Legacy & Achievements
Legacy & Achievements
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2023
- Approval of the World Trustmark and Trade Alliance (WTA) Guest Status in APEC DESG – 5 January 2023
- CommerceNet Singapore Chief Privacy Officer, Ramesh Vakiprath attends the Smart Cybersecurity Summit at Marina Bay Sands. – 13 April 2023
2022
- CommerceNet Singapore supports World Mark Resources (M) Sdn. Bhd. in their quest to develop the Halal Trustmark Accreditation Programme. – 30 July 2022
2021
- CommerceNet Singapore assist World Trustmark and Trade Alliance (WTA) in reviewing Guidelines of Trustmark Operators Globally – 10 July 2021
- CommerceNet Singapore attended the flagship event, the SME Conference and Infocomm Commerce Conference, held virtually this year. Themed “The Great Re-Set: Be FIT for the Future.” – 15 September 2021
2020
- CommerceNet Singapore supports the World Trustmark and Trade Alliance (WTA) and EBS in their initiative to provide essential medical supplies to Shenzhen, China. – 21 February 2020
- CommerceNet Singapore attended a Breakfast Talk organized by the Asian Trade Centre – 5 March 2020
2019
- CommerceNet Singapore attends WTA Task Force Pre-Meeting via Zoom – 01 March 2019
- CommerceNet Singapore attended a Breakfast Talk organized by the UAE Singapore Business Council – 08 March 2019
- CommerceNet Singapore’s Chairman, Assoc Prof Dr. Toh See Kiat Speaks at the Ecommerce World Summit 2019 at the Singapore EXPO – 28 March 2019
2018
- CommerceNet Singapore attends the Industry Consultation Data Protection Certification Scheme organised by the Personal Data Protection Commission on 15th January 2018.
2017
- CommerceNet Singapore invited to attend the Public-Private Dialogue of the APEC Electronic Commerce Steering Group entitled Facilitating MSMEs to Adopt Cross Border E -Commerce to be held on 18-19 Aug 2017 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam – 18-19 August 2017
2016
- CommerceNet Singapore Limited and Straits Interactive Pte Ltd decided to form an unincorporated joint venture as a consortium to participate in the development of a Personal Data Protection Certification Framework for the Personal Data Protection Commission. November 2016
2015
- CommerceNet Singapore Limited and Straits Interactive Pte Ltd collaborate to Reposition the BusinessTrust and ConsumerTrust Trustmarks and Incorporate the Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA) Into the Global Reliability Accreditation Programmes
- CommerceNet Singapore Ltd (CNSG) makes presentations to various nonprofit organizations, such as Swami Home, to raise awareness about compliance with the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) – 11 May 2015
- CNSG’s Chief Privacy Officer, Ramesh Vakiprath attends the Data Protection Officer (DPO) Course conducted by Straits Interactive Pte Ltd at the NUSS Suntec City Guild House – 02 July 2015
2014
- The PDPA cames into full effect on July 2, 2014, and now all organizations that
collect, use or disclose personal data in Singapore must comply with the
PDPA, regardless of their place of incorporation.
2013
- CNSG will be incorporating the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) compliance
issues in all audit and assessment process of the Business Trust Global Reliability
Programme and the ConsumerTrust Global Reliability Programme.
2012
- CNSG continues to intensify Regional Outreach Initiatives for to move beyond Asia
- CNSG renews accreditations for B2B and B2C merchants
- Independent CNSG Consulting Group good governance entrepreneurs education reaches
Penang, Malaysia in January 2012 - Independent CNSG Consulting Group good governance entrepreneurs education reaches
Cape Town, South Africa in February 2012 - GBDe cease operations 31 May 2012
- Global Entrepreneurs Roundtable 2012 (GER2012) kicks off in Kuala Terengganu in 17
June 2012 attracts participation from 16 countries - E-Global Awards 2012 ceremony held in Terrapuri Resort, Penarik, Terengganu in
conjunction with GER2012
2011
- CNSG continues to intensify Regional Outreach Initiatives
- CNSG continues to intensify Regional Outreach Initiatives for another year
- Independent CNSG Consulting Group good governance entrepreneurs education reaches Kuala Terengganu in April 2011
- Independent CNSG Consulting Group good governance entrepreneurs education reaches Xiamen in April 2011
