Internationalisation (Asia) Series: New Ventures in Jakarta
- Internationalisation
Pre-trip workshops (in-person): 1 day
Overseas in Jakarta: 5 Days
(See programme details under Topic/ Structure)
Who Should Attend
- Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) who want to expand their business in Jakarta
- Any other business owners who plan to start a business in Jakarta
- Individuals who are interested to explore business opportunities in Jakarta
Overview
Internationalisation (Asia) Series: New Ventures in Jakarta will provide participants an oversight of the country’s economic environment and the potential as well as the challenges of setting up a business in Indonesia. Participants will start their business in Indonesia on the right foot by gaining deep knowledge coupled with in market meetings with experienced entrepreneurs.
Learning Objectives
At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Develop market insights on the economic potential of Indonesia
- Gain skillsets in recognising opportunities
- Identify and leverage the resources from the course to fast track business networking and ventures
- Avoid pitfalls faced by most entrepreneurs when venturing abroad
Topic/Structure
Pre-Trip Workshop
Session A: Pre-Trip Workshop
- A comprehensive briefing to understand Indonesia’s political and economic landscape, align expectations, and connect with fellow delegates ahead of the trip
Session B: Executive Insights of Indonesia
- Gain strategic insights into Jakarta’s urban growth, demographic strengths, and policy shifts driving Indonesia’s rise as a regional economic leader
Highlights of Upcoming Event:
| 1. Retail & Commercial Industry Deep Dive Join us for comprehensive sessions and executive dialogues exploring key trends, strategies, and innovations shaping Indonesia’s retail and commercial sectors. |
| 2. Manufacturing & Infrastructure Site Visit Experience a guided visit to a leading industrial estate and gain firsthand insights into its sustainability initiatives and contribution to Indonesia’s infrastructure and manufacturing growth. |
| 3. Foreign Investment Incentives & Special Economic Zones Participate in informative briefings and interactive dialogue sessions covering Indonesia’s latest foreign investment incentives and the opportunities presented by special economic zones. |
| 4. Exclusive Networking with Business Leaders Connect and engage with representatives from local businesses and chambers of commerce to expand business network and explore potential partnerships. |
What You’ll Experience:
| 1. Curated 5-Day Immersion Gain access to C-suite leaders, local operators, and industry experts across sectors like retail, F&B, digital services, infrastructure, and logistics. |
| 2. Sharing of Policy Insights Engage directly with government agencies, trade chambers, and ecosystem builders for exclusive briefings on regulations, incentives, and expansion pathways. |
| 3. Business Matching & Partnership Opportunities Network with potential partners, distributors, and enterprise collaborators through FTG’s business matching facilitation and SMU’s alumni and regional networks. |
| 4. Strategic Market Playbook Walk away with actionable frameworks and a regionally validated blueprint to scale or enter the Indonesian market. |
*All schedules, itineraries, and business events are subject to availability and changes. Flight tickets, travel insurance, and VISA (if required) will be covered by participants.
Assessment
As part of the requirement for SkillsFuture Singapore, there will be an assessment conducted at the end of the course. The mode of assessment, which is up to the trainer’s discretion, may be an online quiz, a presentation or based on classroom exercises.
Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% attendance and pass the associated assessment in order to receive a digital Certificate of Completion issued by Singapore Management University.
Fee Table
| COMPANY-SPONSORED | |||
PARTICIPANT PROFILE | SELF-SPONSORED | SME | NON-SME |
Singapore Citizen < 40 years old Permanent Resident LTVP+ | $2,289 (After SSG Funding 70%) | $889 (After SSG Funding 70% | $2,289 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old | $889 (After SSG Funding 70% | $889 (After SSG Funding 70% | $889 (After SSG Funding 70% |
International Participant | $7,630 (No Funding) | $7,630 (No Funding) | $7,630 (No Funding) |
All prices include 9% GST
Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)
PSEA can be utilised for subsidised programmes eligible for SkillsFuture Credit support. Click here to find out more.
Self Sponsored
SkillsFuture Credit
Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credits to pay for the course fees. The credits may be used on top of existing course fee funding.
This is only applicable to self-sponsored participants. Application to utilise SkillsFuture Credits can be submitted when making payment for the course via the SMU Academy TMS Portal, and can only be made within 60 days of course start date.
Please click here for more information on the SkillsFuture Credit. For help in submitting an SFC claim, you may wish to refer to our step-by-step guide on claiming SkillsFuture Credits (Individual).Workfare Skills Support Scheme
From 1 July 2023, the Workfare Skills Support (WSS) scheme has been enhanced. Please click here for more details.
Employer Sponsored
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)
- Organisation must be registered or incorporated in Singapore
- Employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million
- Trainees must be hired in accordance with the Employment Act and fully sponsored by their employers for the course
- Trainees must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
- Trainees must not be a full-time national serviceman
- Trainees are eligible for ETSS funding only if their company's SME status is approved prior to the course commencement date. To verify your SME's status, please click here.
Please click here for more information on ETSS.
Absentee Payroll
Employers who sponsor their employees for the course may apply for Absentee Payroll here. For more information, please refer to:
AP Guide (Non-SME Companies)
Declaration Guide (SME Companies)
Intake Information
Pre-Trip Workshop: 8 Oct 2025 [Open for Registration]
Overseas Dates: 21 - 25 Oct 2025
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