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Past Event| France Singapore Business Awards and Networking Cocktail

The first edition of the France–Singapore Business Awards & Networking Cocktail, organised by the French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore, was a resounding success, bringing together over 150 guests for an elegant evening of recognition, community spirit, and high-quality networking that reflected the dynamism of the France–Singapore business ecosystem.

Held at the newly Raffles Sentosa, a landmark of luxury hospitality, the ceremony welcomed influential business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals from across industries. With 90 applications received, this inaugural edition showcased the outstanding achievements of companies and individuals driving stronger collaboration between France and Singapore, particularly in innovation, sustainability, community engagement, and business growth.

Guests enjoyed a warm welcome with drinks and networking, followed by opening remarks delivered by Ms Sylvie Gleises, President of FCCS, His Excellency Mr. Stephen Marchisio, Ambassador of France to Singapore, and Mr Tan Kiat How, Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information, who honoured us with his presence.

The awards ceremony celebrated excellence and innovation across multiple categories, with each winner receiving a bespoke trophy, a unique ceramic artwork designed by Karine Lafon Ceramics, specially crafted for this edition.

Winners of the 2025 France–Singapore Business Awards

• Entrepreneur of the Year: Wildness Asia - for its unique model combining chocolate production with meaningful employment for people with disabilities
• Product & Service of the Year: BIPO -for its award-winning global HR and payroll solution designed to simplify HR operations.
• Employer of the Year: Schneider Electric - for championing inclusion, employee development, and a people-centric culture.
• Pioneers of Sustainability: Hamerkop Climate Impacts - for driving transparent climate-finance initiatives focused on forests and energy access.
• Corporate Sustainability: CMA CGM - for embedding sustainability at the core of its global maritime operations.
• Innovation & Tech: Sanofi - for its strong investment in innovation and technology in Singapore.
• Cooperation France–Singapore: SBS Transit – RATP Dev - for a partnership bringing shared transit expertise worldwide
• Company of the Year: TotalEnergies - for its key role in Singapore’s and the region's energy security and transition to renewables.

Following the ceremony, guests enjoyed a standing fine-dining cocktail reception, complemented by refined catering and the exquisite Champagne Telmont.

This inaugural edition marks a significant milestone for the Chamber, celebrating the diversity, excellence, and dynamism of the France–Singapore business community.

We extend our warmest congratulations to all winners and candidates, and our sincere thanks to every participant who contributed to making this first edition a memorable success.

A heartfelt thank you to our Sponsors Air France, Crédit Agricole CIB,EY, Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking and to our event Partners : Atelier Reiwa, Karon Lafon Ceramics, Raffles Sentosa Singapore and Champagne Telmont for making this event possible!

Special thanks as well to Le Petit Journal Singapore for their wonderful media coverage and reportage: Read it here 

For more information, please contact Coralie Vincens or Vanessa Hobbs

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