A*STAR Mission
Fostering World Class Scientific Research and Human Capital for a Vibrant Knowledge-Based Singapore.

Key Focus
Knowledge creation and exploitation of scientific discoveries for a better world: that is our goal at A*STAR.

We do it by fostering world-class scientific research and nurturing world-class scientific talent for a vibrant Knowledge-Based Singapore. A*STAR represents today's research scientists and future generation of aspiring scientist who dare to race with the world's best towards the very limits of modern science. Together with scientists we will build up our intellectual capital and our scientific capabilities. That will boost the economic competitiveness of Singapore.

Organisation Structure
A*STAR is a luminous Constellation, charting the course for Singapore's Science and Technology. It comprises the Biomedical Research Council (BMRC), the Science and Engineering Research Council (SERC), the Exploit Technology Pte Ltd (ETPL) and the Corporate Planning and Administration Division (CPAD).

Both BMRC and SERC promote, support and oversee the public sector R&D research activities in Singapore. Both Councils fund the A*STAR public research institutes who conduct cutting-edge research in specific niche areas in Science, Engineering and Biomedical Science.

Biomedical Research Council (BMRC)
The BMRC, established in October 2000, supports, oversees and co-ordinates public sector biomedical research and development activities in Singapore.

The objectives of the BMRC are:

  • To support, sustain and stimulate excellent research directed at maintaining and improving human health
  • To train people in high quality skills to meet Singapore's needs of health, quality of life and global economic competitiveness
  • To promote societal awareness of Biomedical research

The BMRC is overseen by a Ministerial Committee that is chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Tony Tan and includes the Ministers of Trade and Industry, Health and Education. Guidance and advice is provided by an International Advisory Council.

The BMRC oversees the R&D initiatives of these Research Institutes:
Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IMCB)
Bioprocessing Technology Centre (BTC)
Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS)
Bioinformatics Institute (BII)
Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN)

Science and Engineering Research Council (SERC)
The SERC promotes public sector research and development in Science and Engineering with a focus on fields essential to Singapore's manufacturing industry (specifically in electronics, infocomms, chemicals and general engineering).

The Council's objectives are:

  • To develop a foundation of high quality research in key disciplines;
  • To nurture human capital for research; and
  • To promote information dissemination and technology transfer.

The SERC oversees the R&D initiatives of research institutes, which are classified under four broad industry clusters of chemicals, manufacturing/automation, electronics and IT & telecommunications. The 7 research institutes, which the council supports, are:

Corporate Planning and Administration Division (CPAD)
The CPAD supports the two Research Councils and Exploit Technologies Pte Ltd (ETPL) in performing the functions of Finance, Human Resource, Corporate Policy and Planning, Legal, Corporate Communications, Information Technology and Audit.

This division is also responsible for developing and advising on the implementation of corporate-wide administrative policies and guidelines across A*STAR, ETPL as well as the Research Institutes and Centres (RICs).

Exploit Technologies Pte Ltd (ETPL)
Exploit Technologies Pte Ltd is the commercialisation arm of A*STAR

At ETPL, our charter is to identify, protect and exploit promising Intellectual Property (IP) created by the Research Institutes (RIs) under A*STAR. These include facilitating the IP Management Process (i.e. the protection of inventions through patents, copyrights etc) and commercialisation of such IPs.

In a nutshell, ETPL provides unique capabilities that complement A*STAR's ultimate strategic goal of bringing mind to market by bridging the gap between research and successful commercialisation, thereby creating a robust and vibrant economy in Singapore.

For more information, please visit our website at
http://www.a-star.edu.sg/astar/about/action/about_careers.do

The Economic Development Board (EDB) is the lead government agency that plans and executes strategies to boost the Singapore economy in the manufacturing, manufacturing services and traded services sectors.

Set up in 1961, we have played a key role in transforming Singapore into a first-world business location of choice, at the forefront of the most competitive global economies.

