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SUMMARY:Grow Local\, Scale Regional\, Compete Globally
DESCRIPTION:About This Workshop \nTransforming Economic Headwinds into Strategic Advantage\nAgainst a backdrop of economic uncertainty\, shifting trade dynamics\, supply chain challenges\, and increasing competitive pressures\, this executive forum is designed to equip business leaders with practical strategies to accelerate profitable growth\, strengthen organisational resilience\, unlock regional opportunities\, and compete with confidence in the global marketplace. \nDate: 8 October 2026 (Thursday) \nTime: 12:30 – 6:00 PM (Registration & Lunch start at 12:30 PM) \nVenue: Singapore Institute of Management\nSIM Global Education Block A\, SIM Grand Hall\, Level 4\n461 Clementi Rd\, Singapore 599491\n \nKey Takeaways\n✅ Unlocking Regional Growth: Learn how core capability development enables sustainable SME expansion across Southeast Asia.\n✅Sustainable & Profitable Expansion: Discover green innovation and sustainable practices that drive commercial growth.\n✅Cross-Border Logistics Playbook: Gain actionable insights from logistics leaders on overcoming regional supply chain friction.\n✅ Market Matching & Readiness: Assess business readiness before expanding overseas and match your offerings to high-potential target markets.\n✅ High-Level Networking: Connect with industry leaders\, ecosystem partners\, and government stakeholders during the executive networking lunch. \nProgramme\n\n\n\n\nTime\nSession Title\nSpeaker & Organisation\n\n\n\n\n12:30 PM\nRegistration\, Exhibitor Booths & Lunch\n—\n\n\n2:00 PM\nOpening Address by Guest-of-Honour\nAlex Yam\nMayor of North West District\n\n\n2:15 PM\nUnlocking Regional Growth: How Core Capabilities Drive SMEs Expansion\nHo Seong Kim\nCEO\, SIM Academy\n\n\n3:00 PM\nFrom Singapore to the World: Profitable Growth through Sustainability\nRichard Khoo\nChief Executive Officer\, Lastic (S’pore)\n\n\n3:30 PM\nDriving Green Innovation\, Sustainability and HVAC Solutions in Singapore\nTerence Tan Jia Yu\nProject Sales Manager\, Midea (Singapore) Product\n\n\n4:00 PM\nGrow Local\, Scale Regional: The Logistics Playbook for SMEs\nJustina Sim\nSingapore Country Head\, Ninja Logistics\n\n\n4:30 PM\nExpand beyond Singapore: Matching your Business to the Right Market\nEva Loong\nExecutive Director Group Commercial\, Ascentium Global Services Holdings\n\n\n5:00 PM\nFoundations Before Frontiers: A Readiness Check for SMEs\nJonathan Chen\nSenior Business Advisor\, SME Centre@Northwest\n\n\n5:30 PM\nNetworking and Tea-Break\n—\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n  \n\nADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS\nProgramme is tentative and is subject to change at the sole discretion of SME Centre@SMF.\nShould you require further information or assistance\, kindly contact us at 83827742 or email hillary.ng@smecentre-smf.sg.
URL:https://www.smecentre-smf.sg/event/grow-local-scale-regional-compete-globally/
LOCATION:Singapore Institute of Management\, SIM Grand Hall\, 461 Clementi Rd\, Singapore 599491\, Singapore\, 599491\, Singapore
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20261022T150000
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SUMMARY:Expand Into ASEAN: Malaysia
DESCRIPTION:About This Workshop\nAccelerate your Singapore-Malaysia manufacturing expansion and expansion—discover strategic factory clusters\, tax incentives\, and cross-border partnership frameworks. \nWith the development of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) and evolving trade channels\, expanding manufacturing operations into Malaysia offers unprecedented cost efficiencies and regional scale. \nDate: 22 October 2026 (Thursday) \nTime: 3:00 – 5:00 PM \nVenue: Live Webinar \nKey Takeaways\n✅ Actionable Ecosystem Insights: Unpack the modern Malaysian manufacturing landscape\, strategic industrial clusters\, and lucrative foreign investor incentives.\n✅ Leverage the “Twinning Model” & JS-SEZ: Learn how to link Singapore’s high-value R&D\, HQ operations\, and management with Malaysia’s scalable factory hubs\, land\, and labor via the JS-SEZ.