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Orientation For SBF Members

21 September 2020

SBF Membership – What’s In It For Your Company?

21 September 2020

Agenda

Our History

• In 1998, then-Prime Minister Mr Goh Chok Tong urged the

Singapore Federation Of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (SFCCI) to examine how it could restructure itself, so as to enhance its effectiveness in serving members, as well as better promote Singapore’s national interest

• SFCCI rose to the challenge and proposed the formation of

Singapore Business Federation (SBF)

• SBF Act was passed by Parliament and became law on 5

Oct 2001 and SBF was formed on 1 Apr 2002

The SBF Act

Our History

SBF Act 2001 Sec.5 (1): Membership of Federation Every —

• (a) Local company which has a paid-up share capital of or

above the amount of S$500,000; and

• (b) Foreign company which has an authorized share capital
• f or above the amount of S$500,000,
• shall become, by virtue of this section and without

election, admission or appointment, a member of the Federation..

The SBF Act

We empower Singapore businesses.

MISSION

We champion the interests of

• ur business community in

Singapore and internationally, and act as the bridge between businesses and the Government.

VISION

The apex platform promoting the growth and vibrancy of the Singapore business community.

KEY PILLARS

Bridging Businesses Beyond Borders Enabling Enterprises Doing Good Business

We are the bridge between Singapore’s business community and the government. We help our companies go global and build bilateral, regional and multi-lateral relationships. We help our companies expand and build capabilities so they can be future-ready. Through the SBF Foundation and Global Compact Network Singapore, we help companies do well and do good.

SBF Membership (Statutory)

Paid-up capital / Authorised Share Capital Annual Fees* S$10m & above S$800 S$5m - less than S$10m S$600 S$1m - less than S$5m S$400 S$0.5m - less than S$1m S$300

*prevailing GST rates applicable

SBF Membership (Associate)

Types One-time Entrance Fee* Annual Fees* a. Local & Foreign companies whose paid up share capital is less than S$0.5m S$300 S$300

• b. Associations / Chambers / Societies

registered in Singapore S$300 S$1,000 c. Local and / or foreign organisations not under any of the above categories S$300 S$500

*prevailing GST rates applicable

New Member Welcome Pack

SBF Constitution SBF Membership Certificate

As of Dec 2019, SBF represents 27,200 companies as well as local and foreign chambers and key national industry associations from business sectors that contribute significantly to Singapore’s economy. Top 5 Industries ✓ Wholesale Trade ✓ Financial and Insurance ✓ Manufacturing ✓ Professional Services ✓ Construction & Civil Engineering

Wholesale Trade 21% Other Financial and Insurance Activities 15% Manufacturing 12% Professional Services 9% Construction and Civil Engineering 8% IT and Related Services 6% Logistics and Transportation 5% Banking and Insurance 5% Administrative & Support Service Activities 4% Retail Trade 3% Real Estate Activities 3% Hotels, Restaurants & Accommodation 3% 1% 1% Education 1% 1% 0.5 to 1.0 million 1 to 5 million 5 to 10 million 10 million and above

Our Members

Engagement with the Government

Dialogue with Minister for Manpower Ms Josephine Teo (Mar, Aug 2020) Dialogue with Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat

Outreach briefings

• Key Economic Trends
• National Budget
• Government Initiatives

that impact business community

• National Wage and

Employment legislation changes

• New or amended

business legislation and policies

• Other key policies such as

PDPA, CPF

Training & Events

Themed workshops on Finance & Tax Matters SME Go Digital industry forums E-Business Solution Series webinars Courses by SBF Business Institute

Events, seminars and workshops on various topics including:

Digitalisation, digital marketing, online selling, data analytics, social media Financial accounting, cashflow management, budgeting Developing HR skills and competencies, employment practices Management, resilience and leadership development Internationalisation, market outlook, understanding Free Trade Agreements Supply chain management, business process re-engineering

Internationalisation (Market Focus)

Trailblazer in new frontier markets:

Bangladesh, Pakistan, Africa, GCC, Iran

Emerging Regional Markets:

Indonesia, Myanmar and Vietnam

Deepen engagement with existing markets:

