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THE MAGAZINE OF AUSTCHAM SINGAPORE | WWW.AUSTCHAM.ORG.SG
TOWARDS
A NEW ERA
2017
AUG/SEP
CONNECTING BUSINESSES
ACROSS ASIA AND BEYOND
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PRESIDENT’S
MESSAGE
Greetings!
This edition of Access Asia covers the President's Lunch & Business Awards and our
AustCham Singapore Australian Roadshow.
Erica, your Director of Membership & Programme and I were joined by the Australian
High Commissioner, HE Bruce Gosper and the Senior Trade Commissioner, David
Campbell for a series of meetings and presentations from Melbourne to Townsville. BOARD MEMBERS
Under the headline “Australia and Singapore – A New Era”, we received great interest
and engagement at every event. This new era is underpinned by the Comprehensive PRESIDENT
Strategic Partnership (CSP). AustCham Singapore is your voice to make the most of IAN CUMMIN
the opportunities for business under the CSP. We used this roadshow to make our BLUESCOPE
mark on its development and to raise awareness of our role in promoting your interest.
Thanks to James Cook University, ANZ and RIO for their valued support. ADAM LYLE
Padang & Co
BlueScope CEO Paul O’Malley graciously extended an invitation to our Melbourne
based Gold Corporate members to meet up with our delegation in BlueScope’s HONORARY SECRETARY
Collins St office. Your Chamber could not function as an effective industry voice JOHN DICK
without the incredibly loyal support from our sponsors and gold corporate members. Dentons Rodyk
We also greatly appreciate the recognition we receive from our Australian Federal HONORARY TREASURER
and State Governments. Following on from PM Turnbull’s interactive business lunch SEAN STRATON
in June, our team delivered another outstanding lunch event with Minister Ciobo and
UBS
Minister Payne in August, with a focus on the opportunities arising from the defence
and trade elements of the CSP. DAVID CAMPBELL
In a letter to me after his event, PM Turnbull’s sentiments highlight the value of these Australian Trade and Investment
occasions. This is an extract: Commission Singapore
“As I said to your members and guests on the day, I firmly believe Australians are NIGEL CUMMINGS
natural internationalists – adaptable and capable in all business environments abroad. Sliding Doors Entertainment
Our diversity and success as a multicultural society is also a comparative advantage
that government and business alike should continue to harness.” PHILIP FORREST
Honorary Life Member
The tight schedules for the PM’s and Ministers events were managed to the minute.
The President's Lunch & Business Awards was another spectacular success. Well
done AustCham team! FREYA HONE
Commonwealth Bank
AustCham Singapore’s first ASEAN event held at the end of July launched the 2017
ASEAN business survey. Fraser moderated a panel discussion that provided the DEREK MACKENZIE
breakfast meeting with important insights. It was an excellent session. designphase dba
Notwithstanding the importance of our intense events schedule, our primary purpose
is to serve the business interests of our members. To remain relevant, it is vital that GUY SCOTT
we sustain a strong membership base. With this in mind, I am seeking your support. Cumming Corporation
We have a high proportion of event guests who enjoy our signature events. Please
help to encourage our guests to join the Chamber by introducing yourself as a proud
BENJAMIN TAN
AustCham Singapore member.
Qantas Airways
To conclude, here’s an accolade to Guy Scott’s four years in the President’s role. The
board meeting that was called to elect the Chamber’s new president (me) was briefly FRASER THOMPSON
interrupted by a new member. She wanted us to know how much she appreciated the AlphaBeta
advice and support of Kate and her team. This kind of interruption to a board meeting
is most welcomed. Thanks to Guy, not only for his leadership over the past four years
ANNETTE TILBROOK
but also his personal contribution in taking AustCham Singapore to a higher level as
an effective and sought after Australian business voice. Young President's Organization
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S
MESSAGE
Welcome to the August / September edition of Access Asia magazine.
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It’s been a particularly busy period for the Chamber as we head into the last few FACE TO FACE
CONTENTS
months of 2017 and it’s not looking like slowing down any time soon. We welcomed WITH IAN CUMMIN
our new President Ian Cummin at our AGM in June, and he hit the ground running
embarking on our annual Australian Roadshow just a few weeks ago. Travelling
with Australia’s High Commissioner to Singapore Bruce Gosper and Senior Trade
Commissioner David Campbell, the delegation visited Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra
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and Townsville to talk about the opportunities in Singapore and the benefits of the
"POST POLITICS" VIEWS
Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between our two countries. You can read ON THE CSP WITH ANDREW
more about the Roadshow later in this edition. ROBB
We have also released the latest Australian Business in ASEAN survey, you can
access the results via our website and hard copies have been sent to members with
this edition of the magazine. This survey is an important part of our advocacy work
and allows us greater insight into the plans of Australian business in the region.
Our 6 month membership is now open, if you have been thinking of joining the
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TO A WIDER WORLD
Chamber now is a great opportunity with this special offer. Check our website
austcham.org.sg for more details.
