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
WASABI Insight vol.2
"Overseas business expansion for
SMEs & Startups in Singapore & Japan"
Produced by WASABI Creation
25 June 2015 Thursday, 6:30pm~9:30pm
Amazon Web Services, Capital Square
Connecting Japan & ASEAN for casual & stimulating exchange of ideas in business.
A truly cross-border business networking event, first of its kind in Singapore.
WASABI Insight vol.1, Feb 12 2015, LinkedIn Singapore
About the Speakers:
Sponsor: Media Partner:
Supporting Partners:
Transport Food Community Community Community Ticketing Community
Past Speakers
Mr Akihiko Koga Mr Hideaki Fujiyama June Shaul Emily Maynade
Japan Food Cukkture Lingua Franca Holdings LinkedIn LinkedIn
Organizers: Co-Organizers:
One lucky participant will win a Kindle from Amazon at the lucky draw!!
Registration:
Kindly pre-register for advance tickets for WASABI Insight vol.2 HERE by 20th June 2015.
Due to limited seats, pre-registration online is strictly required.
For enquiry , kindly advice in the online form or email to hi@wasabicreation.com
WASABI Insight is a regular social networking event for bridging Singapore & Japan in terms of Business, Culture, & Talents, in order to enhance interaction & exchange of ideas between Singaporeans, Japanese, as well as other expatriate professionals.
Past events:
WASABI Insight vol.1 @ LinkedIn Singapore
Participationg Companies (WASABI Insight vol.2)
NNA Asia, Yamada Business Consulting, Amazon Web Services, APF Group, New Business Asia, Suzuyo Singapore, TrackSpace, Haku Pte Ltd, Raffles Corporate Advisory Services Pte Ltd, Nihon Assist Singapore, GC Tax Services Pte Ltd, Twitter, Unite and Grow Inc., Globaleye Retotus Private Limited, Testadura, Dualtap Singapore Pte Ltd......and more
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 Atul Harkisanka Mr Damien Lam Mr Akihiko Koga Ms June Shaul Ms Emily Maynard
Peatix Singapore LinkedIn Singapore Barterfli Holdings Japan Food Culture LinkedIn LinkedIn
Ben Chew
Startup Jobs Asia
Speakers:
Mr. Yasuyuki Kita
Branch Manager, Yamada Business Consulting
Mr. John Fitzpatrick
AWS Venture Capital and Startup Business Development Manager APAC,
Amazon Web Services
Event detail:
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Date & Time: 25 June 2015, 6:30pm~9:30pm
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Venue: Amazon Web Services
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23 Church Street, Capital Square, #10-01 Singapore 049481
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Associatin Fee: $25 (early bird), $35
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Light refreshment provided
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Language: English
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Dress code: Smart casual or business
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Number of attendees: 100 (a mix of Japanese, locals & expatriates)
Advance online registration is strictly required.
Programme:
1830: Door open, Refreshment & Networking
1920: Welcome note by emcee
1930: 1st Speaker + Q&A
Mr. Yasuyuki Kita
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Branch Manager, Yamada Business Consulting
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Topic: “The ideals & Reality for Japanese Ventures in Singapore”
2000: 2nd Speakers +Q&A
Mr. John Fitzpatrick
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AWS Venture Capital and Startup Business Development Manager APAC, Amazon Web Services
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Topic: “How Cloud-computing is helping businesses for SMEs and Startups”
2030: Networking
2130: The End
*Event program may be subjected to changes,
we seek your kind understanding.
Mr. Yasuyuki Kita
Branch Manager,
Yamada Business Consulting Singapore
Kita joined Yamada Business Consulting Co., Ltd. in 2007, primarily focused on supporting business recovery and growth strategy development for domestic small and medium sized enterprises. He was then assigned to Singapore’s branch office in 2011.
As the Head of Yamada Business Singapore branch, he has been engaged in wide range of fields such as business expansion planning, M&A, and investment project conducted with Japanese clients in Southeast Asian markets.
At present, Kita is vigorously developing YBC's base network in major Southeast Asian countries to build up better environment for responding to local aspiration and community values.
Mr. John Fitzpatrick
AWS Venture Capital and Startup Business Development Manager APAC,
Amazon Web Services
John manages sales and business development for Amazon Web Services in Malaysia. He has been in the IT industry for more than 15 years, and has held various consulting and sales leadership roles in both fast- moving startups as well as large companies such as Oracle, Amazon and Booz Allen Hamilton.
In the last couple of years, John was responsible for leading the AWS business development in Malaysia. John has worked in Singapore, China and the United States.
