EuroCham

Inter-Association Networking Night 2018
2018-07-13
The European Chamber of Commerce (Singapore) is proud to be one of the key partnering association of Inter-Association Networking Night 2018 organised by ASME once again. We would like to invite you to join us at this event to mingle and network with members of 18 other associations.

Members of European Chamber of Commerce (Singapore) will be accorded the exclusive event fee of S$50 per person (the usual non-members rate is at S$70 per person). Come join us for a night of mingling with key business owners and stakeholders from a variety of industries:
Click here to register.

CXO Innovation Festival
2018-07-11
The CxO Innovation Festival is a unique experience that brings together senior executives to network, learn from innovators and reinvigorate business with fresh ideas.100 speakers deliver over 50 hours of case studies, discussions and debates across 4 tailored stream.
We bring together cross-industry thought leaders specialising in Data, Innovation, Strategy and Finance.
CxO Innovation Festival Pass:
– Access to all Sessions
– Access to all Networking Events
– Access to Exhibition Floor
– Presentation Slide Decks
– Presentation Video Recordings
– Invitation to the Innovation Channel Network
– Annual Innovation On Demand Subscription
Access to all Co-Located Summits
For more information click here. Please click here to register.

Roundtable discussion: Aerospace and Transport industry in APAC
2018-07-05
EuroCham has the pleasure of inviting you to a roundtable discussion aimed at sharing and discussing best practices amongst business leaders from airlines, air freight, logistics, maintenance and manufacturing companies active in the Aerospace & Transport industry in APAC.
The discussion will take place at EU Delegation (250 North Bridge Road, #37-00 Raffles City Tower, Singapore 179101) on the 5th of July from 9.00am to 10.30am.
Amongst others, the following topics will be addressed:
– EASA regulations & trade issues in APAC
– Logistics & Supply Chain opportunities
– Talent & training
Agenda:
9.00am-9.05am: Welcome by EuroCham Singapore
9.05am-9.10am: Introductions
9.10am-9.20am: Introduction by Dr Bicky Bhangu, Board Member at EuroCham Singapore and President SEA, Pacific & South Korea at Rolls-Royce Singapore
9.20am-10.20am: Roundtable discussion moderated by Dr Bicky Bhangu
10.20am: Closing remarks
10.30am: Close
Registration:
Seats are limited. For more information, please send an email to Lissa van der Heijden (lissa.vanderheijden@eurocham.org.sg).

SwissCham: Stammtisch - Networking
2018-07-05
Dear fellow SwissCham Members,
We would like to invite you to our new event-series “Stammtisch-Networking” – regular and informal get-togethers with focus on networking and the exchange among the SwissCham members.
This recurring event takes place every second Thursday of each month from 6pm onwards.
The event is open to all SwissCham members and their staff. No online registration is needed but please bring along a business card for the on-site registration.
We provide a welcome drink and some light snacks for all guests.
Looking forward welcoming you on the 5th July at Senso 21 Club Street Singapore 069410 to kick-off this event series
For more information about the event, please click here

Schuman Business Talk – Marcus Wallenberg
2018-07-03
The European Chamber of Commerce, Singapore (EuroCham) and the Swedish Chamber of Commerce, Singapore (SwedCham) are co-organizing the launch edition of the Schuman Business Talk series on 3rd of July 2018 where we will welcome the prominent Swedish Industrialist and Banker Mr Marcus Wallenberg as our Guest of honour and key-note speaker.
The Schuman Business Talk series aim to feature prominent European Business leaders who are eager to inspire and to empower the future of business leadership in Europe, Singapore and the rest of the world.
Topics key-note Mr Marcus Wallenberg:
In an increasingly complex world Mr. Marcus Wallenberg will address some of the key challenges facing business leaders today. He will give his views on the business environment and the importance of free trade. He will also make the connection between the significant need for infrastructure investments, innovation and “green financing”. Given Mr Marcus Wallenberg’s role as Chairman for, the Northern European bank, SEB he will also discuss how Banks will need to continue to adapt to the fast changing environment.
Programme:

