6.—(1) The Board shall have power to do anything for the purpose of discharging its functions under this Act, or which is incidental or conducive to the discharge of those functions.
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), the Board may —
(a)
establish and maintain offices (including business support offices) both in Singapore and overseas;
(b)
collect, compile and analyse information, or commission surveys, research or studies, relating to Singapore-based enterprises conducting business in foreign markets;
(c)
promote, undertake or commission surveys, research or studies to identify new business opportunities or overseas markets for Singapore-based enterprises, or for the improvement and development of trade in goods and services generally;
(d)
enter into memoranda of understanding and other similar arrangements;
(e)
engage in any commercial activity, including forming or participating in the formation of a company and entering into joint ventures or partnerships for the purposes of promoting and developing trade and services;
(f)
utilise all the property of the Board, movable and immovable, in such manner as the Board may think expedient including the raising of loans by mortgaging such property;
(g)
acquire or dispose of any property, movable or immovable, which the Board thinks necessary or expedient for the purpose of carrying out its functions under this Act;
(h)
publish or sponsor the publication of periodicals, booklets and other written materials;
(i)
produce or sponsor the production of documentary films and other audio-visual materials;
(j)
charge for the use of any facility or service provided by the Board;
(k)
appoint agents in any country to carry out its functions under this Act;
(l)
organise courses and award certificates of proficiency;
(m)
provide advisory and information services;
(n)
promote or undertake publicity in any form;
(o)
provide facilities for the training of persons in any way connected with the promotion or development of trade;
(p)
receive donations and contributions from any source and raise funds by all lawful means;
(q)
grant loans to employees of the Board for any purpose specifically approved by the Board;
(r)
provide recreational facilities and promote recreational activities for, and activities conducive to, the welfare of employees of the Board; and