Guest Speaker
Business Seminar
For Osaka Innovation Hub: Expanding startup businesses in Singapore
Sep 2018
20 startup entrepreneurs and students from Osaka Innovation Hub visited WASABI Creation as part of their one week study tour in Singapore. Tong (Founder, CEO), together with Yuta Morita (Intern, SMU MBA student) conducted a seminar for the group on how they can expand their businesses from Japan to Singapore. They covered topics such as incorporation in Singapore, Singapore's demographic, consumer behaviour, influencer marketing, popup store marketing, etc. The participants were very interested in these topics and asked many questions such as "What are the common difficulties and errors Japanese companies have when doing business in Singapore." Tong was glad to have shared his experiences and expertise in these areas.
Japanese Lessons
For foreign domestic workers & caretakers
Sep 2018
WASABI Creation was requested by a nursing training school to conduct Japanese lessons to its students comprising of foreign domestic workers and caretakers. The students are attending the school to step up their skills in nursing care for the elderly. As Japan is seriously facing the hit of aging population, and lack of manpower in providing care to the elderly, they have opened up working opportunities in Japan to foreign caretakers.
In view of this, these foreign domestic workers are trying out learning Japanese to equip themselves with the language skill that will enable them to work in Japan in the future.
Guest Speaker
Seminar to Ryokoku University: How Singapore's policies have shaped a multiracial and international society.
2 Sep 2018
A group of 40 students from Ryokoku University, Japan visited WASABI Creation as part of their educational tour in Vietnam and Singapore. WASABI Creation founder, Tong conducted a seminar on Singapore policies that have shaped the country's multiracialism, and built an international society.
More and more Japanese companies realise the need to venture overseas market as its domestic market continue to string due to aging population and depopulation, however there is a lack of talent within Japan who has the experience, skills, and know-how to bring business across boarders. We hope the seminar will be able to share with the students some ideas and tips on how to be a global talent.
Guest Speaker
Seminars to Business Schools in Delhi, India
Aug 2018
WASABI Creation was invited by our partner, Intraversity in Delhi, to conduct talks to students of various business and management colleges in India. Over the week, we visited and met students from Jaipuria School of Business, JK Business School, Institute of Technology And Sciences, and Accurate Institute of Management & Technology. We shared with the students about our business, market trends in Japan and Singapore, and answered the students' questions on entrepreneurship.
WASABI Creation is also in talks with the schools to work with our partner in bringing students to Singapore for educational tour and internship.
Guest Speaker
"How SMU MBA Students can prepare themselves in working with the Japanese?"
6th Jul 2018
The Founder of WASABI Creation, Tong was invited by SMU MBA Class to speak at "Japanese Business Night". Tong shared about his experiences when he was working as a fresh graduate in Japan, and talked about Japanese business culture that is unique and special to non-Japanese people.
Tong also talked about basic Japanese business etiquette, such as exchanging business cards, and seating positions for Japanese business meetings. The MBA students shown great interest with many questions.
The event ended with a party serving Sushi for everyone.
Entrepreneurship Training Camp 2nd edition
"Partnership with SAI International College Bubhneshwar, India"
June 2018
WASABI Creation hosted 8 Indian students from SAI International College Bubhneshwar over 4 days for an intensive Entrepreneurship Training Camp at WASABI Creation's office. The students worked in groups of 2 on various topics such as coworking space business, India market entry, Japanese F&B market research, as well as overseas travel trends for India.
An extensive research in in these were done by the students, who also came up with creative proposals to implement new business into the fast growing market. Many presentations and discussions were held with the students to finalise the proposal.
At the end of the program, each student received a certificate of participation for their enthusiasm during the program.
WASABI Consulting
"What can Japanese students do to become international professionals?"
16th Mar 2018
The Founder of WASABI Creation, Tong was contacted by a group of students from Tokyo University, who are interested to learn about doing business internationally, as they planned their self-funded trip to Malaysia and Singapore. A sharing session was conducted over web conference, where Tong answered questions from the students, shared his own experiences, and gave advises to the students what they can do to groom themselves into international professionals.
Here are the reviews and comments from the students.
WASABI Insight vol.10
Business in Japan~
"Japanese Business Culture & Manners"
1st Mar 2018
The Founder of WASABI Creation, Tong held a seminar sharing his experiences and insights on doing business in Japan, in particular on the topic of "Japanese Business Culture & Manners".
