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
"From Japan to Singapore~
Overseas business expansion in ASEAN"
First Launch event produced by WASABI Insight
12 February 2015 Thursday, 6:30pm~9:30pm
LinkedIn Singapore, Marina Bay Financial Center
Connecting Japan & ASEAN for casual & stimulating exchange of ideas in business.
A truly cross border business networking event, first of its kind in Singapore.
Speakers:
Mr. Akihiko Koga
Managing Director of Tamoya Udon Singapore
Ms June Shaul
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Solutions Consultant, Employer Branding, LinkedIn
Ms Emily Maynard
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Strategic Product Consultant, LinkedIn
Event detail:
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Date & Time: 12 February 2015, 6:30pm~9:30pm
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Venue: LinkedIn Singapore
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Marina Financial Center, Tower 2, Level 29
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Fee: Free complementary tickets to celebrate our launch event (pre-registration & organiser confirmation are required, strictly by invitation)
*Usual Price $55, Door $60 (dinner included)
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Light refreshment provide
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Language: English
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Dress code: Smart casual
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Number of attendees: 100 (a mix of Japanese, locals & expatriates)
Programme:
1830: Door open, Refreshment & Networking
1920: Welcome note by emcee
1930: 1st Speaker + Q&A
Mr. Akihiko Koga
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Managing Director of Tamoya Udon Singapore
2000: 2nd Speakers +Q&A
Ms June Shaul
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Solutions Consultant, Employer Branding, LinkedIn
Ms Emily Maynard
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Strategic Product Consultant, LinkedIn
2030: Networking
2130: The End
*Event program may be subjected to changes,
we seek your kind understanding.
Mr. Akihirko Koga
Managing Director of Tamoya Singapore
After working in retail marketing at The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley, Mr Koga joined Basic Inc. and entered into web marketing in 2008. He was the Chief of Operation for the biggest franchise business portal site in Japan. In order to support franchise's development overseas, Mr Koga set up Japan Food Culture Pte Ltd in 2012 July, as a subsidiary company in Singapore.
For gaining first hand experience in franchising, the company opened a Udon restaurant "Tamoya" at Liang Court in March 2013. In the same year, the first franchise restaurant and the second restaurant under direct management were set up, together there are a total of 3 Tamoya restaurants in Singapore.
As the regional headquarter of Tamoya in Singapore, they are actively expanding the business in other ASEAN countries. Besides Tamoya, the company also has plans for expanding other businesses from Japan to ASEAN.
Ms June Shaul (left)
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Solutions Consultant, Employer Branding, LinkedIn
June's job is to help companies spread their employer brand messages on LinkedIn, and in doing so attract the right talent for their business.
Her passion is to be the trusted partner, guiding companies to believe in the power of their employer brand, explore and invest in innovative ways to activate their brand internally and externally.
Ms Emily Maynard (right)
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Strategic Product Consultant, LinkedIn
Emily partners with the most strategic customers in Asia and their talent acquisition leadership teams to ensure a high return on investment on LinkedIn Talent Solutions. Collaboration with the Global Account Manager, Solutions Consultants, Data Insights, Technical Consultants, and Regional Product Consultants is essential to ensure these customers' success.
About the Speakers:
Supporting Business Leaders:
Mr Matsuda Daishi Mr Kazuya Chiba Ms Kelly Teoh Mr Teng Theng Dar Mr Son le Thanh Vidit Agrawal
NNA Singapore Suzuyo Singapore New Business Asia The Xpert Bees Pte Ltd Startup Grind Uber Singapore
Mr Fabian Lua Mr Hideaki Fujiyama Atul Harkisanka
Peatix Singapore Lingua Franca Holdings LinkedIn Singapore
Sponsors:
Transport Partner Food Partner Community Partner Community Partner
Organizers: Co-Organizers:
Event Photos:
Registration:
Kindly pre-register for complementary tickets for our launch event with the form below by 6th February 2015.
Due to limited seats, pre-registration & organiser confirmation are required. Strictly by invitation.
For enquiry , kindly advice in the online form or email to hi@wasabicreation.com
Pre-registration of this event has ended. If you wish to receive updates on our future events,
kindly use the form below to contact us. We look forward to meeting you.
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