Enterprise Singapore Opens New Office in Austin, Texas
- Singapore has expanded its economic presence in the United States with the opening of a new Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) overseas centre in Austin, Texas.
- The launch was officiated by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong.
- The Austin office joins a network of existing Singaporean trade centres located in New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.
Singapore has expanded its economic presence in the United States with the opening of a new Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) overseas centre in Austin, Texas. The office, which launched on April 13, 2026, serves as the agency’s fourth overseas centre in the U.S. And its first location situated outside of coastal cities.
The launch was officiated by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong. Other officials in attendance included EnterpriseSG Chairman Lee Chuan Teck, Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson, Austin Mayor Kirk Watson and Singapore Ambassador to the United States Lui Tuck Yew.
Strategic Expansion into the Central U.S.
The Austin office joins a network of existing Singaporean trade centres located in New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. By establishing a foothold in the capital of Texas, EnterpriseSG aims to help Singaporean companies capture growth opportunities within the Central U.S. Market.
The centre is designed to provide Singaporean firms with advisory services, professional networks, and the latest market intelligence to facilitate their expansion into the region. The office is expected to assist Texas-based companies that wish to enter the Asian market by utilizing Singapore as a strategic gateway.
Texas represents a significant economic partner for Singapore. The state is Singapore’s second-largest U.S. State-level trading partner, with bilateral goods trade reaching nearly US$9 billion in 2025.
Focus on Energy and Manufacturing
The expansion targets specific high-growth sectors where collaboration between the two regions is most viable. Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong highlighted opportunities for deeper partnerships in advanced manufacturing and energy.
EnterpriseSG Chairman Lee Chuan Teck noted that You’ll see compelling opportunities for Singapore companies in Texas’ large and vibrant economy
, particularly within technology and manufacturing sectors.
Addressing Geopolitical Economic Trends
During the opening ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong addressed the impact of rising geopolitical tensions, which have led some nations to pursue onshoring, reshoring, and the development of self-sufficient supply chains.
But for economies like ours — open, connected, and trade-dependent — self-sufficiency is neither practical nor optimal.
Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong
Gan warned that adopting insular economic policies would restrict Singapore’s access to global markets, limit growth opportunities, and reduce the nation’s ability to manage economic shocks. He argued that deepening links with trusted partners is essential for navigating current geopolitical fragmentation.
By working together, People can build capabilities that no single economy can develop alone, and allow our economies to remain competitive
Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong
The establishment of the Austin centre is part of a broader effort to strengthen two-way trade, investment, and innovation partnerships between the United States and Singapore.
The launch occurred during a wider visit by Deputy Prime Minister Gan to the United States, which spanned from April 12 to April 17, 2026, and included scheduled meetings with U.S. Cabinet members.