8.15 am: Registration, Breakfast & Networking
9.00 am: Opening Remarks:
– Mr Jan Stjernström, President SwedCham
– Prof Subra Suresh, President, Nanyang Technological University
9.15 am: Keynote speech by Mr Marcus Wallenberg
9.30 am: Moderated Q & A
10.10am: Closing Remarks: Mr Stefano Poli, President EuroCham
10:15 am: Networking
10.30 am: End
Breakfast in buffet style will be served

Guest of Honour:
Marcus Wallenberg
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken (SEB), Chairman
Marcus Wallenberg is since 2005 the Chairman of Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken (SEB), a North European financial group for 400,000 corporate customers, and 5 million private customers. SEB has local presence in the Nordic and Baltic countries and in Germany.
Marcus Wallenberg is also the Chairman of Saab AB and FAM AB, and serves on the boards of Investor AB, AstraZeneca Plc, the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation and Temasek Holdings Ltd. He is the former Chairman of LKAB and Electrolux AB.
Marcus Wallenberg held the position as Chairman and Honorary Chairman of ICC (International Chamber of Commerce) from 2006 to July 2010. From 1999 to 2005, Mr Wallenberg was President and CEO of Investor AB, after having served as Executive Vice-President of the company for six years. Prior to this he was Director of Stora Feldmühle in Düsseldorf for three years.
Marcus Wallenberg earned a B. Sc of Foreign Service from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. and began his career at Citibank in New York 1980, followed by various positions at Deutsche Bank in Germany, S G Warburg Co Ltd in London and Citicorp in Hong Kong.
Moderator:

Lisa Enckell
Partner at Generator Antler
Lisa Enckell is a partner at the startup generator Antler where she leads Antler’s marketing and communications as well as supporting the portfolio companies. Lisa is also an active angel investor and has over the past five years invested in early-stage startups in Europe, US and Asia. Before joining Antler, Lisa was an independent marketing and product consultant for startups. Clients include Candy Crush Saga maker King.com, the world’s leading period tracking app Clue, and a number of early-stage European and American startups. Prior to that, she was the VP of marketing at Wrapp, a social gifting startup based in San Francisco and Stockholm.
Over the past years, Lisa has been working with fast-growing startups in different parts of the world. Always taking on a data-driven approach to her work, Lisa’s strength is in growth and product marketing. As an independent consultant, she took on interim CMO positions for startups in growth phases, most recently she was the interim CMO for VAssist in Mumbai, India, where she led the re-design of the product, made sure the marketing and product teams worked in a data-driven way and turned around a negative unit economics to a positive one.
She’s on a constant hunt to optimize, whether it’s an onboarding flow, an email drip campaign or a product launch. With a background in PR, her heartbeat tends to increase in discussions regarding positioning and branding.
Lisa started her career in Stockholm, Sweden, working as a PR consultant and public speaker before entering the startup world in 2011. She spent 2.5 years working in San Francisco and has since 2015 been based in Southeast Asia where she’s lived in Jakarta and is now based in Singapore. She holds an MSc in Business and Economics from the Stockholm School of Economics.
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Charity Gala Dinner: The Definitive Rat Pack
2018-06-27
The British Theatre Playhouse is bringing from London’s West End THE DEFINITIVE RAT PACK to Singapore. The show will take us back to the music and superstardom of Frank Sinatra (New York New York, My Way), Dean Martin (Sway, That’s Amore) and Sammy David Jr. (Mr Bojangles, The Candy Man).
BTP is about the arts and culture, and through their established “Art for Charity” gala dinners in Singapore, the theatre company also gives back to those who need it the most by raising money for charity. This time, they are collaborating with The Business Times to support their charity The Business Times Budding Artists Fund.
The Business Times Budding Artists Fund reaches out to financially disadvantaged children and youths from 6 to 19 years old. Through nurturing the artistic talents of these children and adolescents, the charity also seeks to build their values, character, and self-esteem. Since 2005, BTBAF has reached out to more than 16,000 needy children and youths through a variety of programmes including a structured arts training programme, arts camps, workshops and signature events.
To sum up why this is a “must-attend” charity gala event:

– World-class show from London’s West End with the original cast that earned an Olivier Award nomination
– Attended by the great and good in Singapore, including the President of Singapore and the British High Commissioner, H.E. Scott Wightman
– Art can transform society. Your support will help disadvantaged children and uplift the community

