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Bridging Information Access-ICC PublicationsSBF, being the apex chamber, is the National Committeein Singapore of the ICC (International Chamber ofCommerce), the world business organisation based inParis.As such, SBF has ready access to the host of ICCpublications. SBF members are able to enjoy theconvenience of purchasing the ICC publications fromSBf directly.The ICC Publishing list covers three broad categories- (1) ICC rules and guidelines, (2) professional advice,and (3) reference works. The rules and guidelines ~which form the core of the publishing programme ~are updated periodically to take account of technicaldevelopments and the evolution of commercial andbanking pratices. ICC Publishing also produces guides,case studies, handbooks and commentaries to assistpractitioners in all sectors of international business.
Smoothening Business Relationships:EstablishingMemorandums of UnderstandingSPRING SingaporeIn order to strengthen cooperation so as to assist companies in Singapore, an MOU was signed with SPRINGSingapore on 6 June 2002. Under this MOU, both SBF and SPRING Singapore will collaborate to promote greatercooperation through joint initiatives for the benefit of companies in Singapore, particularly the SME members ofSBF. The following are the agreed areas of cooperation:• Programme development and delivery;• SBF as Approved-In-Principle (AIP) agency for SPRING Singapore's financial incentive schemes;• Research, surveys and publications;• Organisation of national and international promotional events;• Dialogue sessions to obtain feedback on business rules and regulations, and productivity-related programmes;• Access to information resources; and• Attachment of staffThis MOU will strengthen both SBF and SPRING Singapore’s efforts in assisting in the development of SMEs inSingapore. SBF's SME members can expect to benefit from a range of accessible assistance programmes andservices aimed at boosting their productivity and competitiveness. More importantly, this partnership will play avital role in smoothening the economy’s transition to the new S-curve of innovation-driven development.[page 35]An Eventful Year for SBF Members
Page 1 and 2: ObjectivesMessage from the Chairman
Page 3 and 4: MessagefromtheChairman
Page 5 and 6: “ In striving to promote business
Page 7 and 8: AboutSBFRising To Meet New Business
Page 9 and 10: Rising To MeetNew Business Challeng
Page 11 and 12: The SBF LogoThe logo encapsulates t
Page 13 and 14: Board of TrusteesSBF CouncilSBF Com
Page 15 and 16: SBF CouncilThe SBF Council manages
Page 17 and 18: Barry DeskerVice Chairman•Directo
Page 19 and 20: David P. ConnerCouncil Member•Chi
Page 21 and 22: Koh Boon HweeCouncil Member•Chair
Page 23 and 24: Tileman Fischer (Appointed from 18
Page 25 and 26: SME CommitteeThe SME Committee is r
Page 27 and 28: AnEventfulYearForSBFMembersActiviti
Page 29 and 30: Activities In 2002Topics of Briefin
Page 31 and 32: Dialogue on NEWater byMinister for
Page 33: Briefing On National Wages Council(
Page 37 and 38: Confederation of Indian Industry (C
Page 39 and 40: OurInternationalLinksRegional & Int
Page 41 and 42: 7TH FRENCH-SINGAPORE BUSINESSCOUNCI
Page 43 and 44: APEC BUSINESS ADVISORY COUNCIL2002

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