22 Oct 2026
A delegation of Glasgow businesses has returned from Singapore after four days of meetings, market insight and networking designed to help Scottish companies explore opportunities in one of Southeast Asia's most dynamic economies.
Led by Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, the trade mission brought together delegates from Fifth Ring, Trump Turnberry, Bead Biopharma, House of McCallum, ControlOne UK, Rain Agency and Katrick Technologies.
The trade mission opened with a major milestone: the signing of a strategic partnership between the British Chamber of Commerce Singapore (BritCham) and Scottish Development International, strengthening economic ties between Scotland and Singapore and paving the way for closer collaboration between the two markets.
Delegates gained first-hand insight into Singapore's business environment through sessions with Enterprise Singapore and senior business leaders from BritCham, covering market entry, localisation, brand positioning and the realities of scaling in the region.
A central focus of the mission was helping participating businesses build their networks and explore new commercial opportunities. Throughout the week, Glasgow Chamber brokered tailored B2B meetings for delegates with Singapore-based organisations, alongside a series of networking events that connected them with business leaders, investors and international partners.
Trip highlights included Glasgow Chamber's networking reception in Singapore, attendance at the University of Glasgow's 575th Anniversary celebration at CHIJMES Hall, and a Global Scots event hosted by Scottish Development International at the British High Commission. Together, these events gave delegates the opportunity to showcase their expertise, raise their profile and strengthen relationships across international markets.
The trade mission concluded at the British Chamber of Commerce Singapore's Annual Business Awards, one of the standout events in Singapore's business calendar. Bringing together senior business leaders, government representatives and industry influencers from across the region, the awards celebrate excellence, innovation and leadership within Singapore's business community. For delegates, it provided a fitting finale to the programme and a valuable opportunity to engage with influential decision-makers at one of the country's premier business events.
Supported by the Scottish Government and Scottish Chambers of Commerce through the International Trade Partnership programme, the trade mission demonstrated the value of international engagement in helping Scottish businesses access new markets, forge meaningful connections and identify opportunities for growth, with positive outcomes already beginning to emerge from the visit.
As businesses continue to look beyond domestic markets for growth, trade missions such as Singapore provide a powerful platform to build relationships, gain market intelligence and open doors to opportunities that might otherwise be out of reach.
