Last week, Singapore Business Association New Zealand (SBANZ) and New Zealand Malaysia Business Association (NZMBA) met with former National Party leader and Transport Minister Simon Bridges in Auckland.

Mr Bridges, who is now the chairman of Auckland Business Chamber and NZ Land Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, gave us an insightful perspective on how we can foster stronger ties between the chambers. Together, we discussed opportunities to boost bilateral trade between Singapore, Malaysia and New Zealand.

We also shared with Mr Bridges on what’s upcoming for Fieldays 2024 – how SBANZ is collaborating with NZMBA to create networking opportunities with ambassadors, high commissioners, local and foreign delegates. Our dialogue was fruitful and we anticipate more of such exchanges with fellow business chambers in the near future.

– SBANZ Committee