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Aziende in vetrina a Singapore per Italian Food & Beverage
Torna per il settimo anno consecutivo l’Italian Food and Beverage in Singapore (IFBS), l’iniziativa di riferimento per le aziende italiane del settore agroalimentare interessate a entrare o rafforzare la propria presenza nei mercati asiatici. Organizzato dalla Camera di commercio italiana a Singapore con il supporto delle Camere di commercio italiane in Asia e Australia, che si terrà il 25 e 26 giugno. IFBS è una piattaforma di promozione e incontro B2B che offre alle imprese italiane un accesso diretto a buyer e operatori provenienti da 11 paesi chiave dell’area Asia-Pacifico: Singapore, Malesia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Giappone, Australia, Hong Kong, Tailandia, Corea del Sud, Filippine e Cambogia. Le due giornate dell’evento prevedono l’esposizione e la degustazione di prodotti italiani, incontri B2B programmati e visite di operatori specializzati, con l’obiettivo di attivare nuove relazioni commerciali e distributive. Oltre all’evento in presenza, il progetto prevede un percorso di accompagnamento personalizzato che va dalla raccolta del materiale illustrativo alla logistica per la spedizione dei campioni, fino al matching con partner commerciali selezionati in collaborazione con le Camere Italiane in Asia. Un'opportunità strategica per le imprese italiane del food & beverage che vogliono affermarsi in mercati dinamici e ad alto potenziale di crescita.

ICCS coordinated the meeting between Regional Minister for Internationalization, Investment Attraction, and Economic Development, Piemonte Region Andrea Tronzano and LANSSET Committee, Enterprise Singapore as well as a visit to ST Microelectronics
On the occasion of the visit to Singapore of Regional Minister for Internationalization, Investment Attraction, and Economic Development, Piemonte Region Andrea Tronzano, ICCS has coordinated a meeting with the LANSSET Committee, Enterprise Singapore and the visit to ST Microelectronics booth during the trade show SEMICON Asia.

ICCS Privilege Program 2025-2026
We are delighted to announce our new ICCS membership card for the upcoming year 2025-2026 as part of our Privilege Program!
The ICCS membership card is exclusive to our members and it offers access to a range of discounts and benefits- including offers on food and beverages, hotels, fashion and more- trough our partnership with some selected businesses.
We are proud to provide this to our members. Promotions are valid until March 31 2026. Members must display their ICCS membership card to enjoy the privileges. For more information or to join our ICCS privilege program please contact marketing@italchamber.org.sg
The ICCS membership card is exclusive to our members and it offers access to a range of discounts and benefits- including offers on food and beverages, hotels, fashion and more- trough our partnership with some selected businesses.
We are proud to provide this to our members. Promotions are valid until March 31 2026. Members must display their ICCS membership card to enjoy the privileges. For more information or to join our ICCS privilege program please contact marketing@italchamber.org.sg

Singapore: Gionata Bosco appointment as Treasurer of EuroCham Singapore
ICCS is delighted to share that The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore President Gionata Bosco has been appointed Treasurer of the European Chamber of Commerce, Singapore (EuroCham Singapore).
His appointment was announced during the EuroCham AGM held on Tuesday 22nd April, in the presence of Minister Tan See Leng, Minister of Manpower and Second Minister of Trade and Industry.
Congratulations to Gionata Bosco for representing the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore!
His appointment was announced during the EuroCham AGM held on Tuesday 22nd April, in the presence of Minister Tan See Leng, Minister of Manpower and Second Minister of Trade and Industry.
Congratulations to Gionata Bosco for representing the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore!