- Independent CNSG Consulting Group good governance entrepreneurs education broke the 1,000 entrepreneurs mark in September 2011
- Global Entrepreneurs Roundtable 2011 (GER2011) kicks off in Kuala Terengganu in July 2011
attracts participation from 12 countries
2010
- CNSG continues to intensify Regional Outreach Initiatives
- CNSG accredits B2B and B2C merchants
- CNSG Extends CommerceTrust Programme – Jan 2010
- Independent CNSG Consulting Group good governance entrepreneurs education reaches Qingdao in September 2010
- Independent CNSG Consulting Group good governance entrepreneurs education reaches Tianjin in October 2010
- Independent CNSG Consulting Group led 2nd Chinese delegation to South Africa in December 2010
2009
- CNSG intensifies Regional Initiatives
- Independent CNSG Consulting Group good governance entrepreneurs education reaches Nanjing in July 2009
- Independent CNSG Consulting Group good governance entrepreneurs education reaches Beijing in July 2009
- Independent CNSG Consulting Group good governance entrepreneurs education reaches Chengdu and Shanghai in September 2009
- CNSG accreditation programme for B2B and B2C merchants revised
- Independent CNSG Consulting Group led 1st Chinese delegation to South Africa in November 2009
2008
- Vision 2008 – Rethinking CommerceNet – members and Consultative Partners are invited to
forward their suggestions, visions and projects for Year 2008 - New CommerceNet Chairman appointed in Jan 2008
- Venture-based CommerceNet CPs form independent CNSG Capital to take on high risk
investment related projects in Mar 2008 - CommerceNet CPs take independent CNSG Consulting Group into China
- CPs leading the Independent CNSG Consulting Group embarks on Global Education
Intitiatives and Networking Framework - Independent CNSG Consulting Group embarks on educating both ICT and traditional
entrepreneurs on good governance in Guangzhou
2007
- CommerceNet agrees to continue to act as the Secretariat for Singapore Pakistan Development
Council (SPADE) for another year from Mar 2007 - CommerceNet CPs form independent CNSG Consulting Group to take on commercialised Thought
Leadership, Research & Market Intelligence, Ventures, Consultancy, Retail & E-commerce, Trustmark,
Technology Parks and Special Projects in May 2007 - CommerceNet Signs MOA to Form Asia-Pacific Trustmark Alliance Meeting in Tokyo in Nov 2007
- All Non-strategic Commercial Projects are Reviewed and Spin-Off from CommerceNet in September
2007 - CommerceNet Attends Global Business Dialog on Electronic Commerce – GBDe Summit in Tokyo in
Nov 2007 - CommerceNet Moots CNSG Capital as part of significant move of Divestment from Venture &
Funding Related Programmes and Activities in Dec 2007
2006
- Vision 2006 – CommerceNet transformation
CommerceNet apppoints new Consultative Partners (CPs) to asisst on the augmented
Accreditation Programme and implement their suggestions on Global Reliability Programme in Jan 2006. - CommerceNet Restructured and Streamlined into Expert Groups in Jan 2006
- CommerceNet invited to Conceptualise Next-generation Technology Parks in Abu Dhabi in Feb 2006
- CommerceNet Leads Trade Delegations to Karachi during ITIF Asia 2006 in Mar 2006
- CommerceNet’s NexG Urban Transit Expert Group Joint Initiative with MTrans Monorail in Mar 2006
- CommerceNet’s NexG Urban Transit Expert Group launched Mauritius New Urban Transit and Technology Initiative in Apr 2006
- CommerceNet’s NexG Lifestyle Expert Group works towards Health and Beauty Asia focusing on regional herbal based health solutions in contemporary lifestyle in May 2006
- CommerceNet’s NexG Working Group explores Next-generation Computer Concepts in May2006
- CommerceNet’s Biodiesel Fuel Working Group, part of the NexG Energy Expert Group led various teams into Cambodia in Jun 2006
- CommerceNet’s Fresh Water Research Expert Group (FWREG) working team had been looking into fresh water distribution in Middle East and South Asia in Jun 2006
- CommerceNet’s Explores Oman Initiatives in Jul 2006
- Asian Trust Mark Alliance Meeting in Singapore in Jul 2006
- CommerceNet Chairman Visits Institute of Business and Technology and donated Book Prize for top students and donanted business books to library in Aug 2006
- CommerceNet Signed Collaboration MOU with Dadabhoy University in Pakistan in Aug 2006
- CommerceNet’s Next Generation Computer Expert GroupWorks with CloniZER on Next Generation Computer in Aug 2006
