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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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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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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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

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).

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.

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.

SAS ERM-ESSEC CREAR Cyber Risk Conference 2018
2018-07-26
EuroCham is pleased to support the SAS ERM-ESSEC CREAR Cyber Risk Conference 2018 organised by the Singapore Actuarial Society.
CYBER RISKS – THREATS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE ASIA PAC INSURANCE INDUSTRY
Cyber risks are regularly mentioned as the top priority in Risk Managers’ minds. All Insurance & Reinsurance companies are expected to play a critical role in this fast-changing and constantly evolving environment: both as a target for cyber criminality and as an insurance coverage provider.
The Cyber Risk Conference has lined up renowned speakers to tackle the issue of cyber threat, cyber risk management, cyber modeling techniques, cyber insurance products as well as a panel discussion on cyber trend and a cyber risk workshop. We welcome all (re)insurance and non-insurance professionals to join our conference in July.
Details:
From: 26 Jul 2018 – 08:30
To: 27 Jul 2018 – 17:00
Location: ESSEC Business School, 5 Nepal Park, Singapore 139408
Register and make payment by 18 July 2018 to enjoy the Early Bird rates shown below.

REGISTRATION FEES (by bank transfer/cash/local cheque)
SGD 600.00 SAS Fellow / Associate / Ordinary / Affiliate
SGD 25.00 SAS Student*
SGD 700.00 Non-SAS member
REGISTRATION FEES (by PayPal, includes 4.25% PayPal charges)
SGD 625.50 SAS Fellow / Associate / Ordinary / Affiliate
SGD 26.06 SAS Student*
SGD 729.25 Non-SAS member
*Student rates are limited to the first 10 SAS student members who login to sign up.

Find out more and register HERE.

Regional tax committee: Singapore at the BEPS Action 5 Platform, new IP Development Incentives
2018-08-01
As an initiative of the Regional Tax Committee, EuroCham will host the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) where officials will brief members on the BEPS Action 5 platform and new IP development incentives available to businesses.
Updates on Singapore’s participation at the BEPS Action 5 Platform and the new IP Development Incentive
Synopsis:
Singapore joined the inclusive framework for the global implementation of the Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) project in June 2016. The sharing by the Singapore Economic Development Board provides updates on Singapore’s participation at the BEPS Action 5 platform for countering harmful tax practices, and also gives an overview of the new IP Development Incentive, which was introduced in Budget 2017.
Please RSVP by calendar invite or by writing to Mr. Elgin Seah at elgin.seah@eurocham.org.sg. This briefing is available only for members.

The European Union as a Global Actor - RSIS Distinguished Public Lecture by Her Excellency Federica Mogherini
2018-08-03
In her first public lecture in Singapore, the European Union’s foreign policy chief and Vice-President of the European Commission, H.E. Federica Mogherini, will engage with students on the EU’s place amidst an increasingly volatile international order and will discuss the ways in which the EU continues to develop enduring partnerships across the globe. The EU High Representative/Vice-President, who is participating in the ASEAN Regional Forum in Singapore, will address some of the challenges facing the world today, including regional conflicts, nuclear proliferation, and migration, as well as the need to defend and support the rules-based multilateral system, open and fair trade, and sustainable development. With Singapore currently holding the chairmanship of ASEAN and taking on the role of EU-ASEAN Coordinator in August, Federica Mogherini will also outline the European Union’s increased engagement with Asian partners over the past years, particularly on climate change, connectivity and security, as well as discuss opportunities for enhanced cooperation in the future.
About the Speaker
Federica Mogherini is the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission. She has held this position since 1st November 2014.
She previously served as the Italian Minister for Foreign Affairs from February to October 2014, and was elected as a Member of the Italian Parliament in 2008. She was also the Head of the Italian Delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly and Vice-President of its Political Committee (2013-2014), Secretary of the Defence Committee (2008-2013), and member of the Foreign Affairs Committee. She was born in Rome, Italy, and graduated from the Sapienza University of Rome with a degree in Political Science and a specialization in Political Philosophy.
Ms Mogherini is a member of the Rome-based Istituto Affari Internazionali (Institute of International Affairs) and a Fellow of the German Marshall Fund of the United States, a public policy think-tank in Washington D.C.
Dress Code: Office attire
For more information click here or contact RSISevents@ntu.edu.sg