Singapore: Gionata Bosco confermato presidente della CCI
La Camera di Commercio Italiana a Singapore, lo scorso mercoledì 16 marzo ha riconfermato il Presidente, Gionata Bosco, per il secondo mandato 2025 – 2028.
Oltre alla riconferma di Bosco, che è General Manager - Vimar Asia Pacific, gli associati della CCI Singapore hanno nominato il nuovo consiglio direttivo che vede: Pierluigi Petrone, Chief Executive Officer di Euromed Pharma APAC, come Vice-Presidente, Long Shiuan Ho, Chief Financial Officer di A. Menarini Asia-Pacific Holdings, come Tesoriere, e come membri: Novella Burioli, General Manager di Intesa Sanpaolo SpA Singapore Branch, Francesco Bianchi, Chief Executive Officer di Ferrari Far East, Edoardo Sirtori, Group Vice President della Global Co-Head, Marco Diana, Group Head Private Banking International, Fabrizio Caruso, Founder and CEO di S8 Advisory, Simone Lovati, Managing Director dell'Asia per CRIF, e Wanying Lim, COO - STG – Symphony Technology Group Asset Management.
Il nuovo Consiglio Direttivo ha eletto inoltre Gianfranco Casati, Chairman Advisory Board di Antares Ventures, come Vice Presidente Onorario.
Casati prende il posto di Renato Sirtori, in Asia dal 1969, dove ha ricoperto ruoli di vertice all’interno di ST Microelectronics e ha contribuito a fondare la Camera di Commercio Italiana a Singapore.
Oltre alla riconferma di Bosco, che è General Manager - Vimar Asia Pacific, gli associati della CCI Singapore hanno nominato il nuovo consiglio direttivo che vede: Pierluigi Petrone, Chief Executive Officer di Euromed Pharma APAC, come Vice-Presidente, Long Shiuan Ho, Chief Financial Officer di A. Menarini Asia-Pacific Holdings, come Tesoriere, e come membri: Novella Burioli, General Manager di Intesa Sanpaolo SpA Singapore Branch, Francesco Bianchi, Chief Executive Officer di Ferrari Far East, Edoardo Sirtori, Group Vice President della Global Co-Head, Marco Diana, Group Head Private Banking International, Fabrizio Caruso, Founder and CEO di S8 Advisory, Simone Lovati, Managing Director dell'Asia per CRIF, e Wanying Lim, COO - STG – Symphony Technology Group Asset Management.
Il nuovo Consiglio Direttivo ha eletto inoltre Gianfranco Casati, Chairman Advisory Board di Antares Ventures, come Vice Presidente Onorario.
Casati prende il posto di Renato Sirtori, in Asia dal 1969, dove ha ricoperto ruoli di vertice all’interno di ST Microelectronics e ha contribuito a fondare la Camera di Commercio Italiana a Singapore.

