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Young entrepreneurs impress at FedEx/JA ITC 2017

By Wei Zhang
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FedEx Express announced the winners of the Singapore FedEx Express/JA International Trade Challenge (FedEx/JA ITC) 2017.

The three pairs of student business teams who advanced to the Asia Pacific FedEx/JA ITC in Singapore occurring from August 20 to 24, 2017 are:

1. Ryan Ling and Dogiparthy Reshma Ishwarya – Anderson Junior College

2. Darren Lim and Nabila Syuhada – ITE College Central

3. Ang Swee Yang and Tjhe Paramita Devi – Nanyang Polytechnic

The finalist teams presented their ideas to a judging panel composed of FedEx and Junior Achievement representatives, who evaluated them on their innovative ideas for a household product to be sold in India. The winning teams were assessed based on the originality of their concept, thoroughness of research for their business plans, and feasibility of their ideas. Outshining 12 other teams, the winning teams will now have the opportunity to compete in the prestigious regional finals.

This year’s regional finals will feature an exciting change from the previous competition format. To further promote cross-border collaboration, finalists will not be competing in the same team but will instead go through a random shuffle to form a mixed team of two team members from different countries.

Questions & Answers

Q.

Which student teams were chosen to represent Singapore at the regional competition?

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The three winning teams from Singapore are Ryan Ling and Dogiparthy Reshma Ishwarya from Anderson Junior College, Darren Lim and Nabila Syuhada from ITE College Central, and Ang Swee Yang and Tjhe Paramita Devi from Nanyang Polytechnic.

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What product challenge were the Singapore teams tasked with addressing?

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The finalist teams were required to present innovative ideas for a household product. Their proposals were specifically intended for a product to be sold within the Indian market.

Q.

How will the regional finals in August differ from previous years?

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This year's regional finals will feature a new format aimed at promoting cross-border collaboration. Finalists will no longer compete with their original teammates but will be randomly shuffled to form new mixed teams from different countries.

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