• North Asia (China, Japan and Korea)
• Southeast Asia (Philippines, Malaysia,

Cambodia)

• South Asia (India and Sri Lanka)

Internationalisation (Market Focus)

Areas of Work:

• Increase Market Knowledge
• Making Connections

SBF’s COVID – 19 Response

• Manpower and Jobs
• SGUnited Jobs Initiative
• SGUnited Traineeships Programme
• SGUnited Mid-Career Pathways Programme
• Capability Building and Resilience
• SBF Rising in Support of Enterprises (RISE) Programme
• Business Resilience Advisory Programme (BRAP)
• Help and Support
• SBFF Compassion Fund

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Manpower & Jobs

SGUnited Mid-Career Pathways

Attachment programme to support mid-career individuals in skills, networks and experience

SGUnited Jobs

Provide employment

• pportunities for job

seekers, in collaboration with TACs

SGUnited Traineeships

Provide fresh graduates with traineeship

• pportunities across

various sectors

SBF Manpower Connect

Helps companies better manage migrant workers needs - connect companies with excess migrant workers to companies facing shortage of these workers

SBF Rising In Support of Enterprises (RISE) Programme

Supporting SMEs to transform and emerge stronger by tapping onto the $2.5m RISE fund to defray costs in participating in capability upgrading and business growth activities

Building Capabilities and Resilience, Providing Help and Support

Business Resilience Advisory Programme

Over 800 participants have attended webinars, advisory sessions, & free clinics on key pertinent topics to help business leaders navigate and

• vercome the present crisis. Partners

include Consulus, EY, Mercer, KPMG, Korn Ferry, RSM.

SBFF Industry-Led Compassion Fund

SBF is supporting TACs and their members to set up industry-led Compassion Funds to help employees in need during COVID- 19 and beyond. Seven TACs will set up respective Funds in Phase 1

Gathering Feedback, Engaging Stakeholders

Conducted multiple surveys to seek members’ feedback and concerns

• SBF Survey on COVID-19 Outbreak & Unity Budget 2020 (17th Feb

to 10th Mar 2020)

• SBF Webinar Poll on Unity Budget 2020 (13th Mar 2020)
• SBF Webinar Poll on Resilience Budget 2020 (2nd Apr 2020)
• Survey on Resilience / Solidarity Budgets 2020 (27th Mar to 17th Apr

2020)

• Survey on Covid-19 and its Impact on Foreign Business Operations

(25th Mar to 17th Apr 2020).

• SBF Survey on the Impact of Extended Circuit Breaker Period till 1

June 2020 (30th Apr to 15th May 2020).

• SBF Webinar Poll on Fortitude Budget 2020 (2nd June 2020)
• SBF Webinar Poll on COVID-19 Impact: Phase 2 Reopening and

Financing Options for Businesses – Private Equity and Credit Solutions (7th July 2020)

• SBF Survey on Business Sentiments & Support that Businesses May

Require in the On-going Phase 2 Post-Circuit Breaker Period (7th to 21st Aug 2020)

Dialogue with Government leaders on business concerns and COVID-19 support measures

SBF works closely with its valued partners to support a broad range of activities. Our partners include local and overseas government agencies, trade associations and chambers of commerce.

Expanded Opportunities through Collaborations

Facilities for Members

Rental enquiries: roomrental@sbf.org.sg 6827 6838/6839/6805

www.SBF.org.sg

Members’ e-Portal

• Faster online data updating,

self-help and greater convenience

• Online Event Registration &

payment through shopping cart

• View your company’s current

year’s transactions or

• utstanding invoices
• View your company’s list of

contact persons

• Trace your company’s

participation at SBF events

Members’ e-Portal – Sign In

Reach Out to SBF

Membership: MR@sbf.org.sg Events: participate@sbf.org.sg Website: www.SBF.org.sg

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SBF - SGUnited Manpower Programmes

New Members Briefing, 21Sep 2020

Agenda

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SBF SGUnited Jobs

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SBF SGUnited Traineeships

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SBF SGUnited Mid-Career Pathways

SBF SGUnited Jobs Programme

As part of the SGUnited Jobs and Skills Package, the SGUnited Jobs (SGUJ) Programme was announced on 26 Mar 2020 by DPM Heng and seeks to create more than 40,000 jobs in 2020, and assist companies with manpower issues during this difficult time.

