Welcome to IPR Webinar which is jointly organized by Finnish Business Council Beijing and Capital Intellectual Property Services Association (CIPSA).

CIPSA is a non-governmental association. The members of the association are legally registered IP service agencies. Association also keeps a list of 100 best IPR -attorney companies in China, and gives free advice and support for local and international companies in IPR issues.

You will learn about the changes of IPR law of China in recent years by CASISD, and real case examples of IPR protection in China presented by Beijing Lawsing IP Firm. You will also get updated information about Patent Enforcement Development in China.

If you have IPR related questions, you can send them beforehand to ullanu(ae)live.fi, and your questions will be answered at the end of the webinar.

Webinar is free of charge but requires registration.

Program:
15:00 - 15:05 Welcome remarks, Ulla Nurmenniemi

15:05 - 15:25 The changes of IPR law of China in recent years, Haibo Liu

15:25 - 15:55 Typical cases analysis of IPR protection in China, Yuky Wu and Jason Zhang

• Case 1. China invalidation against a bad faith mark

• Case 2. Patent Infringement of a Finnish company vs a local company

  Updated Development of Patent Enforcement in China

15:55 - 16:00 Services of International IP Hall, Johnny Zhao

16:00 - 16:10 Q&A

Welcome!

Dear Members and Friends,

Wrapping up a year of fruitful collaborations, the Nordic Chambers and Business Associations are delighted to invite you to the Nordic Ambassadors' Luncheon with Singapore’s NEA Director as the guest of honour. 

The theme for the event on December 10, is Sustainable Development – for which joint efforts, innovation and exchange are crucial.

The Nordic countries have all committed to the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the 2030 Agenda and are pursuing the goals at an international level as well as working towards building sustainable societies at home. Singapore is equally very ambitious, being both a Green and a Smart Nation. 
 
The luncheon will showcase that Singapore and the Nordics share both similarities and common interests.

After a three-course sustainable lunch is served, the four Nordic corporations will share successful sustainable business cases that put the SDG’s into practice.

We look forward to seeing you there!
 Date:               Monday, December 10, 2018
Time:              11.00 am - 2:00 pm
Venue:            Regent Hotel, Paterson room, Level 3
1 Cuscaden Rd, Singapore 249715
Fee:                 Nordic members 90 SGD
Non-members 120 SGD

Registration: 
At the latest on Thursday 6th of December before 4 pm. Please note that registration is binding and payment non-refundable.
 

Register here

Program
11.00 AM       Registration and Mingling
11.20 AM       Welcome Address by the Nordic Chambers and Associations
11.25 AM       Ambassadors’ Panel Discussion
12.05 PM       Singapore’s Sustainability Agenda and Commitment to the UN     
                      SDG:s. NEA Director. Name to be confirmed.
12.15 PM        Lunch is Served
1.00 PM         Nordic Corporate Business Cases from Danfoss, Ductor,
Scania  and Telenor
1.50 PM         Closing Remarks by the Nordic Chambers and Associations
2.00 PM        End of Luncheon
         

Dear FBC members and friends,

Open Innovation in Singapore with Wärtsilä Acceleration Centre visit
 
More and more companies have shifted from so-called closed innovation towards a more open way of innovating, including customers, partners, start-ups and academia into their development.

In this Finnish Business Council event, so you will hear more about Open Innovation in Singapore and specifically how companies like Exove Design, KONE and Wärtsilä are developing new products and services.

The session will be organized in Wärtsilä’s brand new Acceleration Centre – the facilities for co-creation – so you will also have a chance to have a tour there.
 

Date:              October 25, 2018

Time:              5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Venue:           Wärtsilä Digital Acceleration Centre,
                       20 Harbour Drive #02-02A-03-03A, PSA Vista,
                       117612 Singapore

Fee:                FBC Members (max. 2 per company) for free,
                       Nordic members 25 SGD, Non-members 35 SGD

Registration: 
At the latest on Monday 22nd of October before 4 pm. Please, note the registration is binding and no-shows will be invoiced.
 

