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Explore innovation partnerships within Canada’s R&D ecosystem:
Dr Jade Chung
Senior Investment Officer
High Commission of Canada in Singapore
Jade is the Senior Investment Officer at the High Commission of Canada in Singapore, where she oversees the inward investment portfolio. Her career spans technology commercialisation, venture building, international partnerships, and science policy through roles at NTUitive, the British High Commission Singapore, and A*STAR. Jade holds a PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Cambridge, along with MRes and BSc degrees in Biochemistry from Imperial College London.
Book an Advisory Clinic session with the High Commission of Canada to identify strategic R&D partners and find out more
Position your company within China’s fast-growing Optoelectronics & AI hardware supply chain:
Gena See
Senior Marketing Manager
Informa Markets
Gena is a Senior Marketing Manager at Informa Markets, one of the world’s leading exhibition organisers. She specialises in marketing and audience development for large-scale B2B events across multiple industries, including the semiconductor and technology sectors. She is dedicated to supporting businesses in expanding their market reach, integrating into key industry ecosystems, and fostering meaningful connections that drive long-term value.
Book an Advisory Clinic session with Informa Markets to understand more
Position your company beyond traditional hubs within a trusted, innovation-driven ecosystem:
Book an Advisory Clinic session with Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promoter (PROCOMER) to understand support from their newly inaugurated Singapore Office
Enter Europe’s largest semiconductor market:
Yao Tang
Head of Investment Promotion (ASEAN)
German Trade & Invest
Yao Tang is an experienced professional in cross-border investment promotion, with over 8 years of supporting companies expanding between Europe and Asia, as well as within Asia. As Head of Investment Promotion (ASEAN) at Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI) in Singapore, she advises companies on Germany’s market landscape, guides location selection, and provides information on tax, legal, and financial incentives. GTAI offers these advisory services free of charge to international companies seeking to establish operations in Germany.
Trilingual in Chinese, English, and German, Yao has studied and worked across China, Germany, and Singapore, serving as a bridge between Asian and European markets. She is dedicated to facilitating international business connections and helping companies navigate investment opportunities with practical guidance and actionable insights.
Book an Advisory Clinic session with German Trade & Invest to identify partners and explore your Germany entry strategy
Position your company within India’s next phase of semiconductor growth:
Naveenta
Vice President
Invest India
Naveenta is Vice President at Invest India, where she leads the Asia region
covering Japan, Korea, Taiwan and ASEAN markets. She works closely with global
investors, governments, and industry leaders to drive strategic investment into
India.
With over 16 years of global experience, Naveenta specializes in investment
promotion, energy transition, ESG strategy, and market entry advisory. Prior to
Invest India, she worked with EY-Parthenon and Boston Consulting Group, leading
high-impact engagements across energy, sustainability, and global market
assessments including market entry strategy.
She brings a rare blend of policy insight with business transformation, Naveenta
has played a pivotal role in mobilizing investment inflows and shaping long-term
industry growth strategies.
Book an Advisory Clinic session with Invest India to assess where your capabilities fit and define entry strategies into India
Position your company within Indonesia’s AI-driven infrastructure scale-up:
Book an Advisory Clinic session with the market advisors
Position your company along Japan’s Semiconductor Revitalisation Strategy:
Nicolas Loh
Assistant Manager
Innovation Promotion Team
Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Singapore
Nicolas Loh is part of the innovation promotion team at Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Singapore, where he supports cross-border collaboration between Singapore and Japan in the innovation sector, including but not withstanding semiconductors, AI, and advanced manufacturing industries. His work focuses on facilitating trade, investment, and market entry in Japan, providing boutique support for each company.
Book an Advisory Clinic session with Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) to identify partners and explore your Germany entry strategy
Scale production capacities with cost-efficient approaches:
Book an Advisory Clinic session with Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) to access your footprint expansion pathways
Tap on shared R&D infrastructure, OEM-SME collaboration and strong public–private partnerships in Europe:
Book an Advisory Clinic session with Netherlands Embassy to plug into Europe’s deep-tech innovation clusters
Position your company at the intersection of innovation and manufacturing:
Andre Pandean
Trade and Investment Manager for Technology
Department for Business and Trade
British High Commission Singapore
Andre Pandean is the Trade and Investment Manager for Technology at the Department for Business and Trade based at the British High Commission in Singapore. He supports UK technology companies expanding in Singapore and facilitate engagements with Singaporean companies who are looking for technology solutions from the UK. He contributes to sector-specific technology campaign plans, including cybersecurity, AI, quantum, semiconductor among others. Andre works closely with UK and Singaporean government agencies and commercial partners to identify opportunities and facilitate commercial success.
Book an Advisory Clinic session with British High Commission to identify collaboration partners and co-development opportunities with the UK ecosystem
Position your company within supply chains being structurally redeveloped in the US:
Muhammad Masthan
Regional Investment Specialist (ASEAN)
US Embassy Singapore
Mas is the Regional Investment Specialist for Southeast Asia at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore, where he leads the SelectUSA initiative to promote foreign direct investment into the United States. He provides strategic guidance to companies on investment decisions and regulatory considerations, while advancing U.S. priorities in key sectors such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors and manufacturing. In this role, he collaborates closely with U.S. federal agencies, state governments, and Southeast Asian counterparts to strengthen economic ties in the region.
Book an Advisory Clinic session with US Embassy to identify partners and navigate business operation pathways
Engage early in a rapidly developing semiconductor ecosystem:
Thang Cao Xuan
Commercial Counsellor and Director of the Vietnam Trade Office
Embassy of Vietnam in Singapore
Mr. Thang Cao Xuan serves as Commercial Counsellor and Director of the Vietnam Trade Office at the Embassy of Vietnam in Singapore. With over 21 years of experience at Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade, he brings deep expertise in trade policy, international economic cooperation, and market development. He has spent the past five years in Singapore, where he leads efforts to strengthen bilateral trade and investment ties, supporting businesses in market entry, partnership building, and cross-border expansion. Mr. Thang plays a key role in advancing economic collaboration between Vietnam and Singapore.
Book an Advisory Clinic session with Vietnam Trade Office to identify collaboration partners with the Vietnam ecosystem