Thursday, July 2, 2026 14:00 - 15:00
[Success Stories Included] Singapore Market: Chosen for Your First Export! Overseas Market Development Seminar for SMEs
Event Outline
"If you're considering expanding overseas in Southeast Asia, Singapore is the place to start"—this sentiment is becoming increasingly common among small and medium-sized business owners and managers.
Although its population is not particularly large at approximately 6 million, it boasts one of the highest income levels in Southeast Asia, a well-developed business environment, ease of business negotiations due to being an English-speaking country, and strong pro-Japanese sentiment.
Singapore is often chosen as the "first export destination" and also functions as a showcase market for expanding throughout the ASEAN region.
on the other hand,"How do we connect with local buyers and retailers?" "Which Japanese products are selling well?" "Is the cost-benefit ratio worthwhile?"—Many companies are stuck on these kinds of practical questions.
This seminar will provide a concrete roadmap from taking the first step to expanding your business, based on the latest trends in the Singapore market and case studies of exports by small and medium-sized enterprises.
[Main lecture contents]
Why was Singapore chosen as the "first export destination"? — Market characteristics and demand trends for Japanese products
Key distribution structures and local key players to understand
• Case studies of small and medium-sized enterprises that have successfully developed sales channels.
How to utilize it as a showcase market with a view to expanding throughout ASEAN.
Introducing our trade agency service, "Omakase Trade"*Please note that the lecture content is an example and may be changed without prior notice.
This seminar is for those who are interested in Singapore but don't know how to get started. It will provide concrete steps you can take. Please join us!
Recommended for:
For those considering exporting to Southeast Asia and who would like to first learn about the latest trends in the Singapore market.
Small and medium-sized manufacturers who want to develop overseas sales channels that are accessible even to small businesses, at a realistic cost.
Business owners looking to expand throughout ASEAN and seeking a showcase market as their first step.
For those who want to know how to connect with local buyers and distribution channels, and how to proceed in detail.
Speakers
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STANDAGE Co., Ltd. Sales Manager
Daichi Kataoka
Annual500We provide customized overseas market development strategies to companies of 100,000 yen or more.
In collaboration with local banks and chambers of commerce in the Kanto, Chugoku, and Shikoku regions, we support local businesses.They engage in activities to raise awareness about overseas exports, and with a broad perspective and steady efforts, they support Japanese companies.Support is also provided. Potential service areas include Asia, North America, Europe, and the Middle East.We offer optimal strategies tailored to each area, spanning a wide range of regions from East Asia to Africa.
From sales methods at trade showsECWebsite operation, and furthermoreSNSBrand utilizingFrom the initial stages to the final, we offer a flexible and wide-ranging approach, both offline and online.In response, we propose sales channel development strategies that meet the needs of the times.
Seminar details
- Date and time
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Thursday, July 2, 2026 14:00 - 15:00
- cost
- free
- place
Held via Zoom (For details, please refer to the automated email sent after registration)
- Note
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- Speakers and programs may be changed without notice due to unforeseen circumstances.
- Please note that if we determine that your participation in this seminar is inappropriate, such as if you are a member of a competing company, we may refuse your participation.
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