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In other news, it’s not only been a busy year so far for the Chamber but it’s also been AUSTCHAM PRESIDENT'S
LUNCH AND BUSINESS
a big year in a personal sense for our AustCham family with a number of new (very) AWARDS
young additions to the team. Our Treasurer Sean Straton welcomed his daughter
Siena Straton and AustCham Board member Fraser Thompson welcomed his son
Malo Fergus Thompson to the world early this year. And anyone who has seen me
recently at events will know I was also expecting, and welcomed my son Charles
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(Charlie) on 24th July. I will be out of the office, returning in January 2018 in time for
our spectacular Australia Day Ball. I look forward to seeing you then. AUSTRALIAN ROADSHOW
2017
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AUSTCHAM LUNCH WITH
MINISTER FOR TRADE,
INVESTMENT & TOURISM
AND MINISTER FOR
DEFENCE
18 SERVICES IN SAFTA
20 OUT & ABOUT
KATE BALDOCK
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
28 NEW MEMBERS
32 MEMBERSHIP CARD
OFFERS
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NEWSFLASH
5
FACEtoFACE
with
IAN CUMMIN
AustCham Singapore past president Guy Scott interviewed his successor, Ian Cummin about his
background and perspectives on the future for AustCham Singapore.
WE ARE IN A UNIQUE
Congratulations on your election. I’m sure our members would like
to know something about your background. What brought you to
Singapore?
POSITION TO LEVERAGE
I was BlueScope’s global head of People and Performance, based in
THESE RELATIONSHIPS
FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR
Melbourne. Our China business was not performing to expectations
and our Indian joint venture was not performing. There were major
interventions needed in China and India, along with more positive
succession and development plans in ASEAN to be addressed. The MEMBERS.
original intention was that I stay for two years travelling between that are urgent get done first and AustCham operates with a high
Singapore, Melbourne and India. I think everyone I’ve met in Singapore sense of urgency!
says they originally intended to stay for 2 years.
Have you had time to develop your own priorities for the future of
You decided to stay on in Singapore. Why? AustCham Singapore?
I’m looking forward to the transition out of a corporate career to be Australian Chambers of Commerce in every country began as social
able to develop my own business interests. Singapore is an attractive forums for business. AustCham Singapore has evolved well past that
place to develop a business, and like others who have stayed on in stage. It’s now also a business events management organisation. This
Singapore I have discovered that it is a great place to live. has enabled us to build a solid financial base. Our events management
reputation has also enabled us to build a strong relationship
And you’re able to manage your new role in AustCham as part of the with the High Commission, Austrade and Australian Federal and
mix? State Governments. We are in a unique position to leverage these
relationships for the benefit of our members – in particular our SMEs
When you tapped on me the shoulder Guy, you said that if elected I who don’t have the resources that our major corporate members have.
would need to commit a day a week to AustCham. I think you might I think the next stage of our evolution involves two focus areas. First,
have your fingers and toes crossed when you said that? The things the development of member advisory services as a more distinctive
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FACEtoFACE
capability. I’m not saying we haven’t been operating in this space
in the past. We have been, but more as a networking agent than
offering a distinctive “go to” member service. Second is our
engagement in the process of putting the meat on the bone of the WE CAN ADD THE
CSP. There is a lot of work to be done by both governments and
we can add the voice of Australian business in Singapore to their VOICE OF AUSTRALIAN
prioritisation of resources and timelines.
BUSINESS IN
AustCham ASEAN was officially launched at the PM’s lunch in June.
What role will this new body have in the future strategy of AustCham SINGAPORE TO THE
Singapore?
PRIORITISATION OF
I should probably be asking you this question, because that initiative
arose from your board strategy meeting in February last year. RESOURCES AND
You could ask me, but I think the readers will be more interested to TIMELINES
hear the new President’s response than mine.
Fraser Thomspon, as a member of our board and now also the
President of Austcham ASEAN, along with John Dick and Annette
Tilbrook, have done an excellent job in getting the new ASEAN
chamber up and running. They have achieved formal recognition
which gives the new chamber a seat at the ASEAN advisory table.
This augments the service offering for all of the AustCham country
chambers in the region. As a regional inter-government forum,
ASEAN itself has been an important element of regional stability for
the past 50 years. Nevertheless, unlike the EU, ASEAN’s member
countries have steadfastly retained their sovereign national rights.
Although a seat at the ASEAN forum table is very important, our
members will continue to rely on AustCham Singapore as their
conduit into business opportunities and issues in Singapore.
Likewise, members of other chambers in the region will continue to
rely on their country chambers.
with the headline speaker of Bruce Gosper’s stature was a winning
recipe. I am grateful for the High Commissioner’s commitment. He
dedicated a week of intense travel and speaking engagements,
along with David Campbell, the Senior Trade Commissioner.
Kate Baldock, AustCham Executive Director is on extended parental
leave. What arrangements have been made to cover her absence?
I am very pleased to report that Elissa Maloney from the High
Commission has joined us as our Executive Director during
Kate’s absence. Elissa has been Manager of Public Affairs for
the High Commission in Singapore and is very familiar with the
role of AustCham and our relationships with government. Elissa’s
appointment was only made possible with the assistance of the
High Commissioner, Bruce Gosper and we are grateful. Elissa
You’ve just come back from your first Australian Roadshow, how will lead our team of committed staff who continue to have a very
did it go? challenging program ahead.