About SBF SGUnited Jobs Programme

Purpose of SGUJ :

• Is a concerted effort to leverage on TAC channel to provide

employment opportunities for job seekers affected by the COVID- 19, by matching them to short-term jobs (including second job arrangements) as well as longer-term jobs. All companies incorporated in Singapore are eligible to participate in the SGUJ programme. These include SMEs, MNCs, trade associations and chambers (TACs), non-governmental organisations (NGOs), non-profit organisations and the public sector. Applicable only to jobseekers who are Singaporeans and PRs

About SBF SGUnited Jobs Programme

SBF has been appointed by ESG/WSG as the co-ordinator among TACs to assist in flattening the unemployment curve SBF’s roles :

• To reach out to interested TACs to participate in SGUJ programme
• To collate demand (job vacancies) and surplus of available

jobseekers from SBF members and TACs members

• To perform cross-sector B2B job matching to allow the movement
• f excess manpower from one industry to suitable roles elsewhere

Resources given to SBF : 8 HR Project Managers (HRPMs)

• SBF has already hired 6 HR Project Managers (4 based in SBF, 1 in

SGTech, 1 in Singapore Chinese Chamber & Industry, 1 in SMF)

SBF’s Roles in SGUJ

SBF SGUnited Jobs Programme Operational Overview

• Support backend job

matching via MyCareersFuture.sg (MCF) and Virtual Career Fair (VCF)

• Provide advisory on relevant

manpower hiring schemes

• Link up companies to this

ecosystem for facilitation and assistance Companies with manpower in

Demand

• Permanent Roles
• Temporary Hires

Companies with manpower in

Excess

• Permanent Roles
• Temporary Hires

External Resource Partners

TACs (& SBF)

• Conduct job matching for companies at B2B-level,

both within and across sectors

• Help with urgent job hiring and outplacement needs

Conduct cross-sector matching

Trade Associations and Chambers (TACs)

Collate demand and supply

• Facilitate further

matching for companies with Union members.

Contacts for Interested Members

Email to : SGUJobs@sbf.org.sg Chihowe.teo@sbf.org.sg Taichew.thian@sbf.org.sg

SGUnited Traineeships (SGUT) & Mid-Career Pathways (SGUP) Programmes

Provides fresh graduates from Institute

• f

Technical Education (ITE), polytechnics, universities and

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educational institutions with traineeship opportunities that last up to 9 months across various sectors. About SGUT Attachment programme that supports mid-career individuals to widen their professional networks, gain new, in-demand skills and meaningful industry experience while preparing for more permanent jobs in the

• future. (up to 9 months attachment)

About SGUP

Upon completion of the attachment, host organisations may consider hiring the individuals as permanent employees when business conditions improve. All Singaporeans and Permanent Residents are eligible for the programmes

For Company Information

As at June2020

Host organisations are to provide a monthly training allowance depending

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the qualifications.

• University degree or above : $1,800 - $2,500
• Polytechnic

Diploma

• r

professional qualifications : $1,300 - $1,800

• ITE or equivalent Estimated : $1,100 - $1,500

SGUT SGUP

Host organisations are to provide a monthly training allowance depending on the attachment requirements: Monthly Training Allowances : $1,400 - $3,000 (Allowance will be based on the salary benchmarks for the roles)

Government will fund 80% of the training allowance Maximum Funded Period : 9 months

Monthly Allowances Funding

SBF has been appointed by WSG as the Program Manager for both programmes. SBF’s roles :

• Assist companies in applying the grant
• Process and approve applications
• Process reimbursement of grants

SGUnitedmidcareer@sbf.org.sg taichew.thian@sbf.org.sg

SBF’s Roles in SGUT and SGUP

Interested host companies should apply to SBF and obtain approval from SBF before

• nboarding the trainees or starting the attachment.