Vision
The EDB's vision is for Singapore to be a vibrant and robust knowledge-based economy. As technological advances and globalisation speed up, knowledge will become a strategic asset. A country that can re-orientate itself as a knowledge-based economy can reap abundant opportunities.

Mission
Our mission is to promote and develop knowledge-driven industries in Singapore. The Industry 21 programme (I21) was launched in January 1999, as a blueprint for Singapore's economic success in the 21st century.

Key Strategies
The EDB's strategies for developing knowledge-driven industries are to: develop diversified, globally competitive and highly networked clusters; build up world-class capabilities; and promote innovation and enterprise.

Value-Creating Service for Investors
The EDB way is to work closely with clients to create innovative solutions to meet business needs, while constantly updating our own long-term strategic plans to respond quickly to changing conditions.

In executing our mission and strategies, the EDB undertakes the following:

proactively identifies and undertakes investment promotion of key companies and technologies;

provides a one-stop service for investors to set up operations in Singapore;

assists investors and local enterprises to identify business opportunities in Singapore;

puts in place land, skilled labour, infrastructure and other facilities for businesses to launch their operations swiftly;

links international and local companies to run worldwide businesses from an efficient base in Singapore; matches business partners for regional ventures in Singapore's overseas industrial parks;

and manages several initiatives to award assistance programmes to operations which meet desired objectives in line with EDB's mission.

For more information, visit our website at www.sedb.com/careers

The Energy Market Authority of Singapore (EMA) was set up on 1 April 2001 to regulate the electricity and gas industry as well as district cooling services in designated areas. EMA also took over the system operation function of the electricity industry to ensure the reliability of the electricity system. EMA is spearheading the liberalisation of Singapore's electricity market to facilitate full retail competition. The liberalisation exercise, to be implemented in phases, will eventually allow all consumers to buy electricity from retailers of their choice.

Our Mission
Think Ahead, Change Today
Forging A Competitive And Secure Energy Industry For Our Economy

Our Vision
A Dynamic and Cohesive Organization Proactively Promoting a Competitive and Reliable Energy Industry

Our Goals

  • Promote Competitive Market
  • Promote High Quality Performance In The Industry
  • Nurture A Progressive Industry
  • Maintain A Secure and Reliable Electricity System
  • Safeguard Consumers' Interests
  • Achieve Organizational Excellence

EMA as the regulatory authority has four key roles :

  • Promote a competitive and well-functioning electricity and gas market, while at the same time, ensuring the security and reliability of the electricity and gas supply
  • Safeguard the interests of consumers, to ensure that they are provided with electricity and gas services at competitive prices and of adequate standards
  • Promote the efficient use of energy utilities
  • Represent Singapore's interest in regional and international energy forums such as ASEAN and APEC to ensure that Singapore continues to have free and non-discriminatory access to global sources of energy, especially oil and natural gas.

For more information, visit our website at http://www.ema.gov.sg/Job/Job.php

To meet the challenges of an increasingly competitive global market, the Singapore Trade Development Board has been restructured to focus on internationalising Singapore-based enterprises. Now known as "International Enterprise Singapore" or "IE Singapore", our mission is to help Singapore-based companies grow and internationalise successfully.

IE Singapore is the primary agency to encourage the spreading of Singapore's external economic wing. It offers a wide range of services, both locally and overseas, to help companies shorten their learning curve and make the right connections. These include providing valuable market information, doing feasibility studies and finding overseas partners.

We also promote Singapore as a Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) hub by attracting enterprises from other countries to be based here, so that they can collaborate with International Singapore Companies (ISCs) to venture into the region.

Regardless of the challenges that they face, we are passionate about helping companies realise their global vision. We offer a wide range of services that help companies shorten their learning curve and make the right connections.

Starting at the very basics, IE Singapore assists companies expand their international business by developing core capabilities that support international trade. With over 30 offices worldwide and our experience as the Singapore Trade Development Board, we have developed in-depth knowledge of the world's markets to help smoothen the internationalisation journey for companies to expand their operations overseas.

