ALN is proud to be part of the 2023 Africa Singapore Business Forum (ASBF), the eminent platform facilitating business exchange and trade collaboration between Africa and Asia, happening on 29 – 31 August. Since its inception in 2010, ASBF has convened over 5,000 business and government leaders from 30 countries, propelling partnerships and growth opportunities across these vibrant regions.
With a burgeoning consumer market and the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) shaping the landscape, the African market offers compelling potential for businesses. The reopening of borders presents a window for enterprises to explore investments in digitisation, manufacturing, and sustainability.
ASBF 2023 aspires to unite prominent business leaders and government officials from Africa and Asia, forging discussions on trade and investment prospects within Africa. The forum acknowledges the global competition for Africa and the increasing influence of its private sector. It also provides a fertile ground for networking amongst African and Asian enterprises.
This year’s edition will encompass dialogues on growth opportunities and identification of prospects across pivotal sectors, including consumer trade, high-value manufacturing, Africa’s digital technology boom, and sustainable green development.
Featured Sessions
One of the highlights of ASBF 2023 will be the most anticipated session, a fireside chat moderated by Karim Anjarwalla, Director at ALN and Senior Partner at ALN Kenya, and Samalia Zubairu, President and CEO of Africa Finance Corporation. This session promises unparalleled insights into Africa’s strides towards sustainable resource development and enhancements across sectors such as transportation, logistics, and telecommunications.
“Singapore represents a beacon of hope in terms of governance and doing business. And as the world reshapes its geopolitical and economic alliances, those of us in Africa look forward to strengthening and building new partnerships with Singapore.,” affirms Karim in anticipation of the ASBF.
In addition to Karim’s and Samalia’s fireside chat session, other captivating, and notable featured sessions that will illuminate the forum include:
- Africa’s Growth Engines: Consumption & High Value Manufacturing: Explore Africa’s emerging opportunities in consumer trade and high-value manufacturing. Delve into strategies to leverage these growth engines for mutual benefit between Africa and Asia.
- Africa’s Digital Tech Boom: Uncover the unfolding digital technology revolution across Africa. Dive into the transformative impact of technology on industries, economies, and societies in both regions.
- Africa’s Green & Sustainable Development: Embrace the sustainability wave as Africa propels towards green and sustainable development. Discover how eco-friendly initiatives are redefining business landscapes.
- Carbon Trading: Relevance for African Governments: Delve into the relevance and implications of carbon trading for African governments. Understand how this global phenomenon can be harnessed for economic and environmental advancement.
ASBF is organised by Enterprise Singapore every two years. To facilitate partnerships between African and Singapore businesses, Enterprise Singapore has three Overseas Centres in Africa – Johannesburg in South Africa; Accra in Ghana; and Nairobi in Kenya. Through engagement with both government authorities and private sector players in Africa, Enterprise Singapore aims to generate a pipeline of trade and investment opportunities by building business networks and connecting African companies with relevant Singapore partners.
The ASBF 2023 is poised to be a powerhouse of insights, discussions, and visionary concepts, all geared towards fostering collaboration and enhancing trade relations between Africa and Asia.
For more information on ASBF 2023 and the complete lineup of sessions, click here
