NEA260933-China Economic Outlook Seminar 2026
NEA260933
Overview
The China Economic Outlook (CEO) Seminar will provide Singapore businesses with timely insights into China’s latest economic policy direction and emerging opportunities for international collaboration. Anchored on key outcomes from China’s “Two Sessions” 2026, the programme will offer participants a deeper understanding of China’s economic priorities, growth sectors, and policy signals that are shaping the business landscape. The seminar will be conducted in English, involving about 100 local Singapore companies who have operations in China, or plan to expand their business in this market.
Event Detail
Join the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) for a timely China Economic Outlook Seminar examining key outcomes of China’s 2026 “Two Sessions” and their implications for Singapore businesses. The seminar will feature a policy briefing by the Dr Chen Gang, Deputy Director and Senior Research Fellow of NUS East Asian Institute (EAI), followed by insights into opportunities at the Sino‑Singapore Future Industrial City (SSFIC) in Jinan, including a practical case study by a Singapore company operating on the ground. Participants will also learn about SBF’s Overseas Markets Immersion Programme (OMIP) and available funding support. The session concludes with a panel discussion and networking lunch.
Programme/Agenda
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 9.30am | Registration |
| 10.00am | Welcome Address by SBF |
| 10.05am | “China’s Two Sessions 2026: Key Outcomes & Opportunities” (TBC), by Dr Chen Gang, Deputy Director and Senior Research Fellow, NUS East Asian Institute (EAI) |
| 10.20am | “The Little Singapore” in Jinan: Development of Sino‑Singapore Future Industrial City (SSFIC), within the Jinan Start‑Up Zone |
| 10.35am | Successful Case Study of Singapore Company in SSFIC, by Mr Yong Chi Ming, Deputy General Manager, SSFIC |
| 10.50am | China Free Trade Area (ACFTA) 3.0 Upgrade: New Opportunities in Key Emerging Areas, by Mr Marcel Pang, Director, Centre for the Future of Trade & Investment (CFOTI) |
| 11.00am | Sharing on Overseas Markets Immersion Programme (OMIP) & Funding Support, by Mr Eady Ng, Deputy Director, SBF Business Institute |
| 11.10am | Panel Discussion |
| 11.40am | Business Networking Lunch |
| 12.30pm | End of Seminar |
*Programme is tentative and subject to change.
Friday, 8 May 2026 - Friday, 8 May 2026 
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
160 Robinson Road #06-01, SBF Center,Singapore 068914