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The Asia Pacific region plays a pivotal role on the global business stage, a result of the expanding economies and
growing businesses throughout the region as well as the increasing influence of China, India and Middle East. A new
political and economic landscape is taking shape in this region in which SMEs are faced with a new and demanding
environment in these markets. Markets in the Asia Pacific provide bountiful opportunities; alongside with the
opportunities there are also risks that pose greater challenges for businesses.
The first Standard Chartered SME Summit, Strategizing your Business Growth: Underlying Risks in Asia Pacific,
aims to highlight the underlying risks and present the business opportunities in the region to facilitate business
expansion. To capiltalize on global opportunities in the long run, companies must fully understand the realities
and risks of growth, from working in diverse cultures and managing dispersed resources to competing with a growing
set of global players.
Hear the keynote speech on IE Singapore's roadmap for building a transnational business while avoiding the risks of
international exposure. For tailored advice on expanding to Southeast Asia and the Middle East / Africa in particular,
find out from Standard Chartered Bank's regional speakers the in-country risks and challenges as well as assistance
available to facilitate cross-border trade. Learn from Antony Bryan Hazeldon Lythgoe from the International Finance
Corporation, The World Bank Group, how you can create effective credit risk management and scoring strategies. If
your interest is China and Thailand, glean advice from the countries' entrepreneurs as they relate their success
stories. Singapore's most profitable SME will also share the secrets of company's rise to become a "Top 100"
powerhouse.
The Summit will culminate with a Gala Dinner in the evening to honor the top three SMEs in Singapore, Malaysia,
Indonesia and Thailand in terms of profitability. The inaugural Standard Chartered Bank and Dun & Bradstreet
publication, "The Top 100 SMEs in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand" will also be launched. The publication,
which ranks the top 100 companies in the four countries based on their Return On Equity (ROE), serves as a basis for
SMEs to benchmark their profitability metrics against those ranked in the report and develop a strategy to achieve
overall efficiency in utilizing the funds invested by their investors/shareholders. Attended by government agencies
and SMEs from Singapore and the region, the dinner is an excellent platform to for networking opportunities and
exchange of ideas and experiences.
The upcoming Summit will be a platform for local companies to understand and be aware of the business opoortunities
and risks in the Asia Pacific.
Why should you attend?
- Understand and Learn about the emerging markets and opportunities.
- Learn and Hear real life experiences from successful Business Owners in the region.
- Learn and exchange pointers with fellow attendees to receive new insights and potential collaboration.
- Networking opportunity to exchange and explore business prospect.
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