Our Corporate Partners
Together with our industry and ecosystem partners, we are developing the next generation of talent for Singapore and the global international trading sector.
Our Corporate Partners contribute generously by sharing their expertise and insights on the design of the syllabus, offering their time and knowledge to students on areas such as qualifications and sector developments through internships and events.
Capital Partners
These organisations provide strategic and financial support that underpins CEIT's long-term growth, while also contributing through industry engagement, collaboration and knowledge sharing. Their support enables CEIT to expand key initiatives, create more opportunities for students and nurture Singapore's future international trading talent pipeline.
Adaro International (Singapore) Pte Ltd
ADM Asia-Pacific Trading Pte Ltd
Ameropa Asia Pte Ltd
Anbros Industries International Pte Ltd
Archipelago Rubber Trading Pte Ltd
Barry Callebaut Chocolate Asia Pacific (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Borouge Pte Ltd
BP Singapore Pte Ltd
Chevron USA Inc (Singapore Branch)
Glencore Singapore Pte Ltd
Hanwa Singapore Pte Ltd
Mitsubishi Corporation RtM International Pte Ltd
Mitsui & Co. (Asia Pacific) Pte Ltd
Olam International Limited
Petrochina International (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Prosperity Steel United Singapore Pte Ltd
Shagang International (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Shell International Eastern Trading Company
Singapore LNG Corporation Pte Ltd
TopTip Holding Pte Ltd
Wilmar International Limited
Zenith Steel (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Zi Kang Trading Pte Ltd
Enabling Partners
These organisations support CEIT through collaboration, industry engagement, and knowledge sharing, enriching CEIT's programmes and strengthening connections between academia and industry.
Anglo American Marketing Limited Singapore Branch
Aramco Asia Singapore Pte Ltd
Baringa Consulting Limited (Singapore Branch)
BHP Group Limited
Bunge Asia Pte Ltd
Cargill Ocean Transportation (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Century Commodities Solution Pte Ltd
Goldstrom Group Pte Ltd
JERA Global Markets Pte Ltd
Kerry Consulting Pte Ltd
Rio Tinto Commercial Pte Ltd
Sinopec Shanghai Gaoqiao Petrochemical Corporation
South32 Marketing Pte Ltd
TotalEnergies Trading Asia Pte Ltd
Trafigura Pte Ltd
Union International Trading Pte Ltd
United Petroleum International Holdings Pte. Ltd. (Singapore)
Vortexa Asia Pte Ltd
Zema Singapore Pte Ltd
Let's Hear From Our Partners
We are privileged to receive endorsements by the top management of our Corporate Partners for our Centre and the International Trading Programme (ITP).
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Agrocorp International is proud to endorse The International Trading Programme (ITP), managed by NTU's Centre of Excellence in International Trading (CEIT). The ITP has been carefully curated, drawing on Singapore’s vast expertise as a global center of trade, to produce young professionals who have the skills to handle the rapidly evolving commodities landscapes.
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We are also happy to see that there is a good degree of focus in the curriculum in the agricultural and food markets in which Agrocorp operates and hope that some of the students who pass through the program will join us and lead the company into its next phase of growth. Congratulations to the NTU Board, Enterprise Singapore and faculty partners for the successful launch of the ITP!
Agrocorp International Pte Ltd
VIJAY IYENGAR
Chairman & Managing Director
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Over the past years, Enterprise Singapore has worked closely with the international trading industry to understand their talent needs. Through the industry consultation and on-the-ground research, we identified the suitable university partner as well as developed a relevant curriculum and industry internship programmes to meet industry talent gaps.
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The International Trading Programme (ITP), managed by NTU's Centre of Excellence in International Trading (CEIT), is a unique public-private partnership between IE Singapore, NTU along with partnership and support from some of the leading international trading corporate partners, to support a common vision of nurturing a specialised and global-ready workforce for international trading. It combines NTU’s global leadership in business, engineering and maritime studies with relevant learning opportunities in international trading, both inside and outside the classroom.
