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

Advanced Manufacturing in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), Malaysia

📅 Dates: 24 Sep (Singapore), 28 to 30 Sep (Johor Bahru, Malaysia)

Step into Johor Bahru and experience how the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone is redefining cross-border collaboration, with advanced manufacturing at the heart of its eleven designated sectors. Through this immersive travel and learn programme, you will explore the business markets, models and opportunities that position JS-SEZ as a strategic nexus for next-generation manufacturing in an increasingly competitive region.

You will go beyond classroom learning by visiting innovation-driven manufacturers who are bringing their products to market, witnessing firsthand how robotics, automation and real-time analytics are transforming productivity, quality control and agility on the factory floor. As you move through JS-SEZ's evolving industrial landscape, you will uncover how these innovators stay ahead of global competition, and how these insights can be applied to your own professional context.

Whether you are looking to strengthen your manufacturing operations, explore cross-border business opportunities or deepen your understanding of Southeast Asia's industrial future, this programme offers the opportunity to build meaningful connections and gain practical insights into what it takes to succeed in JS-SEZ's growing ecosystem.

Business Learning Journey to Chiang Mai, Thailand

📅 Dates: 1 Oct (Singapore), 8 to 10 Oct (Chiang Mai, Thailand)

Step into Chiang Mai and experience how storytelling shapes brand identity and drives meaningful connections with consumers. Through this immersive travel and learn programme, you will explore how local and foreign enterprises weave compelling narratives that guide their branding and communications, while gaining a clear understanding of what makes a brand story resonate and stick.

You will go beyond classroom learning by engaging directly with business owners, market experts and practitioners who are actively building cohesive brand narratives that inform visual identity, digital presence, packaging and in-store experience. As you move through Chiang Mai's artisanal markets, you will dissect real-world examples of brand identity and philosophy in action, uncovering how brands differentiate themselves, foster loyalty and connect authentically with customers.

Whether you are looking to harness the power of storytelling to craft brand narratives that resonate, see how Chiang Mai's SMEs and startups translate their stories into visual identity and customer experience, or gain field insights at artisanal markets to understand what drives authentic brand connection, this programme offers the opportunity to build meaningful connections and gain practical insights into what it takes to succeed in Chiang Mai's creative business landscape.

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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• Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS SEZ), Malaysia 
  (24 Sep, 28 to 30 Sep)
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• Chiang Mai, Thailand
  (1 Oct, 8 to 10 Oct)
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• Greater Bay Area (Guangzhou & Shenzhen), China
  (1 Dec, 8 to 11 Dec)
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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.