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AmCham in the Media

2021

Jul 8, 2021Lianhe Zao Bao新加坡美国商会推出合作项目 促进跨国和中小企业合作关系
Jul 7, 2021The Business TimesIndustry groups say ministers’ statements confirm Singapore is open to trade, talent
Jul 7, 2021The Business TimesCiti Singapore donates more than S$150,000 to ChildAid
Jul 6, 2021CNA938AmCham CEO Dr Hsien Hsien Lei interview on FTAs with CNA938
Jul 3, 2021The Straits TimesOpening up the S’pore economy: Just how far and fast to do so?
Jul 2, 2021Lianhe Zao Bao新加坡美国商会推出商业伙伴计划SME ACCelerate
Jul 2, 2021The Business TimesAmCham Singapore launches SME ACCelerate business partnership programme
Jun 21, 2021Lianhe Zao Bao调查：美国税改建议或增加成本 本地美企逾九成仍将留下 | 早报
May 24, 2021Bloomberg​AmCham Singapore CE’s take on COVID19
May 24, 2021CNA938Making progress with more women on the board – Interview with Dr Hsien Hsien Lei and Ms. Georgette Tan
May 19, 2021The Business TimesSingapore remains attractive MICE destination despite WEF setback​
May 11, 2021Bloomberg​Singapore on ‘Knife’s Edge’ as Case Spike Risks Labor Shortage
Mar 26, 2021The Straits TimesUS firms keen to continue investing in Asean: Poll​
Mar 25, 2021The Straits TimesUS companies in Asean expect drop in revenue contribution, but eager to continue investing​
Mar 25, 2021CNBCCompanies in Southeast Asia are more optimistic about the U.S., survey shows​
Mar 25, 2021The Straits TimesUS companies in Asean expect drop in revenue contribution, but eager to continue investing​
Mar 21, 2021Lianhe Zao Bao王瑞杰：基建投资、数码经济及可持续发展是三大发展机遇
Mar 12, 2021The Business TimesGovernment moves help mitigate Covid impact on US firms in Singapore​
Mar 9, 2021The Business TimesUS firms can help Asia-Pacific tackle challenges of Covid-19, geopolitics, debt: Heng, Government & Economy
Mar 9, 2021The Straits TimesBusinesses can serve as a bridge between countries: Heng Swee Keat, Singapore News & Top Stories
Mar 9, 2021CNAPrivate sector can play active role in growth of Asia Pacific region: DPM Heng
Mar 9, 2021BloombergDBS CEO Warns of Stock Correction, Rise in Bond Yields
Mar 9, 2021yahoo! FinanceAnnual AmChams of Asia Pacific Business Summit 2021 underscores U.S. business leadership in the region
Mar 8, 2021The Straits TimesBusiness groups in S’pore concerned over rule change for dependant’s pass holders​
Mar 5, 2021The Business TimesDependant’s Pass moves could hurt startups, limit talent​
Feb 23, 2021HRM AsiaHow to bring about a successful digital transformation​
Feb 18, 2021The Business TimesThe benefits of doing good​
Feb 4, 2021The Business TimesSingapore keeps key links going with very selective quarantine-free entry
Jan 27, 2021The Straits TimesSingapore faces talent crunch as tech giants scale up​​
Jan 19, 2021The Straits TimesAmericans in Singapore hand out care packs to mark US inauguration
Jan 18, 2021AsiaOneAmericans give out over 300 care packs to needy residents in Singapore to mark Biden’s inauguration