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HR Committee meeting with PMSM Indonesia
2018-06-22
Indonesia’s potential and challenges for ASEAN HR: a special meeting with Board members of the Indonesian Society of Human Resources Management
In this meeting of the Eurocham HR Committee, you will gain an understanding of human development and HR management challenges in ASEAN’s largest member country.
We are delighted to host three Board members from Indonesia’s PMSM, the county’s leading HR association, who will come specially from Jakarta for this dialogue.
Our guests are
– Pambudi Sunarsihanto, Chairman of PMSM and VP of HR for Danone Aqua
– Bernadette Themas, Managing Director and Country Head of Kelly Services Indonesia and Persol Indonesia and
– Merry Katombo, HR Director of Wings Indonesia
Topics include:
• What is the current situation and how should HR leaders manage the human potential of Indonesia?
• What are the top HR issues? What works and what doesn’t work?
• For Indonesia’s HR professionals, what are strengths and concerns and how to build a top HR team in the country
• How can Eurocham and PMSM work together in building the ASEAN Human Development Organisation?
This event is only for members.
Please RSVP by calendar invite or by email to Mr. Elgin Seah, at elgin.seah@eurocham.org.sg

Hawksford: Permanent Residence in Singapore - What you need to know
2018-06-20
Obtaining Singapore permanent residence (PR) lets you enjoy many benefits and rights when it comes to living and working in Singapore, but are you eligible?
Whether you want more immigration stability, career choice, business flexibility, or are planning to settle down in Singapore for the longer term – join us to hear from our experienced Immigration & Relocation team in a small and relaxed setting.
You’ll have the chance to hear from our experts, ask questions and understand some of the key considerations when it comes to the PR application process.
Topics Covered

– Understand the pitfalls and pinch points of the PR application process
– Guidance on how to strengthen your PR application
– Benefits and obligations of PR in Singapore

Who will benefit from this talk?
– All work pass holders
Cost: Free to attend, a light complimentary breakfast will be provided.
Agenda: 7:30am: Registration
8.00-9.00am: Talk
Click here for registration. Limited seats available, please register here. Webinar option available.

EU-ASEAN Business Council: AGM & Gala Dinner 2018
2018-06-18
The EU-ASEAN Business Council is having its 6th AGM Gala Dinner on 18 June 2018, Monday. The formal AGM for members will be followed by a Gala Dinner to which Singapore’s Minister of Finance, Mr Heng Swee Keat, will be attending as Guest-of-Honour and giving a key-note speech. Other guests include EU and ASEAN Ambassadors to Singapore, EU-ABC members and partners, and ministries.
Programme:
6.00 pm: Registration & Cocktails
7.00 pm: Guests to be seated
7.10 pm: Opening remarks
8:10 pm: Keynote address
9.30 pm: End of Dinner
Click here to register.

EU-ABC: Paradigm Shift to Public Health: Changing Behaviours
2018-06-12
The EU-ASEAN Business Council will be hosting a seminar tackling Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Singapore and the broader Southeast Asia region, primarily looking at the importance of innovation in healthcare and how to effectively minimise the healthcare burden contributed by NCDs ranging from prevention treatment to a community holistic approach.
Singapore is host to many of the EU-ABC members’ regional headquarters and serves as an exemplary case for several other jurisdictions having been ranked in the top position in progress towards the health related UN Sustainable Development Goals and Global Innovation Index in 2017.
Speakers:

– Prof. James A. Leitzel, Director, University of Chicago (CV)
– Dr Melvin Heng, Assistant Vice President, Parkway Pantai
– Moderator: Mr Donald Low, Advisor to Executive Education, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

Click here to register.