Another of your initiatives. Frankly, not having had any involvement Thanks for the interview Ian. Congratulations again. Good luck. The
before, I was a bit concerned during the planning stages. Sponsors AustCham staff are great and knowing how committed they are, I’m
will only stay on board if events are relevant and supported sure you can look forward to a successful year.
by audiences. When we decided that our objectives for visits
to Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney and Townsville included the
opportunities under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership,
interest in the Roadshow took off. James Cook University offered
sponsorship, ANZ re-affirmed their sponsorship for the third year
running, and Rio Tinto joined in. Our partner organisations in each
city filled their event venues. Three Federal Government Ministers
made themselves available to meet us. A relevant theme combined
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Andrew Robb’s post political life appears to be just as hectic as his life in
Federal Parliament.
POLITICS"
He says he enjoys his freedom to now pick and choose his passions.
“I remain passionate about the opportunities that will flow from the
relationship between Singapore and Australia, underpinned by the trust
VIEWS ON
building CSP” he said.
Andrew credits Singapore as the “first mover” behind the CSP.
THE CSP WITH
“They came to us with the proposition” he said.
“After I cut through the ‘deal–making’ paradigm on our side to focus on
a relationship building agreement based largely on trust, things moved
ANDREW
quickly” said Robb.
Andrew’s views on the potential for economic growth in Asia and the
strategic position of Singapore are compelling.
ROBB
“Looking forward, China and India will re-emerge with the same world
status they held in 18 of the past 20 centuries.
“The shift in the demographics of both countries is huge. Right now, each
day, 43000 Indians pack their bags and leave their regional villages for
the cities.
“China has lifted 500 million people out of poverty, with another 300
million to go” he said.
“These major social demographic shifts offer significant business
opportunities for Australia and Singapore.
“Brand Australia has achieved its position at the top of the global rankings
for clean, green, healthy produce.
“Innovation in food freshness technology will bring the markets of Asia for
our agricultural and horticulture products even closer.
“And Singapore is the most efficient distribution hub in Asia” he said.
Andrew sees Australia and Singapore as like-minded nations.
Andrew Robb, as Australia’s
Defence co-operation and the planned training facilities near Townsville,
Trade Minister and subsequently for 14,000 Singapore troops each year is one example.
as Special Trade Envoy, “There is a natural relationship.
championed the Australian side “Our approach to each other is intuitively receptive”, he said.
of the Comprehensive Strategic But the opportunities are not limited to food and defence. Growth in trade
Partnership (CSP). Andrew left generates growth in Services, Education, Health, Tourism, Infrastructure
services, IT, Professional Services etc.
politics a year ago and established
The Robb Group. Ian Cummin, “All of these sectors benefit when countries are culturally receptive” he
said.
President of AustCham Singapore,
“China is our number one trading partner. The ASEAN region is number
recently talked to Andrew Robb two. Japan is number three.
about his “post politics” views on
“Australia has had 200 years of European settlement. The first 170 were
the CSP. focused on Europe and the US. Only during the last 30 years have we
seen the shift in our focus to Asia.
“The importance of the CSP to both Australia and Singapore needs to be
seen in the context of the next 30 years” Robb concluded.
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Author
Ken Hickson
Chairman/CEO
Sustain Ability Showcase Asia
So well connected is Dr Parag Khanna that he Besides the strong focus on exporting goods an important role to play beyond Australia is Dr
talks and writes about it all the time. – traditionally minerals and food - there should Adrian Ward, a specialist in climate policy and
be renewed emphasis on the services sector, ecological economics.
It’s mainly because he believes everything
given Australia's expertise in education, creative
is connected. Cities, countries and cultures. He was in Singapore in July to launch an
industries, technology, infrastructure finance and
His landmark 2016 book “Connectography” international sustainability education initiative by
management.
spells it out. the Australian Centre for Sustainability Studies
Look out for his next book: “Our Asian Future”, and Training (ACSST), which he runs out of
The geographic and political lines/borders,
where he will further stress the importance Brisbane, in conjunction with the London School
invented to keep people apart and contained,
of recognising opportunities in our own of Business and Finance (LSBF) and Sustain
are bursting at the seams.
neighbourhoods. Ability Showcase Asia (SASA).
His extensive travels and intensive research
Two days after Dr Khanna spoke to AustCham He spoke on “the risks and opportunities of a
inspires him and guides him to reach certain
members, the State of the Tropics report was low carbon/clean energy revolution” and the
conclusions and proffer hopes which he happily
released on the UN-designated International Government-recognised course he has run in
shares, as he did recently at an AustCham event:
Day of the Tropics (29 June) by Professor Australia since 2014 – Diploma of Sustainable
• Globalisation is here to stay as Sandra Harding, Vice Chancellor, James Cook Operations, covering carbon, energy, water
it’s a resilient megatrend in the University, with campuses in Singapore and and waste management - which he plans to
world. Queensland. introduce to Singapore later this year.
• Mega-cities compete over The report makes clear the issues and Dr Ward and Professor Harding are already
connectivity more than borders; opportunities in the Tropics – which includes deeply involved in the export of services –
40% of Australia’s land mass - and the size of the education, most notably - from Australia to the
• New energy discoveries and investment that's required to fund Sustainable region. Along with Dr Khanna, they all have
innovations have eliminated the Infrastructure in the Tropics. important messages for Australians living and
need for resource wars; doing business in Singapore, the heart of the
It specified that US$2.3 trillion needs to be spent
tropics.
• There is a tug-of-war over every year to meet infrastructure needs by 2030.
pipelines, internet cables, That includes US$764 billion on energy; US$234 Recognise how connected we all are. See the
advanced technologies and billion on telecommunications and US$385 business opportunities all around us.
market access. billion on water and sanitation.
