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Recognising the Most Outstanding International Firms in Singapore

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Established in 2014, the SBR International Business Awards is a prestigious programme that celebrates the outstanding achievements of foreign companies in Singapore. The awards recognise transformative business initiatives, innovative strategies, and impactful projects that have enabled these companies to establish a robust presence in the competitive landscape of the Lion City.

Organised by Singapore Business Review, the awards programme is open to companies across all industries, provided their global headquarters are located outside Singapore. It serves as a vital platform to honour the vision, leadership, and resilience of businesses that are driving progress and setting new benchmarks in Singapore's dynamic economy.

If your company is among these trailblazers, now is the time to nominate and showcase your excellence and innovation. Join the ranks of elite, award-winning businesses, including:

Seize this opportunity to elevate your company's profile in the thriving business community of Singapore!

Submission Opens:
Oct 07, 2024
Submission Closes:
Jan 31, 2025
Awards ceremony:
Apr 24, 2025

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Testimonials

What does it mean to win the award?

Winning this award means a lot to us. This is a testament to our global capability and commitment that we'll continue to...

Nick Wakai CEO, NTT Ltd. Singapore

We are honoured to receive such a prestigious award. Thank you to the Singapore Business Review and the panel of judges ...

Christopher Stewart Director of Operations LCSC, DHL Supply Chain

It is a great honour to receive the SBR International Business Award for Food Science this year. It is an award not just...

Xiuling Guo Managing Director for Global Edible Oil Solutions for Asia, Cargill Asia Pacific

We are incredibly proud to have won this award. It’s very motivating for the whole team, it encourages us to live up to ...

Veronica Grigg President, Crawford & Company Asia

We are very honored, and grateful to be recognized in this space. It certainly has helped us to be motivated ever furthe...

Melita Teo Chief Customer and Digital Officer, AIA Singapore

We feel great and honored to receive such great awards from SBR. With this trophy, we aim to expand awareness and adopti...

Kevin Seto Managing Director, Terumo Singapore Pte Ltd

We are very honored to have won this award. This really gives us the encouragement to do more, and continue to integrate...

Taylor Lam Chief Strategy Officer, CITIC Telecom CPC

We're very excited by the innovation and by the work the team has done. We are incredibly proud and thank you very much ...

Amit Midha President, Asia Pacific & Japan | Global Digital Cities, Dell Technologies

Watch videos from past winners

2024 Winner: Fluence Corporation

2024 Winner: Exyte Singapore Pte Ltd

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Why you should join the SBR International Business Awards

SHARE YOUR STORY

Showcase your award-winning business initiatives through an interview or online feature to demonstrate your market leadership to clients, peers, and colleagues. This highlights your pivotal role in setting new industry benchmarks and your significant contributions to Singapore's economy.

AMPLIFY

Expand your reach to potential customers and amplify your success to a broader audience, ensuring your innovations and excellence are recognised and celebrated within Singapore's dynamic business community.

EXPOSURE

Gain exposure in Singapore Business Review, the definitive magazine for the nation's business elite. With a quarterly print circulation of 20,000 copies and a digital audience of over 240,000 unique active users, you'll connect with top-level decision-makers across Singapore's business landscape.

Guidelines and Pricing

GUIDELINES

  • Nominations are open to outstanding foreign companies in Singapore with exceptional products, projects, services, and initiatives.
  • Companies may submit up to three (3) separate entries for the nominations.
  • There will be one winning company per industry category.
  • Nomination is free of charge. If your company wins, booking a winners package secures your seats at the prestigious awards dinner and gives you access to a wide range of valuable benefits at an exclusive cost.

ELIGIBILITY

The awards programme is open to all international companies from diverse industries operating in Singapore, provided their global headquarters are located outside the country.

  • Restrictions apply to companies in cryptocurrency, tobacco, multilevel marketing, or those promoting products with unsupported health claims.

 

Eligible companies may nominate any initiatives that showcase their exemplary work, including:

✔ outstanding products, projects, or services and solutions launched for or in collaboration with clients.