Indo Pacific Region and Africa: an Economic Overview - by Intesa San Paolo
The 21 February 2025, Intesa San Paolo, during the Singapore Budget Breakfast Briefing (Cross-Chamber), presents an interesting topic regarding an in-depth economic overview of the Indo-Pacific and Africa, with a focus on trade, investment, and geopolitical trends. It explains how the Indo-Pacific concept has expanded over time to include more countries due to its increasing economic and strategic significance. Various nations, including the U.S., Canada, and several European and Asian countries, have adopted Indo-Pacific strategies.
The economic landscape is analyzed, highlighting that the ASEAN region remains a key driver of trade integration, benefiting from supply chain shifts and technological advancements. While Asia-Pacific economies show resilient growth forecasts, there are concerns over inflation, global trade policies, and geopolitical tensions that could affect stability. China’s role remains central, though structural challenges like the housing market crisis and U.S. trade restrictions are shaping its trajectory. Meanwhile, India’s economy is expected to slow slightly before rebounding due to strong domestic demand and policy adjustments.
Sub-Saharan Africa is experiencing a pickup in economic growth and declining inflation, with key trade agreements such as AfCFTA expected to enhance integration and trade. The Middle East also presents a mixed picture, with the Gulf economies maintaining steady growth despite regional uncertainties.
Trade relations between Italy and various Indo-Pacific and African countries are analyzed, showing fluctuations in foreign direct investments and trade balances. Italy has significant trade deficits with China and India but enjoys trade surpluses with the UAE and Singapore. Key sectors include machinery, metals, textiles, and chemicals.
Overall, the presentation highlights both opportunities and challenges in the Indo-Pacific and Africa, with economic shifts driven by digital transformation, trade agreements, and policy changes in major economies.
The economic landscape is analyzed, highlighting that the ASEAN region remains a key driver of trade integration, benefiting from supply chain shifts and technological advancements. While Asia-Pacific economies show resilient growth forecasts, there are concerns over inflation, global trade policies, and geopolitical tensions that could affect stability. China’s role remains central, though structural challenges like the housing market crisis and U.S. trade restrictions are shaping its trajectory. Meanwhile, India’s economy is expected to slow slightly before rebounding due to strong domestic demand and policy adjustments.
Sub-Saharan Africa is experiencing a pickup in economic growth and declining inflation, with key trade agreements such as AfCFTA expected to enhance integration and trade. The Middle East also presents a mixed picture, with the Gulf economies maintaining steady growth despite regional uncertainties.
Trade relations between Italy and various Indo-Pacific and African countries are analyzed, showing fluctuations in foreign direct investments and trade balances. Italy has significant trade deficits with China and India but enjoys trade surpluses with the UAE and Singapore. Key sectors include machinery, metals, textiles, and chemicals.
Overall, the presentation highlights both opportunities and challenges in the Indo-Pacific and Africa, with economic shifts driven by digital transformation, trade agreements, and policy changes in major economies.
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Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore and IEG Asia Strengthen Partnership for 2025 with renewed MOU
Singapore, 20th February 2025
The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (ICCS) and IEG Asia Pte. Ltd. have renewed their collaboration for the second consecutive year, marking a significant milestone with the signing of a MOU to support all IEG Asia events in 2025. The strategic partnership will encompass two exhibitions: the Singapore International Jewelry Expo (SIJE), taking place from 10 – 13 July 2025, and SIGEP Asia & Restaurant Asia from 16 – 18 July 2025. These events will be held at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore.
SIJE 2025 is Singapore’s most prestigious and longest-running jewellery show, celebrating its 20th edition this year. It brings together leading international jewellers, collectors and buyers at a dazzling showcase of exquisite craftsmanship and the latest trends. This year, SIJE also introduces seven vibrant communities: Icon, Prestige, Facets, Timeless, Bijou, Essence and Venture – each specially curated to better showcase exhibitors’ offerings.
SIGEP Asia & Restaurant Asia 2025 is Southeast Asia’s premier platform for the foodservice, bakery, pastry, and hospitality industries, designed to connect decision-makers, procurement officers, and F&B operators with top suppliers. The 2025 edition introduces new experiential features, including the Nightlife & Entertainment Pavilion, Chocolate Pavilion with Janice Wong, and Technology & Innovation Pavilion, creating high-impact business opportunities.
As a regional extension of Italy’s world-renowned SIGEP World exhibition, and with Italy’s strong heritage in bakery and pastry, the partnership with ICCS will help Italian businesses thrive in the ASEAN market. Through targeted buyer engagements and exclusive B2B networking sessions, ICCS will connect Italian suppliers, restaurateurs, and foodservice brands with key industry players, opening new opportunities in the region and strengthening trade ties between Italy and Southeast Asia.
Following the success of the first collaboration in 2024, the renewed agreement underscores both parties’ commitment to fostering international business growth and strengthening trade relations between Italy and the Asia-Pacific region. As part of this effort, ICCS will also extend its outreach by engaging all Italian Chambers of Commerce in the APAC region, ensuring wider participation and industry connections in the events.
Expressing enthusiasm for the extended partnership, Ilaria Cicero, CEO of IEG Asia said: “We are thrilled to continue our collaboration with ICCS, as this partnership has proven instrumental in enhancing the success of our exhibitions. We look forward to strengthening our events’ international appeal and providing an even more dynamic platform for businesses to thrive. This partnership will further enrich both SIJE and SIGEP Asia & Restaurant Asia, ensuring high-quality engagement and valuable industry connections.”
