Orient Magazine Issue 71 - April 2019 | Page 20

Orient - The Official Magazine of the British Chamber of Commerce Singapore - Issue 71 April 2019

Field International opens manufacturing plant in Singapore

UK-based aerospace manufacturing company, Field International, have always had their sights set on conquering the global stage. This is why the recent opening of their manufacturing plant in Singapore has made such a splash in the industry.

Flanked by Singapore representatives from the British Chamber in Singapore, including the Deputy Director for International Trade, Justinian Habner, the opening ceremony took place on 15th February 2019 and marks a significant boost to the area’s employment and economy.

Located at the Singapore Industrial Zone, the new plant will provide Field International with a manufacturing and repair-based service that can supply South East Asia and beyond, giving the company an even stronger foothold in their worldwide expansion, and yet another opportunity outside of China.

Founded in in the UK in 1995 by David Booker and his wife, Marie, and with their son, Mark Booker, now at the helm, the family-run company has an impressive presence on the global stage. Employing 50 highly-qualified personnel in the UK and fast approaching 200 employees worldwide, this forward-thinking company boasts engineering and manufacturing facilities in the UK, Singapore, the US, China and Spain, and trades in over 50 countries around the world.

With their sights firmly set on continuing their worldwide expansion, Field International supports and supplies most of the major Airlines and MROs worldwide with licensed aircraft tooling and ground support equipment. They’re even able to lay claim to being one of the UK’s only official Airbus Tier 1 Aircraft Tooling suppliers and one of the top-selling Boeing tooling licensees.

This latest expansion in Singapore is testament to their ongoing success and growth, and, with plans to expand their reach even further, this UK aerospace manufacturing company is truly a global player.

For more information visit www.fieldinternational.com

SOAS University of London launches its first ever degree programmes to be delivered overseas

SOAS University of London has recently entered into a partnership with Ngee Ann Academy to deliver SOAS Bachelor’s Degree programmes, with honours, in Singapore.

Ngee Ann Academy (formerly known as Ngee Ann-Adelaide Education Centre) has provided high-quality tertiary education in Singapore since 1998. Ngee Ann Academy is now a 100%-owned subsidiary of Ngee Ann Education Holdings which is, in turn, a full-fledged subsidiary of The Ngee Ann Kongsi. Students will be taught at Ngee Ann Academy by experts from SOAS University of London in the subject area of International Management. The Degree programmes have been designed with the local and regional context and economies in mind, with one programme dedicated to specialising in International Development and Management in South East Asia.

SOAS University of London is world renowned for its expertise in Asian studies and particularly in areas of International Management and Development studies, with the University being ranked 4th best in the world in this area. The first SOAS degree programmes in Singapore are due to commence in June 2019 and enrolment has begun.

An added incentive for those wishing for a career in Management, particularly with an emphasis on International Management in a local context, the degree programmes can be completed in just 2 years. The degree programmes are approved by the Committee for Private Education (CPE) and all degrees will be conferred by SOAS, University of London.

For more information on these programmes and for information on enrolment please contact Helen Kelly at [email protected]