Singapore is Asia's leading technology and upcoming finance hub, which means that it's also home and host to a wide range of Chambers of Commerce from across the world. We've collected a list of Chambers of commerce you might be interested in checking out based in Singapore. (In no particular order)
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Singapore Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Established in 1906, the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCCI) is an internationally renowned business organization and the apex body of the Chinese business community in Singapore.
It is the founder of the biennial World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention and the World Chinese Business Network (www.wcbn.com.sg), a global online business information portal. It plays a key and pro-active role in representing the interests of the local business community.
In its continued drive for service excellence, the SCCCI has become the first business chamber in the region to be awarded ISO 9001 certification since 1995. In 2018, the Chamber successfully upgraded its ISO certification to ISO 9001:2015.
British Chamber of Commerce, Singapore
The Britsh Chamber of Commerce is an independent membership organization committed to strengthening the ties between the UK and Singapore since 1954. Their goal is to deliver member value through the services offered, that all work towards supporting their members in achieving your business objectives and aligning with their mission of Building Networks, Connecting Businesses and Creating Opportunities.
The Chamber is here to support your needs at every stage of your journey. With a full calendar of activities throughout the year including events, publications and opportunities to collaborate with their members, the Chamber team is available to help as a point of resource, introductions, networking, learning and profile-raising.
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The American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
Established in 1973, the American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (AmCham) is the largest and the most active international business association in Singapore and Southeast Asia, with over 5,200 members representing more than 700 companies. The Chamber is comprised of 13 industry-specific committees and conducts nearly 250 events per year.
Africa Southeast Asia Chamber of Commerce
Launched in 2013, Africa Southeast Asia Chamber of Commerce (ASEACC) aims to foster high-level business relationships between companies in Africa and Southeast Asia. Represented by the Chairman or CEO of each member company, it is a “by-invitation only” and exclusive platform for market efficient information sharing and networking amongst like-minded decision-makers from both continents.
Within ASEACC’s proprietary network, their aim is to originate and facilitate decisive commercial ventures and deals amongst members from both regions. To date, they have a total of 12 carefully selected members – 8 from Africa and 4 from Southeast Asia.
The Australian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Australian Chamber of Commerce, Singapore (AustCham) is an organization which fosters, and provides a forum for, business links between Australia and Singapore. Essentially, AustCham is the Australian business community in Singapore.
They are committed to assisting theirmembers achieve business success through connecting members to business and government, each other and their culture through hosting, facilitating and providing events and services for members; keeping members informed of the latest issues and opportunities in Singapore and the region; and offering members access to regional Australian chambers, the Australian High Commission, Australian and Singapore government agencies and business.
ABD-Dutch Chamber of Commerce (Singapore)
ADB-DutchCham is the result of a merger between the Association of Dutch Businesspeople (founded in 1990) which targeted individual professionals and the Dutch Chamber of Commerce (founded in 2008) which targeted companies. In 2018, they joined forces to offer an exciting range of activities for both professionals and companies ranging from formal corporate events to informal social gatherings.
With this merger, they aim to strengthen the links between those interested in Dutch business, to facilitate business links between Dutch and Singaporean companies, and to represent Dutch businesses in Singapore. The chamber believe together businesses can achieve greater success and are committed to connecting businesses, sharing insights, sparking inspiration and creating new business opportunities.
Swedish Chamber of Commerce Singapore
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Singapore, SwedCham, is a non-profit, non-governmental membership-based organization representing Swedish businesses in Singapore. Established almost 40 years ago, SwedCham connects over 500 active members from nearly 90 companies across numerous industries.
They are a dynamic and innovative platform for knowledge-sharing, business development, and networking. With their big fleet of Swedish MNCs and start-ups, the chamber promotes innovation, technology, sustainability, entrepreneurship, and diversity in everything they do. They also have created a dynamic knowledge-sharing network of the Swedish Chambers in the APAC region and are one of the most active international Chambers in Singapore.
European Chamber of Commerce (Singapore)
The European Chamber of Commerce in Singapore, known as EuroCham, was established in 2001 and is composed of the European National Business Groups in Singapore as well as direct corporate members. EuroCham, Singapore represents the voice of the European business community in Singapore.
They provide their members with a forum for advocacy, networking opportunities and information sharing within the European and Singaporean business community.
The French Chamber of Commerce Singapore
Established in 1979, the French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore belongs to a worldwide network of 123 French Chambers (CCIFI) in 92 countries with over 35,000 companies. One of the most active Chambers in Asia, the French Chamber is a private association that promotes mutually beneficial trade relations between Singapore & France.
The chamber represents a dynamic business platform of over 750 companies and individual members representing a total network of 5,000 contacts in Singapore. Official “Team France Export representative”, they are the one-stop shop for French companies in their export and development in Singapore.
