The World Opportunities Forum, organized by Sun Media Pte Ltd, received widespread acclaim from diplomatic and business leaders for its successful execution and impactful discussions.
Singapore, September 6th, 2024 — The World Opportunities Forum (WOF) 2024, organised by Sun Media Singapore at the Fullerton Hotel Singapore on August 21st, 2024, brought together 150 diplomats, industry experts, and business leaders to explore investment opportunities across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.
Not only was this event a platform for international collaboration, but it also marked two major milestones for Sun Media—its 25th anniversary and the 100th edition of IN Diplomacy, Sun Media’s flagship publication. Under Ms. Nomita Dhar’s leadership, the Forum not only showcased Sun Media’s extensive work achieved over the past 2 decades, but also facilitated meaningful dialogues on critical global issues.
The Forum was supported by the Diplomatic Corps, partner country, Saudi Arabia, with embassies and high commissions from Egypt, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, Rwanda, Singapore, South Africa, Thailand and Uzbekistan, along with the Forum’s industry partner, Singapore Manufacturing Federation. Olam Agri, and VRM Biologik, are the Forum’s platinum sponsors, along with corporate partners from Global Schools Group, KPJ Healthcare Berhad, Ntsimbintle Holdings, and supporters from Tourism Malaysia, OCBC, Rabyte, Singapore Press Club, South African Chambers of Commerce, World Future Enterprises. The Forum also brought knowledge partners from The ESG Institute and NTU-SBF Centre for African Studies.
The Forum featured 7 illuminating panel discussions on themes including, regional economic growth, sustainability, investments, and long-term strategies for international cooperation with a focus on emerging industries around education, healthcare, halal economy, and supply chain.
The significance of the event was not lost on its attendees, who praised both the Forum and Sun Media’s milestones from various countries and business leaders, reflecting its significant impact and success. Diplomatic representatives from the Egyptian Embassy and Uzbekistan Embassy expressed their appreciation for the Forum and congratulated Sun Media on its anniversary, while the Saudi Arabian Embassy extended best regards to Mr. Sunil Dhar, Chairman of Sun Media for his contributions. Additionally, the South African High Commission, the Peru Embassy, the Thai Embassy, and the Indonesian Embassy also shared their positive remarks on their official social media accounts about the Forum.
Business figures have also expressed their appreciation for the Forum and invitation to commemorate 25th anniversary of Sun Media and 100th edition of IN Diplomacy. Ms. Joanne Flinn, Chairwoman of The ESG Institute commented, “Thank you for celebrating your 25th and 100th in this wonderful way. It was a delight to be there with you and support you. A lot of pleasure.” Mr. Omar Shahzad from Meinhardt Group praised the Forum for its excellent execution and high relevance of topics discussed. Business leaders, Mr. Lennon Tan from Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF), Mr. Ken Bellamy, CEO of VRM Biologik Group, Ms. Michelle Tan from Palmier ILE, and Dr. Zuraimi Jumaat, CEO of Everdeen Supply Chain and Technology, also expressed their appreciation, emphasizing the value of the discussions and connections made during the event.
This dual celebration of Sun Media’s achievements, alongside the success of the World Opportunities Forum 2024, reinforces Sun Media’s role in driving meaningful conversations on global issues as it looks forward to advancing discussions on sustainable opportunities for all.
