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| Abbreviation | SBF |
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| Predecessor | Singapore Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry |
| Established | 1 April 2002 |
| Headquarters | SBF Centre |
| Location |
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Membership (2020) | 27,200 |
Chairman | Lim Ming Yan |
CEO | Kok Ping Soon |
| Website |
www |
Singapore Business Federation (Abbreviation: SBF; Chinese: 新加坡工商联合总会; Malay: Persekutuan Perniagaan Singapura; Tamil: சிங்கப்பூர் தொழில் சம்மேளனம்) is the apex business chamber in Singapore. [1] [2] [3] SBF aims to improve the organisation of the business community in Singapore [4] and represent it both locally and abroad. [5] [6] [7] [8]
SBF was formed on 1 April 2002 [9] as the successor to the Singapore Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry, [5] which had consisted of five business chambers and associations in Singapore. [10] SBF has compulsory membership, [4] [5] [11] unlike its predecessor which had struggled financially as a result of voluntary membership. [4] As of December 2020, SBF has 27,200 members, [12] including both companies and business chambers. [2] [7] SBF carries out events such as talks and dialogue sessions for its members, and provides them with various business networks. [13]
References
- ^ "SINGAPORE BUSINESS FEDERATION CEO RESIGNS". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
- ^ a b "Partner Profile | TECHINNOVATION 2020". www.techinnovation.com.sg. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
- ^ "Singapore Business Federation in Singapore". www.chamber-commerce.net. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
- ^ a b c Ng, Boon Yian (6 October 2001). "New voice of business". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
- ^ a b c Leong, Phei Phei (5 March 2002). "A powerful new voice". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
- ^ "Singapore Business Federation (SBF)". US-ASEAN SME Academy. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
- ^ a b "PM's advice to business group". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. 12 April 2002. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
- ^ Foo, E Lin (2 May 2002). "Singapore Business Federation to Represent Singapore's Business Interests". v1.lawgazette.com.sg. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
- ^ "Singapore Business Federation is formed - Singapore History". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
- ^ "Federation of chambers approved". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. 28 March 1978. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
- ^ Chan, Chao Peh (13 September 2002). "Membership unnecessary". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
- ^ "Ho Meng Kit to retire as Singapore Business Federation CEO, will be succeeded by deputy Lam Yi Young". CNA. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
- ^ Tor, Ching Li (28 February 2006). "A slightly leaky umbrella?". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
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| Abbreviation | SBF |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | Singapore Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry |
| Established | 1 April 2002 |
| Headquarters | SBF Centre |
| Location |
|
Membership (2020) | 27,200 |
Chairman | Lim Ming Yan |
CEO | Kok Ping Soon |
| Website |
www |
Singapore Business Federation (Abbreviation: SBF; Chinese: 新加坡工商联合总会; Malay: Persekutuan Perniagaan Singapura; Tamil: சிங்கப்பூர் தொழில் சம்மேளனம்) is the apex business chamber in Singapore. [1] [2] [3] SBF aims to improve the organisation of the business community in Singapore [4] and represent it both locally and abroad. [5] [6] [7] [8]
SBF was formed on 1 April 2002 [9] as the successor to the Singapore Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry, [5] which had consisted of five business chambers and associations in Singapore. [10] SBF has compulsory membership, [4] [5] [11] unlike its predecessor which had struggled financially as a result of voluntary membership. [4] As of December 2020, SBF has 27,200 members, [12] including both companies and business chambers. [2] [7] SBF carries out events such as talks and dialogue sessions for its members, and provides them with various business networks. [13]
References
- ^ "SINGAPORE BUSINESS FEDERATION CEO RESIGNS". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
- ^ a b "Partner Profile | TECHINNOVATION 2020". www.techinnovation.com.sg. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
- ^ "Singapore Business Federation in Singapore". www.chamber-commerce.net. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
- ^ a b c Ng, Boon Yian (6 October 2001). "New voice of business". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
- ^ a b c Leong, Phei Phei (5 March 2002). "A powerful new voice". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
- ^ "Singapore Business Federation (SBF)". US-ASEAN SME Academy. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
- ^ a b "PM's advice to business group". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. 12 April 2002. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
- ^ Foo, E Lin (2 May 2002). "Singapore Business Federation to Represent Singapore's Business Interests". v1.lawgazette.com.sg. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
- ^ "Singapore Business Federation is formed - Singapore History". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
- ^ "Federation of chambers approved". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. 28 March 1978. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
- ^ Chan, Chao Peh (13 September 2002). "Membership unnecessary". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
- ^ "Ho Meng Kit to retire as Singapore Business Federation CEO, will be succeeded by deputy Lam Yi Young". CNA. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
- ^ Tor, Ching Li (28 February 2006). "A slightly leaky umbrella?". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
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