2020

Dec 8, 2020KFGOAnalysis: In Singapore, a very different Davos takes shape
Nov 22, 2020Law.com InternationalGlobal Lawyers Question Impact of New Free Trade Pact in Asia
Nov 16, 2020The Straits TimesHow business networks are helping members amid pandemic
Nov 4, 2020CNA2020 US election: Over 30,000 Americans in Singapore watching results closely as they unfold
Nov 4, 20208world【美国总统选举】旅居本地美国人 出席聚会等待开票
Nov 4, 2020The Straits TimesUS remains key player in region, close partner of S’pore regardless of election results: US embassy
Nov 4, 2020Lianhe Zao Bao不论选举结果如何 美国与新加坡将继续保持密切伙伴关系
Nov 4, 2020CNALittle change to US-Singapore relations under either Trump or Biden: Experts
Nov 3, 2020Nikkei AsiaLocal jobs or global talent? Singapore faces COVID-era conundrum
Oct 9, 2020The Straits TimesMNCs stick to growth plans in Singapore despite Covid-19 pandemic and seek to hire local talent
Oct 6, 2020The Straits TimesUS business leaders reaffirm confidence in Singapore’s ability to seize opportunities amid Covid-19
Oct 3, 2020The Straits TimesSingapore’s openness to world will never change: Chan Chun Sing assures foreign businesses over anti-foreigner sentiments
Sep 16, 2020CNAWork pass changes unlikely to affect plans of foreign firms, but companies caution against anti-foreigner sentiments
Aug 7, 2020The Straits TimesFirms need to balance finding right skills and hiring locals: Experts
Jul 31, 2020Eurasia ReviewUS And Mekong Region: Cooperation For Sustainable And Inclusive Economic Growth – OpEd
Jun 28, 2020The Korea TimesNational security law: could Singapore take Hong Kong’s finance crown?
Jun 28, 2020South China Morning PostNational security law: could Singapore take Hong Kong’s finance crown? It’s keeping mum
Jun 17, 2020Harvard Business Review
What Will Happen to Your Business in Hong Kong?
Jun 10, 2020The Straits TimesPoll: Q3 hiring outlook weakest since 2009
May 28, 2020yahoo! FinanceAmCham Singapore Announces the Election of Ms. Lisa Liaw as Chair of the Board of Governors
Apr 7, 2020Human ResourcesLeading by example: How 14 leaders are paving the way for more women in leadership roles
Apr 6, 2020The Straits TimesAmCham to press on with new schemes for members
Mar 23, 2020Nikkei Asian ReviewFor Singapore’s next leaders, coronavirus is only half the battle
Mar 18, 2020The Straits TimesKL pledges that curbs won’t affect flow of goods to Singapore
Mar 18, 2020Nikkei Asian ReviewMalaysia lockdown complicates business and life in Singapore
Mar 18, 2020The Business TimesMAS expected to step in early as risk of slump rises with Malaysia’s lockdown
Mar 12, 2020The Jakarta Post4.5 trillion opportunity in Asian gender inclusivity
Mar 9, 2020The Straits TimesCoronavirus: Chambers of commerce step up fight against fallout from outbreak
Mar 3, 2020MC AsiaAmerican business community affirms confidence in Singapore
Feb 28, 2020NNA Sg Kyodo News Grp米商工会の７割超、新型肺炎で減収予測
Feb 27, 2020The Business TimesUS firms still have confidence in Singapore as a business hub despite Covid-19
Feb 27, 2020The Straits TimesOutbreak adds to push for resilient supply chains: Chan
Feb 27, 2020Business MirrorGlobal coronavirus cases climb; South Korea infections top 1,000
Feb 27, 2020The New PaperCoronavirus: US firms still have faith in Singapore as business hub