IE Singapore also helps companies develop marketing and development strategies, as well as develop Singapore into a vibrant business gateway by actively attracting top companies in trading, logistics, marketing and other globalisation-related services to establish their bases in Singapore.

Fore more information, please visit IE Singapore's website at: www.iesingapore.com/careers

JTC Corporation (JTC) is Singapore's leading developer of industrial facilities and infrastructure. Established in 1968 as a statutory board with a mandate to kick start Singapore's industrial growth, JTC has helped to transform the nation from an industrial backwater into a sophisticated international manufacturing powerhouse. Today, JTC continues to reinvent itself to gear up for the new demands of the knowledge-based economy.

Currently, JTC manages 35 industrial estates in Singapore including specialised facilities such as business parks, wafer fabrication parks, a pharmaceutical park and a chemicals hub on Jurong Island. In addition, JTC is the master developer of the 194-ha Buona Vista Science Hub - an attractive work-live-play-learn development integrating residential units, commercial hubs, tertiary and research institutes.

While supporting the economic development of Singapore, JTC also plays its part to ensure a continued supply of affordable industrial land in the future. To this end, JTC has built innovative facilities - stack-up factories that save on land yet give every unit ground floor convenience via wide vehicular ramps. Estate refurbishment and redevelopment are also key components of its IP21 (Industrial Land Plan for the 21st Century) strategy to make better use of land so that there will be more room for growth.

JTC believes that the future is dynamic and ever changing. The organisation will have to respond swiftly to customer needs. It will have to adapt quickly to change. Innovation and risk-taking are essential qualities of our people in addition to professionalism, integrity and teamwork.

For more information, visit our website at http://www.jtc.gov.sg/career/pages/index.aspx

As the agency for enterprise development, SPRING Singapore aims to enhance the competitiveness of enterprises to develop a strong base of dynamic and innovative Singapore enterprises. We help to nurture a pro-business environment, facilitate the growth of industries and enhance innovation and enterprise capabilities of small and medium enterprises for better access to markets and business opportunities.

SPRING Singapore is also the national standards and conformance body. We help to lower technical barriers to trade, provide quality assurance for products and services and promote industry use of Singapore and international standards.

SPRING Singapore has a multi-skilled staff with experience and expertise in many disciplines. Whether you are trained in engineering, economics, social or materials sciences, computer science or business, you can contribute to Singapore's economic development as a staff of SPRING Singapore. At SPRING Singapore, you can be a leading professional in your field. You will spearhead programmes that will raise the productivity of industry.

Empowerment at SPRING Singapore starts with new challenges, training and incentives, plus the encouragement to be creative and innovative in every aspect of your work. You will have ample opportunities to demonstrate your professional prowess and realise your full potential.

At SPRING Singapore, we strive to make a difference.

For more information, visit our website at http://www.spring.gov.sg/careers

The Singapore Tourism Board drives the economic growth in Singapore's largest service sector - Tourism. This industry generates 5 percent contribution to Singapore's GDP and more than $10 billion in tourism receipts annually. Singapore's tourism industry also employs over 130,000 people.

The Singapore Tourism Board ensures the continued viability of the tourism industry, and of Singapore as a destination. STB does this by leading and supporting expansion initiatives in the various tourism sectors : hotels, airlines, travel, tour operations, retail, food and beverage, arts and entertainment, attractions and leisure and recreation.

The STB constantly strives to position Singapore as a tourism capital. Such are: through the creation of a superb infrastructure, marketing Singapore internationally, the development and nurturing of a service-oriented workforce and attracting of world-renown events and foreign tourism-related investments to Singapore. The STB also expands the size and reach of the industry by helping local enterprises export their tourism expertise overseas.

In all these roles, the STB ensures Singapore's lasting appeal as a tourism capital through the identification, facilitation, development and enhancement of Singapore features that are integral to the local lifestyles and which add to the visitor experience. In this way, tourism in Singapore adds to the improvement of the quality of life for Singaporeans.

For more information, visit our website at http://app.stb.com.sg/asp/abo/abo05.asp