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As his first state visit to Africa draws to a close, President Tharman Shanmugaratnam speaks to reporters in Zanzibar on the outcomes of his trip to Tanzania, the East African Community's second-largest member state. He points to concrete deliverables, including the launch of free trade agreement negotiations between Singapore and the EAC, a carbon credits MOU, and a double taxation agreement, as tools to help Singaporean firms tackle challenges around connectivity, sustainability, manufacturing, and financing in the region. He again likens Tanzania and East Africa's growth trajectory to ASEAN's 25 years ago, calling it a promising new frontier for Singapore, and flags stronger ASEAN-Africa ties as a priority for Singapore's upcoming ASEAN chairmanship.
Source: CNA
Year: 2026
Reflecting on his state visit, Singapore's President Tharman Shanmugaratnam describes Tanzania and East Africa as an exciting new frontier for partnership — a fast-growing region (5-6% annual growth) with vastly improved governance and diversifying economies. He points to opportunities in ports and logistics, manufacturing, agribusiness, tourism, and fintech, singling out Zanzibar's new deep-water port project as a natural fit for Singaporean expertise. He likens the region's trajectory today to ASEAN's 25 years ago, and calls for deeper understanding between Singaporeans and Africans, especially among the young.
Source: CNA
Year: 2026
Paulo Gomes, CEO d’Orango Investment, co-fondateur de la Chambre de Commerce Afrique-Asie du Sud-Est
Investisseur, banquier d’affaires et entrepreneur bissau-guinéen, Paulo Gomes cumule plus de 30 ans d’expérience dans le conseil aux entreprises et aux États. Sa vision stratégique et son expertise guident des projets structurants et des initiatives d’envergure à travers le continent africain. Ancien administrateur à la Banque mondiale, cofondateur de notre Chambre et de l'initiative Afrochampions, ce stratège œuvre avec passion à l’émergence de champions économiques africains, motivé par une volonté de prospérité partagée et durable.
Source: Forbes Afrique
Year: 2025
Africa-Singaporean Trade
We look at the impact investments between Africa and Singapore. Bridget Shoo, Regional Director of Southern Africa at Enterprise Singapore shared about growth in trade between Singapore and Africa.
Source: BBC
Year: 2021
Olam’s global teams are on the frontline in the communities where we operate. Olam is working with their partners and government authorities to support to global fight against COVID and have committed over US$5.7 million of in-kind and financial aid to date.
Year: 2020
The world we live in has been pushed to its absolute limits. But crises have never defined us. They are opportunities for reflection, reset and recovery – for the better. Together, we can create a better future for all. Because here in Singapore, business is a force for good.
Source: EDB
Year: 2021
Opportunities for Singapore business at the frontier of fintech in Africa.
Source: CNA
Year: 2021
More than a month into the COVID-19 outbreak, Senegal recorded just 2 deaths with majority of its patients recovered, the highest rate of recovery among African nations. Using its experience in dealing with AIDS and Ebola, Senegal researchers are developing a $1 COVID-19 testing kit and using 3D printing technology to produce ventilators at just a fraction of its usual cost, in its efforts to fight against the devastating virus.
Source: Aljazeera
Year: 2020
Singapore Senior Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam's speech at the Kofi A. Annan Eminent Speakers Lecture at the African Development Bank headquarters in Abidjan.
Singapore's Senior Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam spoke on “Inclusive Growth: Learning from Experience, Partnering for the Future” and “How Africa and Asia can work together for broad-based prosperity”
Mr. Shanmugaratnam commended Africa's diverse economic potential and noted that with the right policies and linkages, Africa can become an indispensable global economic hub.Additionally, Mr. Shanmugaratnam outlined five strategies to underpin Africa’s transformation drive and efforts to build inclusive growth.
Source: African Development Bank Group
Year: 2019
CrimsonLogic, which designs and builds digital systems for governments and businesses, has deepened its footprint in Africa. The company’s chief executive Saw Ken Wye shares more details about the expansion.
Source: CNBC
Year: 2018
In Rwanda, they call her "Madame Poulet du Singapur" (Chicken Madam from Singapore). How does Lam Shumei, a young Singaporean lady with zero farming experience, make chicken meat more accessible and affordable for the small African nation still remembered for the genocide of 1994?
Source: CNA
Year: 2016
Managing Director of PIL Shipping, S.S. Teo explains how the company has expanded in Africa.
Source: CNN
Year: 2016
The Africa Southeast Asia Chamber of Commerce is officially launched.