Feb 27, 2020South China Morning PostSome American companies are seeking to cut their reliance on China as coronavirus outbreak disrupts production, crimps revenue
Feb 27, 2020Malay MailSingapore travel firm tells consumers to rally behind businesses during Covid-19 outbreak
Feb 27, 2020The Straits TimesUS firms here remain confident despite virus impact
Feb 27, 2020Taipei TimesWorld Business Quick Take
Feb 27, 2020Lianhe Zao Bao调查：本地美商虽受疫情冲击 营运干扰仍可控
Feb 27, 2020The Business TimesChan Chun Sing repeats call to landlords, banks to pass on budgetary support
Feb 26, 2020TODAY‘Now is the time for good deals’: Travel firm asks consumers to rally behind businesses during Covid-19 outbreak
Feb 26, 2020The Straits TimesAmCham member firms in Singapore keeping headcount here despite coronavirus hit
Feb 26, 2020System-ProjectsAmCham survey finds American companies assured in Singapore, regardless of coronavirus
Feb 26, 2020CNABig businesses need to help smaller players, work together to tide through COVID-19 ‘crisis’: Chan Chun Sing
Feb 26, 2020Travel News Market70% of multinationals in Asia anticipate income drops over coronavirus: Surve
Feb 26, 2020CNA (TV Clip)American business community has long-term confidence in Singapore despite COVID-19 outbreak: Survey
Feb 26, 2020Nikkei Asian ReviewSingapore developers say malls recovering as virus fears abate
Feb 26, 2020Lianhe Zao Bao调查：美商在本地运营与营收虽受疫情冲击 但干扰仍在可控范围内
Feb 26, 2020South China Morning Post AmCham survey finds American businesses confident in Singapore, despite coronavirus
Feb 26, 2020Lianhe Zao Bao新加坡美国商会调查：虽受疫情冲击 受访企业仍看好新加坡作为商业中心
Feb 26, 2020Supply Chain DriveRevenue concerns spread outside China with coronavirus cases
Feb 26, 2020Travel News70% of multinationals in Asia anticipate income drops over coronavirus: Survey
Feb 26, 2020Investing.comU.S. Reports 15th Case; Trump to Speak Tonight: Virus Update
Feb 26, 2020CN Yes美國商會：疫情正使企業調整亞洲供應鏈 降低對中國依賴
Feb 26, 2020Money Link國際產經：美國商會調查，疫情迫使企業正調整亞洲供應鏈，降低對中國依賴
Feb 26, 2020Investor美國商會稱疫情正迫使企業調整亞洲供應鏈 降低對中國的依賴
Feb 26, 2020Lianhe Zao Bao陈振声呼吁大公司协助小商家
Feb 26, 2020Head TopicsCoronavirus outbreak gives Singapore impetus to boost supply chain resilience: Chan Chun Sing
Feb 26, 2020MSN美國商會稱疫情正迫使企業調整亞洲供應鏈 降低對中國的依賴
Feb 26, 2020The Bangkok PostKorea infections top 1,200: Virus update
Feb 26, 2020The Edge MarketsCovid-19: Global cases climb; Korea infections top 1,000
Feb 26, 2020Yahoo! Taiwan國際產經：美國商會調查，疫情迫使企業正調整亞洲供應鏈，降低對中國依賴
Feb 26, 2020Lianhe Zao Bao陈振声：大商家应协助小商家对抗冠病疫情冲击
Feb 26, 2020Apple Daily【疫情衝擊】7成跨國企業估今年營收減　旅遊業最慘
Feb 26, 2020Nikkei Asian Review70% of multinationals in Asia expect revenue drops over coronavirus: Survey
Feb 26, 2020The Business TimesAmerican Chamber of Commerce firms keeping headcount in Singapore despite virus hit
Feb 26, 2020The Straits TimesCoronavirus outbreak gives Singapore impetus to boost supply chain resilience: Chan Chun Sing
Feb 15, 2020The Business TimesCovid-19 to spawn H2 crunch in venues, dates for MICE Industry
Feb 14, 2020The DiplomatUS Must Recapture Lost Ground in Southeast Asia or Risk Being Shut Out
Jan 7, 2020The Straits TimesAmCham in Singapore appoints Lei Hsien-Hsien its first CEO
Jan 6, 2020The Straits TimesAmerican Chamber of Commerce in Singapore appoints Lei Hsien-Hsien as first CEO