Get better prepared to face up to the certain
Yet Dr Khanna’s “Connectography” is a hopeful Not many people seem to realise that close to changes that are already occurring – the digital
vision of the future. He argues eloquently for the half the world's population lives in the Tropical disruption and the clean energy revolution –
deploying of financial assets to build productive regions, which altogether occupy 40% of the along with the inevitable and uncomfortable
infrastructure that can reduce inequality. Earth's surface. Some 134 nations and territories future that climate change brings.
are all or partly situated in the Tropics. Large
He sees that frail regions such as Africa and
chunks of five continents and many thousands
the Middle East are developing ambitious new
of islands.
transportation corridors and power grids.
he Tropics are most vulnerable to the early
T
Beneath the chaos of a world that appears to be
impacts of climate change and this is already
falling apart is a new foundation of connectivity Dr Parag Professor
extending the Tropical regions, jeopardising Dr Adrian
pulling it together. Khanna Sandra
plans to develop places like northern Australia, Ward
Harding
He thinks it’s important that Australian business and impacting farming, mining and tourism
looks beyond China for its future. Increased trade sectors.
with Japan, ASEAN and India all look promising.
Meeting the UN Sustainable Development Goals
While currently an active member of APEC – for the Tropics is not going to be easy, but
Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation – Australia James Cook University, through education and
should not ignore the opportunities to do more research, is drawing attention to the issues and
with its Indian Ocean neighbours, particularly the opportunities.
African economies.
Another Australian educator who sees he has
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PRESIDENT'S
LUNCH & BUSINESS
AWARDS
The President’s Lunch and Business Awards secured its position on the front row of the grid of “must do’s” on the Australian events
calendar in Singapore.
In June we welcomed 240 guests to take part in this celebration of business achievements. The event is also recognised as a premier
showcase of fine food, fabulous chefs, marvellous maitre d’s, medal winning wines and celebrity emcees. This Commonwealth Bank
sponsored celebration enabled Guy Scott to step down as AustCham’s President with an enduring legacy. And the winners were:
1. Business Alliance Award – the Singaporean company which has demonstrated a significant commitment to Australian trade and
investment - Surbana Jurong Private Limited
2. Entrepreneur of the Year Award - the person or company which has most successfully established their own business in Singapore
– Dave Pynt
3. Business Excellence Award - the organisation which has demonstrated the most outstanding performance in its field – Pay2Home
4. President’s Medal – the person who has made a significant and lasting contribution to the Australia/Singapore business community
– Graham Lee
BUSINESS ALLIANCE AWARD
Surbana Jurong Private Limited provides one-stop consultancy solutions across the entire value chain of
urbanisation, industrialisation and infrastructure domains. SJ, which is wholly owned by Temasek Holdings, was
formed in June 2015 through the merger of renowned urban planning and affordable housing design expert
Surbana International Consultants, and Jurong International, Singapore’s premiere industrial and infrastructure
engineering design stalwart. The merged entities have a proud history developing Singapore’s industrial and
residential landscape, stretching back to Singapore’s independence 50 years ago.
SJ now aims to be an Asian based consultancy powerhouse for urbanisation and infrastructure developments,
exporting its expertise to the world.
SJ looked to Australia, given the strong ties between the countries. In August 2016, SJ acquired 100% of
Snowy Mountains Engineering Company (‘SMEC’) for approximately SGD 400m. SMEC, also with government roots, initially established by the Australian
government in 1949 to build the Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme, was privatised in 1993 and has since expanded its network to include over
5,800 employees in more than 75 offices throughout the world.
The acquisition of SMEC increases SJ’s global workforce to 13,000 employees in 44 countries with a combined annual revenue of SGD 1.3 billion.
SMEC’s strength in major infrastructure projects is highly complementary to SJ’s expertise in urban planning, industrial development and management
advisory. The synergetic acquisition allowed SJ to become one of the largest Asia-based urban, industrial and infrastructure consulting firms.history of
business in Australia and partnerships with Australian companies.
ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR AWARD
Dave Pynt is the chef-patron of Burnt Ends, a modern Australian barbecue restaurant in Singapore’s
Chinatown neighbourhood. Born in Perth, Western Australia, Pynt studied commercial cooking at the TAFE
West Coast Institute of Training before travelling to the world to learn from some of the planet’s best cooks. In
his career, Pynt has worked with culinary heavyweights including Rene Redzepi (Noma, Denmark; a three-time
San Pellegrino World’s Best Restaurant winner), Victor Arguinzoniz (Asador Etxebarri, Spain), Nuno Mendes
(Viajante and The Loft Project, London) and Fergus Henderson (St John and St John Bread and Wine, London).
12 ACCESSASIA | WWW.AUSTCHAM.ORG.SGBUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARD
A Fintech Enterprise in the Payments & Tech space – Pay2Home was founded in Singapore in 2001, by two
Australians who set out to disrupt the $500 billion cross border payments space, before it became mainstream.
Pay2Home’s reach now spans over 30 countries, with a physical presence in 3 countries and employs more
than 80 people around the region.
In 2003 the Singapore Government Economic Development Board (EDB now Spring Singapore) took an
early equity stake in the business. Singapore IDA the Info-Comm. Development Authority was interested the
technologies being used by the business and provided a substantial grant.