✔ innovative business practices or strategies

 

Entries should showcase achievements or innovations from the past 24 months. Common submissions include:

  • Product Development and Launches: Groundbreaking products that set new industry standards.
  • Innovative Brand Campaigns: Creative campaigns that drive market engagement and elevate brand presence.
  • Digital Advancements: Utilising cutting-edge technology to transform operations and enhance customer experiences.
  • Strategic Projects: Building impactful alliances that foster growth and create new opportunities.
  • Services and Solutions: Providing high-quality services and solutions that address complex challenges and meet diverse needs.
  • Sustainability Efforts: Implementing forward-thinking practices that promote environmental stewardship and long-term sustainability.
  • Internal business initiatives aimed to improve operations, enhance employee engagement, increase efficiency, or foster a positive work environment. 

CATEGORIES

There will be one winning company per industry.

 

INDUSTRY CATEGORIES

  • Accounting Services

  • Advertising

  • Aerospace

  • Aerospace & Defense

  • Agriculture

  • Airline

  • Analytics

  • Apparel

  • Architecture

  • Automotive Services

  • Automotive & Transport Equipment

  • Automotive & Transport System

  • Aviation

  • Banking

  • Beauty & Cosmetics

  • Broadband Telecommunication

  • Broadcasting

  • Brokerage

  • Building Services & Facilities

  • Business Insurance

  • Business Services

  • Business Travel Technology

  • Cargo Handling

  • Chemicals

  • Cloud Services

  • Commercial Building Construction

  • Commercial Real Estate Trust

  • Communications

  • Compliance Consulting

  • Computer Hardware

  • Computer Services

  • Computer Software

  • Conglomerates

  • Consulting

  • Consumer Products - Durables

  • Consumer Products - Non-Durables

  • Corporate Advisory

  • Credit Solutions Technology

  • Data Center

  • Declaring Agent

  • Department Stores

  • Dining & Entertainment

  • Diversified Services

  • Education

  • Electronics

  • Electronic Manufacturing

  • Energy

  • Engineering

  • Environmental Services

  • Executive Search

  • Financial Services

  • Financial Technology

  • Food & Beverage

  • Food Manufacturing Solutions

  • Food Safety

  • Food Science

  • Fundraising

  • Furniture and Fixture

  • General Insurance

  • Health Products & Services

  • Healthcare

  • Healthcare Technology

  • Heavy Civil Construction

  • Hospitality & Leisure

  • Human Resource Technology

  • Human Resources Consulting

  • Industrial Construction

  • Industrial Engineering

  • Industrial Services

  • Infection Control

  • Insurance Broker

  • Interior Design

  • Internet/New Media

  • Investment Banking

  • IT Services

  • Life Insurance

  • Legal

  • Logistics

  • Luxury Retail

  • Machining and Tooling

  • Manufacturing

  • Manufacturing Technology

  • Marine and Offshore Engineering

  • Marine Services

  • Marketing

  • Marketing Technology

  • Materials & Construction

  • Mechanical Engineering

  • Media & Entertainment

  • Metals & Mining

  • Motion Picture & Video

  • Music

  • Non-Profit or Government Organizations

  • Oil & Gas

  • Payments

  • Personal Insurance

  • Pharmaceuticals

  • Printing Technology

  • Property Services

  • Public Relations

  • Real Estate

  • Reinsurer

  • Remittance

  • Residential Building Construction

  • Residential Product Manufacturing

  • Retail

  • Security Services

  • Shipping

  • Social Media Marketing

  • Sports

  • Supply Chain

  • Technology

  • Telecommunications

  • Television

  • Tourism

  • Trade Technology

  • Training and Development

  • Transportation

  • Travel Retail

  • Travel Services

  • Utilities

  • Venture Capital

  • Wholesale 

CRITERIA FOR JUDGING

Nominations will be evaluated by the judges based on the following criteria:

  • Uniqueness & Innovation: What made this initiative unique and innovative?

  • Effectiveness & Impact: What goals did the initiative achieve, and how was its success measured? Highlight notable achievements to date. What positive impact has it had on the company, stakeholders, and the industry?

  • Dynamism: In what ways is it adaptable and receptive to progressive opportunities?

HOW TO ENTER?