BLBG: Venetian Gala
2018-06-09
For further questions and additional information, mail us at secretary@blbg.org.sgFor all all bookings and reservation visit www.blbg.org.sg

SwissCham: Stammtisch - Networking
2018-06-07
Dear fellow SwissCham Members,
We would like to invite you to our new event-series “Stammtisch-Networking” – regular and informal get-togethers with focus on networking and the exchange among the SwissCham members.
This recurring event takes place every second Thursday of each month from 6pm onwards.
The event is open to all SwissCham members and their staff. No online registration is needed but please bring along a business card for the on-site registration.
We provide a welcome drink and some light snacks for all guests.
Looking forward welcoming you on the 7th June at Marché Mövenpick Raffles City to kick-off this event series…
For more information about the event, please click here

SwissCham: Global trends in the world of wine
2018-06-06
How Asia, technology and millennial consumers are changing the wine landscape
We are witnessing the rise of Asia as a wine consumer and in some cases, even as a wine producer. Millennial consumers want to drink wines that are enjoyable, but also healthy and produced in harmony with the environment. Technology and social media are changing the way we buy, consume and talk about wine. Threats to the wine world abound too: climate change and sustainability, wine fraud, unbalance in demand and supply … Still, quality and variety of the wines available to us today have never been as high and wide. Our brief overview of today’s powerful trends driving transformation in the world of wine will be accompanied by the tasting of a few wines from Wine Universe’s wide selection, made from characteristic grapes closely linked to their terroir and demonstrating the variety and richness of contemporary wine production.
For more information about the event, please click here
Agenda
07:00 – 07:30 PM Registration and Welcome Apero
08:00 – 08:45 PM Presentation & Discussion
08:45 – 09:00 PM Q&A
09:00 – 10:00 PM Tapas

IPR Committee Meeting
2018-06-05
The EuroCham IPR Committee will meet on 5 June 2018 and provide updates on the ongoing projects. Members will be briefed by the programme lead of the EU IP Office who will also join us at this meeting.
To register, please RSVP by email to Mr. Elgin Seah at elgin.seah@eurocham.org.sg.

GFMA-ASIFMA Green Finance Conference 2018
2018-06-05
GFMA, ASIFMA, the UN Climate Change Secretariat and the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific are pleased to present our Green Finance Conference 2018 from Tuesday 5 June to Wednesday 6 June in Singapore. We invite your participation as we are now accepting sponsorship support, collecting speaker suggestions and taking registrations.
This 2-day conference will highlight the key role the financial services industry must play in the transition to sustainable development, including the mainstreaming of green securities and how enthusiasm for such financial instruments has grown among investors. Attendees will participate in both interactive and networking sessions.
Date: Tuesday–Wednesday, 5-6 June 2018
Venue: Marina Mandarin Hotel Singapore (Leo & Capricorn Room, Level 1)
Website: www.asifma.org/green2018
PROGRAM (Download full program HERE.)
Day 1: Growing Green
Welcome Address
Keynote Address
Panel 1: The Case for Green Finance
Panel 2: The Regional Green Finance Market and Global Experiences
Panel 3: Green Bond Issuer and Underwriter Interview – Sovereigns
Panel 4: Green Bond Issuer and Underwriter Interview – Corporates
Panel 5: Investor Panel: Building a Sustainable Portfolio
Panel 6: Green Lending, Securitization and Equity-type structures
Panel 7: Public Policies and Incentives to Support Green Finance
Panel 8: Greening the Belt and Road
Day 2: Asia-Pacific Green Investment Catalyst Roundtables
Opening Remarks
Roundtable 1: Debt Capital Markets Financing for Implementation of the Paris Agreement
Roundtable 2: Regional Banks Lending Facility
Roundtable 3: A New Green Lending Facility for Asia-Pacific
Roundtable 4: The Role of Asia-Pacific Green Bond Standards
Roundtable 5: Impact and Compliance Monitoring of Green Bonds
Join Now as a Delegate!
Register HERE
– Members of ASIFMA, GFMA, Guests of Conference Sponsors and EuroCham members: USD 500
– Non-Members: USD 600
If you are interested to attend the conference, please quote PROMO CODE: GF2018GOE. A confirmation email will be sent to you shortly for successful registration. Seats are served on first-come-first-served basis.
For registration inquiry, please contact Gigi Ma of ASIFMA at gma@asifma.org. Thank you.
Regulators, Buy Side, Issuers, Corporate Treasurers: Senior representatives may be offered complimentary registration. Please email gma@asifma.org for application.
Official event invite: https://t.e2ma.net/message/h2stbb/hqvbmu
Official event page: www.asifma.org/green2018

innovfest unbound 2018 - SEA's Largest Innovation Festival
2018-06-05
Southeast Asia’s Largest Innovation Festival

