Republic of Singapore

Companies based in Republic of Singapore, and the events that shaped them.

1companies1972–1972founding years1still active0no longer operating

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Republic of Singapore companies over time

Companies foundedEconomyTechnologyEnvironment

FoundedSingapore Airlines Ltd.

1972

1973

EconomyThe OPEC oil embargo triggers a global shock.

1975

TechnologyThe personal-computer era begins with the Altair.

1979

EconomyA second oil crisis drives inflation higher.

1981

TechnologyThe IBM PC launches and sets a standard.

1984

TechnologyApple ships the Macintosh; the GUI era begins.

1987

EconomyBlack Monday: markets fall 22% in a single day.

1991

TechnologyThe World Wide Web is released to the public.

1993

TechnologyThe Mosaic browser brings the web to everyone.

1995

TechnologyWindows 95 launches; the internet goes mainstream.

1997

EconomyThe Asian financial crisis rattles global markets.

EnvironmentThe Kyoto Protocol sets the first climate targets.

2000

EconomyThe dot-com bubble bursts.

2001

EconomyThe September 11 attacks; a recession follows.

2004

TechnologySocial media and Web 2.0 begin to take hold.

2007

TechnologyThe iPhone launches the smartphone era.

2008

EconomyThe global financial crisis freezes credit.

2010

TechnologyCloud computing goes mainstream for business.

2015

EnvironmentThe Paris Agreement sets global climate targets.

2020

EconomyThe COVID-19 pandemic upends the global economy.

2022

EconomyInflation spikes; central banks raise rates sharply.

2023

TechnologyGenerative AI reaches mainstream business use.

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The companies

Singapore Airlines Ltd. →

Active · founded 1972 · Republic of Singapore

Singapore Airlines Ltd.

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