Corporate News South East Asia The Hub Of SIA Cargo Freddy Khoo Regional Vice-President SEA & SWP In the South East Asian region alone, SIA Cargo serves 10 cities in seven countries, uncluding Singapore, the heart of our operations. This compries both freighter and passenger services to Jakarta and Bangkok, as well as daily passenger services on wide-bodied passenger aircraft to Denpasar Bali, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Kuala Lumpar, Penang and Manila. In addition, we have 5 x weekly flights to Bandar Seri Begawan on narrow-bodied aircraft. With this extensive network and high frequency of services, SIA Cargo offers one of the best connections within South East Asia in the world. This, together with our dedicated team of staff guarantees you an airport-to-airport service that you will be pleased with. Singapore A dynamic city with only 697.1 sq km of land area, Singapore is a rich blend of cultures, cuisine, arts and architecture, and home to 4.35 million people. World-renowned Changi Airport handled 1.78 million tonnes of air cargo and 8.3 million visitors in 2004, all of which contri-buted to the country's external trade of S$580.37 billion for the year. >> more Indonesia There are some 300 ethnic groups in Indonesia, a result of both the country's unique geography and history. The glue that binds the people together is Bahasa Indonesia, the national language, and Pancasila , the national philosophy, which stresses the doctrine of unity and universal justice for all Indonesians. >> more Malaysia The twin peaks of the Petronas Towers, one of the tallest buildings in the world, form a prominent part of the impressive skyline of Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. By contrast to the bustling capital city, the historic settlement of Penang is a quieter labyrinth of interesting streets, mosques, temples and shops. Although not yet a freighter station, Kuala Lumpur is well connected with six daily flights to Singapore. Penang, our other Malaysian station, has three daily flights, with the exception of Days 1, 2 and 7, where there are two daily flights. >> more Thailand Variety is the spice of life in Thailand. This multi-faceted destination not only has an enormous cultural diversity, it is also blessed with topographical diversity and natural beauty. From the golden-spired temples of Bangkok to the excitement of tropical beach resorts, there is no shortage of attractions to interest visitors. Apart from direct flights to Singapore, Bangkok also offers direct flights to Osaka and Tokyo in Japan. There is both a daily passenger service, as well as a Day 5 freighter service to Osaka. In addition, there is a daily passenger service to Tokyo (with the exception of Day 5). On top of this, Bangkok has six daily. >> more Philippines The Philippines is a bejewelled archipelago with over 7,000 sun-drenched islands, beautiful beaches, towering volcanic peaks, varied flora and fauna, and magnificent landscapes. Like many South East Asian countries, the Philippines is steeped in the culture and heritage of its people. >> more Vietnam Over 80 million people live in Vietnam, a 2,000 kilometre long narrow strip along the South China Sea that includes cool upland mountains, untouched coastal stretches, thriving cities and the relaxed capital Hanoi. >> more Brunei A sun-washed jewel sparkling between the South China Sea and North Borneo's rainforest, the Sultanate of Brunei Darussalam exudes the colour and mystique of a nation whose sovereignty once stretched across the entire island of Borneo and parts of the Philippines. >> more	Singapore's  geographical position makes her an excellent transhipment  hub.