1. Go to the online nomination form and read the nomination guidelines.

2. Fill out the form with the following: 

  • Company details

  • Entrant (person-in-charge) details

  • Chosen industry category

  • 500-word write-up about your nomination entry

  • Three entry-related photos

  • Three key achievements

  • Feedback or testimonials from relevant stakeholders

  • Chosen winners package option

3. Wait for the nomination confirmation email and acknowledge it once received.

4. While optional, we strongly encourage you to provide additional supporting documents to increase your chances of winning.

 

IMPORTANT NOTES:

  • Each company may submit up to three (3) entries.
  • The nomination form is valid for a single entry only. For multiple submissions, please complete separate forms for each entry.
  • Nomination is free of charge. If you win, you will be entitled to book a winners package to unlock exclusive marketing and promotional benefits to leverage on your award-winning status through exposure in Singapore Business Review platform.

PRICING

Nomination is free.

If your company wins, booking a winners package secures your seats at the prestigious awards dinner and gives you access to a wide range of valuable benefits at an exclusive cost.

 

For more information about pricing and entitlements, please contact Jane Patiag via email at [email protected].

Past Winners

  • AIA Singapore - Life Insurance

  • Longview Solutions - Analytics

  • Conergy Asia & ME - Energy

  • Continental Automotive Singapore - Automotive & Transport System

  • Drake International (Singapore) Limited - Human Resource Technology

  • Globaleye - Financial Services

  • AkzoNobel Marine Coatings - Marine Services

  • NTT Communications - IT Services

  • NXP Semiconductors - Electronics

  • PMsquare - Consulting

  • Robert Bosch (SEA) Pte Ltd - Materials & Construction

  • Romer Labs Singapore Pte Ltd - Food Safety

  • Abbott Laboratories Singapore, GROW® - Food and Beverage

  • BuyAssociation (Singapore) Pte Ltd - Property Services

  • Cegos Asia-Pacific Pte. Ltd. - Education

  • Dentsu Singapore - Advertising

  • Globaleye Pte Ltd - Financial Services

  • ibis Singapore on Bencoolen - Hospitality and Leisure

  • Ideal Systems (Singapore) Pte Ltd - Technology

  • Imagination - Diversified Services

  • Jardine Lloyd Thompson Asia - Human Resources Consulting

  • M-Plan Sdn Bhd - Health Products and Services

  • NTT Communications - IT Services

  • PM Group - Engineering

  • PMsquare Pte Ltd - Consulting

  • Swiss Post Solutions Ltd Singapore Branch - Business Services

  • Zurich Life Insurance - Personal Insurance

  • Adecco - Business Services

  • ASBS Pte Ltd - Legal

  • Barilla - Food and Beverage

  • Bayer CropScience Asia Pacific - Agriculture

  • BuyAssociation Singapore - Advertising

  • Deloitte Singapore - Accounting

  • Electrolux Major Appliances - South East Asia - Consumer Products - Durables (Major Appliance)

  • Enware Asia Safety Systems Pte Ltd - Materials & Construction

  • ERI Banking Software - Computer Software

  • Ethnicraft Online - Retail

  • Feinmetall Singapore Pte Ltd. - Electronic Manufacturing

  • Global Marine Systems Ltd. - Engineering

  • Group8asia Singapore Pte Ltd. - Residential Building Construction

  • Hansgrohe Pte Ltd - Residential Product Manufacturing

  • Hocoma Pte Ltd - Health Products & Services

  • Hoffman - Corporate Advisory

  • Imagination Asia Ltd. - Diversified Services

  • Infineon Technologies Asia Pacific Pte Ltd - Electronics

  • JANUS et Cie - Furniture and fixture

  • Jura SEA - Consumer Products-Durables (Small Appliance)

  • KABA SECURITY PTE LTD - Technology

  • Kimberly-Clark - Consumer Products - Non-Durables

  • Mercuri Urval - Human Resources Consulting

  • Mövenpick Heritage Hotel Sentosa - Hospitality & Leisure

  • NTT Singapore Pte Ltd - Data Center

  • Panasonic Factory Solutions Asia Pacific - Food Manufacturing Solutions

  • PM Group - Architecture

  • PMsquare - Consulting

  • Pro-DataLGI Singapore Pte. Ltd. - Computer Services

  • Randstad Pte Limited - Executive Search

  • Romer Labs Singapore Pte Ltd - Food Safety

  • simpleshow asia Pte Ltd - Motion Picture & Video

  • SOLID Asia Energy Services Pte Ltd - Energy

  • SONRU - Human Resource Technology

  • tesa tape Asia Pacific Pte Ltd - Manufacturing

  • Tigerspike - Internet/New Media

  • UOMO GROUP SINGAPORE - Luxury Retail

  • Voltas Limited - Building Services & Facilities

  • Zurich Life Insurance (Singapore) - Personal Insurance

Contact Us

For more details, contact:

