Directory 2016 Dutch Chamber of Commerce Singapore Table of Contents

DIRECTORY 2016 DUTCH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SINGAPORE TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome Message 3 Messages 4-5

- Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands 4 The DutchCham Directory 2016 - Managing Director, Singapore Economic Development Board 5 is published by

the Dutch Chamber Our Strategy 6-9 of Commerce (Singapore) 50 Years of Dutch Milestones in Singapore 10-11 50 Years Ahead - Dutch Long-term Vision 12 Dutch Areas of Excellence 13-20

Executive Director/Editor - Collaborative Innovation 15 Nele Cornelis - Water & Maritime 16 - Sustainability 17 Business Manager/Co-Editor - Food & Nutrition 19 Ruth Viëtor - Logistics & Supply Chain 20

Admin Ofﬁcer/Co-Editor Winsemius Awards 22-25 Saskia Kops Event Highlights 26-37

Editorial Economic Overview 39-47 Katrijn de Ronde - Singapore - the Netherlands Comparison 40-41 - Direct Investment 42 Design & Layout - Merchandise Trade & Trade of Services 43 Virginie Huyghe - AEC and other Free Trade Agreements 44-47

Committees 48-53 Dutch Chamber of Commerce Role of the Embassy 45-55 (Singapore) c/o Netherlands Embassy Strategic Partners 56-59 541 Orchard Road Board and Advisory Council 60-64 Liat Towers #13-01 Directory 65-95 238881 Singapore - Orange Members 67-71 T: +65 653 677 50 - Corporate Members 73-93 E: [email protected] - Professional Members 94-95

Useful Contacts 96

DutchCham Directory 2016 1 WELCOME MESSAGE

would like to thank its PRESIDENT OF THE ORANGE MEMBERS BOARD for their continuous support Mieke De Schepper

Dear Members and Friends of DutchCham, Dear Readers,

It is with great pleasure that I present to you ter for the Environment and Water Resources the 2016 edition of the Annual Directory of the Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, His Excellency Mr Dutch Chamber of Commerce in Singapore. Jacques Werner, Ambassador of the King- dom of the Netherlands and former minister DutchCham’s mission is to stimulate business Professor Dr Pieter Winsemius, son of Mr Lee for our members, Dutch companies and pro- Kuan Yew’s dear friend and long-time eco- fessionals based in Singapore and Singapo- nomic advisor to Singapore, Dutchman Albert rean companies interested to work with Dutch Winsemius. companies, and represent their interests to local stakeholders. In 2015 our membership has DutchCham plays a pivotal role in the Dutch grown to 150 members. I would like to take business community in Singapore, with close the opportunity to express our appreciation collaboration with the Dutch Embassy, other for the support from both professionals and Dutch organizations, like the Association companies in the past year. I want to welcome of Dutch Business people (ADB), as well as our new members. We look forward to work- with the EuroCham and Singapore business ing together. partners such as the Singapore International Chamber of Commerce (SICC) and the Eco- DutchCham is a member-driven organization nomic Development Board. and without our expanding league of Orange members, corporate members and profes- As the DutchCham board, we continually sional members the Chamber would not be gather feedback and reflect on the needs of ”As the DutchCham able to offer our current range of services and the Dutch business community to reinvent our activities, nor would we be the key platform to offering to our members. We are always open board we continually promote Dutch-Singapore business. to hearing your feedback and suggestions. gather feedback and In 2015 we founded the DutchCham advisory I would like to thank my fellow board mem- council, to strengthen our ties within the Dutch bers for their passion, commitment and effort reflect on the needs business community in Singapore and receive to deliver value to our members. Furthermore, regular advice from some of the most senior we would not be able to deliver the Dutch- of the Dutch business Dutch business leaders to ensure relevancy of Cham quality without our executive team: Nele the DutchCham activities and focus. Cornelis, Ruth Viëtor and Saskia Kops. community to reinvent our offering to our In April we organized the first DutchCham I look forward to another year of collaboration Winsemius Awards Gala to recognize and with our DutchCham members, our partners, members.” celebrate the long-standing commercial ties the business community and governmental between the Netherlands and Singapore. stakeholders in Singapore in 2016. Over 40 companies were nominated and the event was attended by Guest of Honor Minis-

