Singapore is a global commerce, finance and transport hub. Its standings include: the most "technology-ready" nation (WEF), top International-meetings city (UIA), city with "best investment potential" (BERI), second-most competitive country, third-largest foreign exchange market, third-largest financial center, third-largest oil refining and trading center and the second-busiest container port. The country has also been identified as a tax haven. The official end of the northeast monsoon season, March in Singapore ushers in the beginning of spring with consistently warm temperatures. The city-state has so much to offer visitors, from amazing shopping to unusual food options, and this month is a great time of the year to visit. At night and in the early morning hours, the lows drop down to 24°C (about 75°F), a great temperature for sitting out at a street side bar or cafe, enjoying a cold drink with friends. In the heat of the day, the highs get up to 31°C (around 88°F), feeling pretty steamy for early spring.

Universities in Singapore: There are 34 universities in Singapore, of which six are national. The two best-known, the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) both feature very highly in the QS World University Rankings 2018, offering courses in a wide range of subjects to their student populations of over 30,000 each. Some of the top universities in Singapore:

• National University of Singapore
• Nanyang Technological University
• Singapore Institute of Management
• SP Jain School of Global Management
• Singapore Management University
• James Cook University (Singapore)
• Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS)

Singapore is one of the great cities of the world, with its blend of Asian and European cultures. Singapore's famed Marina Bay is the place to go to see the city's most spectacular side. With the fast development of this cosmopolitan city-state, the whole Marina Bay area has undergone a transformation of epic proportions. Universal Studios Singapore is the first amusement park of its kind to open in Southeast Asia. The park has more than 20 attractions in themed zones including the Lost World, Ancient Egypt, New York, Hollywood and Madagascar. The luxurious colonial-style hotel has a long history dating back to 1887 and has become one of the most important Singapore landmarks.

Chinatown is another Singapore icon great for shopping to see all kind of important attractions and trying out authentic Chinese food. The Singapore Flyer is the world’s largest observation wheel. Sentosa is a purpose built island off the southern tip of Singapore which was built with leisure and relaxation in mind. A collection of beaches, theme parks, golf, shopping, dining and more are all available on this strip of reclaimed land that can be reached by road or cable car. Singapore Night Safari is truly a unique attraction. It is not only an interesting place worth a visit but a leading conservation and research Centre in Asia.