Interested individuals keen to take up traineeships or attachments should check out the availability of positions posted by host companies at www.mycareersfuture.sg portal

JOBS GROWTH INCENTIVE

Salary support of 25% to 50% for 1 year

SBF RISING IN SUPPORT OF ENTERPRISES (RISE) PROGRAMME

Orientation for SBF Members – 21 Sep 2020

OUR TAC PARTNERS

More than 500 act ctiv ivit itie ies (and countin ing) quali lifie ied for RIS ISE Support

Attend Qualifying Activity(ies) Prepare Supporting Documents Submit e-Application Form Application Processing Notification of Outcome RISE Fund Disbursement

YOUR RISE JOURNEY

Take the Next Step!

1 Join the briefing on 8 Oct to find out how to tap up to $500 RISE support bit.ly/33utUmE 2 Visit our RISE webpage bit.ly/SBFRISEProgramme Contact us at mr@sbf.org.sg 3

Representing You & Helping You Transform

Orientation for SBF Members, 21 Sep 2020

BUSINESS ADVOCACY & CAPACITY BUILDING

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HIGHLIGHTS OF WHAT WE DO FOR YOU

Helping Your Company To Digitalise & Transform

▪ Digitalisation & Transformation Programmes ▪ Industry 4.0 Human Capital Initiative (IHCI) ▪ Future Economy Conference & Exhibition (FECE)

Advocacy

▪ Sustainable Employment ▪ Advocating for & Supporting SMEs

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HIGHLIGHTS OF WHAT WE DO FOR YOU

Helping Your Company To Digitalise & Transform

▪ Digitalisation & Transformation Programmes ▪ Industry 4.0 Human Capital Initiative (IHCI) ▪ Future Economy Conference & Exhibition (FECE)

Advocacy

▪ Sustainable Employment ▪ Advocating for & Supporting SMEs

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DIGITALISATION PROGRAMMES

Driven by SBF Digitalisation Committee to advance adoption of digitalisation among Singapore enterprises,

• esp. SMEs

Chairman

▪ Ms Janet Ang SBF Council Member; Former Vice President, Industry Solutions, IBM Asia Pacific; & Chairman, SISTIC Singapore

Committee Members

▪ Mr Roland Ng, President, SCCCI ▪ Mr Douglas Foo, President, SMF ▪ Mr Farid Khan, President, SMCCI ▪ Mr T Chandroo, Chairman, SICCI ▪ Mr Wong Wai Meng, Chairman, SGTech ▪ Mr R Dhinakaran, President, SRA ▪ Mr Patrick Lee, Vice-Chairman, ABS ▪ Mr Shamir Rahim, Past President, SMCCI ▪ Mr Kurt Wee, President, ASME

Programmes for Companies:

SMEs Go Digital: Industry Forums To share on the ITMs, Industry Digital Plans (IDP), & practical digital solutions. 1 “Leaders for Digital Transformation” Series To encourage business leaders to embrace digital leadership by learning from best practices. 2 Digital Singapore Initiative Industry-driven effort to bring stakeholders together to help SMEs digitalise more, including the development of a “SME App”. 4 SBF-ESG-IMDA Digital Resilience Bonus (DRB) Series To introduce the DRB to companies in Food Services & Retail industries. 3

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INDUSTRY4.0HUMANCAPITALINITIATIVE

Equipping manufacturing companies with people management & job redesign skills required for successful I4.0 transformation.

Self-Help Portal

Repository of self-help & self- assessment tools, templates, application guides, case studies, resources to help manufacturing companies adopt I4.0

Enabler Programme

Unique 8-week hands-on programme that helps companies to successfully get started on their I4.0 transformation in a controlled & low risk environment

Build awareness of I4.0 A

3-day awareness Boot Camp at Digital Capability Center ▪ I4.0 technologies ▪ Transformation enablers ▪ Human capital mgmt practices & tools

Prepare interventions B

Identify the most relevant areas in your factory to leverage the I4.0 tools. Install trial IOT solutions on- site & conduct initial diagnostics.

