Singapore, July 14, 2025 — Federal Express Corporation, one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, continues its long-standing commitment to youth empowerment through the 2025 FedEx/Junior Achievement International Trade Challenge (FedEx/JA ITC). This year’s challenge brought together bright young minds from across the country to showcase their entrepreneurial ideas and global trade strategies, with the top six students selected to represent Singapore at the upcoming FedEx/JA ITC Asia Pacific regional finals to be hosted locally in August 2025.
Now in its 18th year, the FedEx/JA ITC program in Singapore aims to spark entrepreneurial thinking and cultivate global business acumen among young students in Singapore. In collaboration with JA Singapore, a non-profit organisation committed to inspiring and preparing young students in Singapore to succeed in a global economy, the program offers students real-world insights into international trade through hands-on workshops and team-based challenges.
This year’s competition challenged students to develop a Market Entry Strategy Plan (MESP) for a sustainable fashion solution aimed at minimising product return waste for China. Their ideas showcased critical thinking, creativity and a deep understanding of sustainable business solutions relevant to today’s global landscape.
The six winning students who will represent Singapore at the 2025 regional finals are:
Team: Hailey & Li-Ann
Students: Ho Li-Ann & Tan Ziyi Hailey
School: Methodist Girls’ School
Product: PowerPack
Product Presented: Packing foam made of fabric waste.
Team: Team Brandstormer
Students: Loh Pei Yuan, Sophia & Joshua Chew Kai En
School: Raffles Institution
Product: ReTex Insulation
Product Presented: ReTex Insulation is a high-performance, eco-friendly insulation panel engineered for modern construction applications using recycled fast fashion textile waste.
Team: AMS Solutions
Students: Subhaan Sulaiman Sait & Ng Yu Jing
School: Temasek Polytechnic
Product: EcoMat
Product Presented: A modular indoor flooring tile made from recycled textile waste.
They will join fellow finalists from across the region - including Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam - for a dynamic exchange of ideas and entrepreneurial vision. The event will serve as a platform for cross-cultural collaboration, teamwork, and the development of future-ready business leaders.
This format promotes cultural collaboration, encourages different perspectives, and allows students to apply essential business skills in a real-world international setting. Finalists will also have the chance to connect with FedEx leaders, and industry experts, further enhancing their global learning experience.
“It’s inspiring to see how quickly young people can turn bold ideas into actionable solutions when given the right support and encouragement,” said Eric Tan, Managing Director of FedEx Singapore. “Through the JA International Trade Challenge, we’re not only nurturing business skills but also helping students discover their potential and realize that they can shape the future of global commerce. Their energy and innovation reaffirm our commitment to investing in the next generation of changemakers and connecting people with possibilities.”
Since 2008, the FedEx/JA ITC program has reached over 6,700 students in Singapore, nurturing a generation of forward-thinking youth with the drive to innovate and lead. Over the years, Singapore participants have consistently made their mark on the regional level, including three students placing in the Top 3 in 2024. These achievements reflect the strong and sustained collaboration between FedEx and JA Singapore in fostering innovation and preparing tomorrow’s leaders.
More information about the 2025 FedEx/JA ITC can be found on the JA Singapore website: http://www.ja.org.sg.