Singapore International Chamber of Commerce

26/10/2026

🥂 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠. 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕.

Let's close the year together!

Join us at the SICC Year-End Reception 2026 for an evening of networking, celebration and new experiences with fellow members, business leaders and partners from across Singapore's international business community.

✨ 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐨:

🤝 Reconnect with familiar faces and meet new business contacts.

🏆 Celebrate the contributions of long-serving individuals who have helped shape SICC.

🎉 Enjoy an immersive, real-life attraction experience that adds a distinctive twist to the evening.

Whether you're looking to strengthen relationships, exchange ideas or discover opportunities for collaboration, this is your chance to connect with the people who make our business community thrive.

📅 Thursday, 3 December 2026

🕡 6.30pm – 10.00pm

📍 IMBA Theatre

More details on the programme and evening's experiences will be announced soon. Find out more here: https://cvent.me/EdaKAg

End the year on a high note. Join us and let's look ahead to new possibilities in 2027!

23/10/2026

Stay connected with SICC on LinkedIn!

Want to keep up with what’s happening across Singapore’s business community? Join us on LinkedIn!

From upcoming events and member highlights to business insights, economic developments and opportunities to connect and collaborate, our LinkedIn page brings you closer to the conversations and people shaping the business landscape.

Follow SICC on LinkedIn and stay in the loop with the latest from our Chamber and members.

👉 Follow us here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/siccsg/

22/10/2026

21/10/2026

19/10/2026

𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬: 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐚𝐲 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚

𝐆𝐨 𝐛𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬. 𝐆𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬. 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬.

What could developments across Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area mean for your business?

Join SICC’s upcoming Business Mission to Hong Kong, the Northern Metropolis and Shenzhen to gain first-hand perspectives on this evolving business landscape. Through market briefings, corporate and site visits, business networking and stakeholder engagements, the mission will offer opportunities to hear directly from those operating in the region, exchange perspectives with fellow business leaders and explore areas of mutual interest.

Why join the mission?

🌏 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭-𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝
Gain insights into the developments shaping Hong Kong, the Northern Metropolis and the wider Greater Bay Area, beyond what you can learn from afar.

🤝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞
Engage with business leaders, organisations and stakeholders to exchange perspectives and explore potential partnerships.

🏙️ 𝐒𝐞𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐮𝐩 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞
Discover the commercial, infrastructure and innovation landscape through corporate and site visits.

🔎 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬
Consider where regional developments align with your business priorities and where opportunities for collaboration may emerge.

The mission will bring together a limited delegation of 20 participating companies, with priority given to SICC members. The programme is being developed to facilitate focused engagement and relevant connections across the region.

Interested in exploring what the Greater Bay Area could offer your business?

Register your interest to be part of SICC’s upcoming Business Mission. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gQ8uR3Na

19/10/2026

☕ 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞: 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬

Building and growing a business often involves navigating shared challenges, learning from others’ experiences and identifying opportunities to work together.

SICC and DutchCham (Dutch Chamber of Commerce Singapore) are bringing entrepreneurs, business owners and professionals together for 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞, an informal networking session to exchange perspectives on building and scaling businesses in Singapore and the wider region.

The session will feature entrepreneurs from the SICC and DutchCham communities sharing their business journeys, challenges and lessons learnt. Participants will also have the opportunity to introduce their businesses, connect with professionals across industries and explore potential partnerships.

Coffee, tea and freshly baked croissants will be served, with each participant given 30 seconds to introduce themselves, their company and what they are currently working on or looking for, followed by open networking.

🎟️ 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝟏𝟓 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬. Priority registration is given to SICC and DutchCham members until 21 October, with any remaining places opened to non-members thereafter.

🔗 Register here: https://cvent.me/ABNRaa

15/10/2026

14/10/2026

🏢 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐚𝐱 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠

As the GST InvoiceNow rollout progresses, businesses are assessing the implications of e-invoicing for their tax, finance and operational processes.

At SICC’s recent Tax Policy Interest Group Meeting, Ms Lee Rushan, GST Partner at PwC Singapore, shared perspectives on Singapore’s GST InvoiceNow requirements, implementation considerations and the broader global shift towards digital tax reporting.

