The Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SICCI) and the Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) marked a significant milestone on 21 November 2025 by co-hosting the SG60 Deepavali Celebration at Suntec Singapore Convention Centre. The event, themed “Unity in Diversity, Strength in Business,” celebrated 60 years of partnership, bringing together over 500 business leaders and government representatives to discuss the future of Singapore’s economy.
The evening featured a fireside chat titled “Perspectives on Singapore’s Economy in the Next Era,” with Heng Swee Keat, Chairman of the National Research Foundation, as the special guest. The discussion focused on how innovation and collaboration will shape Singapore’s economic growth. President Tharman Shanmugaratnam officiated the launch of a commemorative publication that chronicles the evolution of Singapore’s business landscape.
Neil Parekh, SICCI Chairman, emphasised the importance of alliances in shaping Singapore’s enterprise landscape, stating, “For six decades, inclusivity and partnership have been the cornerstones of our nation’s progress.” Lennon Tan, SMF President, highlighted the collaboration’s role in harnessing national diversity, saying, “This partnership goes beyond our organisations. It is about leveraging our collective power to create opportunities for businesses.”
The event concluded with a gala dinner, celebrating Singapore’s multicultural harmony and providing a platform for cross-cultural dialogue and networking. The SG60 Deepavali Celebration underscored the enduring success of collaboration, diversity, and enterprise in Singapore’s economic narrative.
