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Bangalore , Dec 16

THE Singapore Government is now focusing on the hospital tourism and education sectors. Service industries are also being encouraged to set up base.

International Universities including Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Stanford have collaborated with local ones to offer degrees in the country.

INSEAD, a European business school, invested $60 million in a facility, said Mr R. Narayanamohan, Director, Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry, at a seminar titled `Singapore Calling'.

Currently there are around 4,000 students in Singapore. IIT Mumbai has also tied up with NTU, Singapore to offer courses.

The country is also inviting entrepreneurs. According to the World Bank Report, Singapore is the second easiest place to set up business.

It ranks after New Zealand and stands out for its embrace of electronic Governance.

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