The program:
5:30 - 6:00 pm    Registration
6:00 - 6:05 pm    Welcome by FBC Chairman Janne Lautanala
6:05 - 6:25 pm    Wärtsilä Acceleration Centre – Overview and Tour,
                           Janne Lautanala
6:25 - 6:40 pm    KONE – Customer-Centric Innovation approach,
                           Jaakko Krankkala
6:40 - 7:10 pm    It's Always Personal: Exploring Resistance to Innovation,
                           Trina Teo - Exove Design
7:10 - 7:30 pm    Q&A
7:30 - 9:00 pm    Drinks and Networking

Please, register here.

World's Largest-scale Trade Fair specialised in "Importing Japan's Food"!
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2nd "JAPAN'S FOOD" EXPORT FAIR
- For Importers & International Buyers -

Dates: October 10 (Wed) - 12 (Fri), 2018
Venue: Makuhari Messe, JAPAN

http://www.jpfood.jp/en/
Organiser: Reed Exhibitions Japan Ltd.
Co-organiser: Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)
Supporter: Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

 

Dear FBC Members and colleagues,

Here comes this week’s issue of the FBC News Flash.

Upcoming FBC events
October 25: Open Innovation in Singapore with Wärtsilä Acceleration Centre visit. More and more companies have shifted from so-called closed innovation towards a more open way of innovating, including customers, partners, start-ups and academia into their development. In this Finnish Business Council event, you will hear more about Open Innovation in Singapore and specifically how companies like Exove Design, KONE and Wärtsilä are developing new products and services.The session will be organized in Wärtsilä’s brand new Acceleration Centre – the facilities for co-creation – so you will also have a chance to have a tour there. Register here.

Upcoming Nordic events
October 3:  SwedCham organizes Malaysia Outlook and Business Blueprint breakfast seminar. Part 1: Malaysia Outlook 8:30 - 9:30 am, open to everyone. Part 2: Business Blueprint 10:00 - 11.30 am only for DABS, FBC, NBAS and SwedCham members. Please, more information and registration here.
October 9:  Post-Merger Integration Discussion. Two or more corporate cultures meet under massive pressure – high expectations of amazing synergies, improved efficiency, increased results and secured talent provision. Do you recognize the scenario? Please, register here.

ScandBizBar 2018 Next ScandBizBar event is held on Thursday, the 4th of October, 2018 at Flamingo Bar. Sponsored by CorpZap
 Finnish Film Festival 2018
October 11-14 and 19-21: Finnish Film Festival. Finnish Film Festival is back! Come and join us at The Projector. There will be 14 Finnish films to be shown (6 Aki Kaurismäki and 8 contemporary films). Check out the program and the festival trailer! Remember also We Love Finland Party! as a part of the festival on Friday 19th. DJ Timo Santala brings us to live decades of Finland via Finnish music.
Become an FBC member. -50% discount the rest of the year 2018
Come to get to know FBC community! FBC offers many events and benefits for both their corporate and individual members. Come to get to know us in the autumn season and get -50% discount of the membership fee 2018. Please click or email to Minna Hyväri.
 Furthermore, don’t forget to check out the FBC website. For more information about what is going on with our Scandinavian sister associations, please check out the Event pages for Norwegian Business Association, Swedish Chamber of Commerce and Danish Business Association in Singapore. If you would like to know about  EuroCham events, check the EuroCham Events page.

 

Have a great weekend ahead!


Best regards,
Minna Hyväri
 
Finnish Business Council Singapore
FBC Coordinator
+65 9006 5276

fbcsg@fbcsg.org
www.fbcsg.org 

Newsletter can be read here:
https://mailchi.mp/50f4bb1dab33/finnish-business-council-weekly-news-flash-september-28-2018?e=95572c1b8f 

Dear Anne,

Firstly, thank you for all who attended the FinnCham Junk last Saturday - we had a blast! You can find the link to the pictures below. As for now, it is time to change the mindset for the September Pub Night that takes place at the Globe tomorrow.

Secondly, few tips regarding the upcoming events: 

-Register to the The PRAIA 2018 education and training program held in November. More information in the newsletter below.

