South African Chamber of Commerce Singapore

22/09/2026

08/09/2026

📢 SAVE THE DATE | 23 SEPTEMBER 2026

🇿🇦🇸🇬 South Africa Focus Week returns to Singapore for its 4th edition.

A week dedicated to trade, innovation and partnership, bringing together business leaders, government representatives and ecosystem partners from South Africa and Singapore to explore new opportunities and strengthen bilateral connections.

🌍🤝🚀 The flagship South Africa Focus Week Business Forum will take place on:

📅 23 September 2026

Expect meaningful conversations, valuable connections and insights into the opportunities shaping the future of trade and collaboration between Africa and Asia.

✨ More details coming soon.

For now, save the date and watch this space.

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02/09/2026

🔥 One of our most popular events of the year is back!

Every time we host a Cross-Chamber Networking Event, tickets sell fast and we're flooded with last-minute requests once registrations close. If you've been thinking about attending, now is the time to secure your place.

Join professionals, entrepreneurs, and business leaders from across Singapore's international business community for an evening of high-value networking and new business connections.

🤝 Expand your network
🌏 Connect across industries and chambers
💼 Discover new opportunities
🍸 Enjoy a relaxed and engaging atmosphere
⏰ Early Bird Member Tickets are just $69 until 4 September!

After that, member tickets will increase to $79.

Don't wait until the final days to register—we'd hate for you to miss out.

🎟️ Secure your ticket today https://sacham-sg.glueup.com/event/cross-chamber-networking-mixer-191006/

Be part of one of the most anticipated networking events on the chamber calendar.

Tickets include free flow w**e/ b**r/ softdrinks and light bar snacks!

South Africans in Singapore

02/09/2026

Rosé is not a w**e you apologise for. 🌹🍷

Saturday, 5 September, South African W**e Cellar is pouring 15 bottles across rosé, Cap Classique bubbles and juicy reds. One afternoon, three ways to fall for pink and red all over again.

📅 Sat, 5 Sep | 3PM to 5PM
📍 Deviate W**e Bar
🎟️ S$25 per person, limited spots

Reserve here 👉 https://southafricanw**ecellar.com/product/roses-are-red-tasting-event/

Cheese cuts and Munets Empanadas included. Same day bottle discounts too.

WhatsApp +65-8339-7567 or contact Misizwe Mtshali and they'll hold your spot. 🥂

31/08/2026

✨ On 28 August, we had the privilege of hosting Women, W**e and Storytelling

An evening that was about so much more than w**e and networking. It was a celebration of courage, resilience, leadership, and the power of community. ✨

As we commemorated Women's Month and reflected on the 70th anniversary of the historic 1956 Women's March, we were reminded that some of the most powerful lessons come not from boardrooms or textbooks, but from the stories people are willing to share.

💫 Throughout the evening, we heard inspiring stories from incredible women who spoke openly about their journeys, challenges, successes, and the lessons that have shaped them. Their authenticity, vulnerability, and strength left a lasting impact on everyone in the room.

🍷 Guests also enjoyed a memorable South African w**e-tasting experience and three-course dinner, expertly curated by South African W**e Cellar, showcasing the very best of South African w**es and hospitality.

🙏 A heartfelt thank you to H.E. Madiepetsane Charlotte Lobe, High Commissioner of South Africa to Singapore, whose support, partnership, and commitment to bringing together the diplomatic and business community played a significant role in making this event such a success.

🤝 We would also like to thank our principal sponsor, Plataforma Africa Pradeepto K Biswas, for their generous support. Their commitment to building bridges between South Africa and Asia, investing in South Africa, and creating opportunities through business and collaboration embodies the very spirit of partnership that our Chamber strives to foster.

🌍 Events like these remind us that when people come together to share experiences, celebrate one another, and build meaningful relationships, extraordinary things can happen.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to such a special evening. We left inspired, connected, and reminded of the incredible impact that stories and the people behind them, can have.

📸 We'd love to hear your biggest takeaway from the evening in the comments below?

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28/08/2026

The South African Chamber of Commerce Singapore is proud to be a Supporting Partner of the Singapore FinTech Festival 2026, taking place from 18–20 November 2026 at Singapore EXPO.

Recognised as one of the world's most influential gatherings of leaders across policy, finance and technology, Singapore FinTech Festival brings together innovators, regulators, financial institutions, investors and technology companies from around the globe to discuss the future of the financial system.

This year's festival explores "The Rewiring of the Financial System: New Risks. New Rules. New Growth." Key themes include:
🔹 Technology Rewiring
🔹 Policy Rewiring
🔹 Geoeconomic Rewiring
🔹 Capital Rewiring
🔹 Talent Rewiring

Attendees can expect:
✅ Global keynote speakers and industry leaders
✅ Seven stages of content and thought leadership sessions
✅ Asia's largest fintech meetings programme, SFF MeetUp
✅ Investor and mentor office hours
✅ Networking receptions and side events throughout the week
✅ Access to thousands of organisations from across the global fintech ecosystem

As a Supporting Partner, SAChamber members are eligible for an exclusive 20% discount on qualifying tickets.

For information on accessing the discount code, please contact:
📧 [email protected]
📧 [email protected]

📍 Singapore EXPO
📅 18–20 November 2026

South Africans in Singapore

24/08/2026

A fantastic afternoon of learning, discussion, and collaboration at our AI Leadership Lunch, hosted in partnership with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce in Singapore.

We were privileged to hear from two outstanding speakers who shared practical insights into how organisations are moving beyond AI experimentation and turning proof-of-concepts into real commercial value.

A special thank you to Steven Yates, representing the South African Chamber of Commerce Singapore, and Nils Terpstra, representing the Dutch Chamber, for their thought-provoking presentations and willingness to share their experiences and expertise.

Key themes that emerged throughout the discussions included:

🔹 The shift from People, Process and Tools to Data, Agents and Governance as the new framework for AI adoption.

🔹 The growing importance of prompt engineering, context engineering, critical thinking, and reimagining roles to effectively integrate AI agents into workflows.

🔹 Building trust remains one of the biggest challenges, both internally with employees and externally with clients, many of whom are still cautious about AI-generated solutions.

🔹 Successful AI investment requires balancing tactical initiatives that deliver immediate value with strategic investments that create sustainable competitive advantages.

🔹 Organisations that effectively leverage multiple AI platforms across their ecosystem are likely to unlock the greatest value and differentiation.

What was particularly encouraging was the level of engagement around the tables. The conversations were so insightful that we ran over time, with participants eager to continue exploring how AI is reshaping business, leadership, and innovation.

A sincere thank you to our incredible Board Director, Simon Bernie, for helping bring this event together and expertly facilitating the discussion.

Collaboration between chambers creates powerful opportunities for knowledge sharing, and today's event demonstrated just how valuable these conversations can be.

19/08/2026

We often talk about leadership, resilience, and progress in business, but some of the most powerful lessons come from the stories people are willing to share.

This August, as we commemorate 70 years since the historic 1956 Women's March in South Africa, we invite you to join us for an evening of Women, W**e and Storytelling in Singapore.

Hosted by the SAChamber Singapore in partnership with the South African High Commission, Singapore, this event is not only a celebration of Women's Month, but an opportunity for all of us—women and men alike—to come together, reflect on the contributions of women across society, and engage in meaningful conversations about leadership, courage, community, and change.

Over a curated selection of South African w**es and a three-course dinner, guests will hear inspiring stories, build new connections, and enjoy an evening designed to encourage dialogue and understanding across industries, cultures, and generations.

📅 28 August 2026
📍 Conrad Singapore Orchard
🕠 Registration from 5:30 PM
🎟 SGD 49 per person

W**e generously sponsored by South African W**e Cellar. Proudly sponsored by Plataforma Asia.

We look forward to welcoming professionals, entrepreneurs, diplomats, community leaders, and friends of South Africa for what promises to be a memorable evening of connection, conversation, and celebration.

Register here: https://sacham-sg.glueup.com/event/an-evening-of-women-w**e-and-storytelling-191480/

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11/08/2026

🚨 2 DAYS TO GO: The Leadership Conversation Every Executive Needs to Be Having Right Now

AI is moving faster than most organisations can keep up.

The question isn't whether AI will change your business.

The question is whether you're ready to lead through the change.

In just 2 days, join Grant "Upbeat" Bosnick, CSP—award-winning author, international keynote speaker, and leadership expert who has worked with 100+ Fortune 500 and FTSE 100 organisations across 45 countries.

This isn't another webinar about AI tools.

This is about the one thing AI cannot replace:

Human leadership.

You'll learn:
💡 How the best leaders are making decisions in an AI-driven world
🤝 How to create effective human + AI collaboration
🎯 Why asking better questions is becoming a leader's greatest advantage
🌍 How to build trust, culture and purpose as technology accelerates

📅 13 August 2026
🕔 5:00 PM Singapore | 11:00 AM South Africa
💻 Online
🎟️ Complimentary for members of any South African Chamber of Commerce globally.

⚠️ This session will NOT be recorded.
No replay. No second chance. Join us live.

If you're serious about future-proofing your leadership, your career, or your organisation, this is one hour well invested.

👉 Register now: https: https://sacham-sg.glueup.com/event/human-leadership-in-the-age-of-ai-186036/

South Africans in Singapore

09/08/2026

Today, we proudly celebrate two significant occasions that reflect the strength, resilience, and diversity of the communities we serve. 🇸🇬🇿🇦

Happy National Day, Singapore! 🎉

As Singapore marks its 61st year of independence, we celebrate a nation that has become a global leader in innovation, connectivity, and economic development. Singapore’s success story continues to inspire businesses and individuals around the world, while creating opportunities for meaningful international partnerships.

We also commemorate South Africa’s National Women’s Day 💜, honouring the courageous women who marched in 1956 and recognising the countless women who continue to lead, innovate, and drive progress across business, government, and society.

We are privileged to witness the impact of women leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals who strengthen the relationship between South Africa and Singapore every day. Their contributions continue to shape a more inclusive, connected, and prosperous future for both nations.

From all of us at SAChamber Singapore, we wish Singapore a Happy National Day and extend our appreciation to the remarkable women of South Africa and beyond. 🇸🇬💜🇿🇦