AustCham Singapore

Thank you to everyone who joined us at yesterday’s Ministerial Dialogue with Ms. Gan Siow Huang 颜晓芳, Minister of State for Trade and Industry and Foreign Affairs. Against the backdrop of intensifying geopolitical uncertainty, MOS Gan highlighted the enduring trust that underpins the bilateral relationship between Singapore and Australia.

Moderated by Vice President Batya Shulman, the discussion also explored Singapore’s key priorities, including diversifying renewable energy sources, scaling AI solutions, and ensuring workforce readiness for these transitions.

We are grateful to MOS Gan for her candid responses to questions from the floor - we had more questions than we had time for; a true sign of an engaging discussion.

We were also honoured to welcome Her Excellency Robyn Mudie, Australian High Commissioner to Singapore, at her first AustCham Singapore event. Thank you for taking the time to join us at the session yesterday.

This event would not have been possible without our Presenting Partner, BlueScope - thank you for your continued partnership and support of the Chamber.

Last Thursday, AustCham Singapore had the pleasure of partnering with the Brisbane Economic Development Agency to showcase Brisbane’s exciting opportunities for investment and expansion. Full event photo gallery is now up on our website 👉 https://www.austcham.org.sg/event-gallery/investing-brisbane-golden-era-opportunity

At the Brisbane: A Golden Era of Opportunity Forum, senior leaders and global investors gathered in Singapore to explore what makes Brisbane one of the most attractive destinations for investment. From its cutting-edge infrastructure to a thriving innovation ecosystem, Brisbane is where talent, tourism, and capital converge to drive long-term success.

With the momentum building toward the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Brisbane is entering a transformative decade. The strong investment interest from Singapore speaks volumes; our speakers cited notable examples like City Developments Limited’s acquisition of Sofitel Brisbane Central and Altea Investments’ decision to establish their Australian flagship at QIMR Berghofer.

A huge thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the vibrant discussions. We look forward to continuing to support these exciting developments and forging stronger ties between Brisbane and Singapore.

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for our first Ministerial Dialogue of the year with Mr. Chan Chun Sing, Coordinating Minister for Public Services & Minister for Defence. This session arrived at a pivotal moment, as global uncertainty continues to intensify. We were privileged to hear from the Minister on how geopolitics will shape the future landscape, impacting both our operational environment and societal dynamics.

Moderated by President Stephen Miller, the discussion also explored exciting opportunities for further collaboration between Singapore and Australia under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership 2.0, including updates to the Singapore-Australia Digital Economy Agreement.

A special thank you to Minister Chan for taking the time to share such valuable insights in this far-reaching conversation with our members, guests, and the broader diplomatic community, including representatives from the British High Commission, Indian High Commission, and Japan Embassy. Thank you also to His Excellency Allaster Cox, Australian High Commissioner to Singapore, for joining us yesterday.

This event was made possible with the support of our Presenting Partner, James Cook University (Singapore Campus). Thank you for your continued partnership, and to all who participated in this important dialogue.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us on Tuesday evening to bid farewell to His Excellency Allaster Cox, Australia's High Commissioner to Singapore and Patron of AustCham Singapore. His leadership has significantly strengthened ties and left a lasting impact on the Australia-Singapore business community. Full event photo gallery is available here 👉 https://www.austcham.org.sg/event-gallery/farewell-celebration-his-excellency-allaster-cox

On behalf of the community, President Stephen Miller expressed our deep gratitude and presented His Excellency with a token of appreciation for his invaluable contributions to advancing bilateral relations between Singapore and Australia.

His Excellency also took a moment to recognise the contributions of Executive Director Sue-Ann Wilson, acknowledging her pivotal role in strengthening the Chamber over the past two years. While Sue-Ann will be stepping down from her Executive Director role, she will remain an integral part of the Chamber. More details to follow.

This event would not be possible without our Event Sponsors - ANZ Singapore, James Cook University (Singapore Campus), and BlueScope - thank you for your support and continued partnership with the Chamber.

Last Wednesday, we brought our community together at The Great Room, Raffles Arcade, to celebrate International Women's Day with a conversation centred on this year's theme, Give to Gain. Full photo gallery will be up on our website this week.

The discussion explored giving as a strategic lever. One that, when applied thoughtfully creates opportunity, visibility and meaningful impact. Thank you to the Great Room and the AustCham community who joined us and contributed to an interactive and thought-provoking discussion.

We were also pleased to announce a new partnership between AustCham Singapore and The Great Room. Through this collaboration, The Great Room will serve as a home for the AustCham community. A place where relationships deepen, ideas evolve and new opportunities emerge between Australia and Singapore. Do keep a look out for member benefits relating to our new partnership.

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A huge thank you to everyone who joined us last Thursday at our Lunar New Year InterChamber Networking Night hosted in conjunction with DutchCham (Dutch Chamber of Commerce Singapore), Singapore International Chamber of Commerce and event partner Goodwins Law Corporation.