-October 23 FinnCham together with other chambers will host a Breakfast Seminar "Types of cyber-attack, how to protect agains them, and what to do if attacked." This panel discussion will summarize the biggest risks to watch out for and give practical tips on how to protect against cyber-attacks. Find the registration link below. 

-There's no better place to celebrate Oktoberfest in Hong Kong than at the annual festivities taking place at Marco Polo Hotel! Sign up for the fun night with beer, sausages, pretzels and The Notenhobler band on 28 October with other FinnCham members.

Lastly, remember to get your tickets to the Asian Contemporary Art Show that is held over the next weekend. We still have a couple of free tickets for the event.

See you tomorrow at the Globe!

Wishing you a wonderful week,

FinnCham Team

Read the Newsletter here

http://finnish-chamber-of-commerce.vdkmail.net/a/s/63033692-0605e4c95932247e1a1158b21faafbca/2714291

Events can be found here http://www.finncham.com.hk/events/category/finncham-event/

Dear FBC members and friends,

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. Panellists 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

Keynote:     Paulina Fogel, VP Strategic Accounts at Trax Image Recognition

Panellists:  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

A representative from SME Centre SICCI, name tbc

Moderator:    Marie Claire Maxwell, Head of Technology and Startup Lead, Asia Pacific at Business Sweden


Please, register here.
 

Dear FBC members and friends,

Struggling to find top-notch talent in Singapore? Puzzled with employment laws and MoM regulations? Or looking for the dream job?

FBC is arranging an autumn season-opening event in collaboration with other Nordic business councils to help both employers and jobseekers Singapore is a highly competitive environment for both employees and employers. To ease their burden, FBC has invited experts on employer branding, recruitment and employment regulation to share their knowledge.
After the keynote presentation and panel discussion, the audience can ask questions of all speakers.  
The keynote speaker Mr Sam Yuen (Yuen Law LLC) gives an insight, how to understand MoM regulations. The panellists Ms Minna Rouru (KONE), Mr Lim Teck Yong (Shopee) and Ms Rachele Rocardi (Universum) will discuss the employer branding with the moderator Ms Elena Chow (Connect One).
 
Event program
5:30 – 6:00           Registration
6:00 – 6:10           FBC Chairman Janne Lautanala and the Sponsors
6:10 – 6:30           Sam Yuen (Yuen Law LLC): Update on employment regulation
6:30 – 7:15           The panel: Employer branding. Moderator Ms Elena Chow
7:15 – 7:30           Q & A
7:30 – 9:00           Networking and meetings at the stands with refreshments

Date & Time
Tuesday September 4, 2018, 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm.
Venue
S P Jain School of Global Management,  10 Hyderabad Road, 119579

Fee
FBC members: free of charge (max. 2 pax. per company)
Member fee (FBC, DABS, NBAS, SwedCham, SiSu):  25 SGD
Non-member fee: 35 SGD

Registration

 

Dear FBC members and friends,

Struggling to find top-notch talent in Singapore? Puzzled with employment laws and MoM regulations? Or looking for the dream job?

FBC is arranging an autumn season-opening event in collaboration with other Nordic business councils to help both employers and jobseekers Singapore is a highly competitive environment for both employees and employers. To ease their burden, FBC has invited experts on employer branding, recruitment and employment regulation to share their knowledge.
After the keynote presentation and panel discussion, the audience can ask questions of all speakers.  
The keynote speaker Mr Sam Yuen (Yuen Law LLC) gives an insight, how to understand MoM regulations. The panellists Ms Minna Rouru (KONE), Mr Lim Teck Yong (Shopee) and Ms Rachele Rocardi (Universum) will discuss the employer branding with the moderator Ms Elena Chow (Connect One).
 
