WBR Corp, a leading business consulting and branding firm, organized its flagship event, the Asia Business Conclave, on January 31, 2024, in Singapore. The event was attended by participants from various countries, such as Singapore, India, Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia, Japan, and Indonesia. The event aimed to provide a platform for knowledge exchange and networking among the business leaders and experts from different sectors and domains.
The theme of the event was “Enabling Business Growth”, and it focused on various topics, such as bilateral trade opportunities, investment landscape, digital transformation, startup ecosystems, infrastructure development, economic policies and regulations, sustainable business practices, and financial cooperation. The event also featured keynote speeches, panel discussions, presentations, and award ceremonies.
The guests and the awards
The event was graced by the presence of some eminent personalities, such as Kiran Bedi, Asia’s Nobel Peace Award winner and former Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry; Vikram Nair, Member of Parliament of Sembawang GRC and Deputy Head of Dispute Resolution at Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP; and His Excellency Sok Khoeun, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Cambodia to the Republic of Singapore. The event was organized by S K Sahu, Director of WBR Corp, and supported by Ganesh Somwanshi, Founder of Mett.AI, as the alliance partner.
The event also recognized and honored some outstanding companies, individuals, and NGOs for their remarkable contributions and achievements in their respective fields. Some of the award recipients were:
- Somnath Adak, Chairman of the Singapore Chapter of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) – Acknowledged as a Dynamic Leader in the Accounting Profession
- National Cancer Society Malaysia (NCSM), represented by Associate Prof Dr. Murallitharan M – Recognized for Innovative Leadership in Multisectoral Sustainable Collaboration Strategies in Health
- Dr. Norie Kawahara, Director of Asia Cancer Forum – Commended for a Transformative Approach to Health Prevention in Asia
- Syner Group, Malaysia, represented by Mr. Sivam Naidu – Honored for Leadership in Innovative and Sustainable Access Strategies for Asia
- Dona Amelia, Co-founder & Member Service Director at EGN Singapore – Presented with The Asia Empowerment Connector Award
The support and the outcome
The event received strong support from various think tanks and community associations, such as the Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, BIJHAR, the Indian Women’s Association, and the Kamla Club. The event also received positive feedback and appreciation from the participants and the media, who praised the event for its quality and relevance.
The event was a successful and fruitful initiative by WBR Corp, which showcased its expertise and experience in organizing and hosting business events and summits. The event also created a new and unique platform for business growth and cooperation in the Southeast Asian region, which is one of the most dynamic and thriving markets in the world.
