Singapore Manufacturers’ Federation (SMa), together with International Enterprise (IE) Singapore, and Singapore Customs will hold a Seminar on China-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (CSFTA), which includes the following contents:

Introduction to CSFTA - China and Singapore signed the China-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (CSFTA) on 23 October 2008.  The CSFTA will further create opportunities for businesses especially manufacturers from both countries to grow their links in each other’s markets by further reducing and removing barriers to trade. 

With the signing of the CSFTA, 95% of Singapore’s exports to China will enjoy tariff-free access to China by 2010 and All Chinese exports to Singapore will be granted tariff-free access on 1 January 2009.  The CSFTA will entry into force on 1 January 2009.  

How Will China Weather On This Financial Crisis and Opportunities for Foreign Investments in China – Find out how China will overcome the current crisis as well as on the business and investment opportunities in China with the signing of the CSFTA.

Beyond Singapore: Partnering IE Singapore - Find out what sources of market intelligence and information we provide and learn about the suite of assistance programmes and schemes we offer to help companies succeed in their overseas venture.

Insight of Trends and Obstacles in Manufacturing for 2009 – Find out about the manufacturing trend in 2007 till June 2008 and how to plan for your businesses in 2009, precautions to take and directions.

For more information, please visit http://www.smafederation.org.sg/Events/tabid/77/ModuleID/396/ItemID/1288/mctl/EventDetails/Default.aspx?selecteddate=10/12/2008