2019

Dec 12, 2019The Business Times The US-SIngapore partnership is an indispensible one
Nov 23, 2019The Straits TimesHiring, promoting fairly can reduce locals’ anxieties: Josephine Teo
Nov 22, 2019The Straits TimesEmployers can reduce locals’ anxieties about losing out to foreigners by hiring and promoting fairly: Josephine Teo
Nov 22, 2019Barron’sSingapore’s Markets May See Small Gains From Hong Kong Unrest
Oct 27, 2019VOA NewsHong Kong Business People Set their Sights on America
Oct 25, 2019South China Morning PostSingapore begins to see more gains from Hong Kong’s months of unrest
Oct 10, 2019MothershipS’pore benefits from unrest in Hong Kong, but it is careful not to be seen as profiting: Ex-diplomat
Sep 18, 2019The New PaperSingapore can give US tech firms ‘nuanced’ view of Asean markets
Sep 17, 2019Mothership24% of businesses in Hong Kong looking to move to S’pore: Survey
Sep 17, 2019The Straits TimesTrust is key commodity in enabling deeper collaboration in digital economy: Iswaran
Sep 17, 2019Channel NewsAsiaGovernments must support cross-boundary data flows: S Iswaran
Sep 16, 2019Taiwan NewsSingapore likely to profit from businesses leaving unrest in Hong Kong
Sep 15, 2019South China Morning PostHow bad is it in Hong Kong? Depends where you are when asked, Singapore business survey finds 
Sep 14, 2019Money FM 89.3Weekends With Glenn van Zutphen & Neil Humphreys: Interview with Hui Ching Tan (How the Hong Kong Protests Have Impacted Business)
Sep 13, 2019Al JazeeraHong Kong’s losses may be Singapore’s gain, new survey shows
Sep 13, 2019Channel NewsAsiaHong Kong leader Carrie Lam focuses on housing as protesters head for the hills
Sep 13, 2019Asia TimesAmCham survey shows HK losing its corporate edge
Sep 13, 2019BloombergHong Kong Firms Look to Singapore to Escape Protests
Sep 13, 2019The Straits TimesMost businesses staying put for now in Hong Kong despite anti-government protests, survey shows
Sep 13, 2019The Business TimesProtests have hurt HK’s reputation, AmCham poll finds
Sep 12, 2019Financial TimesSingapore eyes opportunity to supplant Hong Kong
Sep 12, 2019Nikkei Asian ReviewProtests sully Hong Kong’s reputation but most companies staying put
Sep 12, 2019TodayOnlineUS firms don’t plan to move out from Hong Kong, but wary about future investment: Survey
Sept 12, 2019The Business TimesBusinesses say protests hurt Hong Kong’s reputation, affected investment decisions: poll
Aug 22, 2019Money FM 89.3US-China Trade War – Does it affect our relations with the US?
Aug 14, 2019The Business TimesStrong Singapore-US Economic ties overrule political climate: AmCham Chairman
Jul 8, 2019Financial TimesBig Tech’s China exodus
Jul 2, 2019Asia TimesSingapore licks its trade war wounds
Jun 27, 2019The Business TimesTrade war presents new opportunities in the region
Jun 27, 2019The Straits TimesS-E Asia appeals more to US Businesses as trade war bites: Poll
Jun 27, 2019Nikkei Asian ReviewHalf of multinationals in Asia stung by trade war: survey
Jun 26, 2019BloombergAsia’s Monster Trade Pact Could Be Done This Year, Minus a Few
Jun 26, 2019Nikkei MarketsAmCham Singapore Survey Shows Members Expect Long-Drawn Trade War
Jun 26, 2019TODAYMost businesses pessimistic that US-China trade war will be resolved soon
Jun 26, 2019The Straits TimesMore US firms operating in Asia delaying or cancelling investments, exiting China, as trade war escalates
Jun 26, 2019The Business TimesBusinesses have adjusted to Trade War, Becoming More Upbeat: AmCham Singapore
Jun 26, 2019BloombergBusinesses Are Cancelling Investments in Asia as Trade War Deepens
Apr 26, 2019The Straits TimesAmerican Chamber of Commerce firms have made ‘significant and enduring contributions’: President Halimah
Apr 16, 2019GovInsiderSingapore sees driverless buses, drones shaping city future
Apr 10, 2019GovInsiderWe can be “bolder” on tech regulation, says Singapore’s Puthucheary
Apr 9, 2019Zaobao.com普杰立：防止网络假信息和网络操纵法案有助言论自由
Mar, 2019Market Survey OnlineUS businesses in Singapore
Mar 26, 2019Singapore Business ReviewForeign direct investments from the US to Singapore hit over $244b
Mar 15, 2019Channel News AsiaLaunch of ASEAN Business Outlook Survey and Its Findings (Video)
Mar 14, 2019The Business TimesAsean increasingly important to US firms: AmCham survey
Mar 14, 2019TradePost USAS’pore-based US firms confident about Asean growth potential
Mar 13, 2019The Straits TimesUS private sector ‘indispensable partner’ in region’s growth: Vivian Balakrishnan
Mar 13, 2019The Business TimesUS private sector is ‘indispensable partner’ in growth: Vivian Balakrishnan
Mar 13, 2019The Straits TimesUS businesses in Singapore very confident about growth potential in Asean: Survey
Mar 13, 2019TODAYonlineUS firms less satisfied with business environment in Asean but region still a vital market: Survey