The Women’s Forum Singapore in collaboration with INSEAD and Facebook Singapore is happy to launch its first pitch contest for women founders of start-ups in ASEAN - Apply before 24 August 2018!
2018-08-24
Supporting Women entrepreneurship is key to building an inclusive innovative world across ASEAN. Our mission with Women’s Forum Singapore is to contribute to strengthening women’s economic empowerment by improving access and support in building and developing their own ideas. Among the identified barriers blocking women to undertake and succeed in building a company is the lack of access to finance and markets, as well as limited education and training in starting, managing, and growing a business.
Linked to the Women’s Forum Singapore and in partnership with INSEAD and Facebook Singapore, the purpose of this event is to help a selected number of women-led start-ups in ASEAN to achieve success. To do so, we are offering a unique opportunity to develop their innovative ideas, build their networks and their brands, their soft-skills, and bring them to pitch in front of a distinguished jury and audience.
How to apply?
You are the woman founder of a start-up at an early stage, here is how to move forward.
Applications are due no later than 24 August 2018.
The application will require you to:
– Publish online a 3-minute video pitch of your start-up
– Answer 5 questions on the application form (150 characters maximum)
Prizes will include:
– Private social media consulting sessions for the winning start-ups
– Mentoring sessions
– Networking and outreach to the Women’s Forum worldwide network (15’000 CEOs, business founders, opinion leaders in 100+ countries)
– Invitation to the Women’s Forum Singapore 12 -14 September and to the Global Meeting 2018, Paris, 14-16 November 2018
– Press visibility
Apply now!

Wine & Spirits Committee Meeting
2018-08-28

Future of SME Workforce
2018-08-28
HRM Asia’s 2nd Annual Future of SME Workforce 2018 will share vital business insights with Singapore’s SME employers on the essential practical changes required to optimize their workforce’s efficiency with digital transformation.
Hear from leading local businesses on the most progressive Singaporean SMEs implemented the strategies and solutions they needed to achieve digital transformation. Successful SME owners will share how transformation has made their business operations more efficient, saved on costs and exponentially improved the employee experience, brand and employer value proposition. #FutureOfSME2018
Members of EuroCham get 10% off with Promo Code: ECCS18
For more info: http://futureofsmeworkforce.com/ or contact info@hrmasia.com.sg

EuroCham Roundtable discussion: Counting and Cutting the Cost of Regulatory Reporting - World class made in Austria
2018-09-05
We are delighted to invite you to attend our 2-hours business breakfast to discuss the topic of “Counting and Cutting the Cost of Compliance” with regard to the World Class Austrian regulatory reporting model, Austrian Reporting Services (or short “AuRep”).
The Austrian national bank (OeNB) and the financial institutions in Austria have joined forces and use new technologies to create a new Regulatory Value Chain. The AuRep GmbH is co-owned by eight of the largest Austrian banking groups, representing 90% of the Austrian bank market and 800 banks. It runs a common software platform based on BearingPoint’s Abacus which works as a central interface between the banks and the OeNB supporting national and international supervisory and statistical reporting.
The main drivers for the project were to lighten the compliance burden and to reduce costs and complexity of reporting processes in Austria. Nearly 600 Austrian financial institutions are currently using the platform in Austria which has enabled streamlined communications and aligned processes with the regulatory authority. The AuRep project also equips the participating financial institutions with a flexible and configurable solution to easily adopt new tenants and regulations.
The innovative solution increases the efficiency of supervisory processes, while reducing risk and cost for both, financial institutions and the regulator. It’s a milestone in the terms of innovation and reshaping the way of reporting which potentially could be replicated in other markets.
Join us in this opportunity to discuss the future of regulatory compliance as we continue to push the boundary on innovation and reshape regulatory reporting.
This interactive discussion will look at key issues including:
– The importance of selecting the right operational structure for compliance.
– The impact of the rise of reporting utilities, driven by the relentless demand on compliance teams to cut costs.
– The extent to which complexity is a major driver of those costs, and the benefits associated with adopting uniform, centralised processes.
Programme:
8:30 AM: Registration and Breakfast
9:00 AM: Welcome Remarks – Her Excellency Mrs. Karin Fichtinger-Grohe, Ambassador of Austria to Singapore
9:10 AM: Roundtable Discussion
Panellist:
– Dr. Johannes Turner, Director Statistics Department, Oesterreichische Nationalbank (OeNB)
– Representative of Monetary Authority of Singapore (TBC)
– Representative of a Bank in Singapore (TBC)
– Dr. Maciej Piechocki, BearingPoint RegTech Management Board
Moderator: TBC
10:20 AM: Closing Remarks
10:30 AM: End of Meeting
Dr. Maciej Piechocki
BearingPoint RegTech Management Board
Dr. Maciej Piechocki is RegTech Management Board Member at BearingPoint. For the last 10 years, he has been specializing in the areas of digitalization, regulation and Big Data especially in the financial services sector. In his role, Maciej is responsible to deliver services and solutions to regulatory clients such as banks, insurance companies, central banks and supervisory authorities in the areas of regulatory reporting, regulatory management and regulatory analytics. Maciej deals with regulations such as Basel 3, Solvency 2, IFRSs, MiFID but also implements standards such as XBRL or SDMX.
During his career, Maciej has been working with a number of regulators worldwide such as Deutsche Bundesbank, the European Banking Authority, the European Central Bank, the Polish Central Bank, the SEC in the US, Japan’s FSA, the Chinese Ministry of Finance. He was also working with a number of large banks, insurers and listed companies. He has been working in consulting, software development, accounting standard setting and in academia.