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AMBASSADOR TO MANAGING THE KINGDOM OF DIRECTOR SINGAPORE THE NETHERLANDS ECONOMIC IN SINGAPORE DEVELOPMENT BOARD Mr Jacques Werner Mr Yeoh Keat Chuan

Dear Members and Friends of DutchCham, Dutch companies have played an instrumen- roadside infrastructures. This joint initiative will Dear Readers, tal role in the development of the Singapore help support our vision to make Singapore a economy. As at the end of 2013, the stock of global innovation hub for intelligent transport The times, they are always changing, as the ductory meetings and organized a high-level foreign direct investment from the Netherlands systems. great Bob Dylan said. Once upon a time, networking and matchmaking event. Such was in Singapore topped S$84.4 billion, making it diplomats were observers in foreign countries, the energetic buzz of the evening that not only the largest investor from the EU. With a bilat- Looking ahead, we believe that Dutch compa- listening, watching and reporting back to the Micanti but several other guests found their eral trade totalling S$15.19 billion in 2014, the nies will continue to play an important role in home office. Nowadays, the diplomatic ser- business interests aligned. Netherlands is also Singapore’s second largest our economic growth. We are committed to vice has changed and proactively supports trading partner in the EU. partnering Dutch companies to establish high Dutch companies and organizations. In Singa- The Embassy’s way is a broad approach. We value manufacturing, R&D as well as regional pore, our main mission is to help Dutch trade might make a call or an introduction, ask a Today, there are approximately 1,200 Dutch and global functions in Singapore. In addition and innovation and to attract Singaporean question, provide background information. companies in Singapore. Some are here be- to our business-friendly environment, Singa- investments to the Netherlands. These are small actions. But pushing the right cause we are a reasonably affluent market as pore is well-positioned to support the growth button at the right time may set wheels in well as a lead market for certain sectors. Many of Dutch companies in Asia with our diverse The companies in this directory exemplify the motion that were not turning before. It may more are in Singapore to deliver services and talent base, leading research institutes and strong entrepreneurial spirit, the innovative prevent a dispute from going to court, intro- manufacture products that are exported glob- universities and strong IP protection. thinking, and the good business sense that duce an idea for an academic collaboration or, ally and to the region. In so doing, these com- the Dutch are famous for. We work to support in the case of Micanti, provide an entry point panies contribute to the diversity and vibrancy As Dutch companies continue to expand their you and your efforts, by sharing our network, to the market. We also create opportunities of our economy. operations, capitalizing on the opportunities contacts and expertise. pro-actively for Dutch entrepreneurs in Sin- in Asia, it is our hope that these companies gapore by initiating projects, organizing trade Dutch companies’ activities in Singapore have will continue to find Singapore to be an ideal Take the story of maritime supplier Micanti. missions from the Netherlands and matching “The Netherlands grown in depth and breadth alongside our partner to support their long-term success in In 2014, this Dutch start-up came to Asia to Dutch companies to Singaporean partners. capabilities. For example, Unilever established the region. introduce its innovative product, an envi- is known for its its presence in Singapore over 50 years ago as ronmentally sustainable anti-fouling foil that The Netherlands is known for its collaboration, a trading company for its detergent and ed- About the EDB protects vessels from bacteria and barnacles, for the working together of different people, collaboration, for the ible fats business. This has since grown to a The Singapore Economic Development Board ensuring fuel and cost efficiency. But despite organizations and businesses. Together we strategic global hub for Unilever, housing key (EDB) is the lead government agency for plan- their best efforts, they did not find a willing become our best selves, and innovation is working together members of its senior leadership team. In ad- ning and executing strategies to enhance partner. born. In Singapore, the Embassy is part of the dition to managing some of its leading global Singapore’s position as a global business cen- “Partnering Singapore government end of the triple helix of business, of different people, brands from Singapore such as Lux and Pond’s, tre. EDB dream, design and deliver solutions The Oranje Handelsmissiefonds, founded by knowledge institutions and government. This Unilever also established its global leadership that create value for investors and companies to grow in Asia.” KLM, ING, MKB Nederland and the Dutch is an important responsibility. Further on in organizations and development centre here to nurture future in Singapore. Our mission is to create for Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and dedicated to this directory, you can read about the different businesses. business leaders through providing exposure Singapore, sustainable economic growth with bringing Dutch innovative entrepreneurs to aspects of the economic team at the Embassy and valuable insight to Asia’s consumers. vibrant business and good job opportunities. the international stage, believed in Micanti and how those can benefit the business com- Together we become and its sustainable product. The organization munity. Another example is NXP Semiconductors, who For more information on EDB, please visit decided to give the company a second chance our best selves, and partnered Nanyang Technological University www.sedb.com and asked the Embassy for its local support. I look forward to continuing our strong and to establish the Smart Mobility Test Bed that companionable relationship in the years to innovation is born.” will push frontiers in mobility by testing and In 2015, when Micanti again arrived in Singa- come. And if you don’t look for us, we’ll come developing technologies for vehicles to com- pore, we were ready. We had arranged intro- to you. municate with each other and with designated

