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On April 22, the “Jinji Lake Cross-Border Dialogue — Singapore–Suzhou Synergy: Connecting ASEAN Markets” China–Singapore Bilateral Trade & Economic Exchange Event and the launch ceremony of the “ASEAN Investment Partnership Program,” hosted by SIG GLOBAL, was grandly held at the Yangtze River Delta Cross-Border Investment Service Center in Suzhou Industrial Park.

The event brought together nearly one hundred representatives from industrial parks, financial institutions, legal and compliance firms, professional service providers, academic think tanks, and enterprises from both China and Singapore. Participants engaged in in-depth discussions on corporate internationalization, ASEAN market expansion, and bilateral investment cooperation between China and Singapore, while jointly witnessing the official launch of the “ASEAN Investment Partnership Program.”

This milestone not only signifies the formal establishment of an international cooperation mechanism centered on “full-chain services + ecosystem collaboration,” but also marks the creation of a more systematic, professional, and compliance-focused support framework for Chinese enterprises expanding into Southeast Asia.

Multi-Party Collaboration

Building an Ecosystem Platform for Enterprises Expanding into Southeast Asia

 

 

During the event, SIG GLOBAL joined hands with multiple institutions to officially launch the “ASEAN Investment Partnership Program,” with the founding member organizations unveiled on-site.

As the initiator and organizer of the program, SIG GLOBAL has consistently focused on the cross-border development needs of enterprises. Leveraging its Singapore headquarters and regional service network across Southeast Asia, the company is committed to providing Chinese businesses with one-stop internationalization solutions covering company incorporation, tax and compliance, cross-border finance, industrial localization, and local operational support.

 

 

The launch of the “ASEAN Investment Partnership Program” represents another important step by SIG GLOBAL in integrating government and business resources while promoting regional collaboration. Centered on empowering enterprises to achieve high-quality internationalization, the program aims to build a comprehensive one-stop service platform that supports businesses throughout their entire overseas expansion journey.

 

 

Addressing the core pain points enterprises face when entering Southeast Asia, the program will focus on four major pillars: resource matching and ecosystem collaboration, industry empowerment and risk protection, long-term operational and value-added services, and brand communication and industry leadership. Through these initiatives, the program seeks to reduce market entry barriers and trial-and-error costs, helping enterprises progress from merely “going abroad” to truly “integrating into” and “thriving within” overseas markets.

 

Focusing on China–Singapore Cooperation

Exploring New Opportunities in Cross-Border Investment

 

 

As one of China’s most important economic and trade partners within ASEAN, Singapore serves as a key strategic hub for Chinese enterprises connecting with ASEAN and expanding globally. Meanwhile, Suzhou Industrial Park, the first flagship government-to-government cooperation project between China and Singapore, is now home to over 5,200 foreign-invested enterprises and 189 investment projects from Fortune Global 500 companies, laying a solid foundation for bilateral economic and trade cooperation.

In recent years, the industrial park has continued to deepen cooperation with Singapore by expanding collaboration areas and enhancing partnership capabilities. With the official establishment of the Johor International Business Cooperation Center in Malaysia and the Jakarta International Business Cooperation Center in Indonesia, China–Singapore cooperation is further extending into ASEAN’s core regions, creating more efficient bridges for enterprise internationalization.

 

 

At the event, Singapore Economic Development Board Shanghai Office Director Fang Zitian delivered a keynote presentation titled “Sailing Overseas: An Overview of Singapore’s Industrial Policies,” offering in-depth insights into Singapore’s policy advantages and strategic value as a critical gateway for Chinese enterprises expanding abroad.

 

 

Kevin, Senior Director of Global Client Relations & Tax at SIG GLOBAL, also shared systematic guidance for technology companies expanding into Singapore, covering policy support, service structures, and functional benefits. His presentation helped enterprises better understand internationalization pathways and achieve high-quality global expansion.

Meanwhile, the Yangtze River Delta Overseas Investment Promotion Center introduced the industrial park’s cross-border investment ecosystem and service framework, comprehensively showcasing its strengths in attracting international investment and supporting enterprise globalization.

 

Financial Empowerment + Risk Protection

Building a Strong Support System for High-Quality Overseas Expansion

 

 

In the process of going global, financial services and compliance protection remain critical pillars for enterprise success.

During the event, OCBC Singapore and Bank of Ningbo Suzhou Branch shared cross-border financial service solutions to help enterprises unlock new growth opportunities in Southeast Asia. Meanwhile, PatSnap, a company based in the industrial park, delivered a presentation on intellectual property risk prevention and protection, offering practical insights for enterprises seeking to mitigate overseas operational risks and achieve sustainable growth.

Notably, the “ASEAN Investment Partnership Program” places strong emphasis on “government-enterprise collaboration” and “compliance protection.” By establishing communication bridges between domestic authorities and government-business institutions across Southeast Asia, the program aims to help enterprises secure policy support, investment incentives, and fast-track access, while also building a comprehensive risk prevention framework to safeguard international development.

 

Deepening Exchanges and Cooperation

Advancing Toward Southeast Asia’s New Blue Ocean

 

 

During the networking session, the atmosphere was vibrant and highly engaging. Representatives from Chinese and Singaporean enterprises conducted in-depth discussions on cross-border investment cooperation, industrial collaboration, and regional resource integration, actively building partnerships and matching business needs to transform dialogue into tangible cooperation opportunities.

Looking ahead, SIG GLOBAL will continue to strengthen its role as a strategic connector, working with more partners to further enhance the “ASEAN Investment Partnership Program” service ecosystem, expand its member network, and gradually establish a mature ecosystem that spans key Southeast Asian markets and supports enterprises throughout the full internationalization lifecycle.

Anchored in Singapore, connected to ASEAN.
Powered by ecosystem collaboration, enabling global expansion.

SIG GLOBAL will continue supporting more Chinese enterprises in seizing opportunities amid global transformation, advancing steadily overseas, and writing a new chapter of high-quality international development.