StanChart says small and medium-sized firms can benefit as global trade flows go digital

Mr Patrick Lee says the bank regards Singapore as “a super-connector” linking global markets to the Asean region. ST PHOTO: HESTER TAN
New: Gift this subscriber-only story to your friends and family

SINGAPORE – Smaller firms here and across the region stand to benefit from the move to digitalise global trade flows, said Standard Chartered Bank senior executive Patrick Lee.

He noted that the import and export of goods and services are going through a digital transformation, which will unleash opportunities and efficiencies along the entire supply chain.

Already a subscriber? 

Read the full story and more at $9.90/month

Get exclusive reports and insights with more than 500 subscriber-only articles every month

Unlock these benefits

  • All subscriber-only content on ST app and straitstimes.com

  • Easy access any time via ST app on 1 mobile device

  • E-paper with 2-week archive so you won't miss out on content that matters to you

Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.