Event program
5:30 – 6:00           Registration
6:00 – 6:10           FBC Chairman Janne Lautanala and the Sponsors
6:10 – 6:30           Sam Yuen (Yuen Law LLC): Update on employment regulation
6:30 – 7:15           The panel: Employer branding. Moderator Ms Elena Chow
7:15 – 7:30           Q & A
7:30 – 9:00           Networking and meetings at the stands with refreshments

Date & Time
Tuesday September 4, 2018, 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm.
Venue
S P Jain School of Global Management,  10 Hyderabad Road, 119579

Fee
FBC members: free of charge (max. 2 pax. per company)
Member fee (FBC, DABS, NBAS, SwedCham, SiSu):  25 SGD
Non-member fee: 35 SGD

Registration
Kindly, register here

Please, if you are interested in the event sponsorship package, contact  Minna Hyväri.

Best regards,
Finnish Business Council Singapore
 

Dear FBC Members and colleagues,

Here comes this week’s issue of the FBC News Flash.


Upcoming FBC events
September 4: Talent Dialogue evening. Thank you for registering for the event! The registration is now closed.

September 21: SiSu and FBC season opening. Welcome to celebrate the autumn season! All SiSu and FBC members can participate in the BBQ buffet at Grand Hyatt Oasis restaurant. Member fee free flow 88++ SGD and non-alcoholic 68++ SGD. Registration by September 16, 2018, to SiSu chairman. Registration is binding.

Upcoming Nordic events
September 6: EU Young Professionals evening event. 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. More information and registration here.

September 13:  Nordic Start-Up Breakfast. 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 a 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. Panellists 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. FBC members by Member fee. Please, register here.

Upcoming FBC members' events
September 25: FBC member Exove Design together with Shirute organizes an event Customer Experience: Creating Better Business with Design Thinking. More information and registration here.

FBC members can share their own events on FBC Events Calendar. Please, contact Minna Hyväri.

ScandBizBar 2018

Warmly welcome to ScandBizBar networking night on September 6 at 6.30 pm @Flamingo Bar. ScandBizBar sponsor CorpZap offers two free house drinks (beer, wine, shot) for the first 100 to arrive by giving their business card. Be on time!

FBC supports Singapore Business Review Finland report 2018

In celebration with the Finnish National Day on December 6, Singapore Business Review is currently working on a Finnish Country Report for the Oct/Nov/Dec 2018 issue of the magazine.

Supporting this sponsored initiative is a great way to promote your country’s businesses in Singapore and help share your country's contributions to the Singapore business community.

For more information:

Aileen Cruz

aileen@charltonmediamail.com

(+65) 3158 1386 ext 257

EuroCham Manpower Survey 2018
Over the years, the Ministry of Manpower has calibrated its manpower policies to ensure that the Singapore workforce remains competitive and prepared for the future economy, to raise productivity and encourage lifelong learning. Survey for HR representatives, business leaders and business owners of European companies based in Singapore. Please, fill out the survey.

Slush Community Partnership
Things are buzzing over here as we gear up for Slush Singapore on 14th September. But the party begins now: get your Early Bird tickets before 31st August 11:59 pm and be the first to get access to pre-events and other goodies. Please, more information and tickets.

Become an FBC member
FBC offers many events and benefits for both their corporate and individual members. Come to get to know us on the autumn season and get -50% discount of the membership fee 2018. Please click or email to Minna Hyväri.

Furthermore, don’t forget to check out the FBC website. For more information about what is going on with our Scandinavian sister associations, please check out the Event pages for Norwegian Business Association, Swedish Chamber of Commerce and Danish Business Association in Singapore. If you would like to know about  EuroCham events, check the EuroCham Events page.
 

Have a great weekend ahead!


Best regards,
Minna Hyväri
 
Finnish Business Council Singapore
FBC Coordinator
+65 9006 5276

fbcsg@fbcsg.org

The Finnish Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you to the third of the annual Nordic Summer lunches at Gough’s in Central, Friday the 10 of August.

We are delighted to coordinate with the other Nordic Chambers for this Networking Lunch. The concept is simple – bring your friends and colleagues and come to meet members of other Nordic Chambers (Danish, Finnish, Norwegian and Swedish) while enjoying a lunch. Each and every guest will pay for their own order.

Please note that this event is only open for members and guests of members.