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Issue 244, 14 May 2019
 
Dear Members and Friends,

Last Saturday, I attended the first of two workshops on integration organized by the National Integration Council (NIC). The multi-racial participants were from all walks of life. What struck me most was how similar our views are on the importance of integrating new arrivals into our businesses and community.

I promised to start a Chamber-wide conversation on integration to learn from you what best practices you use to achieve positive outcomes for all your teams and for your business. Drop me a note at [email protected] with your experiences and best practices. This is all in preparation for an event later this year on integration, on what works, what to avoid and what we all need to do to achieve a positive outcome for everyone. This is how SICC will celebrate the great work of NIC as it marks its 10th anniversary in 2019. www.nationalintegrationcouncil.org.sg

Arguably, two things are essential for integration. The new arrival must want to integrate and must be welcomed for integration to happen. I know what I’m talking about. I, like many of you, am an immigrant and am proud to be a naturalized citizen of Singapore. Since I first came here in 1985, I have received a warm welcome from 99% of Singaporeans and residents. I have done and will continue to do my part. I’ve assimilated because I wanted to. I’ve been helped by the fact that my wife is Singaporean by birth and her family welcomed me from day one. My colleagues at work welcomed me too.

Integrating immigrants into our society, whether they are long term residents and potential citizens or here for the short term, is key to the continued success of our economy and this special country of ours. It is also a key element of Singapore’s exceptionalism and something to be appreciated and fostered.

Have a great week ahead.

Warmest regards

Victor Mills
Chief Executive

   


UPCOMING EVENTS

C-suite Networking Night, 15 May 2019
All C-suite members are warmly invited to an exclusive networking cocktail hosted by Swiss Club. The reception will take place at the elegant Rifle Lounge of the Club House.
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SICC Circular Economy Forum, 29 May 2019
The Chamber’s second Circular Economy Forum this year will showcase how member Philips, a world-leading health technology company, enables a rethink of business models that can contribute to the circular economy.
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Diversity and Inclusion at Shell, 11 June 2019
Ms Lyn R. Lee, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at Shell will share insights from her company’s journey to weave diversity and inclusion into their business plans.
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ATA Carnet Seminar: The Passport for Goods, 12 June 2019
Understand how the ATA Carnet works, and how your business can benefit from using it. This half-day seminar will equip participants with all they need to know to apply for and use the ATA Carnet.
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SICC AGM Luncheon, 20 June 2019 *This event is fully subscribed! 
Your Chamber’s AGM Luncheon will take place on 20 June at Grand Hyatt Singapore. The Guest of Honour is Mr Heng Swee Keat, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, and he will deliver a keynote address and participate in a Q & A session during the lunch.
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Making or Breaking the Future, 1 August 2019
Join us as our guest speaker Mr Devadas Krishnadas, Chief Executive Officer of Future-Moves Group shares his perspectives on changes in demography, technology and politics. He will also identify emergent challenges, opportunities as well as implications for governance.
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