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SINGAPORE - The first President's Challenge networking event that brought together companies and social enterprises to see how they can work together for the social good went underway on Friday.

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Here is the speech by President Dr Tony Tan at the President's Challenge Social Enterprise Corporte Networking event at the Grand Copthorne Hotel:

Mr Seah Kian Peng Deputy Speaker and Co-Chairman of the Social Enterprise Association

His Excellency Antony Phillipson High Commissioner of the United Kingdom to Singapore

Distinguished Guests

Ladies and Gentlemen

Good afternoon. It is indeed a pleasure for me to join you at the opening of the President's Challenge Social Enterprise Corporate Networking Event.

In 2012, I started the President's Challenge Social Enterprise Award to recognise social enterprises that made impactful contributions to our society. Through the award, the President's Challenge aims to inspire more individuals, particularly our youths, to develop business ventures that also serve social causes.

Social enterprises provide avenues for Singaporeans to address the special needs of disadvantaged groups or to address a social issue proactively. By tapping on the innovative energies, passion and initiative of entrepreneurs, new services addressing social needs can surface through social enterprises.

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First President's Challenge networking event brings companies, social enterprises together