Tong shared from his own personal experience overs the years while he has been working in Japan, and doing business with Japanese companies. As he grew up and went through the education system in Singapore, knowing the language didn't seem to have prepared him enough to work in Japan as a fresh graduate. Tong talked about the episodes he had encountered all these years, and cover some of the basics about "Japanese Business Culture & Manner".
Topics:
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Japanese business culture 101, how are the Japanese thinking?
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Exchanging business cards
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Visiting & hosting a Japanese company
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Useful Japanese expressions for business
More information: Business in Japan~ "Japanese Business Culture & Manners"
Guest Speaker
The Japan Council of Local Authorities for International Relations, Singapore (CLAIR, Singapore)
Feb 2018
The Founder of WASABI Creation, Tong was invited by The Japan Council of Local Authorities for International Relations, Singapore (CLAIR, Singapore) to share about WASABI Creation's business and its expertise in helping Japanese companies go global
Tong shared about his past, present, and future projects on how WASABI Creation is bridging Japan, Singapore, and the rest of Asia in terms on Business, Culture, and Tourism. In particular, Tong talked about his observation of how many Japanese companies are facing difficulty in presenting their products to the local markets overseas, and what could be so the solutions to better communicating with local consumers and making online connections for building relationships.
About CLAIR, Singapore
vol.10
Business in Japan~
"Japanese Business Culture & Manners"
ここがヘンだよ、日本のビジネス？！
日時：3月1日（木）19時～2130時
会場：WorkCentral （MRT Dhoby Ghaut駅徒歩5分） #06-01 Singapore Shopping Centre,
190 Clemenceau Ave, 239924
日本とASEANをつなぐ、カジュアルで刺激的なビジネスアイデア交換の場
シンガポールでは初、まさに国境を越えたビジネスネットワーキングイベント
今回、記念すべき第10回を迎えるWASABI insightは、Business in Japan~ “Japanese Business
Culture & Manner”と題して開催いたします。まず、スピーカーとしてWASABI Creation創業者
であるTongが、日本・シンガポールでの就業経験や生活を通じて学んだ日本のビジネス文化
・マナーなどについてお話しさせていただきます。その後、ディスカッションやQ&Aセッション
を通じて、日系企業にお勤めのローカルの方やシンガポールでお仕事をなさっている日本人
ビジネスパーソンが「多文化における日本のビジネス文化やマナー」をどう捉え、参画・
マネジメントしていくのかというテーマについて考え、話し合い、相互に学んでいただく機会をご提供
します。また、参加者間でのネットワーキングの時間もご用意しています。日系企業にお勤め
の方、新たなビジネスでの出会い・機会をお求めの方にお勧めのWASABI insight Vol.10に、是非
ご参加ください。
About the Speaker
Mr. Tong Cheuk Fung (トン チョッフォン)
ビジネスサルタント、Wasabi Creation Pte Ltd 創業者
Tongは、日本、シンガポール、その他のアジア地域のビジネスを橋渡しするコンサルティング会社WASABI Creationの創設者で、日本企業のシンガポールでのビジネス、シンガポール企業の日本進出などを数多くサポートしています。
13歳の時から第三言語としと日本語を学び始めたTongは、15歳でホームステイのために初めて訪日したことをきっかけに、日本への関心を一層深め、 18歳で日本語能力試験１級を取得しました。シンガポールにおける教育修了試験ではOレベル・AOレベルの双方でトップの
スコアを残し、また、日本語スピーチコンテストでの最優秀賞受賞も経験しています。カジュアル、ビジネスを問わず日本語でのコミュニケーションが可能なTongの周りには、常に多くの日本人ビジネスパーソンや日系企業で働くローカルの方々が集まります。
シンガポール国立大学でケミカルエンジニアリングの学位を取得した後、Tongは京都で新生活を始め、バイオディーゼル製造会社のマーケティングエンジニアとして働きました。2年後、大阪のプロジェクトデザイン企業に入社し、2013年春のグランドフロント大阪ナレッジキャピタルの立ち上げを推進しました。
