Singapore - It was a privilege for PIL, represented by Mr S.S. Teo, Executive Chairman, to be invited by the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) to lead the business delegation to Johannesburg, South Africa and Nairobi, Kenya from 14 to 20 May 2023. This was part of the 6-day official visit of Singapore’s Prime Minister Mr Lee Hsien Loong to the two African countries. 

PIL was also a co-sponsor to two networking events with South African and Kenyan businesses on 15 May and 18 May 2023 respectively. These provided a platform for business leaders to meet and explore mutually beneficial business opportunities. PIL, with its long standing presence in Africa, was happy to support the renewing of ties and the forging of deeper connections. 

Singapore’s Minister of State for Trade and Industry and Culture, Community and Youth Mr Alvin Tan attended the session in Nairobi, Kenya. 

Mr Teo was accompanied on this visit by Gregory Teo, Deputy General Manager (Longhaul Trade, Africa), Line Management, PIL. Gregory also participated in a fireside chat on doing business in Africa at the networking session in Nairobi, Kenya.