The ITP will ensure that its students receive a holistic exposure and experience to prepare them for good quality and rewarding careers, meet industry demand and further strengthen Singapore’s position as a thriving hub for international trade. This programme surely puts Singapore on the global human capital talent map for international trading sector. Congratulations to the NTU Board, faculty partners and corporate partners for the successful launch of the programme.
Enterprise Singapore
LEE PAK SING
Assistant Managing Director
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JERA Global Markets would like to commend NTU’s CEIT on its International Trading Programme. Using state of the art Bloomberg and Refinitiv platforms, it provides students from Business, Engineering and Maritime majors with a holistic and comprehensive curriculum and training. We look forward to future collaboration and working with global-ready students and graduates from the programme.
JERA Global Markets Pte Ltd
KAZUNORI KASAI
Chairman, JERA Global Markets
Chief Risk Officer, JERA
Chief Risk Officer, JERA
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Mitsui & Co., (Asia Pacific) Pte. Ltd. is a proud Corporate Partner of the International Training Program (ITP). As a global trading and investment firm, we place great importance on the development of the next generation who will build the future in the countries in which we operate. The ITP offers students a comprehensive curriculum, and learning opportunities in and outside of the classroom, preparing them for challenging and rewarding careers in international trade.
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We commend Nanyang Technological University’s Centre of Excellence in International Trading, for collaborating and working with International Enterprise Singapore and industry participants to develop a curriculum focused on the trading sector’s needs. We believe the program will contribute greatly to Singapore’s pool of specialised talent and standing as a major international trading hub.
Mitsui & Co COO of Asia Pacific Business Unit, CEO of Mitsui & Co. (Asia Pacific) Pte Ltd
TAKU MORIMOTO
Executive Vice President
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Singapore LNG Corporation Pte Ltd (SLNG) is proud to be a Corporate Partner of the Centre of Excellence International Trading (CEIT) – International Trading Program (ITP) at Nanyang Technological University Singapore. We would like to commend CEIT for their great efforts in establishing this programme. The ITP brings together well-established professionals with years of industry experience, and academic experts to share and dialogue with NTU students.
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This in turn gives its students deeper insights into energy industry – giving them a more holistic education and help them navigate future career options.
Singapore LNG Corporation Pte Ltd
LEONG WEI HUNG,
Chief Executive Officer
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Top Tip Holding Pte Ltd is proud to be a Corporate Partner of the Centre of Excellence (CEIT) – International Trading Program (ITP) at Nanyang Technological University. ExxonMobil would like the applaud and commended CEIT for their great efforts in curating this programme. CEIT has brought together well-established and experienced professionals with years of relevant industry exposure as well as academic experts.
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This better helps graduates develop a specialised talent and a more holistic education to be readily equipped with the challenging commodity industry. At Top Tip we are committed in developing local talent as we care about the communities in which we are a part and we look forward in working together with CEIT in building a brighter future for the commodity industry.
Toptip Holding Pte Ltd
LIU BIN
Director
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As a company founded on entrepreneurship, innovation and the hard work of its people, Wilmar International clearly identifies with the objectives of this Centre. I am pleased to endorse the International Trading Programme (ITP) at NTU. More than 2 centuries ago, our forefathers founded successful trading and shipping companies that provided the foundation for our local economy.
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Today, trading is no longer a simple matter of buying and selling; managing a global integrated supply chain efficiently across nations is key to its success. The sector needs young talent with drive, a global mindset and a willingness to work in new frontiers. More than ever, opportunities abound for the bold, brave and talented.
Wilmar is encouraged by the holistic and rigorous programme developed by CEIT and honoured to be a founding partner of this programme. I wish NTU success in its endeavours.
Wilmar International Limited
KUOK KHOON HONG
Chairman & CEO
Why Partner With CEIT?
The CEIT Partnerships team facilitates the flow of real-world issues, insights, and solutions between industry and the NTU community.
Our relationships with companies and organizations are invaluable, and our team works to understand your company’s needs and goals to uncover mutually beneficial opportunities—from recruiting your next generation of leaders, to working with faculty on leading-edge research, to developing your existing talent through ITP education. By helping you navigate opportunities, we can work to inspire dynamic change across both our organizations.