Experience transformation C

Identify enhancements & solutions to capture at least 10% productivity . Identify human capital practices needed to sustain transformation

Validate & move forward D

Validate productivity impact & plan for implementation / scale-up. Develop customised transformation roadmaps.

4-step journey under the IHCI Enabler Programme:

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INDUSTRY4.0HUMANCAPITALINITIATIVE

Success Stories from the 1st Cohort

OEM & ODM manufacturing company with track record of more than 40 years

▪ 44% reduction in quality defects through improved consistency in key operational parameters. ▪ Potential for salary range of redesigned job role to be revised by 11-13%. ▪ Identified at least 15 courses to be included in development roadmap.

Food manufacturing company in the business for over 20 years

▪ Avoidable waste reduction of 65% & labour productivity improvement of 10% through standardisation of operational parameters & effective performance management. ▪ Identified at least 36 potential courses to be included in the training plan for current/potential incumbents of the Operations Manager role.

The IHCI Enabler Programme provides a low risk environment without heavy cost burdens for companies to discover what it takes for successful I4.0 transformation

Subsidised Fee

(Up to 90% funding by WSG. Remaining amount can be offset with SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit)

SCAN TO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST

3rd COHORT COMMENCING LATE 2020 / EARLY 2021

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FUTURE ECONOMY CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION (FECE)

Theme for 2020: Empowering People & Embracing Digitalisation for Resilience & Resurgence

REGISTER NOW @ https://futureeconomyconference.sg/ 22-23 SEPTEMBER 2020, 9AM-12PM VIRTUAL EVENT, FREE REGISTRATION

EVENT HIGHLIGHT:

DIALOGUE WITH MINISTER CHAN CHUN SING

▪ Digital transformation can yield positive returns for companies & enable sustainable growth over time. ▪ Digitalisation can be affordable & may be tailored for adoption across industry clusters. ▪ Leveraging technologies can create

• pportunities for disruptive growth &

help access new revenue streams in

• verseas markets.

WORKERS should attend to understand:

▪ Automation & digital technology will continue to shape current & future jobs. ▪ The need to reskill & embrace technology, in order to gear up for the digital economy. Businesses will need to receive assistance in order for transformation to be successful.

BUSINESSES should attend to better appreciate how:

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HIGHLIGHTS OF WHAT WE DO FOR YOU

Helping Your Company To Digitalise & Transform

▪ Digitalisation & Transformation Programmes ▪ Industry 4.0 Human Capital Initiative (IHCI) ▪ Future Economy Conference & Exhibition (FECE)

Advocacy

▪ Sustainable Employment ▪ Advocating for & Supporting SMEs

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SUSTAINABLE EMPLOYMENT

A “by-busines-for-business” effort championing sustainable employment practices for long-term success.

DOWNLOAD the

report & summary infographics &

TAKE THE PLEDGE

by scanning the QR code

• r visiting

https://www.sbf.org.sg/bus iness-advocacy/sustainable- employment

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Core Committee members

>40

Sub-committee & Resource Panel members

>250

Focus Group Participants

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Supporting Organisations

• incl. the various

TACs

9 months in the making, the report was the culmination of the support of: President Halimah Yacob

who graced the launch event as

• ur GOH

Institute of Policy Studies

as Special Supporting Organisation

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6 KEY RECOMMENDATIONS

PMETs

Riding the Technology Wave

Mature Workforce

Maximising the Demographic Dividend

Low Wage Workers

Dignity, Respect, Opportunities

• 1. Businesses to take

greater ownership of upskilling the PMET workforce

• 2. Develop platforms to

match high-skilled professionals to gig work

• 1. Stamp out age

discrimination by championing policies, processes & programmes that help mature employees to contribute & thrive in their workplaces

• 2. Redesign jobs to match

the profile, needs & strengths of mature employees

• 1. Select socially responsible

vendors in outsourcing arrangements – shift from pure cost considerations towards outcome- & value- based sourcing

• 2. Transform jobs by changing

work processes through innovation to enlarge job scopes, raise wages & provide better career progression

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PROGRAMME OFFICE

Established to oversee the progress of recommendations in the report & rally businesses to action.

