The Singapore Business Federation (SBF) today convened the second edition of the LATAM Conference, drawing more than 180 government officials, business leaders, and industry stakeholders from Singapore and Latin America.
2 Building on the success of its inaugural edition in 2024, this year’s LATAM Conference – themed ‘Destino LATAM: First Foray to Fortune’ – highlighted regional opportunities, examined strategies to capitalise on new developments and free trade agreements, and explored how businesses can operate effectively in key Latin American economies. Organised by SBF, the event offered practical insights, expert guidance, and networking opportunities to support market entry and growth across key economies including Brazil and Mexico. Minister of State for Trade and Industry, and National Development Alvin Tan graced the event as Guest-of-Honour.
3 The conference also spotlighted Singapore’s evolving partnership with Latin America. Minister Tan reaffirmed the government’s commitment to enabling more business-led trade, innovation, and investment flows into the region, in line with Singapore’s economic diversification strategy. Participants across sectors include wholesale and retail trade, information and communications, transport and logistics gained insights from subject matter experts and public sector representatives on evolving regulatory frameworks, regional integration trends, and opportunities across advanced manufacturing, green technology, and digital trade.
4 A key highlight of the opening segment was the expert panel on “Economic Diversification and Integration through LATAM”. Panellists shared practical experiences on localising operations, building cross-border networks, and tapping into complementary strengths across Latin America’s 33 economies. The session underscored the region’s diversity and complexity, offering actionable insights on how businesses could navigate the unique operating environments.
5 Delegates also participated in a range of targeted, practical engagements designed to address Latin American market entry:
- In‑depth breakout sessions on practical opportunities across advanced manufacturing, energy and automation technologies, and supply chain logistics.
- Emphasis on navigating the regulatory, legal, and localisation landscapes of key Latin American markets, with practical advice shared by in-market advisors and ecosystem partners.
6 SBF will continue to support Singapore companies pursuing opportunities in Latin America through its Latin America Business Group (LABG) and GlobalConnect@SBF initiative. SBF has facilitated more than 140 advisories to Singapore businesses across various sectors including trade, food manufacturing and business services that wish to venture into LATAM over the last three years.
7 Mr S S Teo, Chairman of SBF, said, “Latin America is a dynamic and promising market for companies that are prepared and committed to engage strategically. With the support of over 15 Trade Associations and Chambers, and 11 embassies, SBF organised this year’s LATAM Conference to create a platform for companies to better understand the market, build trusted partnerships, and navigate the complexities of operating in the region. As we continue deepening engagements with Latin America, business collaborations, especially across borders, become crucial for us to build resilience and drive growth globally.”
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