Jane Patiag

+(65) 3158 1386 ext. 217

[email protected]

Testimonials

Hear from the past winners of the SBR International Business Awards:

2024 Winner: Fluence Corporation

2024 Winner: Exyte Singapore Pte Ltd

2023 Winner: Autonomous a2z

2023 Winner: Bolloré Logistics Singapore Pte Ltd

2023 Winner: Crawford & Company International Pte Ltd

2023 Winner: Cynosure APAC

2023 Winner: Dematic Pte Ltd

2023 Winner: Exyte Singapore Pte Ltd

2023 Winner: Fusion Worldwide

2023 Winner: Gensler

2023 Winner: Hoya Electronics Pte Ltd

2023 Winner: Huawei International Pte Ltd

2023 Winner: Kaplan Higher Education

2023 Winner: McCormick & Company, Incorporated

2022 Winner: Adisseo-PigChamp Pro Europa

2022 Winner: AIA Singapore

2022 Winner: Arkema Pte Ltd (Bostik)

2022 Winner: CITIC Telecom CPC

2022 Winner: Crawford & Company International Pte Ltd

2022 Winner: DataStax

2022 Winner: Dell Technologies

2022 Winner: Dynamicweb Solutions Asia Pte Ltd

2022 Winner: Globalization Partners

2022 Winner: Motul Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.

2022 Winner: Prosegur Singapore Pte Ltd

2022 Winner: T-Systems Singapore Pte Ltd

2022 Winner: Terumo Asia Holdings - Health Products & Services

2022 Winner: Terumo Asia Holdings - Infection Control

2022 Winner: Torvald Klaveness

2022 Winner: Tricor Singapore Pte Ltd.

2022 Winner: ZOLL Medical Corporation - Healthcare Technology

2021 Winner: Amity Global Institute

2021 Winner: Blue Yonder Asia Pte Ltd

2021 Winner: Cargill Asia Pacific

2021 Winner: DHL Supply Chain

2021 Winner: EPAM Systems

2021 Winner: Etiqa Insurance Pte Ltd

2021 Winner: Globalization Partners

2021 Winner: Heraeus Materials Singapore Pte Ltd

2021 Winner: Kemin Industries (Asia) Pte Ltd

2021 Winner: Schenker Singapore

2021 Winner: Tricor Group

2021 Winner: Vertiv Singapore

2020 Winner: Bühler

2020 Winner: Cigna Europe Insurance Company S.A.-N.V. – Singapore Branch

2020 Winner: Czarnikow

2020 Winner: NTT Ltd. Singapore

2020 Winner: SeaSolutions ApS

2020 Winner: Tokio Marine Life Insurance Singapore

2020 Winner: Videojet Technologies

2019 Winner: Ardentec Singapore Pte Ltd

2019 Winner: Edrington Singapore Pte Ltd

2019 Winner: gumi Asia Pte Ltd

2019 Winner: Hoffmann Quality Tools Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd

Awards Highlights

Showcase your business excellence at the SBR International Business Awards and SBR National Business Awards 2025

Oct 07, 2024
Categories:
Co-Written / Partner

The awards programmes are set to recognise trailblazing companies on 24 April 2025 in Singapore.


Singapore Business Review proudly announces the return of the 2025 SBR International Business Awards and SBR National Business...

RSM’s Qiu Wenqi: Prioritise market trends, invest in R&D, and implement digitalisation strategies

May 16, 2024
Categories:
Co-Written / Partner

Businesses must also diversify markets, have contingency plans, and monitor geopolitical developments to mitigate risks.


Businesses across Southeast Asia are navigating an increasingly complex landscape marked by rapid...

Exyte wins prestigious SBR International Business Awards for semiconductor fab project in Singapore

May 01, 2024
Categories:
Co-Written / Partner

The project is vital in strengthening the global semiconductor supply chain.



