Travel and Learn

Planning to start an overseas business venture with the reopening of borders in the region, but unsure how and where to begin? Then, why not explore emerging overseas markets and learn the nuances of doing business in countries such as Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and China?

Sign up for our Travel and Learn Programmes (TnL) to enjoy invaluable learning experiences that will help you grow your business abroad. On top of getting to learn from local government agencies and companies, you’ll also get to learn first-hand from entrepreneurs and business leaders who have been there and done that. What’s more, you’ll also enjoy networking opportunities with start-ups, established companies and fellow participants.

Learn more for less. Up to 90% SkillsFuture funding available now.

Featured Trips

Travel and Learn Programme: Business Learning Journey to Greater China (Beijing)

📅 Dates: 15 Aug (Singapore), 10 to 13 Sep (Beijing, China) 2026

Step into Beijing and experience how one of the world’s leading sporting nations builds success from the ground up. Through this immersive travel and learn programme, you will explore the business markets, models and opportunities that shape China’s dynamic sports industry, while gaining a clear understanding of the cultural context that drives decision-making and partnerships.

You will go beyond classroom learning by engaging directly with entrepreneurs, coaches and industry leaders who are actively shaping sport development, youth pathways and commercial ventures. As you move through Beijing’s evolving sports ecosystem, you will uncover how promotion, athlete development and business strategy come together, and how these insights can be applied to your own professional context.

Whether you are looking to grow your business, strengthen your coaching approach or expand your industry knowledge, this programme offers the opportunity to build meaningful connections and gain practical insights into what it takes to succeed in China’s sports landscape and unlock new opportunities for growth.

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Travel and Learn Trips 2026

• Manila, Philippines
  (23 Feb, 4 to 6 Mar)
  *Application closed*

• Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
  (4 Mar, 10 to 13 Mar)
  *Application closed*

• Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS SEZ), Malaysia 
  (2 Apr, 6 to 8 Apr)
  *Application closed*

• Amsterdam, Netherlands
  (2 Mar (E-Learning), 10 Apr (SG), 5 to 8 May (Netherlands)
  *Application closed*

• China's Greater Bay Area (Guangzhou & Shenzhen) 
  (17 Mar, 24 to 27 Mar)
  *Application closed*

• Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
  (9 Apr, 14 to 17 Apr)
  *Application closed*

• Batam-Bintan, Indonesia
  (22 May, 24 to 26 Jun)
  *Application closed*

• Beijing, China
  (15 Aug, 10 to 13 Sep)
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Past Travel & Learn Trips

Travel and Learn Programme to Jakarta, Indonesia
Dates: 19 to 21 Aug 2025

Participants experienced the pulse of Indonesia’s booming digital economy. They connected with local entrepreneurs, explored e-commerce trends, and discovered how brands are thriving in Jakarta’s fast-evolving consumer and tech landscape.

Travel and Learn Programme to the Netherlands
Dates: 30 Sep to 4 Oct 2025

Participants explored sustainability in action through an immersive programme in the Netherlands. They gained firsthand exposure to green innovations and eco-solutions, learning how the Dutch integrate sustainable practices across industries and communities.

Travel and Learn Programme to Greater Bay Area, China
Dates: 14 to 17 Oct 2025

This programme offered insights into the AI-driven innovation powering China’s Greater Bay Area. Participants visited tech hubs in Guangzhou and Shenzhen, gaining a closer look at cross-border business models, smart manufacturing, and the dynamic China-Singapore collaboration at CSGKC.

Why sign up?

Here are a few reasons why you should sign up for our TnL programmes:

• Cultivate Strategic Partnerships
  Nurture valuable relationships & networks that facilitate the success of your business.

• Build Expertise
  Develop practical business management skills & knowledge.

• Enter New Markets
  Discover new markets in which to grow your business.

• Identify Opportunities
  Learn to recognise different growth opportunities for your business.