Pay2Home became the first MAS approved online remittance operator in 2010 and commenced offering online
services the same year.
In 2011 Pay2Home began its regional expansion, launching its retail and online businesses in Hong Kong upon receiving Remittance Operators Licenses
in the territory. The business was granted 5 additional Remittance Operators Licenses by the MAS in 2009, 2010, 2012, and 2016, becoming Singapore’s
largest retail remittance operator by point of presence.
In 2014 Pay2Home snuck inside the top 1,000 Singapore’s SMEs then steadily advanced its way up the rankings in 2015 & 2016. With Singapore’s first
purpose built, multi lingual Money Transfer Machines (MTM).
In 2017 Pay2Home received unprecedented MAS approval to roll out 160 Money Transfer Machines (MTM) across Singapore.
PRESIDENT'S MEDAL
Graham Lee has been a stalwart of AustCham Singapore’s leadership over the last 19 years that he has been
involved with the Chamber. Graham has held roles as a Board member, Honorary Secretary, Treasurer and
President and has made a significant and positive impact to enhance the relationship between Singapore and
Australia.
This award is an important recognition for Graham’s efforts, all of which have been made in a voluntary
capacity. Graham has led a number of advocacy initiatives on behalf of the Chamber. Graham’s contribution
to the strategic direction of AustCham Singapore has been an important factor in the sustained success of the
Chamber over the last two decades.
Graham is a strong supporter of business and of the political and cultural ties between our two great countries.
He has been an active proponent of AustCham Singapore and a true partner of the Chamber. Graham is a
deserving winner of the 2017 AustCham President’s Medal.
Emmanuel Benardos, Marketing Director Asia, Middle
East and Africa for Intercontinental Hotel Group • Dave Pynt - Burnt Ends
Restaurants and Bars reports on the culinary side of the • Darren Farr - LOKAL
President's Lunch. • Luke Armstrong - Kitchen By Bacchanalia
• Jason Jones - Super Loco
Yet again, for the 3rd year running (in 2017) some of the finest Australian • Rishi Naleendra - Cheek By Jowl
talent has come together for the AustCham Presidents Lunch & Business • Sam Aisbett - Whitegrass
Awards. A wonderful opportunity for all Australian Business networks and • Lucas Glanville - Grand Hyatt, Sinapore
the wider community to get together to celebrate amazing achievements • Soren Lascelles - Andaz Hotel, Singapore
of the winners of the awards, eat the food of some of the best chefs in • The service was provided by the amazing...
Singapore, complemented with phenomenal Australian food and drink, • Emmanuel Benardos - Unlisted Collection
hospitality.... AKA "service" to match! • Andrew Cameron - Burnt Ends
• James Loveridge - Meat Smith
The reason that we all chose to participate is not only to work amongst • Sofie Dugdale - Meat Smith
our great friends for "one day only" each year but, to express the need • Suasti Lye - Bincho at Hua Bee
for community both professionally and personally. The showcase and • Manuela Toniolo - Cheek By Jowl
culmination of the amazing things that are being done here in Singapore • Daniel Ballis - Moosehead
by Aussies, some you may have of heard of and perhaps others not. • Darren Micallef - Maggie Joan's
• Richard Letch - Luxe
• Annette Glover - Whitegrass
• Paul Rumpff - Intercontinental Hotel, Robertson
Quay
The organising team of the event from AustCham, yet again did a stellar
Our master of ceremonies, flown in from Melbourne was the vivacious job under the direction of Kate Baldock. Lastly, a big thank you to Chef
Michael Veitch whom kept the crowd at bay and the event on track, a Lucas Glanville for hosting us all at the Grand Hyatt Singapore and finally
spectacular job and well done. It was a pleasure to have him join us this thank you to all of the sponsors: Commonwealth Bank, GEMS World
year and who knows, perhaps an encore performance for 2018? Academy, James Cook University, Qantas, Kolega Fisheries, Meat and
Livestock Association of Australia, Little Farms, Olsson's Salt, Pialligo
The food was cooked by the talented.... Estate, The Australian Superfood Co., Penfolds | Wines.
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ROADSHOW
2017
Author
David C. Campbell
Minister ( Commercial), Senior Trade
Commissioner
Australian Trade and Investment Comission
Singapore
‘Singapore & Australia – a New Era’ was the theme of this year’s third Following an introduction from Asia Society Chairman, Doug Ferguson,
annual AustCham Roadshow held 7-11 August. High Commissioner Bruce Gosper spoke of the special relationship
Australia enjoys with Singapore, and elaborated on the geopolitical issues
New AustCham President Ian Cummin, led the delegation that included
in the region, and the opportunities that Singapore presents as a regional
Australia’s High Commissioner to Singapore, Bruce Gosper, Austrade’s
hub for business. There followed a presentation from STIC Campbell, who
Senior Trade & Investment Commissioner, David Campbell, and Erica
spoke about the opportunities for agrifood exports, and the impressive
Marcellan, AustCham’s Director of Membership and Programme.
innovation agenda in Singapore, encompassing the R&D landscape and
Sponsors of the Roadshow included James Cook University (JCU), Rio Australia’s Landing Pad opportunity.