\n✅ Accelerate Cross-Border Partnerships: Establish strategic alliances\, optimise regional supply chains\, and build resilient operation models tailored for Singapore SMEs. \nProgramme\n\n\n\n\nTime\nSession Title\nSpeaker & Organisation\n\n\n\n\n3:00 PM\nRegistration\n—\n\n\n3:05 PM\nZoom Starts\n—\n\n\n3:10 PM\nNew Markets\, New Rules: What to Know Before You Go\nTiffany Zhang\nBusiness Advisor\nSME Centre@SouthWest\n\n\n3:40 PM\nSMF Briefing on Johor Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ)\nTeo Chi Howe\nSenior Business Manager\, International Markets & Partnerships\nSingapore Manufacturing Federation\n\n\n3:55 PM\nInvesting in Malaysia’s Manufacturing Sector:\nKey Regulatory Requirements and Tax Incentives\nKelvin Chee\nPartner\, Co-head | Corporate and Cross-Border Investment Practice Group\nHalim Hong & Quek (HHQ)\n\n\n4:25 PM\nProtecting Intellectual Property in Cross-Border Manufacturing Expansion: Key Considerations for Singapore Businesses Expanding into Malaysia (Presented by IP Grow)\nAudrey Lim\nPartner\, Intellectual Property\nBird & Bird ATMD LLP\n\n\n4:55 PM\nQ&A\nAll Speakers\n\n\n5:00 PM\nSession Ends\n—\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend?\nThis session is ideal for Singapore-based:\n✅ Business Owners\, Founders\, and Managing Directors\n✅ Manufacturers\, Brand Owners\, and Supply Chain Executives\n✅ Business Development & Regional Expansion Leads evaluating ASEAN growth \nReady to Scale Your Manufacturing Operations into Malaysia? 🌴\nDon’t miss out on the strategic advantages of the JS-SEZ and cross-border twinning model. Secure your virtual seat today to gain direct insights from regional experts. \n\nRegister Now\n  \n\nExplore Other ASEAN Markets in This Series\n🌺 Indonesia: Explore the Indonesia Market Entry Briefing → Click here \n\nADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS\nProgramme is tentative and is subject to change at the sole discretion of SME Centre@SMF.\nShould you require further information or assistance\, kindly contact us at 83827742 or email hillary.ng@smecentre-smf.sg.
URL:https://www.smecentre-smf.sg/event/expand-into-asean-malaysia/
LOCATION:Webinar (via Zoom)
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20261029T143000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20261029T163000
DTSTAMP:20260929T022522Z
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SUMMARY:Scaling Smart: Aligning Workforce Transformation & Regulatory Readiness
DESCRIPTION:About This Workshop\n\nGain practical insights into workforce transformation\, government support and upcoming regulatory changes and understand what these mean for your business. Walk away with practical insights to strengthen workforce planning\, prepare for regulatory changes\, and identify relevant support. \nDate: 29 October 2026 (Thursday) \nTime: 2:30 – 4:30 PM \nVenue: Webinar via Zoom\n \nWhat We’ll Cover\n✅ Government support: Explore the new EDGE grant\, EWTP and other relevant support.\n✅ Workforce transformation: Explore restructuring\, productivity and employee retention.\n✅ Regulatory readiness: Understand the Workplace Fairness Act and employer requirements.\n✅ Practical guidance: Hear insights from SME Centre@SMF\, SBF\, and TAFEP. \nWho Should Attend?\nThis session is ideal for Singapore-based: \n\nBusiness Owners\, Founders\, and Managing Directors\nHuman Resource Leaders\, Managers\, and Talent Leads\nOperations Directors evaluating workplace transformation and compliance\n\nSpeakers\n\nBhanu Pratap Rai – Senior Business Advisor\, SME Centre@SMF\nMichelle Sim – HR Consultant\, Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF)\nLu Cheng Yang – Business Advisor\, EWTP\, Singapore Business Federation (SBF)\nJessie Wong – Senior Manager\, Industry Outreach and Marketing Tripartite Alliance for Fair & Progressive (TAFEP)\n\n💪 Ready to Strengthen Your Workforce Planning?\nDo not let compliance surprises or workforce bottlenecks delay your business growth. Secure your place today to gain direct access to government support advisory and regulatory experts! \n\nRegister Now\n\n  \n\nADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS\nProgramme is tentative and is subject to change at the sole discretion of Mapletree Industrial Trust and SME Centre@SMF.\nShould you require further information or assistance\, kindly contact Mapletree Industrial Trust at 6377-8000.
URL:https://www.smecentre-smf.sg/event/scaling-smart-aligning-workforce-transformation-regulatory-readiness/
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