Global Trade Turbulence: Transformation Toward Profitable Growth

Date: 30 October 2025 (Thursday)

Event: 2:00 - 5:00 PM

Venue: 81 Victoria St, Mochtar Riady Auditorium, SMU Administration Building Level 5, Singapore Management University, Singapore 188065

Global trade is undergoing unprecedented shifts, driven by rising tariffs, evolving tax regimes, supply chain disruptions, and a volatile economic landscape.

Join us for an informative seminar where industry leaders and experts share practical strategies, success stories, and actionable insights to build resilience, stay compliant, and drive innovation.

Special Highlight: The Business Adaptation Grant

Learn about the newly launched government assistance scheme designed to help businesses strengthen supply chains in response to new tariff measures.

Heritage Goes Global

Jesher Loi, Director of Branding & Market Development, Ya Kun International Pte Ltd

• Building a global brand anchored in cultural authenticity
• Strategies for brand storytelling, franchising, and cross-border expansion
• Balancing authenticity with innovation to connect with overseas markets

Decoding Global Trade Complexities

Wong Meng Yew, Partner, Deloitte Tax Solutions Pte Ltd

• Navigating today’s trade realities: tariffs, FTAs, and compliance risks
• Insights into global tax reforms and their impact on SMEs
• Practical approaches to supply chain optimisation

Economic Outlook 2026–2030

Erica Tay, Director of Macro Research, Maybank

• Strategic outlook on global economic trends
• Key risks and opportunities shaping trade in the medium term

E-Commerce Growth Strategies

Jeffrey Chua, Affiliate Faculty, Singapore Management University (SMU)

• Leveraging e-commerce to expand into the UK and Europe amid U.S. tariffs
• Case study: NatureBond’s multi-million dollar success via the Amazon Pan-European Programme
• A roadmap for SMEs aiming for international e-commerce growth

New Global Trade Order, The Blueprint to Thrive

Eugene Wong, Senior Business Advisor, SME Centre@NorthWest

• Introduction to the new Singapore Business Adaptation Grant for SMEs

• Using insights from Trump’s methods and the Hegelian Dialectic, which emphasises growth through conflict and resolution, to rethink business approaches
• Framework for SMEs to rethink, respond, and lead in the new global trade order

Why Attend?

Gain the insights and strategies you need to:

• Build resilience in a turbulent global trade environment
• Harness innovation to scale regionally and globally
• Stay ahead of compliance and regulatory shifts
• Identify new growth opportunities and government support for SMEs

Seats are limited—secure yours today!

This event is open to all local Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).

Host or Publisher SME Centre@NorthWest