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SBF Foundation marks 10th year with more initiatives to help society – The Business Times

SBF Foundation marks 10th year with more initiatives to help society – The Business Times

SBF Foundation, the social impact arm of the Singapore Business Federation (SBF), marked its 10th anniversary on Tuesday (Nov 28) with the launch of three key projects aimed at creating positive social impact.

December 1, 2023

NTU, four other organisations win EuroCham S’pore awards for sustainable efforts – The Straits Times

NTU, four other organisations win EuroCham S’pore awards for sustainable efforts – The Straits Times

SINGAPORE – The Nanyang Technological University (NTU) now has eight zero-energy buildings, with its latest one producing about 2,500 fewer tonnes of carbon dioxide per year than a normal building – the equivalent of more than 7,000 round-trip flights between Singapore and Hong Kong.

November 2, 2023

Gan Kim Yong: Hope Singapore-EU Digital Economy Agreement can become a pathfinder – Lianhe Zaobao

Gan Kim Yong: Hope Singapore-EU Digital Economy Agreement can become a pathfinder – Lianhe Zaobao

Singapore and the European Union are negotiating a binding digital economy agreement, which covers digital identity, electronic bills of lading and data privacy.

October 19, 2023

Most European businesses here will welcome EU-Singapore digital trade pact: Survey – The Straits Times

Most European businesses here will welcome EU-Singapore digital trade pact: Survey – The Straits Times

SINGAPORE – An overwhelming majority of European companies operating in Singapore and across the ASEAN region would welcome a digital trade agreement (DTA) between the European Union and the Republic, a survey has found.

October 19, 2023

EuroCham Survey: European businesses in Singapore concerned about rising rental costs for businesses and staff – The Online Citizen

EuroCham Survey: European businesses in Singapore concerned about rising rental costs for businesses and staff – The Online Citizen

The increasing cost of rental for residential and office spaces in Singapore is causing concerns for both international and local business communities.

March 28, 2023

Rising rents hit European businesses in Singapore, cause anxiety among employees – The Straits Times

Rising rents hit European businesses in Singapore, cause anxiety among employees – The Straits Times

SINGAPORE - Rising rents and costs amid inflation have led to European businesses operating in Singapore consider shifting operations out of the country, while employees exhibit visible anxiety and psychological distress over the higher residential rental costs.

March 28, 2023

Amid soaring rentals, 7 in 10 firms ready to move expat staff overseas: Survey – Today Online

Amid soaring rentals, 7 in 10 firms ready to move expat staff overseas: Survey – Today Online

SINGAPORE — Half of expatriates here have been hit by rental increases of more than 40 per cent, while about seven in 10 businesses are ready to relocate their staff out of Singapore if there is no relief from rising operating costs, a survey has found. 

March 28, 2023

CNA coverage of the EuroCham Business Forum on the margins of the EU-Singapore Digital Partnership

CNA coverage of the EuroCham Business Forum on the margins of the EU-Singapore Digital Partnership

Private sector urged to partner the goverment on digital opportunities

February 3, 2023

EuroCham was awarded the NS Advocate Award for Organisation at the Total Defence Awards 2022

EuroCham was awarded the NS Advocate Award for Organisation at the Total Defence Awards 2022

“National Service (NS) is a paramount pillar to ensure amalgamation among diverse people towards a more cohesive society which translates into a more reliable workforce,” said Mr Federico Donato, President of the European Chamber of Commerce (EuroCham) in Singapore.

November 16, 2022

Singapore to launch new work pass to attract global top talent; $30k monthly pay among criteria – The Straits Times

Singapore to launch new work pass to attract global top talent; $30k monthly pay among criteria – The Straits Times

SINGAPORE - A new work pass - the Overseas Networks and Expertise Pass - will be open for applications from Jan 1 next year, to attract top talent across all sectors.

August 30, 2022

Employee welfare key to improving population health: Ong Ye Kung – The Straits Times

Employee welfare key to improving population health: Ong Ye Kung – The Straits Times

SINGAPORE - Enhancing the welfare of employees is one key way in which companies can work with the Government to improve the health of the nation, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said on Monday (May 30).

May 31, 2022

American and European multinationals to deepen links to academia in tie-up with NTU – The Straits Times

American and European multinationals to deepen links to academia in tie-up with NTU – The Straits Times

SINGAPORE - Companies looking to collaborate with students and academics at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) will get a helping hand in the set-up of projects like commercial research laboratories, joint centres and research institutes.

April 20, 2022