The Singapore Business Federation (SBF) held a forum in Singapore on August 16 to promote regional cooperation and connectivity.

Nearly 500 delegates, including government officials, policy makers, and entrepreneurs from 38 nations and territories got engaged in the event to share experiences in developing infrastructure, tourism, finance and information technology.

Participants stressed the need to increase multinational collaboration for prosperity, peace and stability, adding that this is particularly important to such developing countries as Vietnam.

… Singaporean Ambassador Ong Keng Yong, who was former ASEAN Secretary General, suggested Vietnam continue opening its market and build a system enabling the flow of trade, goods, capital and high-quality workers.