REPORT

Generate awareness of the report & recommendations.

PLEDGE

Run the Pledge campaign

ENGAGEMENT

Convene key players for sharing & learning

COMMUNITY

Facilitate private- public partnerships, & relationships with academia & key persons

REGISTER NOW to join us this Thursday! Next Webinar on Thursday (24 Sep):

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TAKE THE SUSTAINABLE EMPLOYMENT PLEDGE NOW

Join 150+ forward looking organisations in taking the Pledge!

To find out more, email sustainable.employment@sbf.org.sg

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SMEC SUB-COMMITTEES

Business Environment & Cost Competitiveness (BECC) Manpower, Talent & Skills (MTS) Technology, Innovation & Productivity (TIP) Research Rental Practices

Chaired by Mr Linus Goh, Head of Global Commercial Banking, OCBC Bank Initiatives ▪ Business Resilience Advisory Programme ▪ Pursuing with MOF for Govt Procurement Entities to shorten payment period for

• ne-time purchases

Chaired by Mr Melvin Tan, MD & CEO, Cyclect Holdings Initiatives ▪ Supporting SSG on creation of infomap

• n manpower

support schemes ▪ Internships with IHLs ▪ Leadership training Chaired by Ms Pauline Tay, COO, Celligenics Initiatives ▪ In Conversation series enabling sharing by top business leaders ▪ Technology & Innovation Day (with A*STAR) Chaired by Mr Irvin Seah, Senior Economist, DBS Bank Initiatives ▪ SBF Economic Indicators Report ▪ Drive research for annual SMEC Budget Recommendations & advocacy Chaired by Mr Logan Wong, Founder & MD, Pure Senses Initiatives ▪ Working towards Fair Tenancy Industry Solutions through the FTFIC & Fair Tenancy Pro Tem

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FAIR TENANCY

▪ COVID-19 had impacted businesses tremendously & some long-standing issues between landlords & tenants have re-surfaced ▪ In May 2020, a Position Paper was put up by the SBF SMEC, Association of Small & Medium Enterprises (ASME), Restaurant Association of Singapore (RAS), Singapore Retailers Association (SRA) & Singapore Tenants United for Fairness (SGTUFF) to MinLaw & MTI to suggest possible legislation on Fair Tenancy 1 Background 2 Composition & Focus 3 Progress ▪ In June 2020, an industry-led Pro Tem Committee consisting

• f representatives from SBF,

ASME, SRA, RAS, SGTUFF, REDAS & REITAS was set up ▪ Pro Tem Committee is guided by the principles of Fairness, Transparency & Reciprocity & is looking at three key areas:

• 1. Rental Data Transparency
• 2. Regulation of Fair Conduct in

Tenancy Agreements

• 3. Enforcement & Dispute

Resolution of Unfair Practices

▪ Pro Tem Committee will find common ground & shared interest to co-create a vibrant landlord-tenant ecosystem for Singapore’s retail, F&B & real estate sectors, & come up with recommendations for Govt to take up ▪ Pro Tem Committee’s efforts are ongoing to develop a Code

• f Conduct & sample tenancy

agreement

GlobalConnect@SBF

partnering you in your business expansion abroad

21 September 2020

In November 2019, GlobalConnect@SBF was initiated to help Singapore businesses expand and deepen into markets abroad. SBF is ready to deliver to you the full spectrum of services to work hand-in-hand with you.

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Learn

about markets about FTAs about new customers

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your business sustainably for long-term

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in markets abroad and to scale up digitally and physically

Work hand-in-hand with our dedicated market specialists and advisors to curate solutions tailored to you from our full spectrum of services.

