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ASME Urges Singapore SMEs to Partner with China Amid Investment Surge

5/21/2025

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Story summary
  • ASME president Ang Yuit encourages Singapore SMEs to collaborate with Chinese firms for better supply chain access.
  • Chinese investments in Singapore surged from US$50 billion in 2018 to US$73.5 billion in 2022.
  • ASME aims to foster partnerships with Chinese businesses to support local firm growth.
  • The association seeks government assistance to safeguard local SMEs, which represent 99% of Singapore's enterprises.
  • Yuit cautions that increased Chinese investments may threaten Singapore's economic stability.