Tinto, and ANZ Banking Group, whose Singapore based Head of Australia
The following morning saw the team attend a Trans Tasman Business
New Zealand Desk, International Banking, Benjamin Smith accompanied
Circle breakfast, followed by an interesting ANZ hosted event focussing on
the group on their visit programme to Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney, and
healthcare opportunities in Singapore. ICON SOC CEO, Teena Pisarev gave
Townsville.
a great presentation on the current status of Singapore’s highly regarded
This year’s Roadshow focussed on the theme of the upgraded relationship health care system, and discussion focussed on some of the issues that
between Singapore and Australia, reflected in the Comprehensive Strategic Singapore is facing in common with most other developed economies
Partnership Agreement between the two countries, and changes to the resulting from ageing demographics and the need for new cost effective
Singapore Australia Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA) that is currently being approaches to healthcare services.
passed through the Parliaments of each country.
The Sydney visit concluded with a lunch with the TransTasman Business
The Roadshow provided a key opportunity to meet with small, medium and Circle hosted by lawyers, DibbsBarker, where the team participated in
large companies covering the full spectrum of industries, to highlight the a lively panel discussion that included some case studies of successful
opportunities in Singapore and across the region. Australian companies operating in Singapore.
Melbourne was the first location for the team, and Bluescope Steel hosted Next day the team were in Townsville to discuss the impact of the defense
a lunch with Bluescope CFO, Charlie Elias and 14 key Melbourne based cooperation between Singapore and Australia that will see Singaporean
representatives of AustCham Gold Corporate Members. troops undertake training in the Townsville area. The day started with a tour
of the JCU campus and impressive presentation of some of the innovative
This was followed by an ANZ ASEAN event hosted by ANZ’s General
R&D being undertaken at the University in areas such as Aquaculture,
Manager, Corporate Banking, Michael Rose, which included representatives
Smart Cities and Urban Technologies, the Internet of Things, and Medical
from EDB, CSIRO, accounting and advisory firms PWC and PKF, and
Technologies hosted by JCU Vice Chancellor, Sandra Harding.
companies including Best Exchange Group, and business management
consultants, Collective Campus. Following a luncheon and roundtable organised by Townsville Enterprise,
the visit concluded with a civic reception hosted by Townsville Mayor,
Next stop was a visit to Canberra where the delegation was hosted by
Cr Jenny Hill, again emphasising the enthusiasm and energy with which
Canberra Business Chamber for a series of roundtables, forums, and
Townsville is embracing the opportunities in ASEAN.
networking events – a key focus was the logistics opportunity from Canberra
Airport to Singapore and onwards into the ASEAN region, to capitalise The Roadshow again proved itself a great vehicle for communicating
on the rapidly growing Asian consumer demand for Australian food and important messaging about the significant opportunities the region presents
agriculture produce. Following Ministerial meetings at Parliament House with a vast population of 620 million consumers, a growing consumer class,
with Assistant Minister for Vocational Education & Skills, Karen Andrews, and an increasing appetite for Australian goods and services.
Minister for Industry, Innovation & Science, Arthur Tsinodinos, and Trade &
Investment Minister, Stephen Ciobo, the evening concluded with a dinner
hosted by the ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr, where the delegation heard AustCham Singapore gratefully acknowledges the Roadshow’s two national
of opportunities for further development of Canberra and the region. sponsors ANZ and James Cook University, and Rio Tinto as a supporting
sponsor. Australia’s High Commissioner to Singapore, Bruce Gosper and the
Sydney was next on the itinerary, and included an evening seminar hosted Senior Trade Commissioner, David Campbell both dedicated a week of their
by the Asia Society and KPMG at KPMG’s new offices at Barrangaroo. time to participate in the extensive presentation and travel program.
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OF KEY EVENTS
MELBOURNE, 07 AUGUST
• Innovation - in particular the role played by
Singapore in this area
ANZ Roundtable in Melbourne
CANBERRA, 09 AUGUST
•
Panel discussion at Canberra Business Chamber Forum.
ACCESSASIA | WWW.AUSTCHAM.ORG.SG 15Panel discussion at TransTasman Business Circle Forum TOWNSVILLE, 11 AUGUST
SYDNEY, 09 & 10 AUGUST
Coverage by the Townsville Bulletin
16 ACCESSASIA | WWW.AUSTCHAM.ORG.SGAUSTCHAM LUNCH WITH
MINISTER FOR TRADE,
INVESTMENT AND TOURISM
AND MINISTER FOR
DEFENCE
A major Australian ministerial delegation jointly led by the Hon Steven Ciobo Notwithstanding the withdrawal by the U.S. from the Trans Pacific
MP, Minister for Trade, Investment and Tourism, and Senator the Hon Partnership (TPP), Minister Ciobo continues to be as advocate. He outlined
Marise Payne, Minister for Defence visited Singapore in August.
AustCham took pleasure in hosting a business lunch for the delegation,
attracting and audience of 180. Bluescope provided major event
THE RISE OF PROTECTIONIST
sponsorship supported by Austrade and Treasury Wines.
The Ministerial visit demonstrates the priority the Australian and Singaporean
SENTIMENT HEIGHTENS
governments attach to the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. There are
around 25 separate project teams in government working on opportunities
INTERNATIONAL TENSION AND
under the CSP. Defence and trade are high on the list of priorities.
POSES RISKS FOR ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
Both Ministers gave their keynote remarks, setting the scene for a panel
discussion, moderated by AustCham President, Ian Cummin.
