Singapore – In a powerful display of cross-border business excellence, Singapore recognised top-performing global and domestic companies at the 2025 SBR International Business Awards and SBR National Business Awards. The event, held on 24 April at Marina Bay Sands, spotlighted the city-state’s vital role as a strategic nexus for international investment, innovation, and policy-aligned business growth.
Amid increasing geopolitical tensions and supply chain realignments in Asia, Singapore’s commitment to welcoming foreign firms while strengthening homegrown champions underscores its unique diplomatic role in the regional economy. This year’s SBR Business Awards exemplify how global and local corporations contribute not only to national prosperity, but also to Southeast Asia’s evolving economic framework.
Foreign companies such as Blockdaemon (Fintech), Howden Singapore (Insurance), Everise (Business Services), and WorldFirst (Trade Technology) were honoured for their successful establishment and sustained contribution to Singapore’s economy. The awards underscore Singapore’s positioning as a stable and innovation-friendly base for multinational operations.
Meanwhile, domestic trailblazers like NETS, Sentosa Development Corporation, and FairPrice Group Supply Chain were recognised for excellence in payments innovation, tourism, and logistics—industries central to Singapore’s long-term strategic resilience.
The awardees represent sectors critical to regional stability, including cybersecurity, education, financial services, architecture, and digital infrastructure. Companies such as Red Alpha Cybersecurity, PSB Academy, RSP Architects, and Tookitaki showcased Singapore’s domestic capacity to scale world-class services in an increasingly interconnected economy.
Presented by Singapore Business Review, the awards were evaluated by a distinguished panel of consultants and industry experts from EY, BDO, Deloitte, and RSM. Their selections reflect the growing role of corporate actors as diplomatic agents—advancing not only profits, but also partnerships and policy alignment across the Indo-Pacific.
As global uncertainties continue to shift investment priorities, the SBR Business Awards reaffirm Singapore’s dual commitment: remaining open to foreign investment while nurturing its sovereign economic identity. The message is clear—Singapore is not only a gateway for business, but also a ground where global and national interests are harmonised through excellence.