Dr. Johannes Turner
Director Statistics Departement Oesterreichische Nationalbank (OeNB)
Johannes Turner is Director Statistics Department of the Oesterreichische Nationalbank (OeNB), which is in charge of compiling and analyzing monetary, interest rate, supervisory and external statistics and maintaining the Austrian Central Credit Register. He is a member of the Statistics Committee of the ESCB, and a representative in the Committee on Monetary, Financial and Balance of Payments Statistics in Luxembourg (CMFB). Since 2013 Johannes Turner has been representative in the ESF (European Statistical Forum) and since 2016 he has been Vice President of the European Committee of the Central Balance-Sheet Data Offices (ECCBSO). He is an Advisory Board Member of Statistics Austria (NSI) and a member of the ERP (European Recovery Programme) Audit Committee. In 2014/2015 he has been chairing the ECB taskforce for a harmonised reporting framework for banks in Europe.
He was promoted to his current position in June 2010 after having worked on banking supervision at the OeNB for 18 years, ultimately as Head of the Banking Analysis Division from 2008. Johannes Turner holds a Master’s degree and a Ph.D. in business administration from the University of Vienna.

IP and International Trade seminar
2018-09-06
The IP Academy is the education and training arm of the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS). IPOS is a statutory board under the Ministry of Law. IP Academy is a leading centre for excellence in IP education, and its mission is to grow a vibrant network of skilled IP professionals and users through quality education.
Jointly organised by the IP Academy and the Ministry of Trade and Industry Singapore, in conjunction with IP Week 2018, this seminar aims to give participants a bird’s eye view of how international trade has affected national IP laws and policies, and vice versa. Participants will also walk away with practical tips on trade negotiations, as our distinguished panel of speakers share and discuss on the following IP and trade related issues:
– Policy implications of trade competitiveness and IP
– Keys issues of IP in international trade negotiations and how will ASEAN benefit from negotiating as a bloc on these issues?
– Practical considerations in negotiating IP provisions in trade agreements

Fees: Normal – $321.00 (incl GST) / GFIP delegates – $267.50 (incl.GST
Registration**: Click here to register
**Registration is accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to availability of seats.

Seminar Outline

Time
Topic
Speaker

9.00 am to 9.30 am
Registration
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9.30 am to 10.15 am
Introduction to IP and International Trade
Prof David Llewelyn Deputy Dean, School of Law, Singapore Management University

10.15 am to 11.00 am
Key IP Issues in Trade Negotiation
Ms Mary Elizabeth Chelliah Principal Trade Specialist, Ministry of Trade and Industry
Head (Academic Branch), MTI Trade Academy

11.00 am to 11.30 am
Networking Tea Break
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11.30 am to 12.30 pm
Practical Considerations in International Trade Negotiations
Ms Danielle Yeow Deputy Director-General, International Affairs Division
Attorney-General’s Chambers Singapore

12.30 pm to 1.00 pm
Panel Discussion + Q & A

All speakers, moderated by Ms Diyanah Baharudin Senior Legal Counsel, Intellectual Property Office of Singapore

1.00 pm
End of Programme

(In the event of unforeseen circumstances, details of the seminar may be subject to change.)

