TaFf's Partners
Asia Fashion Federation (AFF)
AFF was established on 22 November 2002 with the signing of an agreement between Japan, Korea and China in Beijing. The agreement confirmed a cooperative effort between member countries to utilize fashion resources from within Asia as a means of value-added when exporting to the world. In 2007, Singapore joined up as the fourth member, followed by Thailand on 7 April 2008, represented by TGMA, as the fifth member . Member countries can only be represented by one organization which has the potential and experience to conduct activities in the field of fashion promotion and development
Organizations in AFF are
- AFF China
- China Fashion Association (CFA)
- AFF Japan
- Japan Fashion Association (JFA)
- AFF Korea
- Korea Fashion Association (KFA)
- AFF Singapore
- Textile Fashion Federation Singapore (TAFF)
- AFF Thailand
- Thai Garment Manufacturers Association (TGMA)
- AFF Vietnam
- Vietnam Textile & Apparel Association (VITAS)
For AFF enquries, email to admin@taff.org.sg
ASEAN Federation of Textile Industries (AFTEX)
AFTEX was formed in 1977 as a grouping of the textile & garment associations of the six ASEAN nations: Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Philippines, and Thailand. Textile & apparel associations from Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, and Myanmar later joined AFTEX after their respective countries joined ASEAN.
The ASEAN Federation of Textile Industries (AFTEX) is a grouping of textile and garment associations of the 10 ASEAN member countries.
Since 1977, AFTEX members have met regularly to discuss policies and implement ASEAN-wide projects, with the objectives of:-
Advocating a common position on international trade policiesPromoting intra-ASEAN trade in textiles & garmentsPromoting ASEAN textiles & apparel to the global marketplace
AFTEX Activities
Two of the more important projects that AFTEX is currently focused on are:-
- Source ASEAN Full Service Alliance (SAFSA) — linking quality-assured textile & garment factories in ASEAN with international customers
- ASEAN Common Competencies Program (ACCP) — enhancing and upgrading garment industry workforce skills in ASEAN member countries
AFTEX Members
- Vietnam
- Vietnam Textile & Appparel Association (VITAS)
- Cambodia
- The Garment Manufacturers Assocciation in Cambodia
- Indonesia
- Asosiasi Pertekstilan Indonesia (API)
- Laos
- Association of the Lao Garment Industry (ALGI)
- Malaysia
- Malaysian Textile Manufacturers Association (MTMA)
- Thailand
- The Federation of Thai Industries
- The Thai Synthetic Fiber Manufacturers' Association
- Thai Garment Manufacturers Association
- Myanmar
- The Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (UMFCCI)
Phillipines
Confederation of Garment Exporters of the Philippines (CONGEP)
Singapore
For AFTEX enquiries, email to dorisyeo@taff.org.sg
International Enterprise Singapore
International Enterprise (IE) Singapore is an agency under the Ministry of Trade and Industry spearheading the development of Singapore's external economy.
Our mission is to promote overseas growth of Singapore-based enterprises and international trade. With a global network in over 30 locations and our 3C framework of assistance – Connections, Competency, Capital, we offer products and services to help enterprises export, develop business capabilities, find overseas partners and enter new markets.
At the same time, we work to position Singapore as a base for foreign businesses to expand into the region in partnership with Singapore-based enterprises. Singapore's unique advantages of strategic location, stable government, competitive workforce, and pro-business environment make it an ideal launch pad for globalisation.
IE Singapore assists enterprises across a wide range of industries with focus on nine key clusters: Business Services, Environmental & Engineering Services, Food, Infocomm & Media, Infrastructure Services, Machinery, Precision Engineering, Retail and Transport & Logistics.
For more information, please visit www.iesingapore.gov.sg.
Spring Singapore
SPRING Singapore is the enterprise development agency responsible for helping Singapore enterprises grow. The agency works with partners to help enterprises in financing, capability and management development, technology and innovation, and accessing new markets. As the national standards and accreditation body, SPRING develops and promotes an internationally-recognised standards and quality assurance infrastructure that builds trust in Singapore enterprises, products and services, thereby enabling their global competitiveness and facilitating global trade.
For more information, please visit www.spring.gov.sg.
Singapore Tourism Board
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is the leading economic development agency in tourism, one of Singapore's key service sectors. Known for partnership, innovation and excellence, the Board STB champions tourism and builds it into a key economic driver for Singapore. STB aims to differentiate and market Singapore as a must-visit destination offering enriching experiences through the "YourSingapore" brand.
For more information, please visit www.stb.gov.sg.
Workforce Development Agency
For our workforce to remain competitive and employable in today’s fast changing workplace, they must have both knowledge and skills that are relevant, current and sought after by employers to meet the changing needs of Singapore’s economy. This will also help companies build capabilities and remain competitive, contributing to stronger economic growth for Singapore.
In response to these needs, the Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA) was formed to lead and drive workforce development in Singapore. Its mission is to enhance the employability and competitiveness of everyone in the workforce, from the young to old workers, from the rank-and-file to professionals, managers and executives.
For more information, please visit www.wda.gov.sg.