Minister Payne noted that the significant investment by Defence in training
facilities for the Singapore Armed Forces in Central and North Queensland a number of actions he is taking to advance the prospects for the TPP.
paves the way for growth in other areas. Services relating to the Minister Ciobo encouraged Australian businesses in Singapore to stay
construction and maintenance of infrastructure along with other services abreast of developments under the CSP. He encouraged business to
such as education and tourism can benefit from the increase in the number engage with Austrade on the priorities.
of SAF personnel training in Queensland.
The panel Q&A session was followed by a generous period of direct
Both Ministers highlighted the common ground shared by Singapore and engagement by both Ministers with AustCham members and guests.
Australia. In particular, the support for fair, open trade policy. The rise of The relaxed “meet and greet” session was a fitting conclusion to another
protectionist sentiment heightens international tension and poses risks outstanding Team AustCham event.
for economic development. The social benefits of employment growth,
prosperity and security are all advanced by fair, liberal international trade.
ACCESSASIA | WWW.AUSTCHAM.ORG.SG 17SERVICES IN Singapore is Australia’s fifth-largest destination
for services exports. Australia exported $4
SINGAPORE-
billion of services to Singapore in 2015 – over
a third of total Australian exports to Singapore.
For service suppliers, the ability to establish
AUSTRALIA themselves in Singapore, have their employees
work in Singapore, and have their qualifications
FREE TRADE recognised by Singaporean Authorities are
priorities. The amendments to SAFTA will boost
AGREEMENT
the competitiveness of Australia’s services
exporters by addressing key behind- the-border
(SAFTA)
barriers.
Education Services Australian economy and a key growth area in the region.
SAFTA will enhance opportunities for Australia’s world-class Financial service providers will now be able to provide a range
education exports through increased recognition of Australian of financial services on a cross-border basis to Singapore,
tertiary qualifications. In particular, Singapore has agreed to including investment advice and portfolio management services
recognise the Juris Doctor degrees of Australian Services Exports and brokerage services for insurance of maritime, aviation and
to Singapore Australian universities currently listed in SAFTA, transport-related risks.
providing new access for those universities who have
moved to a graduate model of legal education, such as the Services Rules in the 21st Century
University of Melbourne and the University of Western Australia. The SAFTA Telecommunications and E-Commerce Chapters
Separately, Singapore will recognise allied health degrees in have been updated to incorporate aspects of the Trans-Pacific
physiotherapy, occupation therapy and speech therapy from a Partnership (TPP) Agreement, to ensure greater consistency
number of Australian universities. between trade agreements, and capture the TPP’s modern, 21st-
century outcomes. These include:
Professional Services • a guarantee not to prevent service suppliers and
The revised SAFTA will provide greater certainty for Australian investors from transferring data across borders where
lawyers and law firms operating in Singapore, putting them on it is part of business activity;
an equal footing with foreign competitors. Australia has locked • businesses will not be forced to build data storage
in existing opportunities in the legal sector, including the ability centres, or use local computing services.
for Australian lawyers to practice Singapore law and to work • legal protection for consumers to protect privacy,
in international commercial arbitration, future-proofing the enforce consumer protection rights, and combat
agreement against restrictive policy changes. Australia will also ‘spam’ messages; and
benefit from future market reforms in Singapore’s legal sector, • a mechanism to promote reasonable international
which will become SAFTA commitments. mobile roaming rates.
Australia and Singapore will also establish a framework Temporary Entry for Business Persons
under SAFTA to support mutual recognition of professional The Australian business community has a vibrant presence
qualifications. Priority will be given to arrangements for engineers in Singapore and SAFTA commitments will support greater
and accountants, with Singapore and Australia agreeing to trade and investment opportunities between the two countries.
commence negotiations on mutual recognition arrangements. The ability for business persons to move across borders is an
integral feature of modern business and vital to boosting trade
Financial Services and investment flows. SAFTA will provide greater certainty to
Financial services, including banking, insurance and funds Australian and Singaporean service suppliers seeking to enter
management, is one of the most dynamic sectors of the and work temporarily in each country’s market through reciprocal
18 ACCESSASIA | WWW.AUSTCHAM.ORG.SGcommitments on work rights. commitments on work rights. and work in Australia in the following categories:
• Singaporean independent executives and contractual
Specifically, Australian citizens and permanent residents who service suppliers, up from three months to two years;
are business persons seeking to enter and work in Singapore • Singaporean intra-corporate transferees up to a new
will benefit from new guaranteed access, enhanced certainty maximum stay of 15 years;
on length of stay and reduced barriers to labour mobility in the • Singaporeans offering services relating to installation
following categories: and servicing of machinery and equipment for up to
• Australian independent executives and contractual three months; and
service suppliers, up from three months to two years; • Spouses and dependants of Singaporeans granted
• Australian intra-corporate transferees, up from two entry as intra-corporate transferees, independent
years to three years with a new maximum stay of 15 executives and contractual service suppliers.
years; Both Australia and Singapore have agreed to bind existing
• Australians offering services relating to installation pre-departure visa approval arrangements for service suppliers
and servicing of machinery and equipment for up to guaranteed access under SAFTA. Australian business persons
three months; and will also benefit from Singapore’s commitment to establish a help
• Spouses and dependants of Australian business desk and streamline visa processes for Australian intra-corporate
persons who have been granted entry as intra- transferees seeking to enter and work in Singapore.
corporate transferees, independent executives and
contractual service suppliers. Australia's commitments will be implemented through Australia's
existing immigration frameworks.
