BIZSpoke | U.S. Reciprocal Tariffs Make Sense, Take Action, Plan Ahead Complimentary Seminar on 16 April

11 APRIL 2025

Navigating U.S. Reciprocal Tariffs: Key Insights and Strategies for Businesses

Join us on 16 April at Amara Hotel Singapore for a complimentary seminar on the U.S.’s reciprocal tariffs and their global impact. Industry experts will delve into the complexities of these tariffs and their significant effects on international trade.

Designed to help businesses navigate the shifting trade landscape, the seminar will focus on economic implications and strategic responses.

In addition to expert presentations, the event will feature interactive discussions and networking opportunities. The opening address at 9:30 AM will be delivered by Mr Tan Chin Hwee, Chairman of SGTraDeX and Co-Chair of the Protem Committee for the Centre for the Future of Trade and Investment (CFOTI).

Seats are limited and priority will be given to SBF members. For enquiries, please contact us at [email protected]

WHAT'S NEW

SBF Urges Firms to Diversify Amid U.S. Tariffs

In response to sweeping U.S. tariffs, SBF urged businesses to reduce reliance on the U.S. market, strengthen compliance, and explore regional opportunities via Singapore’s free trade agreements. SBF CEO Kok Ping Soon noted that despite Singapore’s favourable 10% base tariff, global disruptions remain a challenge, with 71% of local firms operating offshore. He called on businesses to use this period to deepen regional ties and uphold free and fair trade.

Learn how SBF can help companies leverage FTAs to navigate tariff disruptions, or reach out to [email protected]

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SBF Welcomes New Members, Strengthens Future-Ready Business Community

On 2 April, SBF welcomed over 150 new members at its first Members' Orientation of 2025, strengthening engagement across its growing network of more than 32,000 Singapore businesses. SBF CEO Kok Ping Soon outlined how SBF supports businesses in navigating economic challenges through policy advocacy, partnerships, and the event ended with lively networking, reinforcing SBF’s role in building a future-ready business community.

Click here to learn how SBF membership can help drive your business forward.

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SMART-ENABLED

Empowering Businesses with GenAI Workshops

SBF, in collaboration with Accenture, recently hosted three GenAI workshops under the CTOaaS initiative, engaging over 350 participants from 300 companies. These sessions helped attendees explore how to leverage GenAI tools for business value, offering hands-on activities and insights into government grants supporting GenAI adoption. We’re excited to continue empowering businesses to harness GenAI for greater efficiency, innovation, and growth in an AI-driven future!

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SKILLS-EMPOWERED

MOM Charts Workforce Strategy Amid AI Disruption and Aging Population

Minister Tan See Leng highlighted that the rise of artificial intelligence, technological advancements, and global uncertainty will reshape jobs, skills, and business operations. To address these shifts, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) plans three strategic changes to better serve Singapore’s workforce. He also highlighted initiatives like Career Conversion Programmes (CCP) and the SkillsFuture Jobseeker Support scheme, aimed at helping workers adapt to change.

Learn more about the CCPs managed by SBF, appointed Programme Manager by WSG.

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SOCIALLY IMPACTFUL

Help Shape a Future-Ready Business Community

Join us in building a more resilient, inclusive, and future-ready business community by taking part in our inaugural Social Sustainability Study 2025. This is your chance to share how companies can create meaningful value for people and society beyond profit, and to help uncover what businesses need to thrive while doing good. Your voice will contribute to a national effort to strengthen Singapore’s social compact — because real change begins with shared insight.

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SUPPORTED EVENTS

New Guidelines to Empower E-Commerce Sustainability

Co-led by the Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) and SingPost, with support from NEA and Zero Waste City, the new Guidelines on Sustainable E-commerce Packaging—developed by the Alliance for Action (AfA)—offer practical tips, case studies, and best practices aligned with the 3Rs—Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Designed to drive industry-wide action, these guidelines aim to reduce packaging waste and contribute to national sustainability goals.

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