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OBJECTIVES

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PRIMARY FOCUS SECONDARY FOCUS

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Promotion of Dutch business in Singapore Advocacy for Dutch business in Singapore Business support Business-to-Business sharing The promotion of Dutch business to Sin- We aim to coordinate the commercial and We facilitate matchmaking between profes- We create platforms for Business-to-Business gapore business partners and government economic interests of our members for specif- sionals in similar industries or facing compara- expertise sharing to support DutchCham stakeholders is the ﬁrst pillar of our strategy. ic, relevant advocacy topics. Connecting and ble challenges. Experiences and best practices members. The gathering of our Netherlands Our promotional activities act as a catalyst to mobilizing across industries and sectors, and can be shared and smaller businesses are sup- Water House, Maritime & Offshore, Logistics facilitate business prosperity for Dutch busi- coordinating resources and expertise creates ported on their path of starting and maintain- & Supply Chain, Food & Nutrition, HR, High- ness in Singapore. a greater critical mass that is more powerful ing a business. We collaborate closely with the Tech and Sustainability committees are a great than a single voice. It enables us to represent Dutch Embassy, often the ﬁrst point of contact example of these learning opportunities. Our What do we do? the interests of Dutch business in debates on for new entrants into the Singapore market. breakfast lecture series, expert speakers and Our Members Events topics like immigration and work visa. panel discussions on current trends and mar- t 4FNJOBSTBOEDPOGFSFODFTTIBSJOHPGCFTU What do we do? kets provide helpful information and insight Dutch companies practices and areas of excellence from What do we do? Communication materials on the ever-changing economic and political Dutch business to promote the brand “Hol- t 4QPUDPNNPOJTTVFTUPQJDTBNPOHTUNFN- t 1SPWJEF OFX FOUSBOUT XJUI BO JOGPSNBUJPO landscape in South East Asia. and professionals land” and to create future business oppor- bers kit: How to start your business in Singapore tunities t 1BSUJDJQBUF JO &VSP$IBN DPNNJUUFFT BOE t $POUJOVBMMZ QSPWJEF SFMFWBOU BOE VQEBUFE What do we do? based in Singapore t %VUDI #VTJOFTT "XBSET IPOPSJOH BOE build on the advocacy practices of other information on dutchcham.sg Events recognizing excellence in doing business by business organizations (among others, the t #SFBLGBTUBOEDPDLUBJMFWFOUT and Singaporean (Dutch) companies based in Singapore and the FTA EU and the EU-ASEAN chamber) Matchmaking t &OUSFQSFOFVSTQBOFMFWFOUT their partners t &ODPVSBHF NFNCFST UP QBSUJDJQBUF BT B t -JOL BOE SFGFS OFX FOUSBOUT UP FYJTUJOH t &WFOUT XJUI QFFS DIBNCFST BOE SFMFWBOU companies interested Our Mission t %VUDI7*1FWFOUTFWFOUTIPTUJOHQSPNJOFOU joint voice in debates with the government members and specialized consultants seminars and conferences visitors and corporate leaders on shared issues t -JOLBOESFGFSOFXFOUSBOUTUPUIJSEQBSUJFT to work with Dutch To stimulate business t 0SHBOJ[FDSPTTQSPNPUJPO Committee events companies. Various channels of communication t $PNQBOZWJTJUT for our members and to t .POUIMZFOFXTMFUUFS Events t $PNNPOJOUFSFTUUPQJDTNFFUJOHT t 8FCTJUF t /FXDPNFST FWFOU JO DPPSEJOBUJPO XJUI BMM represent their interests t %JSFDUPSZTIBSJOHUIFQSPmMFTPGBMM Dutch organizations in Singapore members t 4ZNQPTJB PO SFMFWBOU UPQJDT GPS TNBMM BOE to local stakeholders. t -JOLFE*O medium sized companies t -VODIBOE-FBSOTFTTJPOTGPSOFXFOUSBOUT to share experiences and knowledge