Giacomo Marabisio, Managing Director of ICCS said: “Our commitment is to facilitate the interaction between Italians and Singaporeans companies. Singapore serves as the springboard for the Asia Pacific Region, and the collaboration with IEG Asia helps us to pursue our mission of increasing the bilateral trade between Italy and Singapore, always in coordination with the other Italian Institutions in Singapore, the Italian Trade Agency and, of course, the Embassy of Italy.
We hope SIJE and SIGEP Asia & Restaurant Asia will mark the beginning of more IEG Asia’s exhibitions in Singapore and further collaborations with our Chamber of Commerce.
This renewed partnership reaffirms the commitment of ICCS and IEG Asia to foster business opportunities in the respective event industries, especially within the APAC region. With this collaboration, the events are poised to deliver an invaluable experience to exhibitors, buyers and industry professionals alike.
For more information, please write to us at connect@iegasia.com.sg or singapore@italchamber.org.sg
The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (ICCS) and IEG Asia Pte. Ltd. have renewed their collaboration for the second consecutive year, marking a significant milestone with the signing of a MOU to support all IEG Asia events in 2025. The strategic partnership will encompass two exhibitions: the Singapore International Jewelry Expo (SIJE), taking place from 10 – 13 July 2025, and SIGEP Asia & Restaurant Asia from 16 – 18 July 2025. These events will be held at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore.
SIJE 2025 is Singapore’s most prestigious and longest-running jewellery show, celebrating its 20th edition this year. It brings together leading international jewellers, collectors and buyers at a dazzling showcase of exquisite craftsmanship and the latest trends. This year, SIJE also introduces seven vibrant communities: Icon, Prestige, Facets, Timeless, Bijou, Essence and Venture – each specially curated to better showcase exhibitors’ offerings.
SIGEP Asia & Restaurant Asia 2025 is Southeast Asia’s premier platform for the foodservice, bakery, pastry, and hospitality industries, designed to connect decision-makers, procurement officers, and F&B operators with top suppliers. The 2025 edition introduces new experiential features, including the Nightlife & Entertainment Pavilion, Chocolate Pavilion with Janice Wong, and Technology & Innovation Pavilion, creating high-impact business opportunities.
As a regional extension of Italy’s world-renowned SIGEP World exhibition, and with Italy’s strong heritage in bakery and pastry, the partnership with ICCS will help Italian businesses thrive in the ASEAN market. Through targeted buyer engagements and exclusive B2B networking sessions, ICCS will connect Italian suppliers, restaurateurs, and foodservice brands with key industry players, opening new opportunities in the region and strengthening trade ties between Italy and Southeast Asia.
Following the success of the first collaboration in 2024, the renewed agreement underscores both parties’ commitment to fostering international business growth and strengthening trade relations between Italy and the Asia-Pacific region. As part of this effort, ICCS will also extend its outreach by engaging all Italian Chambers of Commerce in the APAC region, ensuring wider participation and industry connections in the events.
Expressing enthusiasm for the extended partnership, Ilaria Cicero, CEO of IEG Asia said: “We are thrilled to continue our collaboration with ICCS, as this partnership has proven instrumental in enhancing the success of our exhibitions. We look forward to strengthening our events’ international appeal and providing an even more dynamic platform for businesses to thrive. This partnership will further enrich both SIJE and SIGEP Asia & Restaurant Asia, ensuring high-quality engagement and valuable industry connections.”
Giacomo Marabisio, Managing Director of ICCS said: “Our commitment is to facilitate the interaction between Italians and Singaporeans companies. Singapore serves as the springboard for the Asia Pacific Region, and the collaboration with IEG Asia helps us to pursue our mission of increasing the bilateral trade between Italy and Singapore, always in coordination with the other Italian Institutions in Singapore, the Italian Trade Agency and, of course, the Embassy of Italy.
We hope SIJE and SIGEP Asia & Restaurant Asia will mark the beginning of more IEG Asia’s exhibitions in Singapore and further collaborations with our Chamber of Commerce.
This renewed partnership reaffirms the commitment of ICCS and IEG Asia to foster business opportunities in the respective event industries, especially within the APAC region. With this collaboration, the events are poised to deliver an invaluable experience to exhibitors, buyers and industry professionals alike.
For more information, please write to us at connect@iegasia.com.sg or singapore@italchamber.org.sg
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New ICCS Committee - Sustainability, Renewables, and Circularity Committee
The ICCS is pleased to announce the launch of the Sustainability, Renewables, and Circularity Committee, coordinated by Paolo De Berardinis, Matteo Marinelli, Daniele De Maria.
For more information, feel free to contact us at marketing@italchamber.org.sg or reach out directly to the committee coordinators.
Stay tuned for updates!
For more information, feel free to contact us at marketing@italchamber.org.sg or reach out directly to the committee coordinators.
Stay tuned for updates!

Aise.it - Nel giugno 2025 la settima edizione di Italian Food and Beverage in Singapore
ROMA\ aise\ - Sono state annunciate le date della settima edizione di Italian Food and Beverage in Singapore (IFBS), organizzata dalla Camera di Commercio italiana a Singapore, in collaborazione con le Camere di Commercio italiane in Asia e Australia. L’evento si terrà nei giorni del 25 e 26 giugno 2025.

Radio 24 - Discussion on business opportunities in Singapore
Giacomo Marabiso, Managing Director of The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore, hosted at Radio 24 to discuss about the business opportunities in Singapore.
Click here to listen to the full discussion.
Click here to listen to the full discussion.