- CommerceNet’s FWREG Showcased Fresh Water Filtration Solutions in Karachi in Aug 2006
- CommerceNet to Assist Dadabhoy University in Curriculum Development in Sep 2006
2005
- Focus 2005 – Reclassifications and Restructuring of CNSG into more focused divisions:
a) Thought Leadership, Research & Market Intelligence;
b) Ventures and Funding;
c) Retail & E-commerce and Trustmark; and
d) Technology Parks and Special Projects Divisions in Jan 2005 - 7th Anniversary Celebration in Feb 2005
- CNSG Intellectual Property Pilot Project in Mar 2005
- CNSG and Korean Telematics Business Association (KOTBA) jointly launched the Telematics Roadshow in Kuala Lumpur in Apr 2005
- CNSG to act as the Secretariat for Singapore Pakistan Development Council (SPADE) from Apr 2005
- CNSG Follow Up on First Initiative with Ebene CyberCity in Mauritius in May 2005
- CNSG-Bufori Malaysia Initiates Collaboration in Jun 2005
- CNSG-Mtrans Malaysian Monorail Company Formalises Collaboration Jun 2005
- CNSG and Angel Alliance Sign broad based MOU to assist Fast Growing Potential Companies in
raising Venture Funding in Jul 2005 - CNSG Continues Support for ITCN Asia for 5th Year in Aug 2005
- CNSG Jointly Organises Seminar on Next Generation Urban Transit in Mauritius in Aug 2005
- CNSG Agrees to Arrange MTrans’ Entry into Pakistan in Oct 2005
- CNSG to Assist Monic PRT in Proof-of-Concept related documentation in Oct 2005
- CNSG and SECORP Study Possibility to Promote Egypt’s Ain Al-Sukhna Industry Park in Dec 2005
2004
- CNSG Announced CIAP Programme extension – Jan 2004
- CNSG Extends CommerceTrust Programme – Jan 2004
- Industry Dialogue with IE Singapore – Feb 2004
- CNSG Workshop on Approaches to Changing Education Needs – Feb 2004
- CNSG Extends Assistance to Unemployed Professional through Global Placement – Mar 2004
- CNSG Works with METRANS on Urban Transit Technologies Promotion in Middle-East – Mar 2004
- Technical Discussion on Monorail Urban Transit Technologies Discussion with METRANS Bahrain – Mar 2004
- Industry Dialogue with IPOS – Apr 2004
- Launched E-Global Singapore 2004 Awards – Apr 2004
- TrustSg Workshop with The National Trust Council – Apr 2004
- Trade Delegation to Quetta, Balochistan- May 2004
- Working Session on Proposed University Campus at Hawkesbay, Karachi with Consultants – May 2004
- Pilot Projects on Specific Niche-Sector Industry Analysis – Jun 2004
- Pilot Framework on SMS Car Parking Payment – Jun 2004
- Visits Ebene CyberCity in Mauritius – Jun 2004
- Discussion on Possible Cooperation Framework with City Junior Chamber, and Mauritius Telecom – Jun 2004
- Pilot Framework on SmartCard ID Project with Industry Consortium – Jun 2004
- E-Global Singapore 2004 Awards – Jul 2004
- ITCN Asia 2004 in Karachi – Aug 2004
- Arranged ArRiyadh Development Authority’s Visit to KL Monorail Facilities as Part of Transit Technologies Promotion programme – Aug 2004
- Meeting with KOTBA in Seoul, Korea on Telematic Initiatives – Aug 2004
- 2nd Asia Trustmark Alliance (ATA) Meeting, Taiwan – Sep 2004
- Formulate Framework on Telematic Infomation Centre (TELIC) – Sep 2004
- Agreed on Advisory and Support to an Emerging Technology Cluster Initiative with Mauritius Partner at Ebene CyberCity, Mauritius – Oct 2004
- GBDe CEO Global Summit 2004, Kuala Lumpur – Nov 2004
- Supports Formation of the Singapore Iran Business Council ( SIBC ) – Dec 2004
2002
- CNSG Jointly Launched SmartCommerce Initiatives with International Islamic Chamber of Commerce in Karachi, Pakistan – Feb 2002
- CommerceNet Asia Global Partners Meeting in Seoul, Korea on 18 Mar 2002
- CNSG Hosts 3rd International Trustmark Network Plenum in Singapore and International Trust Conference – Apr 2002
- CNSG to be the Secretariat for Innovators and Entrepreneur Association of Singapore from June 2002
- CNSG and Pakistan High Commission to promote IT Exchange and Software Development Programmes on 15 June 2002
- CNSG and Canadian High Commission to jointly organise Canada-Singapore ICT Investment and Partnering Forum on 17 June 2002
- CNSG held ITCN Asia 2002 in Karachi – Aug 2002
- CNSG organised ITCN Saudi Arabia 2002 at Dhahran International Exhibition Centre in Dammam, Saudi Arabia in Sep-Oct 2002
- CNSG Explores Possibility of Supporting Technology Park in Dammam, Saudi Arabia – Oct 2002
