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

Workplace Learning Experiential Trip to Greater Beijing, China - Insights for Business Transformation and Workforce

📅 Dates: 9 Nov (Singapore), 23 to 27 Nov (China)

Discover how businesses in China embrace digital change and equip their workforce with new skills. Visit enterprises, educational institutions and government agencies to see how workplace learning supports business transformation.

Bring fresh ideas back to your workplace, from on-the-job training to coaching and job redesign.

What you will discover

How China prepares its workforce for change

Get an overview of China’s workforce development policies. Learn how vocational training, lifelong learning and reskilling support its changing economy.

How businesses turn technology into action

Explore digital transformation in traditional enterprises, digital businesses and intelligent manufacturing. Discover how companies adopt technology, redesign jobs and train employees for new roles.

How learning happens at work

Go beyond the classroom to explore:

• Structured on-the-job training

• Coaching and mentoring

• Training for new occupations and emerging skills

How education and industry close skills gaps

Discover how educational institutions, government agencies and businesses work together. Learn how these partnerships tackle talent shortages and prepare people for industry needs.

What you will do

Join workshops and visit organisations in Beijing to connect policy with practice. Gather ideas to strengthen workplace training and support change in your organisation.

Who should join

• Business owners and C-suite leaders

• Human capital and learning and development practitioners

• Workplace coaches and trainers

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)
  *Application closed*

• Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS SEZ), Malaysia 
  (24 Sep, 28 to 30 Sep)
  *Application closed*

• Chiang Mai, Thailand
  (1 Oct, 8 to 10 Oct)
  *Application closed*

• Greater Beijing, China
  (9 Nov, 23 to 27 Nov)
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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.