Three key areas emerged from the discussion:

🧭 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Beyond regulatory compliance, organisations need to assess rollout timelines, engage relevant stakeholders and review the implications for existing systems, processes and governance.

🗂️ 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐬: Key considerations include capturing customer UENs, mapping GST category codes, managing foreign-currency transactions, meeting mandatory data element (MDE) requirements, and establishing processes for monitoring and reconciliation with GST filings.

⚖️ 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬: Organisations need to consider the resources required for implementation, including the practical challenges of integrating e-invoicing into complex operating environments and the relevance of available support schemes.

The discussion provided an opportunity for members to exchange experiences, consider implementation challenges and identify areas for further engagement with policymakers and regulators as the requirements evolve.

SICC thanks Rushan for sharing her expertise and our members for their contributions to the discussion.

14/10/2026

🧭 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩, 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰

“Be courageous. Stay true and never lose yourself along the way.”

These reflections from our CEO, 𝐌𝐬 𝐁𝐢𝐭𝐚 𝐒𝐞𝐨𝐰, were shared during 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟒𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐤𝐲®, where business leaders and changemakers gathered to exchange perspectives on leadership, personal growth and professional development.

As an Industry Partner, SICC was pleased to be part of the gathering. We also congratulate Bita on her inclusion in the 2026 Asia’s Most Inspirational Women in Leadership listing.

During the conversation, Bita shared her perspective on what it means to break barriers and pursue new possibilities, framed around three principles: S-K-Y.

🤝𝐒 | 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲: Understanding oneself is an important foundation for serving others with purpose.

📚 𝐊 | 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: Curiosity, humility and a willingness to learn remain important throughout one’s leadership journey.

🚀 𝐘 | 𝐘𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬: Progress often requires the courage to step forward, even when the path ahead is unfamiliar.

She also highlighted the importance of trust, built through self-belief and integrity, and the role of leaders in creating conditions for others to learn, grow and contribute.

These perspectives offer a useful reminder that leadership extends beyond individual achievement. It is also shaped by the values we uphold, the relationships we nurture and the opportunities we create for others.

At SICC, we value platforms that bring business leaders and professionals together to exchange experiences, broaden perspectives and reflect on the evolving demands of leadership.

Thank you 𝐌𝐫 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐞 and 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐭𝐞. 𝐋𝐭𝐝. for bringing the community together and to our SICC members and fellow chamber partners who joined the conversation.

13/10/2026

𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

We recorded the “Collaborate to Innovate: Unlocking Possibilities” TV Forum earlier this month at The Equarius Hotel, Resorts World Sentosa. Featuring our 2026 SICC Awards winners in an adroitly moderated conversation by Ms. Yvaine Gan, this year’s forum explores how successful collaboration is not only about addressing immediate challenges but also about looking ahead and preparing for what may come next.

Several themes emerged from the conversation:

🎯 𝐀𝐝𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
A good solution is only as effective as its adoption by the people who use it. Working with real-world challenges can also reveal complexities that may not be apparent in theory, making it important to test assumptions against practical experience and user needs.

🤝 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭, 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
Frequent communication, complementary capabilities and a common foundation can help organisations work through uncertainty and keep different moving parts aligned. Building trust and maintaining a shared sense of purpose can help partnerships remain effective as circumstances change.

🧩 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩
For partnerships to deliver sustainable results, shared understanding and ownership need to extend across an organisation rather than remain with senior management or a small group of individuals. Embedding collaboration into organisational practices can help sustain its outcomes over time.

At the heart of the discussion was a broader consideration: innovation may be enabled by technology, but its progress depends on the people, relationships and organisations behind it.

📺 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐕 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐍𝐀 𝐨𝐧 𝟓 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐚𝐭 𝟕𝐩𝐦, 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟏𝐩𝐦 𝐨𝐧 𝟓 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟏𝐩𝐦 𝐨𝐧 𝟔 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

Take a look behind the scenes of the Collaborate to Innovate TV Forum below.

Watch here: https://youtube.com/shorts/Am7XXsRpyks?feature=share

View the full article here: https://www.cvent.com/e.aspx?3C,E1,bd21aba7-d5d2-4fff-83c7-b6d555202ffd

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