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Headquartered in Tokyo, SMBC is a leading global financial institution and a core member of the Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMBC Group). SMBC is one of the largest Japanese banks by assets, with strong credit ratings across the globe. We work across SMBC Group to offer personal, corporate and investment banking services to our network that extends across 40 countries and regions, 16 of which are in Asia. The Bank's Asia Pacific regional hub is based in Singapore – established in 2008 to expand our presence in the region as we seek to rise in Asia, with Asia. We are driven by our commitment to lead the way in providing value to our customers and the markets in which we operate. For more information, please visit https://www.smbc.co.jp/global/

SWIFT’s messaging services are used and trusted by more than 11,000 financial institutions in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Together with our role in standardisation, SWIFT enables secure, seamless and automated financial communication between users.

Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, where it was founded in 1863, the Swiss Re Group operates through a network of around 80 offices globally. Our approximately 14,500 employees provide a wide range of technical expertise, enabling us to develop unique solutions and drive growth. Swiss Re is organised into three Business Units, each with a distinct strategy and set of objectives contributing to the Group’s mission: Together, we apply fresh perspectives, knowledge and capital to anticipate and manage risk. That's how Swiss Re creates smarter solutions for our clients, helping the world rebuild, renew and move forward. Today 75% of insurance risks – from natural catastrophes and climate change, to ageing populations and cybercrime – remain uninsured. We aim to change that.

Takenaka is one of the major contractors in Japan actively operating worldwide with cutting edge Quality Management and advanced technologies.

In 2018, Tanglin opened the First Gin distillery in Singapore. Singapore has a vibrant history as a stop on the Spice Trade Route and now finally its Gin. Tanglin refers to the Tanglin area, where spices were grown initially in Singapore. Chinese immigrants cultivated the tiger-infested land to produce Sireh, Pepper, Nutmeg and Ginger. The multiple Gins capture the unique cultural diversity of Singapore by bringing together European, Malay, Indian and Chinese culture together in their award-winning recipes. Next to exporting to Malaysia, Australia and the USA, Tanglin is available at many bars & restaurants in Singapore and can be experienced during a distillery tour.

We ensure the highest levels of certainty and satisfaction through a deep-set commitment to our clients, comprehensive industry expertise and a global network of innovation and delivery centers. Our mission is to help customers achieve their business objectives by providing innovative, best-in- class consulting, IT solutions and services and to make it a joy for all stakeholders to work with us. We function as a full stakeholder to business, offering a consulting-led approach with an integrated portfolio of technology led solutions that encompass the entire Enterprise value chain. Our Customer-centric Engagement Model defines how we do engage with you, offering specialized services and solutions that meet the distinct needs of your business.

Total Solar Asia C&I is a 100% owned Total subsidiary dedicated to solar activities, headquartered in Singapore. It has been active since 2017 with an ambition to actively contribute to the development of solar energy in Asia. We provide fully integrated solar solutions for industrial & commercial customers. Total Solar Asia C&I complies with the highest environmental, health, and safety requirements leading to better performance and safer systems. We use only top of the range components and have a network experienced local contractors across the region. Total has over 40 years of solar experience. The Group is active across the entire photovoltaic value chain, from manufacturing cells to designing large-scale turnkey solar power plants. Total currently owns and operates solar projects for a cumulated installed capacity of over 1.5 gigawatt globally.

TradeFlow Capital Management (TradeFlow) is the world’s first Fintech-powered commodities trade enabler focused on SMEs. TradeFlow consists of a diverse team of experts with the focused mission of addressing the increasing trade finance gap faced by global SMEs operating as producers/traders/end-users in the bulk commodity trading space. By performing an enabling role in international trade and globalization, TradeFlow creates growth opportunities for businesses and economies. To date, TradeFlow has successfully invested in more than US$500mn of physical commodity trade through 700+ transactions across 15+ countries and 25+ commodity types, with more than 800 SME counterpart entities KYC reviewed. For more information, visit https://tradeflow.capital/

TÜV SÜD is a trusted partner of choice for safety, security and sustainability solutions. It specialises in testing, certification, auditing and advisory services. Since 1866, the company has remained committed to its purpose of enabling progress by protecting people, the environment and assets from technology-related risks. Today, TÜV SÜD is present in over 1,000 locations worldwide with its headquarters in Munich, Germany. Through expert teams represented by more than 25,000 employees, it adds value to customers and partners by enabling market access and managing risks. By anticipating technological developments and facilitating change, TÜV SÜD inspires trust in a physical and digital world to create a safer and more sustainable future.