- CNSG to pilot SMS Customer Feedback System with Industry Partner – Oct 2002
- CNSG to develop Core Curriculum for Post-graduate Specialist Diploma in Intellectual Property Management – Oct 2002
- Presentation on IT Strategy at 9th OIC Countries Private Sector Meeting in Sharjah – Dec 2002
- E-Global Innovators and Entrepreneurs Forum 2002 – Dec 2002
- E-Global Innovators Showcase – Dec 2002
- CNSG Study Alternative Location for Initial Phase of Technology Park at Bahrain instead of Dammam – Dec 2002
2001
- Casetrust Limited renamed as CommerceTrust Limited in Feb 2001
- CNSG – CN China/Hong Kong Joint Events & Roadshow in Feb 2001
- CNSG XML Bootcamp held on the 14th Mar 2001
- 1st IT Commerce Network Asia (ITCNAsia) 2001 Exhibition at Karachi Expo Centre, Karachi, Pakistan on 24-26 Mar 2001
- 1st IT Commerce Network Asia (ITCNAsia) 2001 Conference at Sheraton Hotel & Towers, Karachi, Pakistan on 24-25 Mar 2001
- CNSG Focus on Market Intelligence from Mar 2001 as revamped eConnect series
- CommerceNet Global Partners Meeting in Helsinki, Finland on 24-26 Apr, 2001
- CNSG Retail/SME taskforce rolled out in May 2001
- CNSG’s ConsumerTrust administrator training for the global reliability programme in Kuala Lumpour, Malaysia commenced on 9-11 May 2001
- e-Awards 2001 Presentation and Gala Dinner on 9 May 2001
- Canada-Singapore ICT Investment and Partnering Forum on 18 Jun 2001
- CommerceTrust officially launched first Personal Data Privacy Protection Trustmark In Singapore on 26 Jul 2001
- e-Awards renamed as National Infocomm Awards on 23 Aug 2001
- CNSG Investment Forum held in 6 Sep 2001
- CNSG Asia Venture Week held in Hong Kong – Nov 2001
- CommerceTrust appointed Authorised Code Owner by IDA for B2C Web-based Retailers – Dec 2001
2000
- Achieved over 50 members in Feb 2000
- CommerceNet Singapore celebrated 2nd Anniversary in Feb 2000
- CommerceNet Singapore adopts ‘CNSG’ moniker in Mar 2000
- Casetrust Limited incorporated, Apr 2000
- CommerceNet Asia Global Partners Meeting in Tokyo, Japan on 18 Apr 2000
- Institute of eCommerce (IOEC) launched, May 2000
- CommerceNet Asia Global Partners get together at Guild House, Singapore in May 2000
- First Intake of Temasek Polytechnic Specialist Diploma Programme in E-Business in May 2000
- CNSG-Incubation assistance programme set-up in Jun 2000
- CNSG launched First Exchange with CN Korea in Jul 2000
- CNSG and CommerceNet Catalunya (CommerceNet Espanol) discussed bilateral cooperation possibilities
- Sits on MAS ePayment Working Group, Aug 2000
- CNSG and Korean Institute of E-Commerce (KIEC) signed MOU to cooperate in Jul 2000
- CNSG and Butterworths Professional Conferences jointly organised an E-Commerce Conference: Life and Exit of a Dot.Com – Practical Legal & Business Issues in Aug 2000
- CNSG – CN Korea Joint Events and Roadshow in Seoul, Korea in Nov 2000
- CNSG at International Symposium on Protection of Personal Information at Sasakawa Hall, Tokyo and International House, Osaka, Japan on 20-23 Oct 2000
- 1st CNSG Bootcamp launched at the Orchid Country Club, Singapore, 11-12 Nov 2000
1999
- CaseTrust launched in collaboration with Retail Promotion Centre and Consumer Association of Singapore – Apr 1999
- 1st Research collaboration with Nanyang Technological University – Jul 1999
- Curriculum Development with Temasek Polytechnic – Jul 1999
- Commercenet PKI Conference – Oct 1999
- Formation of CommerceNet Asia, MOU signed in Sep 1999
- CommerceNet Singapore appointed secretariat for CommerceNet Asia – Nov 1999
- 1st Pan Asian eCommerce cross boundary survey project, SRI Research Report – Nov 1999
- Toh See Kiat assumes full Chairmanship of CommerceNet Singapore – Dec 1999
1998
- CommerceNet Singapore incorporated in Feb 1998
- Inaugural Board of Director Meeting – Mar 1998
- Achieved 20 members in Apr 1998
- GECB meeting in Amsterdam, April 1998, 1st corporate members’ meeting in May 1998
- 1st Singapore organisation to launch XML and Metadata seminar – Nov 1998
- CommerceNet Singapore now holds a seat on the Global Electronic Commerce Board (GECB), further solidifying its influence and commitment to advancing electronic commerce globally
1997
- Global Partner of CommerceNet Consortium with 500 members worldwide sits on Global Electronic Commerce Board (GECB)
- MOU for setting up of CommerceNet Singapore signed in Jul 1997
- Charlie Tan appointed first Chairman of CommerceNet Singapore – Aug 1997