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AmCham Singapore Announces the Election of Ms. Lisa Liaw as Chair of the Board of Governors
The American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (AmCham Singapore) is pleased to announce the election of Lisa Liaw as Chair of the Board of Governors. Ms. Liaw assumed her role on May 11, 2020 and is the first woman chair of AmCham Singapore in more than 10...
[COVID-19] Advisory on Gradual Resumption of Business Activities in Phases Starting From 2 June 2020
As announced by the Multi-Ministry Taskforce this evening, Circuit Breaker measures will be gradually eased from 2 June 2020, and businesses will be allowed to resume activities in the phased banner. Find out more in the following press releases from Ministry of Trade...
CPTPP Survey – Your Feedback Needed!
AmCham is surveying our members to better understand the challenges and opportunities with respect to the implementation of the CPTPP. The survey, which closes Friday, May 22, should take approximately 10 minutes to complete. All members have received a unique link to...
Over 100 members responded to AmCham’s 2020 Manpower Survey!
AmCham's annual Manpower Survey serves as a platform for members to share priority issues they face when it comes to manpower and employment in Singapore. This year's survey focuses on inclusive employment. We would like to thank the over 100 members who responded to...
[COVID-19] Requirements for Safe Management Measures at the Workplace
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM), the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) and the Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF) have issued details on Safe Management Measures required of businesses allowed to resume operations. Businesses must: Implement a system of...
Enterprise Singapore Info Kit on Business Support Packages by Governments in Overseas Markets
In response to the COVID-19 situation globally, governments have rolled out various support packages to help enterprises in-market. Enterprise Singapore’s global markets team has put together a summary of relevant business support measures offered by governments in...
Donations to Support Migrant Workers
The Singapore Government's Inter-agency Taskforce has received many offers from Non-Government Organisations (NGOs), businesses and individuals, to support migrant workers with donations of food and non-food items. The coordination of donation efforts with NGOs and...
Your Feedback Needed – AmCham’s 2020 Manpower Survey Now Open
AmCham’s annual manpower survey is now open! All members are invited to complete our survey on the challenges and opportunities facing your company when it comes to manpower. The survey, which closes Friday, May 15, should take about 10 minutes to complete. All...
Singapore Government to Continue Support Measures to Protect Livelihoods and Stabilise Businesses During Extended Circuit Breaker Period
MOF issued a press release on the Government’s latest measures to support individuals and businesses through the extended circuit breaker period, building on the measures introduced in the Unity, Resilience, and Solidarity Budgets since 18 February 2020. Supporting...
Member News
Asia Institute of Mentoring – UNACOV Mentorship Program
Asia Institute of Mentoring is now recruiting (mentors and mentees) for the next batch starting in July.
The aim of UNACOV Mentorship Program is to mobilize the mentoring community to support those who have been identified to be most affected by the pandemic: Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners, jobless or in-transition PMETs, and those who just need some support. There is a great urgency to act, and with your support as a part of this community, we can emerge from the crisis stronger, more resilient and with a greater sense of purpose.
Many in the community there are suffering due to the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, and could use your guidance and support.
Apply to be a UNACOV Mentor here.
If you know of someone who needs mentoring support, they can register here.
Data Republic partners with fintech Move 78 to drive financial inclusion
Move 78 recently announced a partnership with Data Republic, a data collaboration and governance platform, as it seeks to expand its services to support growing fintechs and address inclusion objectives. Data Republic has seen their technology adopted by banks,...
Industry Series – FinTech: Has COVID-19 Killed Cash?
AmCham Australia, in partnership with Emerging Payment Association Asia (EPA Asia), is hosting their fourth and last webinar session of their ‘Industry Series – FinTech: Has COVID-19 Killed Cash?’, on May 27. In this session, the experts will focus in on one of...
SVA Report on Hong Kong
Our member, Steve Vickers and Associate has recently release their report on the update of the Hong Kong situation and their threat assessment. You can read more here.
Learn from Home (LFH) Month – May 2020
Learning never stops. This May, while most of them are still WFH due to the current situation, we want to bring learning more accessible for you. Our specially designed PERSOLKELLY Consulting Learn-From-Home (LFH) e-learning modules will enable you to gain more...
#WeDoGoodTogether Emergenetics Offering Complimentary Virtual Learning Packages to Donors
The Circuit Breaker in Singapore may have put a stop to face-to-face workshops, but self-discovery and learning strategies to be more effective at work and in life must go on. Emergentics now has a digital version of their signature Emergenetics workshop that...
Industry Forum Series: SAPI’s Perspective – Supply Chains in the COVID-19 Landscape
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted how the current globalized economy has created highly complex and somewhat fragile global supply chains, exacerbating fears of widespread disruptions and concerns that governments will increasingly intervene in matters of global...