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▪ SBF offices in Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand and Myanmar to pave the way with you

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Learn

about markets about FTAs about new customers

Localise

your business sustainably for long-term

Useful resources

▪ Curated market information ▪ Insights of our Market Specialists ▪ Free Trade Agreements advisories ▪ Structured training via workshops, webinars and seminars

Build your networks to strengthen your business abroad

Tap on our relationships with: ▪ Key Singapore businesses ▪ Singapore business communities abroad ▪ Foreign governments ▪ Key foreign businesses ▪ Trade chambers and associations

Overseas visits

Experiential learning of your chosen market

Trade shows

Showcase your products and services abroad

Conferences, Forums

Network and grow your contacts abroad

Land

in markets abroad and to scale up digitally and physically

Deal origination

▪ Leads ▪ Opportunities ▪ Buyers ▪ Suppliers ▪ Franchisees ▪ Distributors ▪ JV Partners

SBF overseas offices ▪ Vietnam ▪ Indonesia ▪ Thailand ▪ Myanmar

▪ Instant and ready local operating base ▪ Complimentary value- added services for hot desks and use of business lounges ▪ Preferential rates for use of meeting rooms, concierge, secretarial, printing, mailing and mail collection services

GlobalConnect B2B eMarketplace

▪ Create new markets, new customers & new partnerships ▪ Enable scalability and business growth ▪ Connect with ASEAN business communities

Market and business development

Our Market Specialists strive to work with you to: ▪ Understand your business and unique value propositions ▪ Identify your right market abroad ▪ Assess and develop your ideas, products or services for the market ▪ Assess your current capabilities ▪ Choose the best market entry mode for you ▪ Strengthen your branding and positioning in the market ▪ Connect you to partners and counterparts ▪ Help you close the deal

Market set up

Tap on reliable professional advice with our service partners ▪ Accounting ▪ Tax ▪ Legal ▪ HR ▪ Marketing

GlobalConnect@SBF FTA services

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GlobalConnect@SBF has s assisted sisted over 70 busine siness sses to gain in competiti mpetitive ve edge ge with th FTAs As at over r 83% Custom stomer er Satis tisfaction faction Score e sinc nce e Apr pril il 2020. 20.

Free Trade Agreements

Reduce your testing and certification requirements Faster custom clearance processes Save on import duties Protect your investments abroad Market access for your services 1 FTA Workshop

▪ Learn the basics of FTAs ▪ Understand how your business can benefit from Singapore’s network of >20 FTAs.

2 Seminar / Workshops

▪ Find out exact benefits of individual FTAs in market of interest – ASEAN, China, EU etc.

3 1-to-1 FTA advisory (complimentary)

▪ Questions? Met any difficulties? Write in to fta@sbf.org.sg

The next FTA Day: 22 October 2020

Since the launch of GlobalConnect@SBF initiative in 2019, SBF has reached out to over 2,000 companies and provided advisory services to 250 companies, of which we are working closely with over 25 companies on their business expansion abroad.

Market Information (Top 5 Markets) Indonesia; Thailand; Malaysia; Myanmar; Vietnam Market Set-up (Top 5 Markets) Indonesia; Vietnam; Malaysia; Thailand; Cambodia Business Matching Services (Top 5 Markets) Vietnam; Malaysia; Indonesia; Uzbekistan; Thailand

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A few GlobalConnect@SBF stories

“GUAVA specialises in guest amenities for international hotel

• chains. Amy Wee, Country Head,

Vietnam of GlobalConnect@SBF BF has been instrumental in our overseas expansion journey. Amy was able to provide practical market entry advice as well as connecting us to the relevant partners in Vietnam. GlobalConnect ct@SBF BF is an invaluable resource for companies that are looking enter new markets.”

Gabriel Tan Director, GUAVA Amenities Pte Ltd

“With the help of GlobalConnect ct@SBF BF Market Specialists, OPSOLUTIONS was able to expand into Vietnam and Indonesia markets smoothly. The experienced Market Specialists introduced potential customers and trusted partners which helped us to understand the markets’ demands, customers’ preferences and made internationalisation journey relatively easy and efficient.”

Mervin Toh Founder, Office Productivity Solutions Pte Ltd

“Knowledge of FTAs is the gateway to internationalisation. Every Singapore business should attend this programme taught by experienced trade negotiators and

• fficers from MTI, ESG, and the

Singapore Customs. A unique feature of this seminar is the sharing of success stories by our

• wn local enterprises that have

used FTAs to remain competitive and profitable.”