Australia will provide guaranteed access for Singaporeans to stay
More information on the Singapore-Australia Free Trade Agreement is available at www.dfat.gov.au/fta/safta
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2017
THU 22 JUNE 2017
Our Annual General Meeting 2017 was held at the Australian High Commissioner's residence. The
UPCOMING financial report showed a very favorable position for the Chamber. The new President, Ian Cummin was
EVENTS elected by the Board.
1. Ian Cummin
BUSINESS BRIEFINGS
IN CONVERSATION WITH - STEVE
MELHUSIH 2. Adam Lyle
MON 11 SEP 2017 3. Benjamin Tan, Annette Tilbrook, Derek Mackenzie, David Campbell, Fraser Thompson, John
PRESENTING SPONSOR Dick, Ian Cummin, Dr Chua Yong Hai, Adam Lyle and Philip Forrest
4. Mark Laudi, Bruce Bird, Belinda Braggs and Paul Falzon
5. Sheridan Ingram, Jodie Collins and Chelsea Tee
VENUE SPONSOR
INSIDE BUSINESS - NAVIGATING
ECOMMERCE
WED 27 SEP 2017
VENUE SPONSOR
LAUNCH PAD - YOUR
CUSTOMERS HAVE CHANGED,
HAS YOUR BUSINESS?
WED 04 OCT 2017
COLLABORATION WITH
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2 3
4 5
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IN CONVERSATION WITH - PARAG KHANNA
TUE 27 JUNE 2017
It was a great turn out at our In Conversation With session where we invited the author of Connectography – Mapping the Future of Global Civilization who
recently released another book titled Technocracy in America: Rise of the Info State, Parag Khanna. Participants got the opportunity to get to him and learn
about his success.
1. Miles Gooseman, Philip Forrest and
Michael Feller
2. Will Millsteed and Richard Martin
PRESENTING SPONSOR
VENUE SPONSOR
1 2
LAUNCH PAD - BACK OFFICE COMPLIANCE - ACCOUNTING AND TAX
WED 05 JULY 2017
We invited Will Tipping, Senior Manager Accounting Advisory Services, KPMG Singapore to our Launch Pad session - giving us an overview of the compliance
requirements for having a company under the Companies Act, Employment Act, annual filing requirements and responsibilities of directors.
1. Yong Chee Wai and Will Tipping
COLLABORATION WITH
VENUE SPONSOR
1
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IN CONVERSATION WITH - JOSEPH ZEIGLER
WED 19 JULY 2017
Joseph Ziegler, Manager of Austrade’s Singapore Landing Pad shared with us what it's like to work in Silicon valley and how the start-up scene is growing
here in Singapore at one of our In Conversation With events.
1. Jordan Gall and Phil Aldridge
2. Sebastien Barnard and Joseph Ziegler
PRESENTING SPONSOR
VENUE SPONSOR
1 2
SPECIAL BREAKFAST - ASEAN 50TH ANNIVERSARY
THU 27 JULY 2017
As ASEAN celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, it is timely to reflect on the achievements that have been made in building trust, creating habits of
cooperation, and fostering regional economic integration. For our Special Breakfast we brought together the Australian ASEAN Ambassador, Head of
Research of ANZ and the Regional Business Manager of Treasury Wine Estate Asia (SEA) to discuss the future trends and look back on key achievements
that have already been made. We also launched our Australian Business in ASEAN Survey for 2017.
1. Fraser Thompson, H.E. Jane Duke, Khoon Goh and
Chris Coburn
2. Vinayak Herur, Patricia Koo and Mark Harding
3. Wayne Crosbie
1
EVENT SPONSOR
2 3
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PRESIDENT'S LUNCH AND BUSINESS AWARDS
FRI 16 JUNE 2017
Over 240 guests joined us to celebrate Australian business excellence and those who work to build better ties between our two countried. The long lunch at
Grand Hyatt was hosted by Australian comedian Michael Veitch and featured premium Australian food and wine prepared by world class Australian Chefs.
EVENT AND AWARD SPONSOR
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2. Abhishek Bhati and PJ Robers
3. Stephen Berton and Cheong Yan Law
4. Jonathan Glickfeld and Goran Miljanic
5. Tamara Louis and Lilin Teo
6. Lena Loh and Scott Douglas
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BUSINESS CONNECTS JULY
THU 20 JULY 2017
Our Business Connects July at the Dallas Restaurant & Bar, Suntec Skygarden was a sold out event.
An evening of networking, a perfect opportunity for you to network within the Australian business
UPCOMING community and connect with other AustCham members.
EVENTS
SOCIAL EVENTS
BUSINESS CONNECTS 1. Amanda Tse, Catherine Chow, Andrew Bomford and Anthony Hoglind
SEPTEMBER 2. Joy Leslie, Jonn Tan, Olga Ponomareva and Simon Leslie
THU 21 SEP 2017
3. David Leong, Bruno Mascart and Charles Wachira
EVENT SPONSOR
4. Nicholas Cocks, Stefon Henry and Lynton Torode
5. Philip Forrest and Leigh Stewart
1
2 3
4
5
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