日本で5年間過ごしたのち、2014年にTongはシンガポールに戻り、「日本、シンガポール、その他のアジア諸国をつなぐ素晴らしいプロジェクトの創造」のコンセプトのもと、WASABI Creationを設立しました。刺激的な味で知られる日本の"わさび"のように、WASABI Creationは皆様の“スパイス”として、ビジネスを密接に繋ぎ、協働の機会を創出し、それぞれの可能性の探求をサポートする存在を目指しています。(Read more)
イベント詳細:
日時: 3月1日 (木) 19:00~21:30 (18:30開場)
場所: WorkCentral
Singapore Shopping Centre
190 Clemenceau Avenue
#06-03 Singapore 239924
最大人数: 50人
参加費： ＄50（お友達と参加の場合 $40）
軽食、飲み物、ビール、ワイン付き
言語： 英語
ドレスコード：スマートカジュアル
プログラム：
18:30~19:00 受付、軽食＆交流会、
19:15~19:45 ご挨拶、イベント紹介＆プレゼンテーション
19:45~20:00 パネルディスカッション
20:15~20:30 質問＆ディスカッション（参加者）
クイズ大会
20:30~21:30 交流会
21:30 終了
今回のイベントではトン自身が日本で経験した、カルチャーショックや日本のビジネスマナーについてお話しします。海外就職と聞くと、言語に苦戦すると思いがちですが、文化の違いはどうでしょうか？
トンの3年間をふりかえり、基本の日本独特なビジネス文化、名刺交換、お見送りや企業訪問などについてお話しさせていただきます。ビジネスで使える日本語の表現などもお教えしたいと思ってるので是非お越しください。
次回のイベントはボディーランゲージ、お土産、食文化、飲み会など日本ならではのビジネス文化やビジネスマナー、日本の会社の仕組みなどについてです。日時につきましては、後ほどWASABI Creationから連絡させていただきます。
WASABI Insightとは？
WASABI insightは日本とシンガポール、そしてアジアをビジネス、文化、および人材の観点から橋渡しするための定期的なソーシャルネットワーキングイベントです。シンガポール人、日本人、その他の外国人ビジネスパーソンの出会いとアイデアの交流を促進します。
Mr. Deny Rahardjo Mr. Sham Alexandra Mr. Dennis Quek Business Mr. Tee Wee Ang Mr. Edric Ho Mr. Melvin Goh
Kinerja International DHL eCommerce I2R A*Star KOOKI Pte Ltd Lever & Punch Pte Ltd Have Halal, Will Travel
Organizers:
Media Partner
Supporting Partners
Media Community Community Venue Community
Registration:
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About the Venue: WorkCentral
Every innovative idea should be given its shot; every creative entrepreneur should have his or her moment. We understand creating something from scratch is tough. Hence, here at Workcentral, we build a vibrant, purpose-driven community that works, learns, shares and grows together in a coworking space at Dhoby Ghaut, removing barriers that creators face in bringing their creative projects to life by connecting members to a selection of service provides such as awesome digital marketers & Brand Specialists, Business Owners or Angel Investors, empowering individual projects to reach its full potential.
Besides creating a vibrant and conducive coworking environment, we have specially created dedicated event spaces catering to mid to large-scale trainings, workshops and teambuilding. For more informaion, please visit www.workcentral.com.sg or email to: Hello@workcentral.com.sg
Past Speakers
Mr Akihiko Koga Mr Hideaki Fujiyama June Shaul Emily Maynade John Fitzpatrick Yasuyuki Kita
Japan Food Culture Lingua Franca Holdings LinkedIn LinkedIn Amazon Web Services Yamada Business Consulting
Mr. Shinya Yokoyama Ms. Ayumi Fujishiro Mr. Makoto Yamataka Mr. Mitsuru Narita Mr. Craig Tan Mr.Kengo Sakai
Halal Media Japan IPPIN Cafe Bar East Japan Railway Ishikawa Prefecture Ishikawa Prefecture D&N International
Mr. Kengo Fukui Mr. Yoshinori Ichikawa Mr. Mitsuhiro Nakao Mr. Rene Paulesich Ms. Evangeline Neo Mr. Tong Cheuk Fung
Chitose Agriculture Initiative UUUM UUUM UUUM Evacomics WASABI Creation
Ms. Keiko Ueki Mr. Yuta Asayama Ms. Evangeline Leong Mr. Adrian Chan Mr. Takuyuki Fukumoto Mr. Takehiro Yasui
euglena Co. Ltd euglena Co. Ltd Kobe Global Technologies Popup Angels euglena Co. Ltd euglena Co. Ltd
Mr. Toshiaki Ejiri Mr. Mike Lim
WACA Pte Ltd Social4You
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