The Festival Connecting Brands and Corporations With Disruptive Technology to Fuel Their Innovation and Growth

The award-winning innovfest unbound is the anchor event of Smart Nation Innovations, a week-long series of events that showcase Asia’s most innovative developments. In 2018, we’ll welcome over 12,000 entrepreneurs, brands, corporates, investors and tech start-ups from 100+ countries to meet and share new ideas, build partnerships and celebrate digital disruption.
In partnership with Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), innovfest unbound is organised by NUS Enterprise and unbound and is Southeast Asia’s most exciting innovation festival. Co-Chaired by Yossi Vardi and Lily Chan, it is the place where brands connect with disruptive innovation and explore Asian opportunities.

EuroCham Singapore is a proud supporter of Innovfest Unbound 2018.
A special code < EUROCHAMSPE18 > is available for all EuroCham members for complimentary tickets (excl. Admin Fee)

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Financial Services Committee Meeting: KYC automation, ongoing monitoring and how to tackle the cyber risk?
2018-06-04
The EuroCham Financial Services committee together with the Belgium Luxembourg Business Group (BLBG) will host a special session on KYC and payments hosted by SWIFT. Topics that will be addressed include:
The future of KYC

– Problem statement: Common Issues shared by the community
– Cyber & KYC: Synergies between Financial Crime and Cyber Crime
– The future of KYC: Utilities, KYCC and ongoing monitoring

Securing & streamlining Payments

– Fraud: Common patterns and proposed solutions
– Efficiency: GPI’s Latest figures and roadmap

Co-organised by:

To register, please RSVP by email to Mr. Elgin Seah at elgin.seah@eurocham.org.sg.

SwissCham: Swiss Business Awards
2018-06-02
The Swiss Business Awards is back on its second year to honour Excellence in People & Skills Development. The awards program is an initiative to recognise the successful, development and new technologies.
SwissCham invites you for this important occasion. Nomination is open to all companies with strong Swiss links. The ceremony will take place during the Gala Dinner.
Please visit our website for more information Swisscham

SwissCham: Gala Dinner & Business Awards 2018
2018-06-02
The SwissCham is pleased and honored to invite you to the annual Gala Dinner & Business Awards 2018. This event will take place at One Farrer Hotel & Spa on Saturday 2nd of June,2018. It would be a privilege to have you with us at this special occasion.
Early birds tickets are available until 12th May 2018!
The SwissCham would like to take this opportunity to extend a heart-felt thank you to all the sponsors for their commitments to making this event successful!
Please be informed that photos and/or videos will be taken during the event, which might be published on our website, in newsletters, social media or any other publication. With registration to and attendance at the event you consent to the same.
For more information and registration, please click here

ESSEC: Personal Disruption: The New Currency Of Success
2018-05-31
Unprecedented technological advancements have democratized information and created new opportunities for organizations to co-create with their customers. Today, an organization’s competitive advantage hinges on its ability to understand and meet the needs of an increasingly well-informed customer base. To help organizations transform from service or product-driven to customer-driven businesses, leaders must themselves self-disrupt to develop a new customer-centric strategic mindset.
This talk will challenge you to adopt a “growth mindset” which fosters curiosity in seeking opportunities to learn and improve existing competencies. This includes learning to face and overcome fear to become a better and inspirational leader. By embracing personal disruption, leaders will be better positioned to successfully build a customer-centric culture. The speaker will explore how to leverage great leadership skills to align a customer-centric culture with a complementary strategy to outperform competitors, and as a result create long-term competitive advantage that competitors find difficult to challenge or replicate.
Joining the leadership discussion are Prof. Kevyn Yong, Dean of ESSEC Asia-Pacific and Prof. Cedomir Nestorovic, Program Director of the ESSEC & Mannheim Executive MBA Asia-Pacific program.
Click here to see more informaiton.