Exyte, a global leader in Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) of high-tech facilities, took home the Industrial Construction category...

RHB Singapore receives accolade at SBR International Business Awards 2024 for its ESG programme

Apr 29, 2024
Categories:
Co-Written / Partner

The initiative has inspired its staff to actively embody sustainability principles.


RHB Singapore bagged the win in the Banking category at the recent SBR International Business Awards 2024 for its groundbreaking initiative,...

Phaos Technology’s microscopy solutions recognised for Manufacturing Technology

Apr 24, 2024
Categories:
Co-Written / Partner

The company exemplified excellence by clinching a trophy at the Singapore Business Review’s SBR National Business Awards.


Phaos Technology Pte. Ltd. has been recognised for Excellence in the Manufacturing Technology category at...

Silverlake Axis bags win at SBR International Business Awards 2024

Apr 24, 2024
Categories:
Co-Written / Partner

It has played an important role in the first successful core banking migration in ASEAN. 


Software solutions company Silverlake Axis secured the win in the Technology category at the recently held SBR International Business...

GXS Bank receives accolade at SBR National Business Awards 2024

Apr 24, 2024
Categories:
Co-Written / Partner

It has leveraged generative AI and machine learning technology for its solutions. 


Digital bank GXS Bank secured the win in the Financial Technology category a the recently held SBR National Business Awards 2024 for its...

London School of Business and Finance wins SBR International Business Awards 2024

Apr 24, 2024
Categories:
Co-Written / Partner

It has been able to establish itself as a preferred educational destination through prioritising value creation.


The Singapore campus of the private business school London School of Business and Finance (LSBF) took home the win...

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I nominate?

You may nominate nominate any business initiatives that showcase their exemplary work, including:

✔ outstanding products, projects, or services and solutions launched for or in collaboration with clients

✔ innovative business practices or strategies

 

Your entry should highlight achievements or innovations from the past 24 months. If launched more than two years ago, the initiative must have undergone recent innovations to be eligible for the awards.

How do I nominate?

1. Go to the online nomination form and read the nomination guidelines.

2. Fill out the form with the following: 

  • Company details

  • Entrant (person-in-charge) details

  • Chosen industry category

  • 500-word write-up about your nomination entry

  • Three entry-related photos

  • Three key achievements

  • Feedback or testimonials from relevant stakeholders

  • Chosen winners package option

3. Wait for the nomination confirmation email and acknowledge it once received.

4. While optional, we strongly encourage you to provide additional supporting documents to increase your chances of winning.

Can I send more than one entry for our company?

You may submit up to three (3) entries, either as three distinct projects or one project across three relevant categories. Please note that each nomination form is valid for a single entry. For multiple submissions, kindly complete a separate form for each entry.

To ensure that your entry is a good fit for the competition, feel free to share more details about the nomination you have in mind, and we’ll be happy to assist you.

 

How many winners per category?

One winning company will emerge per industry category.

Is there a cost to nominate?

Nomination is free.

If your company wins, booking a winners package secures your seats at the prestigious awards dinner and gives you access to a wide range of valuable benefits at an exclusive cost.

For more information about pricing and entitlements, please contact Jane Patiag via email at [email protected].

Will there be an awards dinner this year?

Yes, the awards dinner is scheduled for April 2025.

This prestigious event provides an excellent opportunity for all winners to gather at the awards ceremony, celebrate their achievements, and network with clients, industry peers, colleagues, and fellow award recipients from various sectors.

 

When is the deadline to submit an entry?

The deadline for submitting entries is January 31, 2025.

What is Singapore Business Review?

Singapore Business Review is the leading industry magazine catering to Singapore’s dynamic business community. Independent, incisive, and authoritative, it serves as the definitive resource for Singapore’s business elite.

Offering fresh perspectives and innovative ideas, Singapore Business Review guides its readers through the challenges and complexities of modern business. The magazine provides insightful opinions and in-depth analyses across various business areas to enhance performance and drive success.

For more details, contact:

Jane Patiag

+(65) 3158 1386 ext. 217

[email protected]

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Key Dates and Venue

Submission Opens:
Oct 07 2024
Submission Closes:
Jan 31 2025
Awards ceremony:
Apr 24, 2025
An event hosted by: