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18Global ConnectionSIdentifying Business Opportunities, Establishing CollaborationsBusiness Mission to Iskandar, MalaysiaTo enhance the competitiveness of companies throughexploring new markets and business opportunities, theSingapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) organiseda business visit to Iskandar Malaysia for more than 200participants from more than 80 organisations on 4thApril 2013.Dr. Ahmad Magad, Vice President of SMFpresenting a token of appreciation to HisExcellency, Dato’ Mohamed Hussin bin Nayan,Malaysian High Commissioner to SingaporeThe visit came at a timewhen there was growinginterest amongst localSmall and MediumEnterprises (SMEs) torelocate or expand theirbusiness to IskandarMalaysia. Located amere hour away fromSingapore, IskandarMalaysia is slowlygaining reputationof being an attractivedestination for many Singapore SMEs due to its rapidprogress into a world class industrial and commercial hub.The itinerary included briefings given by the IskandarRegional Development Authority (IRDA) and the MalaysianInvestment Development Authority (MIDA). The occasionserved as a viable platform for participants to clarify theirdoubts and view some of the key industrial sites.“This business visit to Iskandar Malaysia is part of SingaporeManufacturing Federation’s (SMF) efforts to supportbusinesses moving northwards. As the representative voiceof the local manufacturing community, we understand thatmany businesses are still cautiously exploring the region,and require assistance to do business in Iskandar Malaysia.SMF is pleased to be able to join hands with these local SMEs,to facilitate their move across the border,” said Dr. AhmadMagad, mission leader and Group Managing Director of II-VI IR Asia.Briefings conducted by various developers included SPParticipants eagerly anticipating the start of a slew of briefings on the updatesof the Iskandar Development RegionSetia, Cresendo and Ascendas. Participants were given theplatform to learn more about each development in detail,whereas visits to key industrial sites were crucial in theirdecision-making process.“Overall, the business visit to Iskandar Malaysia was verybeneficial to me. Where we would typically have to gothrough an agent for information, this trip has made itpossible for direct one-on-one interaction with developers.SMF did a good job in providing potential investors with cleardirections as to the options and issues to face when we decideto invest in Iskandar Malaysia. Beyond that, SMF has alsohelped us greatly with regards to applying for governmentgrants. As a result of their assistance, our company was ableto obtain a cash payout that went toward the purchasingof laptops for the entire company,” commented Dr. GarrieGiam, Business Director of PT Business Network (Pte) Ltd.“Due to space constraints in our Singapore factory, wehave been exploring the possibility of moving to IskandarMalaysia. Up until this trip, I thought moving was notpossible. Now that I am here, I realise that the region isvery well-managed with impressive infrastructure. This hasdefinitely changed my opinion of buying a place and movinghere,” shared Mr. Watson Seetoh, Group Managing Directorof M.C. Packaging (Pte) Ltd.A group photoof the delegatesat the close ofthe first roundof briefings byrepresentativesfrom IRDA andMIDA
Global ConnectionS19Forging Stronger Business Ties with MyanmarOn the 19th to 23rd March this year, a delegation of 31participants, led by Mr. Simon Li, Vice President of SMF,Chairman of Global Business Groups and Chief ExecutiveOfficer of Feoso Oil (Singapore) Pte Ltd, visited NayPyi Taw and Yangon, Myanmar. This was organised bySingapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF), together withthe Embassy of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar inSingapore and International Enterprise Singapore.The 31 delegates comprising 25 companies includemembers of SMF, American Chamber of Commerce inSingapore (AmCham), Association of Electronic Industriesin Singapore (AEIS), Association of Small and MediumEnterprise (ASME), Hong Kong - Singapore BusinessAssociation (HSBA), Singapore Business Advisors &Consultants Council (SBACC), Singapore-GermanChambers of Industry and Commerce, and Singapore GreenBuilding Council (SGBC). The support garnered from boththe Myanmar Government and associations in Singaporehad indicated the significance of the Business Mission andthe strong affiliation SMF has with these counterparts.The mission program was packed with an array of businessmeetings and schedules from meeting Ministers, DeputyMinisters, and Director Generals from different Ministries,established Association and Chambers like InternationalBusiness Promotion Centre (IBPC), and The Republic of theUnion of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerceand Industry (UMFCCI) to private sector companies inMyanmar.Group photo of SMF Delegation to Myanmar with Director General ofMinistry of Planning and Economic Development, U Aung Naing OoThe SMF Delegation to Myanmar had proven to besuccessful and fruitful for the participants. The delegateshad face-to-face engagements with key policy makersin Myanmar, gained invaluable insight to the Myanmarbusiness environment, and made important businesscontacts pertaining to their area of business interests.Ho Chi Minh City’s Largest Beauty Trade FairCOSMOBEAUTE Vietnam 2013COSMOBEAUTE Vietnam 2013 took place from 11 to 13April 2013 at Saigon Convention & Exhibition Centre, HoChi Minh City, Vietnam. 12 Singapore companies fromthe Beauty, Spa & Wellness industry participated underthe Singapore Pavilion. Into its 6th edition, this fair is anexcellent platform for Singapore companies exhibiting atthis fair to meet international visitors, government officersand manufacturers in Vietnam.“This is the 4th year that Sansho Cosmetics InternationalPte Ltd has been participating under the Singaporepavilion at Cosmobeaute Vietnam trade fair. The economyof Vietnam has improved over the last 2 years. Vietnameseare more aware of good quality cosmetics and skin careproducts now,” said Mr Masato Tajika, Managing Directorof Sansho Cosmetics International Pte Ltd, a GS1 member.Mr. Masato Tajika, Managing Director with his business partner in Vietnam,in front of his booth at the fair
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