EU-SG Cycling for Sustainability
2018-05-27
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Future of Finance Summit 2018
2018-05-23
The Asian Banker is the leading international provider of strategic intelligence to the financial services industry across Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Over the last 20 years, our Summit events have become a globally acknowledged platform for top thought-leaders, CEOs, and senior decision makers in the industry. This year, we are pleased to have the inventor of World Wide Web, Sir Tim Berners-Lee as our keynote speaker. The Future of Finance Summit 2018 is on 23-25 May and we are happy to offer a 10% discount for all members of EuroCham Singapore. The registration fee will includes accommodation.
Please kindly click here for more information.
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Sustainability Committee meeting
2018-05-22
EuroCham invites you to join the first meeting of the Sustainability committee on Thursday 24 May from 9am to 10.15am. The meeting will take place at EuroCham Singapore, 1 Phillip Street #12-01, Royal One Phillip, S(048692).
The agenda for this meeting will be as follows:
9.00am – 9.10am Welcome by EuroCham Singapore
9.10am – 9.20am Introductions
9.20am – 9.40am Introduction to committee and feedback received from companies for potential focus areas
9.40am – 10am Discussion on direction of committee
10am – 10.15am Discuss election of chair/co-chairs and way forward
More information & registration
For more information on the committee, or to register for the meeting, please send an email to Lissa van der Heijden, Business & Committee Manager, at lissa.vanderheijden@eurocham.org.sg.

European Networking Night
2018-05-22
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Our second networking event of 2018 will be happening on 22nd May.
Regroup with us over 2 hours of drinks and canapés. This will be a great opportunity to meet new people, build new connections and expand your network among Singapore’s large business community.
*Tenants of the German Center are entitled to EuroCham Member price. To register please drop an email to Emilie Lessent (events@eurocham.org.sg)
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DABS: Annual Gala Ball 2018
2018-05-19
Early Bird Tickets are for members only.
Non-members can register after 29 March 2018
To register kindly send an email including the names of your guests to
dabs@dabs-singapore.com
Your reservation is not confirmed until payment has been settled.
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Malaysia Elections: Outcome Briefing
2018-05-18
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Whither Malaysia? Assessing the Impact for Investors of the Post-Election Political Transition
For the first time since Malaysia’s independence, UMNO and its coalition Barisan Nasional (BN) have been voted out. The alliance that is taking over power, Pakatan Harapan (PH), brings back together former UMNO stalwarts and then political opponents, Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Anwar Ibrahim.
While the transition to a new government is progressing smoothly, the reshuffle of the country’s ruling elite is creating significant uncertainty. It remains unclear to what extent PH will now seek to overturn BN’s policies, whether in relation to trade, investment and the economy, or to the country’s foreign policy including towards China.
The seminar will shed light on the political and social dynamics behind the earth-shattering election’s results. It will also provide insights on Malaysia’s new leadership. Last, it will offer prospective views on the impact for investors of the ongoing transition.
Speakers:
Mohamed Nawab Osman is the Coordinator of the Malaysia Program at RSIS and a Senior Advisor at Asia Group Advisors. He is a leading expert on the politics of Malaysia and of Muslim politics in Southeast and South Asia. His opinion pieces have been featured in leading media including The Straits Times, The Nation and Jakarta Post. Nawab also is a frequent commentator on political Islam, terrorism and Southeast Asian politics on CNN, BBC, Al-Jazeera and Channel News Asia. Nawab is a social activist and serves as the President of Critical Xchange. He also sits in the board of Association of Muslim Professionals. In 2014, he was nominated to attend the inaugural Young Southeast Asian Leader’s Initiative.
Romain Caillaud is a Director at Asia Group Advisors. He oversees the firm’s project execution teams in Malaysia, Singapore and Myanmar. Romain has more than a decade of advisory experience in Southeast Asia in extractive industries, telecoms and technology, financial services, and the food & beverage industry. He served as President of the French-Myanmar Chamber of Commerce from 2012 to 2015.
Only for members of EuroCham or EU-ASEAN Business Council.
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SIIA 5th Singapore Dialogue on Sustainable World Resources
2018-05-18
Climate Action: Seeding Green Growth and Resilience in ASEAN
Two years since the Paris Agreement, many ASEAN countries are placing increasing emphasis on combating climate change and its adverse impacts. Governments have started to invest in improving air and water quality, low-carbon transport, and better use of physical resources to shift towards green growth. Efforts are also being made to cut greenhouse gas emissions and prevent the spread of fires and haze.
The agroforestry and resource sector in particular has witnessed a growing momentum in adopting sustainable practices and protecting ecosystems. But questions are still being asked about whether these efforts are enough to address climate change, and how we can spur greater growth in green investments. Against this backdrop, the 5th Singapore Dialogue on Sustainable World Resources (SDSWR) invites regional representatives to explore the following questions: What policies can governments and corporations adopt to encourage green growth? How sustainable is today’s plantation sector, and are there commensurate rewards for being sustainable? And to what extent are current industry approaches, like certification, still relevant as a tool for achieving sustainability?
To have more information please click here.
Featured Speakers:

Mr. Masagos Zulkifli, Minister for the Environment and Water Resources, Republic of Singapore
Dr. Bambang Brodjonegoro, Minister of National Development Planning, Republic of Indonesia

Programme:
Panel 1: How ASEAN Governments Are Shifting to Green Growth
Panel 2: Doing Well by Doing Good: The Evolution of Sustainability in the Agri-Business Sector
Workshop 1: Bridging Top-Down and Bottom-Up Approaches: The Role of Financial Institutions in Inclusive Agri-Finance
Workshop 2: Sustainability Reporting in the Plantation Sector: Attracting Better Capital Flows
Workshop 3: The Relevance of Certification to Sustainability Today
Registration:
Tickets are on sale at S$300 per person. You may purchase your ticket here.

EuroSphere Exhibition 2018
2018-05-18
Following a successful first 2017 edition, the EVBN is going to organise the second edition of the Eurosphere – European Art of Living Exhibition, from the 18th to the 20th May 2018, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, where 4,500 business visitors and 150 European business brands are expected.
EuroSphere is a unique exhibition, dedicated to bringing the premium European Art of Living to the Vietnamese and Southeast Asian markets, within a wide range of sectors that all present the elegance, the sophistication and the high quality of European premium products:
– Gourmet Food, Wine & Spirits
– Fashion, Fashion Accessories, Jewellery, Horology
– Perfumery, Cosmetics
– Furniture, Interior Design
– Automotive
– Lifestyle
Within the context of the soon-to-be-implemented EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement, EuroSphere aims to support European companies to find business partners, while creating a lively flow of interactions among exhibiting companies and visitors.
For more information, please visit the EuroSphere exhibition’s website.
Additional information:
– Free entry for all EuroCham members. Click here to register and use the code EUROSPHEREVN on the 1-day entry.
– 15% discount on standard packages for any EuroCham member willing to exhibit at EuroSphere.

Hawksford: E-commerce for SMEs in Singapore
2018-05-18
Are you an e-commerce company looking to setup or expand in Singapore? Are you a business/SME looking to get into the online space?
Gain insights into the e-commerce landscape and find out how e-commerce can help you realise your business ambitions.
Topics Covered:

– Why e-commerce is important to business?
– Singapore’s e-commerce landscape and trends
– How to enter the e-commerce space?
– Establishing and growing your business in Singapore

Who will benefit from this talk?

– Businesses/SMEs in Singapore looking to expand/grow with e-commerce
– Those who are looking to establish an e-commerce business in Singapore

Agenda:
7:30am: Registration
8.00-9.15am: Talk (A light breakfast will be provided)
Webinar option available. Please click here to register.
Limited seats available.

SwissCham: An exciting study trip to “Rubbish Island”
2018-05-17
The SwissCham would like to invite you for this short study trip with fellow SwissCham members is a must for everyone interested in Singapore’s high-tech city infrastructure. With a casual boat ride in good company, great networking on water and on land is guaranteed. Drinks and snacks will be served!
Agenda:
1:00 PM – 1:25 PM Registration and paperwork Ferry operator
1:25 PM – 2:05 PM Ferry transfer (40 minutes)/ light lunch
2 :05 PM – 2:30 PM Transfer to jetty to administration
2:30 PM – 4:30 PM Programme Semakau Landfill
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM Ferry transfer back to Pasir Panjang
Ferry details: Kenki 18 (SP 1289A)
Dress Code: Sport and cover shoes
Please bring your ID identification as it is required by NEA

For more information please click here
