Inaugural LATAM Conference Explores New Business Opportunities

In 15 May, SBF hosted its inaugural LATAM Conference, with Minister of State for Trade & Industry, and Culture, Community & Youth Alvin Tan as the Guest-of-Honour. The conference, following the signing of the Pacific Alliance Singapore Free Trade Agreement (PASFTA) and the MERCOSUR-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (MCSFTA), offered business leaders and decision-makers from Singapore and Latin American countries significant opportunities to explore new business prospects and establish vital networks.

SBF Company Video Series: Future of the FoodTech Industry

Tune in to hear from local Food Technology companies Alchemy FoodTech, Fisheroo, and Umami Bioworks as they explore the industry landscape and opportunities in local and international markets.

Topics include:

• The FoodTech Industry Landscape
• Opportunities through Innovations
• Sustainability within the Food System
• Moving Forward: Internationalisation

SBF Honours SM Lee Hsien Loong, Congratulates PM Lawrence Wong and Leaders on New Roles

SBF extends heartfelt congratulations to Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on his ministerial appointment on 15 May. We also celebrate the appointments of Minister Gan Kim Yong as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State Low Yen Ling as Senior Minister of State. Our deepest gratitude goes to Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong for his exemplary leadership over the past 20 years as Prime Minister. Since our founding in 2002, SBF has actively partnered with the government to gather business feedback and enrich policy discussions. We deeply appreciate SM Lee's unwavering support and eagerly anticipate collaborating with PM Wong and his team to fortify our business community and cultivate future-ready enterprises.

Singapore Businesses See Opportunity in Thriving Thailand Market

Strong economic and cultural ties between Singapore and Thailand are creating a fertile ground for business expansion. SBF is actively supporting this growth by assisting Singapore companies in entering the Thai market. Through the Singapore Enterprise Centre in Bangkok, SBF facilitated the establishment of over 20 Singapore companies in Thailand last year. Thaitrade and the Thailand Board of Investments (BOI) have also played a key role by assisting with partnerships, navigating regulations, and securing industrial space. From retail & F&B to manufacturing, a diverse range of Singapore companies are setting their sights on Thailand's dynamic market. Are you ready for Thailand? Reach out to us at [email protected] for a free consultation.

Focus Group Discussion on electronic Bills of Lading (eBLs)

Join us for an engaging Focus Group Discussion on electronic Bills of Lading on 19 June 2024, co-organised by SBF, IMDA, MTI, and Enterprise Singapore. This in-person event is your chance to share perspectives, provide feedback, and exchange experiences on paperless trade. Learn directly from companies involved in the world's first paperless and interoperable eBL-backed Letter of Credit transaction. Register your interest by 7 June 2024!

Focus Group Discussion on Digital Economy Agreement

Join our Focus Group Discussion on the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA), co-organised by SBF and the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI). This event offers business leaders and stakeholders a platform to share insights and feedback that will shape policies for Singapore and ASEAN's digitalisation efforts ahead of the DEFA negotiations in 2025. Register your interest by 12 June 2024!

[04 June 2024]

Masterclass on COMPASS: Gain Insights into the New Framework and other Work Pass Changes

[07 June 2024]

Masterclass on Sustainability for Senior Management

[07 June 2024]

Measuring & Analysing Financial KPIs from Business Perspective

[10 June 2024]

Understanding Concepts & Implications of Generative AI for Business Leaders

[13 - 14 June 2024]

Channel Strategies for Market Expansion & Business Growth (SSG Funded)

[24 June 2024]

Understanding Incoterms 2020 *Popular!*