At Unifiedpost Group, we develop cloud-based services that streamline our customers’ administrative and financial processes by delivering simple and smart digital solutions. Since its foundation in 2001 in Belgium by CEO Hans Leybaert, our company has expanded worldwide and has now offices in more than 26 countries in Europe and Asia. Since 22 September 2020, we are listed on Euronext Brussels. After Vietnam, Singapore is the second Asian country where Unifiedpost Group is present. Unifiedpost Pte Ltd. was founded in 2021. Unifiedpost Group wants to become the leading cloud-based platform for SME, corporate and government business services built on “Documents”, “Identity” and “Payments” and help customers structure complex financial administrative processes by delivering simple, smart, digital solutions. More information on our solutions can be found on our website.

Unilever is one of the world’s leading suppliers of Beauty & Personal Care, Home Care, and Foods & Refreshment products with sales in over 190 countries and reaching 2.5 billion consumers a day. It has 155,000 employees and generated sales of €52 billion in 2019. Over half of the company’s footprint is in developing and emerging markets. Unilever has around 400 brands found in homes all over the world, including Dove, Knorr, Dirt Is Good, Rexona, Hellmann’s, Lipton, Wall’s, Lux, Magnum, Axe, Sunsilk and Surf and Horlicks.

Established since 2000, Verztec is a leading ISO 9001:2015 Globalization Company that assists companies to reach new markets faster and better with the design, development, localization and publishing of global communication messages across various channels. Verztec offers innovative Digital Learning Solutions such as Custom Learning Management System, Custom E-Learning Development and E-Learning localization to many corporations worldwide. Verztec is also an authorized South East Asia partner of Skillsoft, the leading corporate education company in the USA. Verztec’s clients comprise of one third of the Fortune 500 corporations, from industries such as Medical, Pharmaceutical, Legal, Technology, Aviation, Banking and Finance, Petrochemical and Electronics. Verztec is headquartered in Singapore and operates out of 10 offices worldwide with over 300 employees. For more information, kindly visit www.verztec.com

Vimar is a leading global technology company with design-centric Smart Life solutions that focuses on user experiences in the physical and digital worlds. Our “Positive Energy" slogan has been driving the passion and desire to innovate since 1945, with the design and production of products, systems and solutions to control electrical energy that transcends the evolution of the way we work and live, at home, in hotel rooms, in the office, in hospitals, on yachts and cruise ships. From patenting the world renowned Sicury safety innovation in 1968 to modern automation systems, Vimar has grown by continuing our tradition of combining technology and design, bringing an enjoyable user experience to elevate people’s daily lives through physical control touch points and digital interfaces.

Volkswagen AG with its headquarters in Wolfsburg is one of the world's leading automobile manufacturers and the largest car maker in Europe. The Group operates 120 production plants in 20 European countries and a further 11 countries in the Americas, Asia and Africa. In 2007, the Group established a direct dealership in Singapore and today, Volkswagen Group Singapore remains the only dealership here to manage its retail business directly. Since inception, Volkswagen Group Singapore has remained one of the top dealerships in Singapore. The commitment to continue meeting customers’ wishes for individual and affordable mobility remains a key focus for the Group. Today, its portfolio of brands includes ŠKODA, Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and its used car division, Das WeltAuto.

Volvo Buses is one of the world's leading bus manufactures, offering a complete range of heavy buses for long-term sustainable public transport. Annually Volvo Buses delivers over 10,000 vehicles in over 140 countries worldwide. Our mission is to help bus operators and communities offer safe, clean, and efficient transportation. Safety, Quality and Environmental Care are our core values, and we aim to build Zero Cities with Zero Accidents, Zero Emission, Zero Noise, and Zero Congestion with the Volvo Buses Group of products. Leading in electro mobility In November 2018, Volvo Buses delivered the first of 50 Volvo Self-Charging Electric Buses (Volvo B5L Hybrid Bus) to the Land Transport Authority of Singapore. In March 2019, Volvo Buses collaborated with Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and launched the world’s first 12-meter fully autonomous electric bus in Singapore. In 2020, Volvo Buses delivered 145 electric buses in Gothenburg, Sweden. We are planning to introduce the electric chassis to the Asia Pacific markets in 2021. Global experience on BRT Volvo Buses has global experience in co-developing Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems for close to five decades now. Today, we have 5,000 BRT buses in operation globally, in 32 cities across 15 countries. On average, these buses transport 12 million passengers per day. Strong presence in the Asia Pacific We aim to be the strategic partner in the Asia Pacific region to support the shift from personal modes of transport towards public transport system, to curb traffic congestion and pollution issues, and to develop the nation with clean, safe and sustainable public transport solution.

