The workshop

Are you expanding to Asia? The Workshop is a platform by the Singapore Economic Development Board that offers business leaders free, personalised workshops on doing business in Asia. Over a 1-hour session, hear from vetted experts and have your questions on market entry, talent and hiring, incorporation, infrastructure, banking and finance answered.

Why use The Workshop?

Direct and free access to insights on expanding globally, using Singapore as a launchpad
Custom advice tailored to your business needs
Confidential conversations with professional services providers

Please note that:

1. Workshops are led by vetted private service providers specialising in advisory services as listed below. Please refrain from soliciting business from the Workshop's service providers during the sessions.

2. The Workshops are conducted on a 1-to-1 basis, and scheduled at your convenience. Please allow for 5 working days for the service providers to contact you to schedule the Workshop.

3. Workshop providers have a limited capacity for Workshop sessions and your registration may be declined if the Workshop session is at capacity. Registrants who provide full investment plans will be prioritised for Workshop sessions.

Note: Applications to join the Workshop as a service provider for 2025 are closed. Applications to join the Workshop as a service provider for 2026 will open in November 2025.

Banking seamlessly across SEA from Singapore
(by DBS)

In this workshop with Southeast Asia’s largest bank, learn about how to expand your business and establish regional centres in the region, and get expert advice and tailored solutions in corporate banking, wealth management and capital markets.

Building for innovation: Setting up for success in Singapore and Southeast Asia (by Acclime)

This workshop covers business structures, work passes, immigration regulations, tax frameworks and tips for succeeding in Singapore and the region, for those looking to capture innovative growth opportunities in sustainability, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, technology, enterprise software, AI, consumer goods and more.

Doing business in Singapore: Your gateway to SEA
(by Hawksford)

If you’re looking to set up a business in Singapore, or use it as a springboard to expand into Southeast Asia, Hawksford’s workshop can support you with the insights and understanding to make it happen. Covering the incorporation or registration of various business entities, work passes, tax regimes and various compliance matters, this workshop helps businesses across a variety of sectors in their expansion plans.

Expanding to Singapore and beyond: Hiring made easy across borders (by G-P)

In this Workshop, discover how to effortlessly attract and hire top talent across Southeast Asia, and explore streamlined cross-border hiring solutions that leverage Singapore as talent pool.

From Factory Floor to Global Market: Scaling Advanced Manufacturing in Southeast Asia
(by Asia Market Entry)

Discover strategies to scale your advanced manufacturing business in Southeast Asia, overcoming market and operational challenges through a personalized Miro Discovery Board (日本語対応可).

Growing Healthcare Solutions in Southeast Asia: Strategies for Navigating Regulatory and Market Challenges (by Asia Market Entry)

Explore strategies for expanding your healthcare business in Southeast Asia by overcoming regulatory and market challenges. This Workshop follows a Design Thinking method of discovery within a personalized Miro Board (日本語対応可).

Market expansion: Growing your revenue in APAC
(by Asia Market Entry)

Unpack your key growth challenges and maximize revenue opportunities tailored to your APAC business expansion plans (日本語対応可).

Scaling Sustainability: How to Build a Regional Footprint in Southeast Asia’s Emerging Green Economy (by Asia Market Entry)

Learn how to expand your ESG business in Southeast Asia by identifying and overcoming key market challenges using Design Thinking within a personalized Miro Discovery Board (日本語対応可).

SG: Your talent launchpad from Japan to the world
(by Pasona)

Expanding to Singapore? Discover key industry insights tailored for Japanese and worldwide businesses looking to build a winning team in Singapore. Tap into expert guidance to refine your HR and talent strategies, to capture growth in sectors such as the Green Economy, Healthcare, Advanced Technology, Logistics, Professional Services, Electronics Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Chemicals & Raw Materials, and more (日本語対応可).

Click here to access the Workshop catalogue and brochures

Banking seamlessly across SEA from Singapore (by DBS)

Building for innovation: Setting up for success in Singapore and Southeast Asia (by Acclime)

Doing business in Singapore: Your gateway to SEA (by Hawksford)