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Follow us on Editor’s note As we approach the end of 2020, organisations globally are still struggling with the implications of the pandemic on their operations. Is the office still relevant? Why do RHQs remain important? To answer some of these questions, EDB has partnered global real estate leader JLL to hold a free webinar on 3 Dec to discuss what The Future of Work holds. Sign up here to find out what business leaders from Lendlease, Citrix AECOM and PwC have to say. Turn supply chain challenges into opportunities Supply chain disruptions present opportunities for a reset, opined senior leaders from Cisco, Flex, GEODIS SCO, and PSA International in a recent EDB webinar. They share why businesses should consider SEA to diversify their supply chains. Read more 2020 is new era for SEA’s digital growth Despite the current crisis, Google SEA VP Stephanie Davis notes the surge of new internet users in the region – 40m in 2020 versus 10m last year – signals an engine of opportunity for consumers and business. Discover why Beyond COVID-19: Lessons in supply chain resilience from DHL MD In an exclusive piece, DHL Express Singapore MD Christopher Ong reveals the hurdles the company overcame and the lessons learnt from COVID-19. Find out how Singapore helped DHL come out stronger. Read more Singapore to launch new work pass for top global tech talent If you are a senior tech expert looking to start a business, lead a corporate team or teach – Singapore wants you. Come 2021, 500 spots for Tech.Pass, a new work pass, will be launched to attract highly-skilled tech professionals to grow the country’s tech ecosystem. More details SINGAPORE NEWS SNAPSHOTS Singapore is the best place to attract and retain talent in Asia, according to IMD’s 2020 World Talent Ranking. The city-state is the only Asian country to make it to the top 10 as it moved up a spot to rank ninth overall. On the maritime front, Singapore earns the best seaport title in Asia – for the 32nd time – at the 2020 Asia Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain Awards. In other news, 15 countries, including Singapore, signed the landmark Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the world’s largest trade pact to deepen economic linkages across Asia. UPCOMING EVENTS [3 December] Webinar: The Future of Work As companies grapple with the pandemic’s impact on their operations, questions have emerged on the purpose of the office, relevance of regional headquarters, and talent mobility. In this exclusive webinar by EDB and JLL, get answers to these questions and more from Lendlease Head of Innovation & Development Practices for Asia Helen Lam; Citrix Head of Talent Acquisition & Diversity Outreach for APJ Annie Lim; AECOM Associate Director of Interior Architecture for AP Daniel Prado; and PwC Singapore Partner for Global Mobility Services Yang Li. The session will be moderated by JLL AP Lead for Future of Work Ben Hamley. Register now [7 – 11 December] Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH) The Singapore Week of Innovation and TeCHnology (SWITCH), the largest startup innovation and tech festival in Asia, returns for its fifth instalment. Featuring over 650 global speakers, 900 exhibitors, and 200 conference sessions, this edition will focus on sectors like healthcare and biomedical services, smart cities, and trade and connectivity. Register now Brought to you by Singapore Economic Development Board 250 North Bridge Road #28-00 Raffles City Tower Singapore 179101 You received this email because you signed up for regular updates on business insights, stories and analyses on how companies are growing in Asia. To contact us or unsubscribe, please use the links below. Contact us | Update preferences | Unsubscribe | Privacy policy | Terms of use