EU Young Professionals event
2018-09-06
The first run of our EU Young Professionals Networking was a great success! We gathered a young, tenacious crowd of close to 100 for a wonderful time of networking. Read more from our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6443761703694921729 …

If you are below 35 you do not want to miss the first European Young Professional networking event organised by EuroCham and the Norwegian Business Association of Singapore (NBAS) will be organizing. The event is supported by European National Business Groups.
The European Young Professionals series aims to offer a platform for young European professionals living in Singapore to gather and strengthen their networks and community. It also seeks to inspire young professionals as they learn to navigate and adapt to the turbulent waves of the business economy.
Programme
19h00: Registration
19h15: Opening speech by Dr Francis Goh
19h30: Networking
21h00: End
Meet the speaker: Dr Francis Goh CEO & Founder, Hehsed Consulting Pte Ltd
Francis Goh is the CEO of HehSed Consulting, which specializes in digital innovation, corporate strategy and leadership development. He has been a mentor at the Nanyang MBA faculty. As a serial entrepreneur, he has been a mentor and advisor to more than 100 startups and entrepreneurs. Read more: Bio of Dr Francis Goh.
The event is open only for professionals aged between 18 to 35 years old.
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The Global Borrowers & Investors Forum – Asia 2018
2018-09-06
Asia’s bond market is in the middle of a volatile year, with fears about rising interest rates, default risks and a looming trade war forcing issuers and investors alike to tread carefully. There could be no better time to attend Euromoney’s Global Borrowers and Investors Forum – Asia in Singapore, where a group of leading policy makers, issuers and investors will reflect on the outlook for the market.
The annual Global Borrowers and Investors Summit –Asia Pacific returns 6th September to close off 2018 and give its 500+ participants a head start on planning and execution for 2019.
We are honored to have both Dr Mark Mobius, Partner and Co-founder, Mobius Capital Partners & Ms Liew Tzu Mi, CIO, Fixed Income, GIC to deliver the keynote addresses at the forum.
Key topics included in this year’s forum:

Project bonds: Finally a reality?
The PRC markets – offshore or onshore?
Developing Asia’s bond market: Local issuers, global investors
The outlook of Formosa bonds: Everything you need to know
Socially responsible investing: The rise of an asset class

Click here for the latest agenda and speaker line-up.
Issuers and Investors are able to attend this event for free*. To register, please send email to rsvp@euromoneyasia.com quoting “EUROCHAM1”
*Euromoney reserves the right to decide eligibility for attendance. There are a limited number of free places available for issuers and investors who have not received a VIP invitation from one of our sponsors. If you are directly involved in investing or issuing (eg treasury, funding) on behalf of your institution, you may apply for a free place at the conference. NB Individuals working within market/intermediary functions will not qualify for a free place at the event even if their institution is an investor or issuer, however you may pay to attend. For all non-sponsoring service providers (e.g. lawyers, consultants, trading platforms) and intermediaries, there is a fee to attend.

EuroCham Financial Markets Outlook 2019
2018-09-07
EuroCham in collaboration with Rabobank cordially invites you to join Financial Markets experts, Michael Every and Jan Lambregts giving their valuable insights and outlook for 2019:

