Finnish Business Council Singapore

24/09/2023

We are delighted to invite you to this interactive session on the 11th of October with a focus on plastic use and waste, highlighting the complexity of the topic.

This event is organised by BLCC (Belgium Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce) and supported by FBC and SwissCham.

Plastic is omnipresent and its applications are countless. How can we tackle plastic pollution? What is a more ecological approach to plastic? How can companies and individuals alike truly apply the concepts of REFUSE – REDUCE – REUSE – RECYCLE?

Join us and be inspired, as 4 experts give us a glimpse into concrete initiatives, which they have implemented in the region! Our distinguished panellists, who all have special expertise in the plastic value chain, will share specific case studies and reflect on opportunities, challenges and lessons learned.

After the session, you will have ample opportunity to ask questions, network and create business synergies.

Panellists:
Ms. Outi Grüner, Head of Market Development and Sustainability Advisor at The Purpose Business
Ms. Regula Schegg, Founding Partner / CF&OO at Circulate Capital
Ms, Stéphanie Simonnet, Founder and CEO of Loopedin
Mr. Hans van Belle, Project Manager Environmental at Keppel Seghers
The panel discussion is moderated by Ms. Claudia Gehlen, Executive Coach, PCC and Leadership Facilitator at Insearch Consulting

REGISTER HERE: https://blcc.glueup.com/event/dealing-with-plastic-89084/

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12/09/2023

Join us at SPARKD for a fun, gamified, interactive Brain Fitness session on September 26!

Try out Brain Fitness at SPARKD .

We will start with a short introductory keynote before an interactive session.

Learn about the benefits of exercise on brain health and how to optimise brain health with exercise and cognitive-motor training.

Come dressed in gym gear so you can play games and challenge yourself.

Book your seat now: https://fbcsg.glueup.com/event/experience-brain-fitness-with-sparkd-88423/
Registration beforehand is required.

Photographs, images, or videos may be taken during the event and may be shared on the organizers' and event partners' social media, and communications platforms.

Join us at SPARKD for a fun, gamified, interactive Brain Fitness session!Try out Brain Fitness at SPARKD .We will start with a short introductory keynote before an interactive session.Learn about the benefits of exercise on brain health and how to optimise brain health with exercise and cognitive-mo...

01/09/2023

FBC Sustainable Aviation event on 26 October 2023

Welcome to learn how businesses can reduce their Scope 3 emissions from business travel or air freight by purchasing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)!

Neste is the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel, and renewable raw materials for various polymers and chemicals industry uses. Sami Jauhiainen, Acting Executive Vice President and Vice President APAC of Renewable Aviation Business, as well as Liping Mian, Key Account Manager for SAF Solution in the Asia Pacific region, will share with us what is SAF and how companies could leverage SAF to directly reduce their Scope 3 emissions from business travels and air freight, followed by Q&A.

Join us to learn about sustainable aviation at Neste’s Suntec office.

We’ll continue networking at 7:30 pm in the True Cost restaurant at everyone’s own expense.

Book your seat now!

Limited seats are available, register here: https://fbcsg.glueup.com/event/fbc-sustainable-aviation-event-87671/

learn how businesses can reduce their Scope 3 emissions from business travel or air freight by purchasing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)

11/08/2023

Nordic chambers and business associations in collaboration with DBS are organising the event on "How to Accelerate your Digitalisation Jooyrney in Asia".

Join us on September 5, 2023.

Check the event information and speakers here: https://fbcsg.glueup.com/event/how-to-accelerate-your-digitalisation-journey-in-asia-86065/

Warmly welcome!

Book your seat now.

Organisers reserve the right to take photos and videos and share them on their social media channels.

Warmly welcome to the joint Nordic event in collaboration with DBS!Businesses today are faced not only with highly volatile markets worldwide but also with the huge challenge of transforming their operations to fit the new digital era in order to stay competitive and relevant. The pace of digital ad...

13/03/2023

Warmly welcome to join our panel discussion on March 20!

What are the implications of AI and especially ChatGPT will bring to business and education?

Join us for an enlightening discussion on the potential impact of AI, with a focus on ChatGPT, on both business and education. Learn about the ways in which AI can improve efficiency and cost savings in the business, as well as its applications in personalized learning and educational materials development in education.

However, we also acknowledge the importance of ethical implementation and the use of AI to avoid negative consequences.

Don't miss out on this thought-provoking event.

The panellists:

Mr Richard Dyer, School Principal at Dover Court International School

Mr Kevyn Yong, Chief Learning Officer at Singapore Institute of Management

Mr Ian Chapman-Banks, CEO and Founder at SQREEM Technologies

Mr James Merritt, Executive Business Leader

The panel discussion is moderated by FBC Chairman Pasi Haatainen.

Registration is open until 12 pm, March 17, 2023.

Book your seat now: https://fbcsg.glueup.com/event/implications-of-ai-and-chatgpt-on-business-and-education-71781/

The organizers reserve the right to publish photos and videos on social media.

What are the implications of AI and especially ChatGPT will bring to business and education?

08/03/2023

The Finnish Business Council Singapore has the pleasure of inviting you to the Annual General Meeting 2023.

Warmly welcome to join the FBC AGM!

The registration and snacks are from 6.30 pm to 7 pm and the meeting starts at 7 pm sharp.

Entitled AGM participants:

For the FBC Members, who have completed the FBC membership fee 2023 by March 10, 2023. A corporate member's official representative of the Finnish Business Council Singapore is eligible to vote at the annual general meeting.

Please, inform FBC, if your company's official representative has changed.

Participation fee:

No fee for the official representative of FBC corporate and individual members, who have completed the membership fee 2023 payment.
$50 for other participants of corporate members
Drinks and Finnish snacks will be served.

