Trade associations & chambers
Asme launches programme to help SMEs form strategic partnerships; expands market access initiatives to Asia
For 2026, the association’s newly elected council will focus on helping tap inorganic growth opportunities and enter new markets
Singapore’s Hainan Business Chamber aims to grow network, help members tap Hainan Free Trade Port
Its ties with the Chinese island province will support members who wish to head there
Singapore vehicle traders’ association in leadership limbo after court voids disputed elections
While voting rules had been misapplied at a May 2024 AGM, SVTA’s president lacked the authority to reconvene the meeting a month later: Appellate Division
Singapore companies must go global despite ongoing trade turbulence: SBF returning chairman SS Teo
Apex business chamber will help firms tide through tariff crisis, says shipping veteran
In face of high F&B churn, Singapore brands can learn from China peers: association chief
Local industry’s high churn rate is unsustainable, says Benjamin Boh, the new head of Restaurant Association of Singapore
SBF launches road map to help transform trade associations and chambers
Nearly 20 new initiatives will be launched over the next three years, in areas such as human capital development and improving governance
SCCCI calls for Budget 2025 to help SMEs ease business costs, improve workforce productivity, build green capabilities
It also hopes the government will provide more support for trade associations and chambers to drive internationalisation and upskilling among SMEs
Singapore businesses keeping close watch on trade policies under Trump 2.0
Brace for tariff hikes but also stay nimble to take advantage of new opportunities, advise business leaders
Building bridges, creating opportunities
Marking its 20th year, the Singaporean-German Chamber of Industry and Commerce continues to be an important link between the two sides
New centre for trade associations will identify needs, provide tailored guidance, strengthen secretariats
Such initiatives empower SMEs to tackle challenges through collaboration and shared resources, says MTI Senior Minister of State Low Yen Ling