Financial Markets Outlook 2019: “Puzzling Times, cubed” by

Rabobank’s Global Head of Financial Markets Research Jan Lambregts and Senior Asia-Pacific Strategist Michael Every.
As Nils Bohr once said, “Prediction is very difficult, especially if it’s about the future.” However, ten years into this global recovery there is more uncertainty about what the next year holds than for decades. Is the US economy set to boom on tax cuts or bust as the Fed keeps hiking? Can Europe survive the sunset of QE, and what will Brexit look like? And is China a source of stability or instability?
Moreover, can the global economy survive a trade war? And can global institutions survive the US’ new stance? The answers are like a puzzle.
About the Speakers
Jan Lambregts, Global Head of Financial Markets Research, Rabobank
Based in London, Jan Lambregts oversees a worldwide team of analysts and strategists who cover macro, foreign exchange, fixed income, credit and agri commodities for key clients. Before his move to London in 2009 to head up the global Financial Markets Research team, Jan lived and worked in Singapore and Hong Kong for seven years, covering macro, FX and rates strategy for Rabobank clients, with a particular focus on Japan and China. A frequent speaker and panellist at conferences and roundtables, Jan is also one of Rabobank’s key media spokespeople on developments in financial markets, fulfilling regular interview requests from CNBC, Bloomberg, Reuters and other leading media organisations. A cum laude graduate of Tilburg University in the Netherlands, Jan holds a Master’s degree in micro/macro-economics, with further specialisations in finance and international trade.

Michael Every, Head of Financial Markets Research Asia-Pacific, Rabobank
Based in Hong Kong, Michael analyses the major developments in the Asia-Pacific region and contributes to the bank’s various economic research publications for internal and external customers and to the media. Michael has nearly two decades of experience working as an Economist and Strategist. Before Rabobank, he was a Director at Silk Road Associates, a strategy consultancy based in Bangkok. Prior to this, he was Senior Economist and Fixed Income Strategist at the Royal Bank of Canada based in both London and Sydney. Michael was formerly also an Economist for Dun & Bradstreet in London, covering ASEAN.
Michael holds a Master’s degree in Economics (with distinction) from University College London and speaks Thai.

Break the ceiling touch the sky summit
2018-09-10
Break the ceiling touch the sky® – the success and leadership summit for women® is growing as the summit of choice for professional women to learn, network and achieve across the world. The 2018 World Edition to be held in Singapore features over 30 inspirational leaders from the worlds best organizations sharing with delegates their best practices for success and leadership and an additional 30 coaches to guide the action planning sessions that have been introduced for the 2018 World edition. Designed primarily for women leaders but highly relevant for men as well, over 500 top leaders across functions and geographies are expected to attend.
EUROCHAM is one of the key Industry Partners for the summit and all its members are entitled to the PREFERENTIAL RATES (15% off) for the summit displayed at https://houseofroseprofessional.com/btctts-world-tour-2018/singapore/
“The forces impacting your work and life in 2025; Making your Company a love mark for women; Understanding unconscious bias and overcoming it; How I broke the glass ceiling: success secrets from the most inspirational women leaders; building your holistic blueprint for success” are a few of the topics for the day. Additionally, the day features both an action planning session and speed mentoring of participants by the key panelists.
If you are a woman leader or male leader who supports gender diversity and wishes to learn from some of the most successful leaders in the world, come to this summit and accelerate your own and your teams’ success! Delegate passes and corporate tables only at www.houseofroseprofessional.com
For clarifications/sponsors queries please contact Mr. Anthony Rose at +65 83322017. or email anthony@houseofroseprofessional.com
Event Time: 8.30 am to 5.45 pm. Includes complimentary access to Awards evening 615 pm to 830 pm on the same day.

Asia-Europe Relations and the Impacts of Brexit
2018-09-12
While the US and China are dominating the headlines in the ongoing trade war, the EU and Asia are seeking ways to strengthening their relations. What is the EU’s pivot to Asia and how can the Europe’s digital agenda enhance cooperation and forge stronger links with countries in this region? Julia Harrison, global head Public Affairs at FTI Consulting, will discuss both topics and provide an update on the latest BREXIT negotiations.
About the speaker

Julia Harrison – Having worked in the political communications field in the UK, US and EU for some 30 years, Julia set up a women-owned business (Blueprint) in 2003 to provide strategic communications counsel to international businesses. In 2008 she sold Blueprint to FTI Consulting (NYSE:FCN) where she is currently Senior Managing Director and sits on the European Leadership Team. She has held various Non-Executive Director and leadership roles including at SustainAbility, a privately held UK and US think tank and consulting firm. Julia has been involved in the Women’s Forum since the outset and was a member of its Belgian Founding Board. Julia is British with an MA in English literature from Downing, Cambridge. She is married, has one son and lives in Brussels.
This briefing is brought to you by EuroCham Singapore and FTI Consulting. Please register soon as there are limited seats available.

