Programme outline
Learning objectives
- Discover new business opportunities aligned with Chongqing’s goal to become a “Smart International Metropolis.”
- Understand how the CCI-ILSTC promotes connectivity across trade, logistics, data, technology, talent, and finance between China, Southeast Asia, Central Asia, and Europe.
- Learn about Chongqing’s “33618” strategy for modern manufacturing, including the SGD 96 billion industry cluster in food and agricultural product manufacturing.
- Assess potential collaboration opportunities for Singapore-based companies in supply chain, logistics, trade, technology, and F&B sectors with Chinese agricultural and food manufacturers via CCI-ILSTC.
- Explore emerging opportunities within the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Zone (CCEZ).
- Gain insights into the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and identify opportunities in China.
- Build connections with Tsinghua University and Chongqing University alumni to exchange insights and explore collaborations
- Create an actionable and innovative business strategy
Day 1
- Pre-trip in Singapore
- Strategic workshop: Capitalizing on Chongqing’s “Smart International Metropolis” vision for business growth
- Learn business model innovations frameworks
- Understand the latest development in Chongqing’s “smart international metropolis” vision
Day 2
- Site visit: Chongqing Government
- Learn about the latest updates on Chongqing’s “smart international metropolis” vision
- Learn about the latest developments in the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Zone (CCEZ)
- Learn about the latest developments of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) from China’s perspective
- Identify and evaluate potential partnerships with local partners and learn the best business practices
- Seminar, lunch and networking session
- Seminar on “Chongqing’s “Smart International Metropolis” vision: Trends & Opportunities”
- Explore potential partnerships
- Site visit: Airport Area, Chongqing Lianglu Guoyuan Port Comprehensive Bonded Zone (CQCBZ) 重庆两路果园港综合保税区航空片区
- Learn about the latest development at Intelligence Manufacturing Base at CQCBZ’s Airport Area
- Explore potential digitalisation, trading and logistics partnership at CQCBZ’s Airport Area which is a pilot zone for promoting trade diversification
- Learn the best business practices at CQCBZ’s Airport Area
Day 3
- Site visit: Jiangjing District, Chongqing
- Learn about the opportunities related to Chongqing’s “Smart International Metropolis” Vision from Jiangjing District’s perspective
- Explore potential digitalisation, trading and logistics partnership at Jiangjing District
- Learn the best business practices at Jiangjing District
- Seminar, lunch and networking session
- Seminar on “Jiangjing’s Global Partnership Ecosystem: Trends & Opportunities”
- In-depth partnership discussions with Jiangjing-based partners
- Site visit: RTC & RTE Industry Cluster in Jiangjing District, Chongqing
- Learn and explore the RTE & RTC Manufacturing Ecosystem in Tongliang, Chongqing in terms of capabilities and specialisations
- Visit 2 RTE/RTC Manufacturers in Tongliang, Chongqing
- Explore potential partnerships with local partners and learn the best business practices
Day 4
- Site visit: Cuntan Port, Chongqing Lianglu Guoyuan Port Comprehensive Bonded Zone (CQCBZ) 重庆两路果园港综合保税区寸滩片区
- Learn about the latest development at International Consumption Centre (Finance, Consumption, Business, Communication) at CQCBZ’s Cuntan Port
- Explore potential digitalisation, trading and logistics partnership at CQCBZ’s Cuntan Port
- Learn the best business practices at CQCBZ’s Cuntan Port
- Seminar, lunch and networking session
- Seminar on “Chongqing Lianglu Guoyuan Port Comprehensive Bonded Zone (CQCBA)’s Global Partnership Ecosystem: Trends & Opportunities”
- In-depth partnership discussions with CQCBA
- Site visit: Guoyan Port, Chongqing Lianglu Guoyuan Port Comprehensive Bonded Zone (CQCBZ) 重庆两路果园港综合保税区果园港片区
- Learn about the latest development at the unique Multi-Modal National Transport Hub (Rail, Road, Water, Air) at CQCBZ’s Guoyuan Port
- Explore potential digitalisation, trading and logistics partnership at CQCBZ’s Guoyan Port
- Learn the best business practices at CQCBZ’s Guoyuan Port
- Site visit (Evening): Workshop with Chongqing Municipal Commission of Commerce 重庆市商务委员会
- Introduce and interpret new investment policies under Chongqing’s RTE/RTC Industry: Strategic Plan & Opportunities
- Strategic Plan & Opportunities for Technology, Trading, Logistics Industry
- Explore partnership opportunities and learn the best business practices
Day 5
- SUTD S.M.A.R.T Entrepreneurship Seminar: Chongqing’s “Smart International Metropolis” Vision
- Sharing by Prof Zhu Wuxiang, Tsinghua University: Potential Business Models relating to Chongqing’s “Smart International Metropolis” Vision
- Group discussion topics include:
- China business owners to share on collaboration ideas
- Singapore delegates to share on collaboration ideas
- Explore partnership opportunities, learn and apply the best business practices
- Hands-on strategy workshop: Capitalising on Chongqing’s “Smart International Metropolis” Vision for Business Growth
- Participants to use a strategy framework to create their innovative and pragmatic strategy
- Roundtable panel discussion: Capitalising on Chongqing’s “Smart International Metropolis” Vision for Business Growth
- Selected Chongqing Government representatives
- Regional Director (Chengdu), Enterprise Singapore
- All participants to share their respective strategy
Assessment
- Presentation of company’s business strategy to capture business opportunities