Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Singapore’s Post

Last week, SwedCham's People & Culture committee kicked off the 3rd edition of its Female Mentorship Program, which will run over the coming 6 months, with Agneta Olsson and Sandra Appelqvist in the lead. Some years back, SwedCham's #HR community initiated a crucial dialogue on fortifying #femaleleadership in #Southeastasia. Despite being a priority for years within many organizations, progress has been slow. Female representation in top leadership roles in most Swedish companies based in Singapore remains modest, and the pace of change is gradual. In response, we established a mentorship program, now on its third year running, aiming to bolster emerging female leaders in a cross-industry context.  SwedCham’s vision for the mentorship program: 1. Create a solid cross-industry network and a professional sounding board for female rising stars in SwedCham’s business community 2. Raise the bar for #femaleleadershipdevelopment in Singapore 3. Promote Swedish leadership values and strengthen ties between Swedish companies in Singapore. This year, we have participants from the following member companies: Alfa Laval Envac Electrolux Professional Group Ericsson Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence IKEA Mentor Media Supply Chain Solutions, member of Elanders Group SKF Group Tetra Pak Volvo Group. Huge thank you to our mentors: Muralidharan Angadu, Volvo Construction Equipment Hina Jindal, Electrolux Professional Mia Engblom, Alfa Laval Alison Bertholon, Volvo Buses. We're thrilled to embark on a new cohort journey and extend our best wishes to all participating mentors and mentees for a rewarding and enriching learning journey ahead. Woo Yvonne @anny teng Pruedence P. @ada Liang Pei Ying Janice Ong Serene S. Foong King Yi Alice Ooi @sherry yue Sabrina lee Manisha Kanjiani Suzen Lim #mentorship #femaleleaders #diversity #sweden #singapore

Are you considering #Vietnam as your next business venture? Or perhaps you're already established there and eager to gain fresh insights on advancing your operations in the country? Look no further. Join us on 25 April for SwedCham's next Market Outlook, in collaboration with Business Sweden, where we will have the honour of hosting Sweden's Ambassador to Vietnam, H.E. @Ann Måwe, and Sweden's Trade Commissioner to Vietnam, David Lidén. Together, they will dive deep into Vietnam's business scene, offering their insights and perspectives on the factors propelling the country's remarkable economic growth. Don't miss this opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of the opportunities and challenges in Vietnam's dynamic market. Register in link below. #teamsweden #southeastasia Emil Akander Rickard Levin Jenny Egermark Anders Sjoberg Joakim Ladeborn Embassy of Sweden, Singapore https://lnkd.in/eUKJ5A_T

Congratulations to Singapore's new Prime Minister Mr Lawrence Wong. https://lnkd.in/diqxWuJf

Our quarterly SwedCham Connect is coming up, this time hosted by Axis Communications. We can guarantee a great night out, including a breathtaking view of the Singapore skyline from Suntec Tower One's 41st floor. This will be our last After Work before the summer break. Don't miss out. Register in link below. Exclusively for SwedCham members. #communitybuilding #networking #puresocial #sweden #singapore Boudewijn Pesch Nina Altarac Marie Hélène MANSARD PARILUSYAN Carl Malmqvist Monica Tomar - FCIM, Chartered Marketer Jeffrey Lam, ACP, PSP Tricia Sim https://lnkd.in/dvW9TJDE

Eight leaders from the Swedish business community convened last week for an informal dialogue with the Chairman of Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), Mr Cheong Boon Png. The discussion centered on navigating business landscapes in Singapore and Southeast Asia, with participants exchanging insights on operations, regional trends and emerging opportunities. We express our sincere appreciation to Chairman Cheong Boon and his team Brian Theng Beng Kong Pee Haw Yun Soo for the invitation and their candid engagement with our business leaders, underscoring EDB's dedication to cultivating a conducive business environment in the city state. These dialogues play an important role in fortifying connections between the Swedish business community and Singapore, laying the groundwork for mutually beneficial collaborations and growth. #sweden #singapore #growth #technology #innovation #sggreenplan #sgsmartnation Mats Nilsson Daniel Ode Fredrik Hahnel Jerrica Chooi Boon Choon Lim Thomas Courtin Oscar Wyckman Emil Akander Chun-Chau CHEW Lisa Ferraton Business Sweden Embassy of Sweden, Singapore Volvo Group Ericsson SEB ABB Hexagon AB H&M Scania Group Saab

SwedCham Singapore wishes everyone who celebrates Eid Mubarak. 🌙

The latest from SwedCham's business community - the April edition of our newsletter is out!

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Hi Sofie Bager, new SwedCham President - here comes six quick questions to you to help our business community get to know you. 🎤 What do you do for a living and for how long have you done this?  📣 Since 2021, I work as Managing Director for GAC Singapore which belongs to the multinational logistics and maritime service provider GAC Group. I oversee all aspects of the organisation: Our business areas (ship agency and logistics), finance, HR, IT support, QHSSE as well as our commercial and operational strategy. 🎤 Is it important to have international chambers in Singapore? Why?  📣 The international chambers act as a platform for our members to build a professional network in Singapore. Many of the chambers engage in cross-chamber events which gives our members an even bigger opportunity to strengthen their network. The chambers provide their members with relevant topics both for Singapore and the wider APAC region. Last year when rents in Singapore were at its peak, various European chambers conducted a survey together where they asked about member concerns over rising cost of residential/office spaces, to serve as a critical resource for policymakers and researchers seeking to understand the challenges faced by business communities in Singapore. 🎤 As new SwedCham President, what's your top priority for the coming year?  📣 SwedCham had the uniqueness of attracting interest from the wider public in Singapore. This is where we can really make an impact on society and provide our members with a value-add beyond networking. This year we have some interesting projects coming up and I would like to see how we can achieve this success again. I would also like to continue to engage our members and attract more of our member companies’ employees to join our activities. 🎤 Can you share a memorable moment from your time at SwedCham that truly encapsulates the spirit of the organization?  📣 There have been a few moments, but if I must choose one it would be last year when we had the open house for The Green Innovation Centre, Cosy Garden. This is our project in Bukit Batok where SwedCham and 13 of our member companies together with Batok Grassroots Organisations and South West CDC formed a unique partnership to create a sustainable garden. During the event our SwedCham members were invited and at the same time the residents of the community were also out socialising - kids, parents and grandparents. It was incredible to see how we all interacted in this space, so many nationalities coming together in a very local Singaporean setting. For SwedCham to be part of this local community is something very special to me. 🎤 Describe yourself in five adjectives.  📣 Compassionate. Honest. Determined. Hard-working. Assertive. 🎤 If we don't find you at SwedCham or at GAC, where will we find you? 📣 Soon you will find me in a playground as I’m expecting a baby girl 😊 Otherwise, I like to be out walking. McRitchie is one of my favourites.