The Irish Chamber of Commerce (Singapore)
The Irish Chamber of Commerce (Singapore) has an extensive reach and while there is a select committee focus on four core areas, people representing all sectors in Singapore are members of the Irish Chamber. These sectors include financial services and banking, medical, food, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, information communication technology and construction services. The Chamber is also supported by a range of sponsors in the region.
Italian Chamber of Commerce Singapore
The Italian Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit association recognized by the Italian Government and member of Assocamerestero, apex body of over 70 Italian Chambers abroad. The Chamber aims to strengthen bilateral relations between Italy and Singapore in collaboration with strategic partners from the two Countries.
The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore is geared to provide a wide range of business services tailored to the requirements of its members, as well as Italian and Singaporean companies. Thanks to strategic partnerships with Institutions, Chambers of Commerce and Agencies in the ASEAN region, the Chamber is a springboard for business in South-East Asia beyond Singapore.
Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Singapore
The Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (JCCI), Singapore was established in July 1969 in accordance with the Company Act of Singapore. Their objectives are to promote and expand both trade and investments between Singapore and Japan, to contribute towards the advancement of the Singapore Economy, and to promote and cultivate friendship and mutual co-operation among the members of the Chamber, and at the same time, to contribute towards the advancement of both the Japanese and Singapore economy.
The Korean Chamber of Commerce Singapore
The Korean Chamber of Commerce (KORCHAM) is a business networking organization that encompasses numbers of SMEs / Multinational Korean companies operating in worldwide basis. KORCHAM has contributed significantly to national economy growth and development, also to an enhancement of Korea’s national status in the international business networking community. They have a strong business networking system that connects each business field to another with the aim of growing together in this rapidly expanding global business world.
Latin American Chamber of Commerce
The Latin American Chamber of Commerce is an innovative matchmaking platform that represents the common interest of Latin American and Southeast Asian business in promoting bilateral trade, investments and collaboration between the regions, having Singapore as a hub.
New Zealand Chamber of Commerce, Singapore
The NZ Chamber of Commerce, Singapore has been operating in since 1983. Growing from a base of around 50 members, today they have 400 plus individual members and 60 corporate members. They have 15 main sponsors ranging from their major sponsors ANZ and AIS to sponsors which include NZTE, Fonterra, Air NZ, Zespri, Xero, Allied Pickford's, Gems together with a range of NZ food and wine suppliers, financial services companies and the Westpac and NAB banks.
Singapore Chamber of Commerce (Western Australia)
The Singapore Chamber of Commerce (Western Australia) fosters trade and investment flows between the hub that is Singapore and the gateway that is Western Australia. This is done by facilitating the creation of relationships, processes and structures as well as networks and organizations, all of whom intend to or are already doing business along the axis of business activity between Singapore and Western Australia.
Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Established in 1924, the Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) is the premier business association for Indian businesses in Singapore. With over 1000 members from all walks of trade and industry, SICCI serves as a connector, enabler, and advocator, helping companies grow both locally and internationally.
They offer members an array of business support services, including trade matching, business advisory, networking sessions, seminars and training, and also serve as a champion of members’ interests. Their aim is to function as a gateway of opportunities for Indian business in Singapore, helping both home-grown and international companies realize their full potential. SICCI strives to provide its members with insight, connections and support services that will give their companies a competitive edge in the global market.
Singapore International Chamber of Commerce
Ever since its foundation in Singapore in 1837, the Singapore International Chamber of Commerce has been a consistently credible advocate for business interests and for Singapore to policymakers and investors respectively. The Chamber is not just Singapore’s longest-serving business association, SICC is also its most independent and inclusive. Because it does not operate in silos, the Chamber provides the best platform for meaningful B2B engagement.
Singapore Malay Chamber of Commerce & Industry
The Singapore Malay Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SMCCI), was established in 1956 and is an independent non-profit organization. They play a proactive role in representing the interests of the local Malay/Muslim business community. In line with their mission to nurture a vibrant entrepreneurial culture amongst local enterprises, SMCCI serves as a platform to create invaluable opportunities for members through regular business missions, conferences, networking sessions and activities to bridge members and the business community to the local and overseas markets.
Together with their subsidiary, SME Centre @SMCCI, we advocate strengthening core competencies while increasing knowledge and enhancing internal capabilities to achieve growth and success for their businesses. A strategic partner of Enterprise Singapore, SME Centre @ SMCCI was established in 2006 as a one-stop center for local small and medium enterprises (SMEs), offering a comprehensive range of advisory and business services including seminars, workshops, one-on-one complimentary business advisory, productivity assessments and more.
Singapore-Thai Chamber of Commerce
Singapore-Thai Chamber of Commerce (STCC) was founded in 1993 by a group of Bangkok-based Singaporeans. The founding members were: Winston Doong, Edwin Choi, Ng Jiak Hong, Terence Seah, Edward Ermanis and Julie Siow. Besides maintaining close relationships with the Singapore Embassy and Enterprise Singapore (ES), an initiative by the Singapore government to promote trade, STCC aims to promote economic and social relationships by bringing Thai, Singapore and foreign companies which are stationed in Thailand together.
