A conduit for cross-border business opportunities

03 Oct 2023

The Singaporean-German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (SGC) is focused on aiding German companies access the Singapore market, while also supporting local businesses seeking to enter Germany and Europe.  Rising housing rents and the scarcity of qualified talent are issues that German companies find daunting. The chamber serves as a platform for highlighting such concerns and engaging with the local government to bring these matters to the forefront of discussions. From the continuous feedback gathered from member companies on the talent crunch, the SGC has begun addressing this through various training and upskilling programmes in collaboration with institutions such as SP, JTC Corporation, SkillsFuture SG, and Bosch Rexroth Regional Training Centre. It is also developing expertise in Industry 4.0 by partnering with educational institutions for specialised training programmes. To support its member companies against an uncertain global backdrop, the SGC forms partnerships across multiple domains. From talent management collaborations with the National Centre of Excellence for Workplace Learning led by NYP to discussing sustainable innovation initiatives within the healthcare and life sciences sectors with Singapore’s Economic Development Board, the chamber employs a multi-pronged approach to ensure resilience among its members.