Nordic Start Up Day 2018
2018-09-13
The Nordic business organizations jointly present the Nordic Start-Up day. A concept for the Nordic entrepreneurial scene in Singapore.
The first gathering features one inspirational talk and one panel discussion. The inspirational talk will be by Paulina Fogel VP Strategic Accounts at Trax, telling their company story. The panel discussion will aim at delivering practical advice on how to successfully establish a start-up in Singapore, navigating with and around the Singaporean Ministries and finding relevant business partners. Panelists include Mr Matti Junila Head of Southeast Asia at Smartly, Mikael Krogh, Managing Partner and Founder at Investigate and Nima Karimi, COO and Co-Founder at Lendela.
As mid-September 2018 is bursting with activities on the Singaporean start-up scene, the first Nordic Start-Up Day takes the form of a breakfast seminar, leaving space for other inspiring initiatives.
Date: September 13, 2018
Time: 8.30-10.00 AM, breakfast will be served from 8.15
Venue: Nordea Singapore #09-03, CapitaGreen, 048946, 138 Market Street
Fee: Members S$ 25, Guests, S$ 40
Registration: Before September 10, please note that registration is binding and non-refundable. CLICK HERE to register
Keynote: Paulina Fogel, VP Strategic Accounts at Trax Image Recognition
Panelists: Nima Karimi, COO and Co-Founder, Lendela
Matti Junila, Head of Southeast Asia, Smartly
Mikael Krogh, Managing Partner and Founder at Investigate
HuiLin Chin, Director of Partnership at Antler
Representative from SME Centre SICCI, name tbc
Moderator: Marie Claire Maxwell, Head of Technology and Startup Lead, Asia Pacific at Business Sweden
For enquiries and information, please email info@swedcham.sg

EuroCham HR Committee visit to Singapore IHRP
2018-09-14
EuroCham visit to IHRP
Singapore is innovating to support the new world of work. So it is a must for you to know what Singapore is doing in the field of HR professionalization and talent support.
The Institute for Human Resource Professionals (IHRP) is the HR professional body, set up in 2016 by the tripartite partners: the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) and Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF).
We will be welcomed by Mr Mayank Parekh, CEO of IHRP and his team in the new space set up for talent and HR — the Lifelong Learning Institute, and the role of universities and tripartite partners in Singapore’s skills future framework.
This is your chance to get up to date on developments, to dialogue about strategic workforce issues and and to understand Singapore’s HR certification system — why they are doing it, who it is for and how is works.

Mr MAYANK PAREKH
CEO, IHRP
Mayank has over 20 years of experience in regional, global HR and general management roles. He was the Senior Director, HR Operations APAC for Qiagen, a German MNC in Singapore before joining Institute for Human Resource Professionals (IHRP) as CEO in June 2017. Prior to Qiagen, he was with Merial, the animal health division of Sanofi for 13 years from 2001 to 2014. Mayank started out as a Senior Director, Asia Pacific, he became HR Leader for Global Business Operations based in U.S.A in August 2005 with responsibilities to deliver HR services to Merial businesses in 27 countries involving 2,000 employees. He was appointed Country Manager, India in July 2008 with overall P/L responsibility of Merial operations in India comprising 250 employees.
Looking forward to seeing you there. Thank you.
REGISTER NOW
To register, accept the calendar invite or RSVP by email to Mr Elgin Seah at elgin.seah@eurocham.org.sg

Iot World Asia
2018-09-18
THE RIGHT PEOPLE. THE RIGHT SOLUTIONS. THE RIGHT BUSINESS MODELS.
Not one company can do it alone. That’s why Internet of Things World Asia brings together the right people that can deliver real-world IoT applications. The rest is up to you.
This is Asia’s showcase of enterprise case studies, proof-of-concepts and R&D from the leaders and early adopters of IoT. As latest addition to KNect365’s world-leading IoT event series, this event gives you unrivalled access to global and local enterprises – the people who can help you and your customers develop new services, business models and efficiencies.
Reflecting the convergence of connected technologies, this event forms part of TechXLR8 Asia, which showcased the latest developments in IoT, AI, 5G, NFV & SDN and start-ups. You can trust us, we have a 10-year track record as a leading tech events provider across Asia.
For more information click here. Please click here to register.