WeWork was founded in 2010 with the vision to create environments where people and companies come together and do their best work. Since opening our first location in New York City, we’ve grown into a global flexible space provider committed to delivering technology-driven flexible solutions, inspiring spaces, and unmatched community experiences. Today, we’re constantly reimagining how the workplace can help everyone, from freelancers to Fortune 500s, be more motivated, productive, and connected.

The World Gold Council is the market development organisation for the gold industry. Our purpose is to stimulate and sustain demand for gold, provide industry leadership and be the global authority on the gold market. We develop gold-backed solutions, services and products, based on authoritative market insight and we work with a range of partners to put our ideas into action. As a result, we create structural shifts in demand for gold across key market sectors. We provide insights into the international gold markets, helping people to understand the wealth preservation qualities of gold and its role in meeting the social and environmental needs of society. The membership of the World Gold Council includes the world’s leading and most forward-thinking gold mining companies.

It was the dream of William Grant to make the ‘best dram in the valley’ and five generations later, this still holds true. William Grant & Sons distils some of the world’s leading brands of Scotch whisky, including Glenfiddich®, the world’s favourite single malt, The Balvenie® range of handcrafted single malts and, Grant’s® one of the world’s most loved blended Scotches. In addition, we now have one of Ireland’s finest Irish Whiskeys, Tullamore D.E.W.® and the newest addition to our family, the premium liqueur, Drambuie®. The company also continues to lead the way in spirits innovation, for example with the delightfully curious Hendrick’s® Gin and our Caribbean spiced rum, Sailor Jerry® Rum. Our award winning portfolio also includes Monkey Shoulder® Triple Malt Whisky, Tequila Milagro and Reyka® Vodka.

Wurth International Trading (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. was founded in August 2017. As the newest member of Central Purchasing of Würth Group, we provide our group companies not only the Würth branded products, as well the other related services.

XCL World Academy is a family-orientated international school in Singapore for students aged 2 to 18, offering a well-rounded education comprising four International Baccalaureate programmes that stretches beyond traditional academic subjects to embrace the arts, music, drama, design, innovative technologies and sport. To prepare students for an increasingly global world, we prize diversity and are proud to host students from over 60 nationalities with no one dominant culture or background. Our world-class teachers are trained to identify each student’s special strengths to create personalised pathways that recognise each student’s unique strengths and help them to succeed beyond terms papers and standardised tests. The school offers a rigorous and balanced programme of education to equip children with academic and lifelong learning skills and prepare them for further education and careers, and help them to navigate the opportunities and challenges they will encounter in their lives.

YCP Solidiance is an Asia-focused management consulting and investment firm headquartered in Singapore. As both an advisory and an investment firm managing over 20 businesses, we provide holistic client support through our 17 locations worldwide. Our comprehensive suite of advisory services traverse multiple functions and business life cycles and include research, strategy development, M&A advisory, distributor/ partner search, digital marketing support, operational implementation and management dispatch. We place strong emphasis towards on-ground stakeholder engagement for delivering actionable insights for effective strategic planning and decision making. Our Clients include SMEs and large Fortune 500 MNCs in multiple sectors as well as public sector entities such as World Bank and the ASEAN Secretariat.

Zürcher Kantonalbank is an independent public law institution established and existing under the laws of Switzerland and the canton of Zürich. It is the largest cantonal bank in Switzerland and one of the largest Swiss banks. With a AAA rating from Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s and Fitch, our business covers most of the banking services, from trade finance to the most sophisticated treasury activities. Our direct presence in APAC started in 1994 with the opening of our representative office in Singapore, followed by the ones in Mumbai and Beijing. The goal has always been to support our corporate customers in their expansion in the region, together with establishing a foothold in the local markets, and develop strong relationships with both commercial and central banks.