Unique Prime spotlights strategies for navigating cross-border business growth at its Singapore event

As companies plan to navigate growth in a globalised world, expanding across borders has become increasingly intertwined with decisions around capital, talent, wealth and business structures. Insightful perspectives around this took centre stage at the Unique Prime 360° – Beyond the Gateway event held on July 17 at Marina Bay Sands.

Conceived as a platform for the next generation of cross-border business, the by-invitation-only event was organised by Unique Prime Group, a Singapore-based global business and corporate services advisory. It drew together business owners, investors, senior executives and industry leaders from Thailand, South Korea, China and Singapore, offering a rare setting to network and exchange perspectives on international expansion and investment opportunities across Asia.

Through keynote presentations, business case studies, a panel discussion and curated networking sessions, participants explored how enterprises can navigate global growth, uncover new markets and develop partnerships that transcend borders.

A recurring theme throughout the event was the case for a more integrated approach to cross-border growth.

Giig Tanaporn, founder and chief executive officer of Unique Prime Group, said, “The world is more connected than ever, but it is also becoming more complex. For entrepreneurs and investors today, decisions around business expansion, banking, wealth, investment and family mobility are increasingly connected. 

“Through Unique Prime 360°, we want to create a platform where people can access different perspectives, build meaningful relationships and see opportunities beyond a single market.”

Keynote presentations through the evening  dived into topics spanning global macroeconomic trends, wealth and investment, digital assets, international business expansion, the changing landscape of cross-border opportunity, and the realities of bringing consumer brands abroad.

The programme opened with a presentation on global macroeconomic and wealth outlook by J.P. Morgan Private Bank, followed by Abel Seow, head of APAC and managing director at digital asset infrastructure provider BitGo, who discussed  the evolving role of cryptocurrency in today’s financial landscape.

Unique Prime Group and its partners also presented their flagship segment, Unique Prime 360° – Beyond the Gateway 2026, which explored how businesses and investors could navigate interconnected decisions around investment, wealth and international opportunities. 

The segment featured Chua Yan Zhang, investment director at The Unique Prime Consultant; Boss Chayaphat, wealth solutions manager at The Unique Prime Consultant; and Wilfred Lim, investment director at Northwaters Capital. 

The event took a lighter turn with entertainment company SM Universe exploring Singapore’s role in attracting global talent, capped off with a dance performance.

Real-world business expansion case studies were another focal point of the event. James Leong, co-founder and master franchisee of BingXue Singapore, shared insights into the China-headquartered food and beverage chain’s expansion into the Singapore market.

Natthasak Manusrungsri, managing director of KFresh and founder of All Coco Group, discussed the Thai coconut producer’s efforts to build an international consumer brand around making coconut products more accessible and convenient.

The evening concluded with a panel discussion entitled Building the Next Generation of Global Brands. It featured Tanaporn alongside Leong, Ang and Manusrungsri, who discussed their experiences building and expanding brands across markets.

The event also outlined Unique Prime Group’s vision for building a connected advisory ecosystem to support entrepreneurs, investors, and families operating across multiple markets. It also reflected the group’s growing network of relationships and partners across Asia, as well as its aim of connecting businesses and investors with cross-border opportunities through Singapore. Tanaporn sums up, “As Unique Prime has grown, our purpose has remained the same: to create meaningful value and help our clients access the right opportunities. The difference today is that our ecosystem, relationships, and international reach have become much stronger. This event represents the next chapter of that journey.”

(From left) Kelvin Koh, Mauvis Ledford, Carney Mak, Zat Astha, Yvon Bock, Leon Bock, and Kenny Tan.

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(From left) Benedict Goh, Benjamin Tan, Dr Ari Sahebkashaf, Stephan Kapek, Sok Hoon Koo, Louis Island, Ian Ang, and The Peak’s Kenneth Goh. 

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(From left) Kenneth Goh, Louis Island, Dr Ari Sahebkashaf, Ian Ang, Stephan Kapek, Sok Hoon Koo, and Benedict Goh.

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Boss Chayaphat, wealth solutions manager, The Unique Prime Consultant.

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A panel discussion on building the next generation of global brands with (from second from left) James Leong, co-founder, Bing Xue Singapore, Jonathan Ang, director, SM Universe Singapore, Giig Tanaporn, founder and CEO of Unique Prime Group and Natthasak Manusrungsri, managing director, KFresh and founder of All Coco Group.

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(From left) Rachel Lee, marketing director, Theodora Lai, community ambassador, Andy Lim, chairman, and Joey Chow, business development manager at The Unique Prime Consultant with Elaine Wong, performance trainer at SM Universe. 

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(From left) Wei Heng Chen and Samsara van Thorale from J.P. Private Bank, Singapore; Giig Tanaporn, founder and CEO of The Unique Prime Consultant; Shantanu Jain, managing director at J.P. Morgan Chase; Vivi Wu, vice president at J.P. Private Bank; and Warren Kok from Rosett Asia.

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(From left) Bernard Kuah, CFO, The Unique Prime Consultant, Ashley, Giig Tanaporn, founder and CEO The Unique Prime Consultant, Bee Rutchanan, executive director at Watch Estate Reserve, Ploy Santhanchai, Bew Siriporn Papana, Ken Liew, founder and managing director, Watch Estate, Singapore.

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(From left) Katie Jo, secretary general, Korea Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (KOCHAM), Lee Helen Hyunkyung, Holman Fenwick Willian Singapore LLP, Jace Sung Park, Delta Legal Singapore, Joo Sup Hwang, managing director, NCS Line Singapore Pte Ltd, Giig Tanaporn, founder and CEO, The Unique Prime Consultant, Andy Lim, chairman, SM Universe, and Jae Sung Song, CEO, KB Asset Management Singapore.

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Wei Heng Chen, J.P. Morgan Private Bank Singapore, Abel Seow, head of APAC, managing director, Bitgo, Singapore.

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(From left) James Leong, co-founder and master franchisee, BingXue Singapore, Natthasak Manusrungsri, managing director of Kfresh and founder of All Coco Group, and Jonathan Ang, director of SM Universe, Singapore.

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(From left) Wilfred Lim, investment director, Northwaters Capital, Singapore, Boss Chayaphat, wealth solutions manager, The Unique Prime Consultant, Chua Yan Zhang, investment director, The Unique Prime Consultant.

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