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Stakeholder management Who are our members? Our close collaboration with the Dutch Em- We embrace a diverse membership, and bassy and other Dutch organizations as well actively grow our membership to the mutual delivering innovative talent as with EuroCham, Singapore International benefit of new and current members. Chamber of Commerce (SICC) and the Eco- nomic Development Board strengthens our t .BJOUBJOBTUSPOHDPSQPSBUFSFMBUFEDPNQP- solutions in APAC with the capacity for a broad outreach and others. nent (MNCs and SMEs) t 8FMDPNFOPO%VUDICVTJOFTTXJUIBOZTPSUT Members management of ties to or interests in the Dutch business A chamber finds its origin in its members; community human intelligence advantage therefore the members are its reason for t 8FMDPNFQSPGFTTJPOBMT FOUSFQSFOFVST BOE existence. We are highly appreciative of the other categories of individual members generous efforts of our distinguished orange, t *EFOUJGZ DIBOHFT JO NFNCFS QSJPSJUJFT corporate and professional members who identify how they value the DutchCham and have helped us grow into a professional or- uncover our weaknesses to correct them ganization. We continuously engage with our t .POJUPS NFNCFSTIJQ TBUJTGBDUJPO BOE FY- www.randstadsourceright.com members to ensure we are relevant and sup- amples of concrete benefits arising from port them in the right areas. We seek active networking participation of the employees of our mem- t 'VSUIFS EFWFMPQ UIF NFNCFSTIJQ UP FO- bers in committees, events and discussions. sure that each addition to the membership DutchCham is an organization by members strengthens the Dutch business community for members. and the mission of DutchCham

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DutchCham Directory 2016 9 50 YEARS OF DUTCH MILESTONES IN SINGAPORE 50 YEARS OF DUTCH MILESTONES IN SINGAPORE

50 YEARS OF 1989 Friesland Foods sets up a hotline for parents with DUTCH BUSINESS The New Paper. Nurse Gan is on call to answer MILESTONES IN all their baby questions. SINGAPORE 2012 DMC (Delta Marine Consultants) designs and builds the floating device for the iconic Catalunya restaurant overlooking Marina Bay. 2011 The restaurant has to be anchored to the PWN Technologies and the Public quay, as otherwise it might float away. Utilities Board build a plant to treat Singaporean drinking water 1951 1960 using PWN’s ceramic membrane Philips began a small trading office Albert Winsemius leads an economic technology. with a staff of four, importing and UN mission to Singapore. He stays on selling lighting, radios and gramo- as economic advisor until 1984 and is 2015 phones. In1963, Philips was the first responsible for many key ideas behind The Economic Development Board to bring television to Singapore and Singapore’s economic success story. reports there are 1,000 Dutch in 1968 it began the assembly of the companies in Singapore. These are Tinyvision television set. manufacturers and engineering firms, but also many service providers and 1970 SMEs. DutchCham proudly represents 1858 “Unilever captures the heart of the their interests and actively works to The Netherlands Trading Society Singaporean housewife with its support them in their endeavours. opens an office in Singapore. modern canned goods,” writes the Nowadays this bank is known as Straits Times. The company opens ABN Amro, the oldest, still existing its first plant, a canned goods bank in Singapore. factory in Jurong. 1850

1961 2013 Shell receives the first Pioneer Queen Beatrix, Prince Willem-Alexander and Princess Máxima Certificate. The company has had an open the Van Kleef Aquatic Science Centre during their state visit 1931 oil storage facility at Pulau Bukom since to Singapore and Brunei. This centre is the heart of the collabora- ‘It’s time for a Tiger!’ 1891, but decides to invest further in 2008 tion between NUS and Deltares. The royal delegation attends a Heineken and Singapore. The Dutch Chamber of forum on small and medium business organized by DutchCham. It Fraser&Neave start Now Commerce is established to is Queen Beatrix’s final state visit before abdicating later the same joint venture Malayan Singapore support the Dutch business year. Breweries Limited, later is home to community and to facilitate Asian Pacific Breweries, 1933 Shell’s largest collaborations with the Sin- to brew Tiger Beer. APB KLM’s first flight lands in petrochemical 2006 gapore business community. merges with Heineken Singapore. It is the first Western production VDL acquires Philips Asia Pacific in 2013. airline to operate a direct flight to and export Enabling Technologies Singapore. centre in the Group, bringing with it a region. stronghold in Singapore.

