SICCI wants SMEs to digitalise, explore markets beyond Singapore

Its chairman also hopes to see more women taking up entrepreneurship and leading roles

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The chairman of the Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) has his work cut out for him, but is relishing the challenge.

Dr T. Chandroo took over the leadership in April last year with the aim of pushing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to innovate and digitalise. He also wants to get more women involved in entrepreneurship and leadership.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on June 10, 2019, with the headline SICCI wants SMEs to digitalise, explore markets beyond Singapore. Subscribe