Global Trade Review Announces GTR Asia 2025 in Singapore - the premier platform for the trade community in the Asia Pacific region - hits over 1,500 registration for September 2-3

SINGAPORE, Aug. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Trade Review (GTR) is delighted to announce the return of GTR Asia 2025, taking place in Singapore on September 2–3, 2025. Serving as the premier platform for the Asia Pacific trade community, the annual event will once again bring together senior decision-makers from across trade and supply chain finance, commodity finance, fintech, and treasury.

 
The annual GTR Asia conference returns to Singapore on September 2-3, 2025. Set to welcome over 1,500 senior decision-makers from the worlds of trade and supply chain finance, commodity finance, fintech and treasury.

Building on its reputation as the region's most anticipated trade finance gathering, GTR Asia 2025 will deliver dynamic and engaging formats aimed at maximising audience participation and dialogue. Officially hitting over 1,500 registration this year is not to be missed.

Highlights of this year's programme include:

• The Tradetech Showcase hosted by GTR Ventures, spotlighting cutting-edge fintech innovations.
• A new boardroom scenario session focused on global trade security.
• In-depth discussions, fireside chats, interactive presentations, and more.
• The Asia Bank to Bank Forum (Day 1 afternoon), hosted by the Bankers Association for Finance and Trade (BAFT), featuring high-level debates on the banking and finance landscape.

Over two days, more than 100 expert speakers will address a wide range of issues, including:

• Global trade realignment: Is globalisation entering a new phase?
• Strategic positioning: Asia's role in a multipolar global economy
• Supply chain strategy: China Plus One or diversification by design?
• "Keep calm and carry on (lending)": Assessing the current regional trade finance landscape
• "The need to go further": Capitalising on the potential of digitalisation
• Can AI reinvigorate the conversation around digital?

Download the event programme for the full agenda and speaker line-up. Access the list of registered companies to see who you could meet at this year's event.

GTR Asia 2025 is proud to be supported by a world-class line-up of sponsors and partners. With Platinum backing from Deutsche Bank, SMBC and Standard Chartered, alongside Gold Sponsors including Barclays, Citi, MUFG, Mizuho, QNB and Santander, all ready to take the stage and connect with clients in the exhibition room to discuss the future of trade and trade finance.

With strong support from leading financial institutions, government agencies, and regional trade bodies, the event will once again provide unparalleled networking opportunities, thought-provoking content, and vibrant discussions.

"GTR Asia has long been recognised as the leading platform for trade professionals across the region, and 2025 promises to deliver even more engaging formats and dialogue to address today's pressing challenges and opportunities," said Jeff Ando, Director of Content & Production, Global Trade Review (GTR).

Key Event Features

• Connect with 1,300+ trade finance representatives
• 50+ exhibitors showcasing industry expertise
• 8+ hours of dedicated networking opportunities
• 100+ expert speakers sharing insights from across the market
• Opportunity to schedule 1:1 meetings and build new relationships
• Evening drinks reception to connect in a relaxed setting
• GTR Ventures Tradetech Showcase 2025

Registered to the event

As a supporting partner of the event, PRNewswire are offering a limited number of complementary corporate rate passes and a 10% discount on standard rate.

Or confirm your interest in attending by completing GTRs promotion form at www.gtreview.com/gtrasiapromo

Corporate Rate – SG$1,199*
Available to non-financial companies, including exporters, importers, distributors, manufacturers, traders, and producers of physical goods and products.

Standard Rate – SG$3,699*
Applies to financial institutions, consultants, legal professionals, insurance brokers, and other financial service providers.

The GTR team looks forward to welcoming delegates back to Singapore this September!

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Global Trade Review Announces GTR Asia 2025 in Singapore - the premier platform for the trade community in the Asia Pacific region - hits over 1,500 registration for September 2-3

Global Trade Review Announces GTR Asia 2025 in Singapore - the premier platform for the trade community in the Asia Pacific region - hits over 1,500 registration for September 2-3

HONG KONG, Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Shaw Prize Foundation announced its first major expansion in over two decades: the establishment of The Shaw Prize in Computer Science, a new prize category to honour pioneering breakthroughs in this transformative field that is reshaping the modern world.

 
The Shaw Prize Foundation announced on 28 January the establishment of a new prize category in Computer Science: https://youtu.be/8NWUlZxKsjg

Founded in 2002 by Hong Kong media mogul the late Mr Run Run Shaw, and first awarded in 2004, The Shaw Prize has honoured over 110 exceptional individuals in Astronomy, Life Science and Medicine, and Mathematical Sciences. With Computer Science now rapidly transforming every domain of our lives and scientific inquiry, the Foundation introduces this fourth prize to celebrate the field's foundational advances and their far-reaching impact on humanity.

The announcement came during a press conference on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, drawing over 100 guests from academia, media, and other sectors.

Dr Raymond Chan, Chair of The Shaw Prize Foundation, opened by highlighting technology's dramatic reshaping of life and The Prize's enduring commitment to recognising excellence. "Computer Science is bursting with bold questions that push human thinking to new limits," he said, calling the addition a natural extension of Mr Shaw's vision.

Professor Kenneth Young, Chair of The Shaw Prize Council and Vice Chair of The Board of Adjudicators, emphasised that the new prize will operate in parallel with the three existing categories, following the same governance, selection guidelines, and monetary award of USD 1.2 million.

Professor Tony Chan, who chaired The Planning Committee for The Shaw Prize in Computer Science, expressed deep honour in leading the initiative, which involved convening top global experts to define the new prize's broad scope and guiding principles. He now serves as a Member of The Selection Committee.

Inaugural Chair of The Selection Committee, Professor Jennifer Chayes, Dean of the College of Computing, Data Science, and Society at the University of California, Berkeley, underscored Computer Science as a profound intellectual discipline, much like other basic sciences honoured by the Prize. This core scientific nature aligns seamlessly with the Prize's vision of honouring fundamental advances that benefit humankind. She urged invited field leaders to nominate candidates when nominations open from September to November 2026. The inaugural laureate(s) will be announced in spring 2027, alongside laureates of the other three prize categories.

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The Shaw Prize Adds Computer Science in Landmark Expansion