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50 YEARS AHEAD Dutch Long-Term Vision DUTCH AREAS OF EXCELLENCE

Water industry vigour and a clear vision. Singapore must building is already relocating to the lower-cost Dr Vladan Babovic, continue to strengthen its status as a hub for countries surrounding Singapore. It will be Associate Professor NUS innovation, shipping and trading, and com- interesting to see how Singapore develops We cannot predict the future. The best we plex manufacturing. Her key challenge is the beyond the next decade. I think Singapore can do is to consider key trends which may decreasing access to key resources: land and will develop from a manufacturing hub into a shape the most significant paths ahead of us. labour. Singaporeans must learn to be global service hub. There is an opportunity for Singa- The three dominant factors that will profoundly citizens, embracing neighbours and with an pore to develop into a place for research and shape the world and Singapore are: demo- innate ability to build partnerships. development, especially if the emphasis on graphic changes, climate changes and chang- By 2050, we will see increasing urbanization academic achievement lessens, and children es due to widespread application of post-in- globally: three in four people will live in cities. will have more time for play and creativity. dustrial technologies such as nanotechnology, This will result in a surge in energy demand. A artificial intelligence and machine learning. shift to more natural gas to meet the world’s Logistics industry need for more energy and less carbon is im- Mr Edwin Bolwerk, Vice-President Challenges: A growing population and in- minent. We could also see more investments Major Accounts Vanderlande dustry will require sustainable water supply in biofuels and clean energy, depending on For decades, Singapore has been a main hub sources. A greying population challenges not which the industry believes will be the most in South East Asia for airplane passengers. only health care and retirement adequacy, optimal sources. Singapore, a metropolis, will Good foresight drove the growth of the air- but liveable cities. For Singapore, climate continue to push the boundaries on innova- port since the ‘70s, which at this time accounts change may lead to more intense rainfalls tion in its energy transition, and for cleaner for about 5% of Singapore’s GDP. Moreover, or more prolonged and more frequent dry and more efficient energy use. it provides the inviting hand for the world to spells. Coupled with growing population and access Singapore and has made Singapore industrial developments, climate change may In 2016, Shell will celebrate 125 years in an excellent business hub. Today Singapore affect quality of water. Being an island nation, Singapore. The growth of Shell in Singapore needs to plan for the future to address the parts of Singapore may be at an increasing risk has been synonymous with the development challenges of the next 50 years. when the sea level rises. of the country’s refining and petrochemicals sector. The government has consistently The logistics industry sees two overarching Opportunities: Advanced and emerging tech- regarded Shell as a close and collaborative trends: firstly, a growth of logistics, meaning nologies, such as new materials, artificial intel- partner. We look forward to being part of the more transport of people and goods. Sec- ligence, robotics, and 3D printing will lead to continuing journey. ondly, denser distribution networks, meaning new breakthroughs in innovation and produc- more service providers, a higher frequency of tivity. Cyber-physical systems and digital tech- Maritime industry delivery and lower costs. The growing capac- nologies hold significant potential to propel Mr Jan Wolter Oosterhuis, ity fills an equally growing need, especially in developments to a completely new level. Regional Manager Asia Pacific, Boskalis emerging economic regions like ASEAN. Offshore/Dockwise My vision is that Singapore will continue to Singapore is the gateway to Asia, located This provides strategically located Singapore provide a high-quality urban environment at the crossroads between continents. Ship- with a huge opportunity, if challenges like the despite being even more densely populated. ping, airfare, finance, it all passes through constraints of space and labour force can be I believe Singapore will leverage its existing here. Singapore will always maintain this role. adequately addressed. New technologies knowledge assets, develop new ones, and Singapore also has a strong government, with and automation are key in this. Vanderlande transform water- and climate-related challeng- a vision and the stability to make long-term believes that collaboration with our customers es into unprecedented new opportunities. plans happen. I am confident that Singapore enables us to see and ensure our mutual suc- will develop further and be an even greater cess. Changi Airport considers Vanderlande Energy industry economic success. the right choice of partner for the precarious Ms Goh Swee Chen, redeveloping of the existing baggage han- Country Director Shell Singapore But I also see challenges. Economic success dling system, and the operations for years to In the next 50 years, Singapore’s success is has led to rising costs and labour crunch in come. We look forward to being part of the secure if we focus on the right basics with Singapore. Some manufacturing and ship- Singapore story.

