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.3
"E-commerce in South East Asia,
Latest Trends and Opportunities"
Produced by WASABI Creation
Co-organized by Business Indonesia Singapore Association
26 January 2016 Tuesday, 6:30pm~9:30pm
WorkCentral @ Dhoby Ghaut
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. Deny Rahardjo
CEO of Kinerja International
Mr. Sham Alexandra
Managing Director at DHL eCommerce
Event detail:
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Date & Time: 26 January 2016, 6:30pm~9:30pm
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Venue: WorkCentral
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Singapore Shopping Centre 190 Clemenceau Avenue level 4 Singapore 239924
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Fee: $25 (online registration), $35 (at door) You may request for receipt if needed.
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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)
Programme:
1830: Door open, Refreshment & Networking
1920: Welcome note by emcee
1930: 1st Speaker + Q&A
Mr. Deny Rahardjo
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Chief Executive Office of Kinerja International
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COO, The Founders Camp
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Topic: "Stand Out Among Competition Online Business in Indonesia"
2000: Mr. Sham Alexandra +Q&A
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Managing Director at DHL eCommerce
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Topic: "The Future of eCommerce & Logistic for South East Asia."
2030: Networking
2130: The End
*Event program may be subjected to changes,
we seek your kind understanding.
WASABI Insight vol.1, Feb 12 2015, LinkedIn Singapore
About the Speakers
Mr. Deny Rahardjo
Co-founder, Managing Director
Kinerjapay, Indonesia's e-commerce platform
Deny has experienced in all aspects of Information Technology Management over 20 years with MNCs such as Nokia, Microsoft and Polycom. He has setup and act as passive partners for few businesses locally and overseas around IT system development, financial training and trading system solutions and most recently property development.
Now, he managing Kinerjapay as an e-commerce and payment gateway platform for Indonesia market. He also act as an advisor at The Founders Camp, and a mentor at JFDI, supporting startups.
Deny will be sharing with us his e-commerce venture, as well as the business environment, trends and goverment policies in Indonesia.
Presentation summary:
The growth, the opportunities and drawback in setting up online e-commerce business. How online business would spur economic growth especially among SME in Indonesia and what it takes to succeed. What would be the next big thing in terms of e-commerce platform in Indonesia and how overseas players can participate in this exciting growth.
Mr. Sham Alexandra
Managing Director at DHL eCommerce
Sham Alexandra is the Managing Director of DHL eCommerce South East Asia. As Managing Director of DHL eCommerce South East Asia, Mr. Alexandra is responsible for the profitable management of DHL eCommerce’s operations in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand.
Mr. Alexandra joined DHL Express Malaysia in 2000 before moving to join DHL Global Mail in Singapore as the Regional Business Development Manager for South East Asia and India in 2008. In addition to developing local and regional strategies critical to business growth, he also established inroads into e-commerce B2C platforms in Malaysia and Thailand offices that led to continuous growth in the sector to date.
Prior to Mr. Alexandra’s appointment as the Head of South East Asia and India in 2011, he ran was responsible for DHL Global Mail Singapore as its Country Manager accountable in managing, developing and expanding the business. During his tenure as Head of South East Asia and India, he played an instrumental role in leading the business with a 30% top line revenue growth. He also brought about organizational re-engineering which resulted in substantial cost savings and better management of indirect costs.
Presentation summary:
This presentation explore the potential of SEA eCommerce Market; it touches various aspects of this emerging market including the expectations and requirements of both the merchants and the consumers. The presentation also include what an end to end eCommerce solutions would entail.
Sponsors Media Partner
Supporting Partners
Transport Media Community Community Community Venue
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
Organizers: Co-Organizers:
Registration:
Kindly pre-register for advance tickets for WASABI Insight vol.2 HERE by 15th January 2016.
Due to limited seats, pre-registration online is advised.
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
WASABI Insight vol.2 @ Amazon Web Services
Participated 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
Mr Ben Chew Mr Stephanus Titus Widjaja Ms Hiromi Hara
Startup Jobs Asia BISA Single Point