Management in a Crisis Environment: A UNACOV Business Webinar
Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2020Time: 17:00-18:00 (GMT+8)You can register here. In this webinar, Joe Ranieri will reflect on biases Business Owners have (usually optimism) and look at various exercises to get to a more realistic evaluation of the future environment...
Asia Institute of Mentoring (AIM) launches the United Against COVID-19 (UNACOV) initiative with the WholeTree Foundation and a coalition of partners to support those severely impacted by the pandemic, with a focus on crisis management and personal wellbeing.
The current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is having a significant impact on the health of the population, global economy, civic society, individual’s livelihoods and personal wellbeing. Industries and individuals across the board are suffering. There will be...
AmCham Updates
AmCham Singapore Announces the Election of Ms. Lisa Liaw as Chair of the Board of Governors
The American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (AmCham Singapore) is pleased to announce the election of Lisa Liaw as Chair of the Board of Governors. Ms. Liaw assumed her role on May 11, 2020 and is the first woman chair of AmCham Singapore in more than 10 years.
Read the press release here.
[COVID-19] Advisory on Gradual Resumption of Business Activities in Phases Starting From 2 June 2020
As announced by the Multi-Ministry Taskforce this evening, Circuit Breaker measures will be gradually eased from 2 June 2020, and businesses will be allowed to resume activities in the phased banner.
Find out more in the following press releases from Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI), and Ministry of Health (MOH):
MTI – Press Release
MOH – Press Release
The list of businesses (accurate as of 19 May 2020) that may operate from 2 June 2020 can be found in the attached infographic. You should also refer to https://covid.gobusiness.gov.sg/permittedlist/ for the latest updates.
Businesses in the permitted list should note that:
– They do not need to apply for an exemption before resuming operations. A class exemption will be granted for them to resume operations.
– They must submit their manpower details via the GoBusiness portal (https://covid.gobusiness.gov.sg) within two weeks of resuming operations.
– They must also comply with the requirements for Safe Management Measures as per https://covid.gobusiness.gov.sg/safemanagement/general (“Safe Management Requirements”) and any sector-specific requirements which apply to them. Strict checks will be conducted, and businesses that do not provide a safe workplace for our workers will have their operations suspended until they are able to do.
– They should continue to act in a responsible manner, and not plan or organize events that could draw large numbers of employees or customers, such as “welcome back” sales and parties.
– Telecommuting should be adopted to the maximum extent. Those who have been working from home so far should continue to do so.
CPTPP Survey – Your Feedback Needed!
Members’ News
Asia Institute of Mentoring – UNACOV Mentorship Program
Asia Institute of Mentoring is now recruiting (mentors and mentees) for the next batch starting in July.
The aim of UNACOV Mentorship Program is to mobilize the mentoring community to support those who have been identified to be most affected by the pandemic: Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners, jobless or in-transition PMETs, and those who just need some support. There is a great urgency to act, and with your support as a part of this community, we can emerge from the crisis stronger, more resilient and with a greater sense of purpose.
Many in the community there are suffering due to the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, and could use your guidance and support.
Apply to be a UNACOV Mentor here.
If you know of someone who needs mentoring support, they can register here.
Data Republic partners with fintech Move 78 to drive financial inclusion
Move 78 recently announced a partnership with Data Republic, a data collaboration and governance platform, as it seeks to expand its services to support growing fintechs and address inclusion objectives.
Data Republic has seen their technology adopted by banks, airlines, governments and retailers in Australia, the USA and the Asia Pacific, and is helping to redefine data governance frameworks and technology globally.
Move 78, a fintech advisory firm in Asia Pacific is also a leader in digital inclusion, with the philanthropic side focused on the promotion of inclusion across financial, health and educational sectors through connecting commercial firms with non-profit organisations.
Mariko Braswell, CEO and Co-Founder of Move 78 said that the partnership with Data Republic will enable clients, particularly in Singapore, to gain access to an extensive existing network platform and demonstrate their capabilities on live, anonymised data sets.
When asked how this partnership will help to support digital inclusion objectives in APAC, Braswell commented that “the time and economies saved by our clients on Data Republic’s platform will enable an even greater focus on optimizing their social impact in the region.
Click here to read more.
Industry Series – FinTech: Has COVID-19 Killed Cash?
AmCham Australia, in partnership with Emerging Payment Association Asia (EPA Asia), is hosting their fourth and last webinar session of their ‘Industry Series – FinTech: Has COVID-19 Killed Cash?’, on May 27.
In this session, the experts will focus in on one of the essential services that the financial service industry offers, the ability to move money.
Find out more here.
Speakers:
Steven Chan, Regional Head of Regulatory and Government Affairs, Asia Pacific, PayPal
Carolyn Breeze, General Manager Australia and New Zealand, GoCardless
Lisa Robbins, Global Head, Transaction Banking, Standard Chartered Bank
Brad Jones, Chief Executive Officer, Wave Money
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