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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 Teams)
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20261023T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20261024T210000
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SUMMARY:Our Heartland's Flavours @ Bedok
DESCRIPTION:About This Workshop\n \nAs a supporting partner\, SME Centre@SMF invites food manufacturers\, food service operators\, and retail businesses to Our Heartland’s Flavours @ Bedok\, co-organised by JTC and the Federation of Merchants’ Associations\, Singapore (FMAS). \nDiscover actionable industry strategies\, explore B2B sourcing opportunities\, and learn how to drive operational efficiency through automation and sustainability. \nDate: 23 – 24 October 2026 (Friday – Saturday) \nTime:\n11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Friday)\n10:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Saturday) \nVenue:\nJTC Bedok Food City\n1550 Bedok North Avenue 4\nSingapore 48995 \nKey Event Highlights\n✅ Food Businesses Transformation Seminar & B2B Networking\n23 October 2026\, Friday | 12:00 – 3:00 PM (Lunch and networking at the food bazaar from 12 PM. Seminar starts at 1 PM.)\nFeature Presentation by Patrick Cheah\, Senior Business Advisor\, SME Centre@SMF\nTopic: Future-Ready Food Businesses: Turning Digital Plans Into Actions\n✅ Marketplace & Retail Booths\nExplore over 50 booths featuring local food\, lifestyle finds\, and factory-direct bargains (Halal options available).\n✅ Factory Tours & Interactive Showcases\nSign up for the “Factory Unveiled” tours and get a first-hand look at how some of Singapore’s most recognisable brands bring their products to life. These tours offer a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes and experience the industry up close.\nEvent Attractions: Live cooking demos\, kids’ carnival\, and a Food Heritage Gallery. \n🐦 Early Bird Offer\nSnag a FREE goodie bag worth $40 when you register early (while stocks last)! \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 agnestay@smecentre-smf.sg.
URL:https://www.smecentre-smf.sg/event/our-heartlands-flavours-at-bedok/
LOCATION:JTC Bedok Food City\, 1550 Bedok North Avenue 4\, 489950\, Singapore
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20261029T143000
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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 Teams\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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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20261113T140000
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SUMMARY:Expand Into ASEAN: Indonesia
DESCRIPTION:About This Workshop \nYour brand might not work in Indonesia—here’s why. Discover how to adapt your marketing for Indonesian consumers and protect your critical IP assets before entering Southeast Asia’s largest market. \nIndonesia presents immense growth potential as Southeast Asia’s largest economy\, but direct market entry without local brand alignment or legal safeguards often leads to costly mistakes. \nDate: 13 November 2026 (Friday) \nTime: 2:00 – 5:00 PM \nVenue: Singapore Management University (SMU ALCove)\, School of Computing & Information Systems 1\, 80 Stamford Rd\, #B1-62\, Singapore 178902 \nKey Takeaways\n✅ Adapting for the Indonesian Consumer: Understand local purchasing behaviors and learn how to craft authentic marketing campaigns that resonate with Indonesian consumers to fuel brand growth.\n✅ Protecting Your IP Interests: Safeguard your brand\, trademarks\, and proprietary assets with key insights from IPOS International to avoid common cross-border entry mistakes.\n✅ Diplomatic & Market Guidance: Gain strategic market entry perspectives supported by the Indonesian Embassy in Singapore. \nWho Should Attend?\nThis session is ideal for Singapore-based:\n✅ Business Owners\, Founders\, and C-Suite Leaders\n✅ Marketing Directors and Brand Managers planning regional positioning\n✅ Business Development & Strategy Executives expanding into Indonesia \nReady to Build a Successful Expansion Strategy into Indonesia? 🏝️\nDon’t let brand misalignment or un-protected IP hold back your growth in Southeast Asia’s largest market. Secure your seat today. \n\nREGISTRATION FULL — JOIN WAITLIST\n\n  \n\nExplore Other ASEAN Markets in This Series\n🌴 Malaysia: Explore the Malaysia & JS-SEZ 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-indonesia/
LOCATION:Singapore Management University (SMU ALCove)\, School of Computing & Information Systems 1\, 80 Stamford Rd\, #B1-62\, Singapore 178902
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