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“We have hardly any secrets when it comes But on the second day, the Singaporean stu- This track record is key when it comes to col- to our technology,” says Steven Lohman, dents opened up their laptops and showed laborative innovation, senior business devel- co-founder and COO of Dutch start-up XVR, how they had worked through all the wild ide- oper at TNO Petra Pronk has learned. “It takes which provides virtual reality training software as of the day before, solving potential pitfalls time and talking to develop such a relation- for safety and security. Intellectual property and finessing the workable solutions in ways ship”, says Ms Pronk. rights can be an impediment to collaborative completely new to the Dutch students. innovation, but XVR takes the long view. “In- Both groups of students brought their own Tech start-ups are often characterized as “the novation is only possible when you let others strengths and capabilities to the table, and next Google” or “the next Uber”. But not all look behind the scenes.” together they found a solution that was much innovation has to be earth-shattering, notes stronger than either could have done alone. Ms Pronk: “Innovation isn’t always about de- The company recently opened its ASEAN veloping something from scratch. Often, you headquarters in Singapore and is develop- Smart Nation can combine or tweak existing technologies to ing a simulation training solution with the This is exactly what Singapore is aiming for in create something new.” Singapore Civil Defence Force, Singaporean its Smart Nation Vision. The city state wants to company Serious Games International and harness technology to create a better life for The Netherlands became a high-tech power- Coventry University in the UK. “We always all its residents, and it is looking to universi- house by slowly developing its capabilities, work closely with universities and local part- ties, companies and its own agencies to col- setting the right parameters and allowing for ners”, says Mr Lohman. Each of the partners laborate and come up with new technologies a start-up culture to blossom. Now Singapore provides crucial expertise, making sure the and systems to turn the vision into reality. This is doing the same. No wonder then that Dutch end product fits the exact needs of the client. triple helix approach is one that has long been tech start-up accelerator Rockstart – “born favoured in the Netherlands. It is how Eind- global” – has chosen Singapore as the base Lions Exchange hoven turned from a one company “Philips- for its Asian headquarters. 2016 will see the It has been long known that diversity in teams town” into the “brainport” of Europe with the first of its alumni on the Singaporean stage. leads to better decision making and more highest number of patents per resident. creative solutions. This is exactly what hap- pened when students from the Dutch Univer- Dutch research organization TNO works sity of Applied Sciences Leiden and the Ngee within the triple helix in Singapore. Currently, Ann and Nanyan Polytechnic met to solve a the company is developing a project with the smart cities challenge in the Lions Exchange. Singapore Ministry of Home Affairs and Singa- As soon as the teams were formed, the Dutch pore company Glass@Works in video analyt- students started spouting ideas and options. ics and behavioural recognition. Earlier, TNO The Singaporean students mostly listened formed a consortium in cyber resilience, which quietly. set up a centre in the new Interpol building in Singapore.

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WATER & MARITIME SUSTAINABILITY Bursting with Dutch innovation More proﬁts, happy planet

The Singapore International Water Week will be the focus of 2016, Sustainability watchers agree: the tide has turned. Before, companies bringing VIPs and business opportunities for the innovative Dutch and governments looked at sustainable business as a cost and an water industry. Further out, the maritime industry too is showing obstacle to growth. Emerging Asian economies asked for time. But its strengths, with a particular focus on the small and medium-sized time is running out. And, as it turns out, the ticking clock is a good suppliers and supporters of the large multinationals. thing. Because the sustainable business case, showing sustainability as a driver of growth and innovation instead of an impediment, is convincing more and more sceptics.