If a Member wishes to add an item to the AGM Agenda or become a board candidate, they may do so by notifying FBC in writing seven days before the date of the AGM by 8 March 2023.

Please, registration beforehand is required. Registration is open until March 10, 2023, at 4 pm. Register here: https://fbcsg.glueup.com/event/fbc-annual-general-meeting-2023-71786/

Warmly welcome!

FBC reserves the right to publish photos or videos on social media.

The Finnish Business Council Singapore has the pleasure of inviting you to the Annual General Meeting 2023.Warmly welcome to join the FBC AGM!The registration and snacks are from 6.30 pm to 7 pm and the meeting starts at 7 pm sharp.Entitled AGM participants: For the FBC Members, who have completed t...

16/01/2023

FBC's sister chamber DABS invites FBC members to join their 2023 kick-off morning coffee.

DABS Coffee Meeting 2023 kick-off: Holistic Leadership to Thrive in the Future🚀

The topic of the first DABS Coffee Meeting 2023 couldn't be more relevant if you want to start the year with new eyes and new possibilities!
The main idea of the talk delivered by the modern oracle Nathalie Coral Lepeltier is Heart over Head. The power of heartful and wise decisions.
Join us to learn the ability to tap into an unlimited field of inspiration, and find hidden solutions that are creative and impactful.

For sign up and more information on the event: https://www.dabs-singapore.com/new-events/hzn5mcwe8behnt6-dhe27-hfjjs-a8as9

Holistic Leadership to Thrive in the Future The ability to make wise and rapid decision in fast changing environments and create innovative solutions are our biggest challenges to thrive and create a prosperous future for all. To do so, we need to understand the new rules of the game of life on Ea

05/01/2023

Happy New Year!

Warmly welcome to the FBC Season Opening!

Join us on a relaxed evening with good friends, wine, and food.

The admission includes one (1) complimentary glass of house wine.

FBC Board will give us an outlook for the spring season. Come to share your thoughts for the year 2023!

Book your seat now: https://fbcsg.glueup.com/event/season-opening-68840/

Photographs, images, or videos may be taken during the event and may be shared on the organizers' and event partners' social media, and communications platforms.

Warmly welcome to the FBC Season Opening! Join us on a relaxed evening with good friends, wine, and food. The admission includes one (1) complimentary glass of house wine. FBC Board will give us an outlook for the spring season. Come to share your thoughts for the year 2023! Book your seat now! Phot...

23/11/2022

Warmly welcome to join the panel discussion on Personal Taxation as a Singapore Tax Resident on November 29!

Taxation as a Singapore Tax Resident might seem simple, but there might be more things worth considering than you might think.

Do you know the implications of receiving income from overseas? How does Finland consider its citizen’s ties and tax liabilities? What to consider when investing in foreign Stock Exchanges? How to deal with taxation when moving in or out of Singapore? What changes when becoming a PR or how to optimize tax reliefs?

Please join us in this Panel Discussion to hear more from subject-matter experts. Book your seat here:
https://fbcsg.glueup.com/event/personal-taxation-as-a-singapore-tax-resident-65635/

The organiser reserves the right to share event photos on social media.

Warmly welcome to join the panel discussion on Personal Taxation as a Singapore!Taxation as a Singapore Tax Resident might seem simple, but there might be more things worth considering than you might think.Do you know the implications of receiving income from overseas? How does Finland consider its....

22/11/2022

FBC's sister chamber DABS invite FBC members to join a morning coffee with Christoffer Erichren, Human Inc.

Christoffer Erichsen brings to light the importance of designing and delivering a delightful employee experience and culture that enables business transformation.

Please, register here:
https://lnkd.in/gfzUCHj8

The event is complimentary to the FBC members.

Last chance to secure your seat! In today’s war for talent the only way to attract, retain and build great talent to deliver value is through employee…

11/11/2022

Finnish Business Council invites members and friends to join for festive networking and wine tasting @13% Wine Bistro!

What kind of wine to pair with your Christmas dinner? 13% Wine Bistro organises a Festive Tasting. Get recommendations and ideas from aperitif to dessert wine for your upcoming festive events.

The price for the wine tasting with five (5) different wines is $59++ per pax. The payment is collected at the restaurant.

Book your seat now: https://fbcsg.glueup.com/event/networking-with-festive-wines-65636/

Warmly welcome!

The organizers reserve the right to publish photos and videos on social media.

Finnish Business Council invites members and friends to join for festive networking and wine tasting @13% Wine Bistro!What kind of wine to pair with your Christmas dinner? 13% Wine Bistro organises a Festive Tasting. Get recommendations and ideas from aperitif to dessert wine for your upcoming festi...

19/10/2022

The Team Finland network is organizing a Business Delegation visit to Indonesia on 20 - 24 November 2022. Participating in the Team Finland visit will give you a unique opportunity to meet relevant Indonesian companies and officials. The visit is led by Ms Nina Vaskunlahti, Under-Secretary of State for International Trade, Ministry for Foreign Affairs.

This trip is part of a program where we introduce Finnish solutions to the New Capital. The different categories are energy, built environment and digital society. We will meet various stakeholders to ensure they are aware and interested in Finnish expertise and to open doors to deeper discussions between the Finnish companies and relevant stakeholders.

The registration for the trip is extended until the end of October. More information: https://www.businessfinland.fi/en/whats-new/events/business-delegations/2022/team-finland-visit-to-indonesia2

Should you have any questions concerning the visit, please contact Business Finland, Kuala Lumpur, Nina Jacoby ([email protected]).

The Team Finland network together is organizing a Business Delegation visit to Indonesia on 20 - 24 November, 2022.