Singapore Business Federation
| Abbreviation | SBF |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | Singapore Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry |
| Established | 1 April 2002 |
| Headquarters | SBF Centre |
| Location |
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| Membership | 27,200 (2020) |
Chairman | Teo Siong Seng[1] |
CEO | Kok Ping Soon[2] |
| Website | www |
Singapore Business Federation (Abbreviation: SBF; Chinese: 新加坡工商联合总会; Malay: Persekutuan Perniagaan Singapura; Tamil: சிங்கப்பூர் தொழில் சம்மேளனம்) is the apex business chamber in Singapore.[3][4][5] SBF aims to improve the organisation of the business community in Singapore[6] and represent it both locally and abroad.[7][8][9][10]
SBF was formed on 1 April 2002[11] as the successor to the Singapore Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry,[7] which had consisted of five business chambers and associations in Singapore.[12] SBF has compulsory membership,[6][7][13] unlike its predecessor which had struggled financially as a result of voluntary membership.[6] As of December 2020, SBF has 27,200 members,[14] including both companies and business chambers.[4][9] SBF carries out events such as talks and dialogue sessions for its members, and provides them with various business networks.[15]
On 7 November 2024, SBF unveiled their refreshed identity and tagline, "Mobilising Business, Magnifying Opportunities", in a bid to reach out to more businesses. SBF also started an Honorary Advisory Panel, tapping on past leaders to seek guidance on the organisation's strategies.[16][17]
References
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- ^ Tay, Vivienne (30 March 2023). "GovTech chief Kok Ping Soon to become SBF's new CEO". The Business Times. Retrieved 2 February 2026.
- ^ "SINGAPORE BUSINESS FEDERATION CEO RESIGNS". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
- ^ a b "Partner Profile | TECHINNOVATION 2020". www.techinnovation.com.sg. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
- ^ "Singapore Business Federation in Singapore". www.chamber-commerce.net. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
- ^ a b c Ng, Boon Yian (6 October 2001). "New voice of business". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
- ^ a b c Leong, Phei Phei (5 March 2002). "A powerful new voice". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
- ^ "Singapore Business Federation (SBF)". US-ASEAN SME Academy. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
- ^ a b "PM's advice to business group". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. 12 April 2002. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
- ^ Foo, E Lin (2 May 2002). "Singapore Business Federation to Represent Singapore's Business Interests". v1.lawgazette.com.sg. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
- ^ "Singapore Business Federation is formed - Singapore History". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
- ^ "Federation of chambers approved". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. 28 March 1978. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
- ^ Chan, Chao Peh (13 September 2002). "Membership unnecessary". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
- ^ "Ho Meng Kit to retire as Singapore Business Federation CEO, will be succeeded by deputy Lam Yi Young". CNA. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
- ^ Tor, Ching Li (28 February 2006). "A slightly leaky umbrella?". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
- ^ "SBF Starts a New Chapter with Rebrand and Formation of Honorary Advisory Panel". SBF. 7 November 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2026.
- ^ See, Sharon (7 November 2024). "SBF banks on rebranding exercise to double corporate partnerships". The Business Times. Retrieved 2 February 2026.