Provides references to the principal business associations, indicating which accept U.S. companies. Describes the primary roles of those associations and to what extent they influence government actions.
Last Published: 6/13/2019

Singapore Business Federation:
The Singapore Business Federation (SBF) is the apex business chamber that champions the interests of the Singapore business community in trade, investment, and industrial relations. It represents 25,800 companies and key local and foreign business chambers, that contribute significantly to the Singapore economy.

It was created to foster more comprehensive organization and representation of the business community’s interests in Singapore and abroad.

 As the apex business chamber, SBF presents a strong collective voice that:
•              Acts as a bridge between the business community and government in Singapore to create and enhance an environment conductive to business;
•              Represents the business community in bilateral, regional, and multilateral fora for the purposes of promoting trade expansion and business networking in Singapore and abroad; and
•              Helps companies build competitiveness and resilience through capacity building initiatives and services.

As a “Business Voice and Value Creator”, SBF is committed to advocating key issues that impact the Singapore business community, helping enterprises develop capabilities and venture overseas.

American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore:
The American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (AmCham) is the leading international business association in Singapore, with over 5,200 members representing more than 700 companies.  American companies’ direct investment in Singapore exceeds US$243.7 billion.  Its mission is to promote the interests of AmCham members in Singapore and the region by providing insights, advocacy and connections through its programing and publications. AmCham represents its members at the highest levels of government in Singapore and Washington, and advocates on policy issues concerning them.

Prepared by our U.S. Embassies abroad. With its network of 108 offices across the United States and in more than 75 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.