, which, though it was the official language of Singapore before the late 1960s, its inclusion in the official languages is mostly symbolic.
The Constitution of Singapore and all government documents are written in English, and interpreters are required if a language other than English is used in the courts. Corporations conduct their businesses in English, while any official documents written in a non-English official language such as Malay, Mandarin, or Tamil are typically translated into English in order to be accepted for use.
A U.S. citizen can enter Singapore for business or tourism without a visa. This means that all you need to plan your next trip to Singapore is your passport and a plane ticket! Singapore makes foreign business easy and is one of the reasons the country has been so successful in terms of economic growth. Singapore is a wonderful place to seamlessly combine work and play, with its bustling tourism and impressive business networks made accessible to foreigners, especially North Americans.
Our work in the area has truly had a profound effect on the makeup of society in Singapore. Every day, courthouses, individuals, and businesses rely on us for the best lingual services possible. Because a tiny mistake can greatly affect the flow of communication or understanding of a document, we guarantee perfection. We work in every industry everywhere in Singapore, so give us a call to get started.
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