This event is delivered by the Department for Business and Trade’s UK Export Academy.

Explore how to grow your services, innovation-led or technology business in Singapore, which is an excellent starting point for expanding your business in the Asia Pacific region.

What you’ll learn

• Understand the trading relationship that the UK has with Singapore

• Discover the market opportunities for services and tech companies within Singapore

• Hear expert market entry advice on how to set up a company in Singapore and market your product or service

Description

Singapore is an open, vibrant, and forward-looking country which operates as an excellent gateway for countries to expand further the Asia Pacific region. The fast-growing ASEAN and CPTPP economy is one of the UK’s largest trading partners in Southeast Asia, making it a great place to seek business opportunities in the wider region.

The UK-Singapore Digital Economy Agreement (DEA) came into force in June 2022 and the UK also has an FTA with Singapore, meaning that the UK and Singapore have a very open and digital-friendly trading relationship. With a focus on creating inclusive digital markets, the Singapore DEA offers a great opportunity for growth through the free flow of duty-free digital content, meaning trade can be easier for businesses and consumers, for products like e-books, music streaming services, or technology services.

The DEA has created a range of opportunities for businesses to grow in Singapore in the following sectors:

• Technology and smart cities

• Financial and professional services

• Creative industries

• Innovation-led businesses

• Education

The event will also provide practical insights on how to sell overseas and expand into Singapore, from an overview of market opportunities to advice from a panel featuring UK businesses who have already started their export journey into Singapore. Bring along your burning questions for the experts!