July 22, 2008 –  The U.S. business community is less optimistic in 2008 about expansion and profit growth says the AmCham Business Outlook Survey 2008, a survey of AmCham Singapore members.  The survey was conducted by the American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore in June. Respondents comprised of AmCham members who are senior executives working with a company held by, or with an American interest.

July 24, 2008 - Moscow is the world’s most expensive city for expatriates for the third consecutive year, according to the latest Cost of Living Survey from Mercer. Tokyo is in second position climbing two places since last year, whereas London drops one place to rank third. Oslo climbs six places to 4th place and is followed by Seoul in 5th.

Program: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. 
Venue: American Club, Colonial Room, Level 3
Cost:  AmCham Members/Spouse $28.10 + GST per person;  Guest $37.39 + GST per person                 

Admiral Gary Roughead, is making time available for a breakfast meeting with Navy League and American Chamber of Commerce members during a very brief visit to Singapore. Adm. Roughead is a 1973 graduate of the United States Naval Academy.Among his six operational commands, Adm. Roughead was the first officer to command both classes of Aegis ships, having commanded USS Barry and USS Port Royal.

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With nearly 80% of AmCham Singapore’s members having regional responsibilities, we recognize that you are often visiting other Asia Pacific cities where there are AmCham offices.

We have reached an agreement with many AmChams in the region that if an AmCham Singapore member is visiting those cities, he/she can attend local AmCham events at member-rates, simply by identifying him/herself as an AmCham Singapore member. Similarly, AmCham members from around the region are welcome to attend AmCham Singapore events at discounted member prices.

For an updated list of AmCham events throughout Asia, go to (and bookmark): http://www.apcac.org/?id=43. Be sure to check this web site on a continual basis as your travels take you to other AmChams in the region.

March 18-20, 2009         APCAC Spring Conference – Singapore
                                   

The speaker, Mr. Terence Tan, Senior Vice President from Investment Advisory of RBS Coutts, has more than 12 years experience in the Equities market. He was previously Director, Equities at UOB Asset Management and was also a Fund Manager. Prior to UOB Asset Management, he was Head of Technology equity research at DBS Vickers with regional research responsibility covering various sectors other than technology including property, media, food & beverage, consumer, internet and automotive retailing.

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The Singapore International Chamber of Commerce's current Expatriate Consumer Price Index (ECPI), which is part of a well-read booklet, "Expatriate Living Costs in Singapore", is based on a basket of goods and services derived from a Chamber expatriate household survey conducted in September 1995. In order to reflect more accurately the current consumption patterns of expatriate households in Singapore, the Singapore International Chamber of Commerce (SICC) has commissioned the Republic Polytechnic to conduct an Expatriate Household Expenditure Survey in September 2008, which will be used to update the current basket of goods and services.

The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore is looking to feature Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in different sectors, who have benefited from innovating with infocomm technology in their businesses, as role models to inspire their peers, whom we hope will in turn undertake more innovation.

The 36th Contracting office at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, is the primary purchasing office for goods and services for military installations/operations on Guam. As the island of Guam will undergo great changes over the next year with the transfer of 17,000 marines from Okinawa, there are larger business opportunities than ever to participate in federal procurements available on the U.S. territory of Guam.

In an effort to expand their vendor base, Andersen Air Force Base has contacted AmCham Singapore to spread the word about the growing business opportunities on the island. To view the current requests for proposals please visit their website directly by clicking HERE. Please note that the commodities and services requests are updated regularly on this site.

If you would like more information, please contact Eddie Franklin, Director of Business Operations, Andersen Air Force Base Guam: (671) 366-6608 or e-mail eddie.franklin@andersen.af.mil.