</p> It is a great pleasure to welcome you to Singapore, to the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands and to Sibos 2015!</strong></p> This is indeed a special year for us – as we celebrate 50 years of Independence, we are also honoured to have Sibos join us here in Singapore once again, 12 years after it first premiered on our shores.Singapore is home to more than 7,000 multinational companies today. As a global financial hub, Singapore offers financial institutions a pro-business environment, excellent infrastructure, cost-competitiveness, and a highly skilled and cosmopolitan labour force.</p> A dynamic city underpinned by a strong knowledge-based economy, Singapore offers extensive networks with Asia Pacific and the world.</p> But it is certainly not all work and no play in Singapore.</p> In the past 50 years, we have developed into an exciting destination where delegates can seamlessly complement serious business with enriching lifestyle experiences. Our state-of-the-art event venues support both business meeting requirements and experiential events, and our vibrant mix of business and leisure activities help personalise and elevate delegates’ experiences here as well.</p> Singapore has received various international accolades, from Lonely Planet to New York Times, as one of the best places to visit in 2015. From the multi-ethnic landscape and plethora of dining experiences, to the vibrant nightlife and arts scene as well as world-class shopping venues, there are various opportunities to explore the best of what our city has to offer.</p> Enjoy our stunning city in a garden, dine atop one of the Supertrees at Gardens by the Bay, catch a performance at the MasterCard Theatres at Marina Bay Sands or pick up some locally-designed fashion and souvenirs at KEEPERS along Orchard Road.</p> The celebration will also not be complete without special “gifts” – so do check out our range of Golden Jubilee flights, accommodation, shopping, dining and attraction deals, alongside the special tourist privileges on the YourSingapore</a> website.</p> I wish you a pleasant and memorable stay here in Singapore, and a fruitful time at Sibos 2015.</p> Yours sincerelyLionel YeoChief ExecutiveSingapore Tourism Board</p> Video courtesy of YourSingapore</h3> </p>