From a macro perspective, STCC aims to be the bridge connecting the two countries, which will lead to the betterment of both Singapore’s and Thailand’s economy.
Singaporean – German Chamber of Industry and Commerce
The Singaporean-German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (SGC) was established in 2004. The SGC, a not-for-profit organization, has been tasked to promote bilateral Germany-Singapore trade, advise German and Singaporean companies on investment and market opportunities in Singapore and Germany, respectively, and to assist these companies in developing international business contacts.
This mandate includes the provision of market research, the production and dissemination of publications, and coaching and advisory issues. SGC member companies are also provided with specialized services, such as subscriptions to newsletters and access to special business meetings and events. In addition to their membership services, they also fulfil public obligations, on behalf of the German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy.
The offices of the German Chambers of Industry and Commerce abroad do carry out important tasks on behalf of the German government - tasks which would otherwise have to be implemented by state institutions, such as the embassies.
The Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
VietCham Singapore was founded in February 2014 to represent and support the Vietnamese and Vietnam-related business community in Singapore as well as to promote commercial activities between Vietnam and Singapore. In December 2015, VietCham Singapore was officially incorporated as an independent, non-profit, membership organization in Singapore under the legal name of “VietCham (The Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce Ltd.), with senior management of some of the largest Vietnamese companies in Singapore (such as YKVN and VinaCapital),
Singaporean companies (such as KenRidgeAsia, Eames Capital and Epsilon Mobile) as well as several other Vietnamese executives, professionals and entrepreneurs in Singapore as Charter Members.
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
Since its inception in 1983 (as the Canada-Singapore Business Association), CanCham Singapore has grown into one of Singapore’s most recognized international business associations. It is currently embarking on an exciting growth phase, providing more value to its members as a result of Asia’s ascendancy in global markets and Canada’s increased commercial engagement with Singapore and its Neighbours.
Their membership comprises organizations making contacts and developing trade and investment opportunities between Singapore, Canada and the Asian region. The Chamber is engaged with key Singapore and Canadian business networks, and members have access to this network. Through its affiliation with other Canadian business associations in Asia, CanCham Singapore can provide access to more than 3,000 contacts in the region.
SwissCham Singapore
SwissCham is a non-profit organization representing Swiss businesses in Singapore and bridging bilateral commercial interests. SwissCham currently represents over 200 companies and more than 100 individual members ranging from startups to large multinationals.
SwissCham members get access to a community with a broad range of events and the possibility to easily network with other members. The chamber supports members with their queries on setting up business, or any other SG matters. In addition, their members have access to other chambers’ events.
SwissCham was previously known as the Swiss Business Association (SBA) and was founded in 1988.
Indonesia Canada Chamber of Commerce
The Indonesia-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) is an organization dedicated to serving the Indonesian-Canadian business community. It provides information and analysis on business trends in Indonesia, hosts events for learning about and discussing business in both countries, represents Canadian business interests to the Indonesian government, and organizes social networking events to foster connections among members.
ICCC's membership is diverse, including Canadians doing business in Indonesia, as well as individuals from around the world, with a significant representation from Indonesia itself. One of the organization's primary goals is to act as a "bridge," facilitating connections between various business interests and between business and government.
Spanish Chamber of Commerce Singapore
The Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Singapore is a private member-driven and member-focused association (registered in Singapore as the Spanish-Singaporean Chamber of Commerce). SpanishCham SG, was founded in 2019 and recognized by the Spanish State as an advisory and collaborating body of the Spanish Public Administration since 2020.
Their main aim is to facilitate, promote, and increase bilateral business relationships between Spain and Singapore and strengthen the collaboration among the members, offering a wide range of services to support companies in both markets.
A professional network of business leaders committed to creating opportunities, promoting connections, and driving exposure to support the business objectives of its members through a calendar of business events and networking platforms in Singapore and the region. The SpanishCham SG has an extensive network being part of the 44 official Spanish Chambers around the world, a member of Eurocham Singapore and Singapore Business Federation.
South African Chamber of Commerce Singapore
The South African Chamber of Commerce Singapore (SACCS) is a prominent business organization that aims to facilitate and enhance trade relations, investments, and business opportunities between South Africa and Singapore.
Established to foster bilateral economic ties, SACCS serves as a vital link between South African and Singaporean businesses, promoting collaboration, knowledge exchange, and market growth.
The mission of the South African Chamber of Commerce Singapore is to promote and strengthen the economic, commercial, and cultural ties between South Africa and Singapore. SACCS seeks to facilitate the growth of businesses, enhance trade opportunities, and provide a platform for networking, information sharing, and advocacy to its members.