We welcomed over 150 guests at the beautiful, refined and discreet surroundings of 2 Goodwood Hill, a special location, rich in history and charm. It was the perfect venue to usher in the Year of the Fire Horse with an opportunity to catch up with familiar faces and connect more widely cross-chamber to kick start the year. Full event gallery is now up on our website 👉 https://www.austcham.org.sg/event-gallery/lunar-new-year-interchamber-networking-night

Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the evening such a success. Here’s to a prosperous and collaborative year ahead!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us last Friday at our Christmas Drinks & Final Networking Night of 2025, and a special thank you to Waterfall @ Shangri-La for the absolutely scrumptious Christmas-themed buffet dinner that we all got to enjoy!

Our networking nights provide a great opportunity for new members to introduce themselves to the community and last Friday was no different; we welcomed new members across a variety of industries - from architecture and construction planning to management consulting and marketing.

Continuing our tradition of Christmas-themed competitions and building on the fun everyone had with last year’s gingerbread-house building activity, we brought back another festive challenge for 2025 with our cookie decorating competition. Thank you for taking part in the festivities and congratulations to our winners!

The strength of our community is in you, our members, and we thank you for coming together last Friday to celebrate the end of an exciting and fruitful 2025 with us.

This event would not be possible with the support of our event partners James Cook University (Singapore Campus) and Westpac, as well as our beverage partner for the networking series Australian Vintage. Thank you also to Australian High Commissioner to Singapore, His Excellency Allaster Cox, for joining us last Friday.

Full event gallery is up on our website: https://www.austcham.org.sg/event-gallery/christmas-drinks-final-networking-night-2025

What a fantastic evening at the AustCham Singapore Business Awards Gala Dinner & Dance last Friday! A huge thank you to everyone who joined us. With a full house at the Grand Hyatt Singapore, your presence made the night truly memorable as we celebrated a community that continues to grow from strength to strength. This year’s record number of nominations highlighted the incredible momentum across the Australia–Singapore business corridor. Check out the event photo gallery here 👉 https://www.austcham.org.sg/event-gallery/austcham-singapore-business-awards-gala-dinner-dance-2025

Congratulations to our 2025 award winners:
🏆 Singapore–Australia Business Alliance Award, presented by Qantas: Keppel Infrastructure Trust (KIT)
🏆 Business Excellence Award, presented by James Cook University (Singapore Campus): Aurecon
🏆 Sustainability Award, presented by Investment NSW: FootprintLab
🏆 Digital Transformation Award, presented by University of Newcastle: Cognitivo
🏆 Start-Up of the Year Award, presented by Australian International School, Singapore: The ESG Institute
🏆 Purpose & Impact Award, presented by King & Wood Mallesons: Toll Group

A big thank you to our partners for making this event possible:
🤝 Presenting Partner: Qantas
🤝 Destination Partner: Brisbane Economic Development Agency
🤝 Government Partner: Australian High Commission, Singapore
🤝 F&B Partners: Bamboo Bagel, The Ice Cream & Cookie Co., LeVeL33 Pte Ltd, Australian Vintage

We kicked off the week with an engaging discussion at our Ministerial Dialogue featuring Mr. Chee Hong Tat, Minister for National Development and moderated by AustCham Singapore President Stephen Miller.

The discussion covered a wide range of topics, from Singapore's national development strategies and how they address the emerging needs of our city, to how technology and collaboration between the government and private sector are crucial in tackling complex challenges such as rising urban heat and sea levels.

Minister Chee also highlighted the significance of rejuvenation and programming community spaces in social mixing and building an egalitarian society - a shared goal between Singapore and Australia, as well as the importance of deepening collaboration between like-minded countries like Singapore and Australia.

We extend our gratitude to Minister Chee for sharing these valuable insights with our members and guests.

A special thanks to H.E. Allaster Cox, Australian High Commissioner to Singapore, for joining us.

This event was made possible by our Supporting Partner, James Cook University (Singapore Campus). We are grateful for your continued support of the Chamber.

This past Wednesday, 22 Oct, marked a significant milestone for AustCham Singapore with our inaugural event in Sydney, which was a tremendous success. During our seminar "Unlocking Asia: Singapore as your Launchpad", our expert panellists emphasised Singapore’s role as a connector economy in a rapidly evolving region. They highlighted the pace, resilience, and adaptability of the Little Red Dot as key advantages.

We extend our gratitude to our speakers: Dora Tan from the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), Robert Law from Asialink Business, and Vanessa Bell, a finalist for the AustCham Singapore Business Awards 2024, for sharing their valuable insights.

A special thank you to our venue partner, The Great Room, for hosting this session. To our members and guests, we appreciate your participation; the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. We look forward to continuing our efforts to deliver more initiatives for you in 2026.