2018

Dec 12, 2018 Nikkei Asian Review Trade war forces multinationals in Asia to hold back on investing
Dec 7, 2018 The Business Times Trade war drives companies to review business plans: AmCham
Dec 7, 2018 Bloomberg How to Survive the Trade War If You’re an American Firm in Asia
Dec 7, 2018 The Straits Times Trade war concerns forcing firms to change their strategies: Survey
Dec 6, 2018 The Straits Times Most businesses changed strategies due to trade war: AmCham Singapore survey
Dec 6, 2018 The Business Times Firms in Singapore delay investment, tweak supply chains in face of trade war: AmCham poll
Dec 6, 2018 Bloomberg Trade War Pushes Asia Businesses to Shelve Investment Plans
Sep 19, 2018 The Straits Times Ng Eng Hen calls for a global order based on unifying vision
Sep 19, 2018 The New Paper US, China must avoid ‘narrow path to acrimony’: Ng Eng Hen
Sep 18, 2018 The Straits Times Ng Eng Hen: International wheeling and dealing should be underpinned by moral code
Aug 15, 2018The Straits TimesUS business leaders urged to continue investing in region
Aug 15, 2018The New PaperTrade Minister urges US businessmen to back multilateral trade
Aug 14, 2018The Straits TimesUS business leaders urged to continue investing in region
Aug 14, 2018TODAYonlineUS-China trade war may last a long while, global economies will have to adjust: Chan Chun Sing
Aug 14, 2018Channel NewsAsiaAmerican businesses have ‘tremendous responsibility’ in shaping US trade policies: Chan Chun Sing
Aug 14, 2018The Straits TimesChan Chun Sing urges US business community to continue investing in the region
Aug 14, 2018AsiaOne2018 World Edition of Break the Ceiling Touch the Sky(R) – the Success and Leadership Summit to be Lead by Top CEOs
Jul 12, 2018The Straits TimesUS companies in China oppose trade tariffs, says AmCham survey
Jun 28, 2018International Trade for Trade and Sustainable DevelopmentCanada, Japan Move Closer to CPTPP Ratification, Malaysia Calls for Trade Deal Review
Jun 20, 2018The Straits TimesUS business group in Singapore urges its govt to join CPTPP
Jun 19, 2018The Business TimesAmerican Chamber of Commerce in Singapore urges US to rejoin Trans-Pacific trade pact
Jun 19, 2018The Straits TimesAmerican business group in Singapore calls on Trump to rethink trade pact rejection
Jun 13, 2018The Business TimesTrade is more pressing concern than Trump-Kim summit
Jun 11, 2018The Business TimesTrump-Kim summit will strengthen strong ties between US and Singapore: American business group
Jun 11, 2018Singapore Business ReviewAmCham backs Trump-Kim summit
Feb 20, 2018The Straits TimesShaping the leaders of tomorrow

2017

Dec 22, 2017TODAYUS tax cuts unlikely to trigger exodus from S’pore: experts
Nov 8, 2017AsiaOneBreak The Ceiling Touch The Sky(R) to Help Enhance Gender Diversity via Best Practice Sharing World Tour to Australia, UAE, India, USA, UK and Singapore
Sep 12, 2017Ministry of Trade and IndustrySpeech by Mr Lim Hng Kiang at the American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore 2018 ASEAN Business Outlook Survey Results Launch Event
Se 12, 2017The Business TimesSingapore to focus on digital economy, trade facilitation as Asean chair in 2018
Aug 25, 2017Markets Insider (Business Insiders)AmCham Singapore Voices Support for TPP-11
May 9, 2017MicrosoftMicrosoft’s CSR programs recognized by AmCham Singapore

 

 

 

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