Tay Woon Teck Managing Director (Risk Advisory), RSM Risk Advisory Pte Ltd

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▪ Instant and ready local operating base with SBF ▪ Complimentary value-added services for hot desks & use

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▪ Preferential rates for use of meeting rooms, concierge, secretarial, printing, mailing and mail collection services

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▪ Supports all industry sectors ▪ Provides trade financing ▪ Supply chain that includes logistics and compliance ▪ Create new market, new customers & new partnerships ▪ Enable scalability & business growth ▪ Achieve cost efficient & seamless virtual transactions ▪ Create trusted network of buyers, suppliers & partners

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Mr Gan Seow K Kee ExxonMobil Asia Pacific Ms Foo Mee Har Wealth Management Institute Mr Douglas s Foo Sakae Holdings Mr T Chandr droo

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You are represented by a strong mix of business leaders

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GlobalConnect@SBF Hub

Level 6, SBF Center 160 Robinson Road Singapore 068914

SBF Business Institute (SBI)

• SBF Business Institute (SBI) was set up in 2014 to reinforce the

Federation’s efforts to help individuals and companies build capabilities and transform.

• In relation to the federation’s overall strategy, SBI will aim to raise the

SBF members’ competencies and capabilities for their internationalization & transformation drive to achieve growth.

SBF Business Institute

Develop Human Capital for the Future

Maximise the potential of your workforce for long-term growth and internationalisation through SBI's training programmes.

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS EXCELLENCE INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION

Internationalisation & Transformation Programmes

Key Focus of our Programmes

Partnership

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION PROGRAMMES

Collaboration between SBF and the Institute of Systems Science at the National University of Singapore (NUS-ISS) to drive digital transformation at any stage of your business growth. Digital Competency Training Roadmap Professional Diploma in Digitalisation Skills for Transformation Programme

Professional Conversion Programme: Southeast Asia Ready Talents (PCP SEA)

Develop new talent with market ready skills to capture business opportunities in SEA through PCP for Southeast Asia Ready Talents

New PMETs (SC/PR) Job- ready PMETs Facilitated classroom training including e- learning Structured On-the-Job-Training (OJT) (conducted by company) and summative project

(supervisor/ mentor to provide guidance)

Duration: 90 hours Duration: 9 months Total Duration: 9 months Sales & Marketing Market Analysis Account Management e-Commerce Regional Operations Business Development Examples of Job Functions Product Management Participating Companies

“The PCP training has contributed immensely to our Business Partnership Manager’s understanding of the complexities of working in a cross-border role in the Southeast Asia region. It equipped the trainee with the competencies in conducting international business including how to navigate regulatory requirements to capture regional business

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• Mr Neeraj Sundarajoo, CEO at Zeemart

Pte Ltd

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Total salary support will vary depending on the employee’s age, employment status before PCP and monthly salary Position Number of Trainees Age Monthly Salary Salary Support per trainee Strategy & Development Analyst 1 35yo $4,300 $27,090 (35% x $4,300 x 18mths) Project Manager 1 47yo $4,400 $35,640 (45% x $4,400 x 18mths)

For example 35% of monthly salary capped at $2,000 per trainee per month 45% of monthly salary capped at $3,000 per trainee per month For Singapore Citizens <40 years old

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Singapore Permanent Residents (no age limit) For Singapore Citizens ≥40 years old

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Unemployed for ≥6 months Salary Support (Disbursed over 18 months) Course Fee Subsidy

Programme fee excludes GST

Total programme fee: $10,000 Eligibility Government subsidy Company commitment For Singapore Citizens <40 years old or Singapore Permanent Residents $7,000 $3,000 For local trainees sponsored by SMEs $9,000* $1,000

*SMEs whose trainees are eligible for enhanced subsidy may claim 20% enhanced subsidy via SkillsConnect Portal upon completion of training For trainees who are hired between Sep 2020 and Feb 2021 (inclusive)

Contact emails:

• institute@sbf.org.sg
• eady.ng@sbf.org.sg
• mabel.tang@sbf.org.sg

For more information and registration : https://www.sbf.org.sg/capability-building/sbf-business-institute