The bi-annual Singapore International Water below sea level, including the seaports and mental and applied water research, and the Week (SIWW) is back in town, accompanied airports. This natural environment has given ongoing partnership between PWN Technolo- by the World City Summit (WCS) attended by rise to a globally respected, innovative and gies and the Public Utilities Board. mayors from major cities on all continents, and knowledge-intensive water industry, ranging PWN Technologies, which is wholly owned by the Sustainable Summit. In 2014 the SIWW from innovative engineering by Deltares to the Dutch water utility PWN, is dedicated to and WCS were attended by the Dutch Min- data capture and usage by akvo.org. It has sharing its knowledge and experience in water ister of Infrastructure and Environment, Mela- turned the Dutch into shipbuilders, traders, treatment worldwide. After successfully test nie Schultz van Haegen, and Mayor Ahmed and logistics experts. bedding their innovative ceramac membrane Aboutaleb of Rotterdam. Special envoy for technology with the PUB, the company has International Water Affairs, Henk Ovink, cur- Maritime eco-system now won a tender to implement this technol- search shows there is up to a billion dollars of rently stationed in Washington D.C., has been The Dutch maritime industry is well-respected ogy in the Chua Chu Kang Waterworks. unlocked value in the supply chain.” confirmed as a speaker. Such strong support and well-represented in Singapore. Compa- One example of such unlocked value is the for the water industry illustrates the impor- nies such as Boskalis, Van Oord, Vopak and Dutch presence at the SIWW result of FrieslandCampina’s Dairy Develop- tance of this sector in the Netherlands. Delta Marine Consultants need no further Special Envoy for Water Affairs, Henk Ovink, ment Programme, a public-private partnership introduction. They are the pillars of the Dutch will attend this year’s SIWW. Mr Ovink was the between FrieslandCampina, the Rabobank ”Dutch Approach” best idea, according maritime industry in Singapore. driving force behind “Rebuild by Design” in Foundation and local governments in Malay- to CNN The pillars, however, support a much more New York after hurricane Sandy, an innovative sia, Indonesia and Vietnam. FrieslandCampina Minister Schultz van Haegen took the op- intricate network of small and medium-sized process of rethinking disaster preparedness to shares knowledge and best agricultural prac- portunity to highlight the Dutch Approach to companies, such as Hatenboer Water, which collaboratively find solutions involving local tices with local farmers, ensuring a higher water, which was chosen by CNN as one of provides clean water to offshore vessels, communities, government, knowledge institu- This is good news for the companies at the question is: how did you make your money?” yield and more sustainable practices. The its top ten “Best Ideas” in 2014. Simply put, Witteveen+Bos, which specializes in engineer- tions and industry partners. He was not the front of the movement, such as the companies It’s a great quote – but how does that work Rabobank Foundation provides affordable instead of building ever bigger dykes and ing design and consultancy, and diving equip- only Dutch presence at the time: Dutch water united in the Dutch Sustainable Growth Coali- in reality? At the DutchCham Panel Discussion financing, and the governments make sure more complex structures to keep the water ment specialists Lexmar. engineering specialists RHDHV and archi- tion (DSGC). Chemical companies AkzoNobel on Sustainability, the audience wanted to the programme is aligned with local policies out, infrastructure allows more room for the It is an entire ecosystem that has made Sin- tectural firm OMA teamed up and produced and DSM, dairy firm FrieslandCampina, beer know more about how to connect your brand and development goals. So far, the DPP has natural flow of water. gapore into a maritime hub, ranging from one of the winning designs: a comprehensive brewer Heineken, airline KLM, high-tech com- to sustainability, and how to convince the benefitted over 45,000 local dairy farmers. Mayor Aboutaleb was on hand to illustrate shipyards to specialist engineering. More and urban water strategy for New York’s Hoboken pany Philips, energy business Shell and food customer to pay a sustainability premium. But the abstract idea with practical solutions more, companies are relocating their research neighbourhood. giant Unilever, have put their money behind that is not how Unilever, one of the leading Sustainable Singapore from Rotterdam. The city, home to one of the and development to Singapore, like AkzoNo- At this year’s SIWW, Singapore will have the their convictions and switched to a sustainable companies when it comes to the sustainable Singapore is ready to take on the challenges world’s largest ports, is almost entirely located bel, which has its marine coatings headquar- opportunity to hear Mr Ovink speak. Com- way of doing business. And their profits have business case, looks at it, said president of posed. Sustainability is in the city state’s DNA. below sea level. For instance, the city has re- ters and research facility in Singapore. panies too are already gearing up to present gone up. Unilever ASEAN and ANZ Peter ter Kulve: From the very beginning, there has been designed parks and playgrounds so they can themselves at this year’s SIWW. This is the “The sad reality is that only 6% of consumers a focus on using the cleanest technologies function as canals in case of flooding. PWN and PUB chance for the industry to showcase their Reinvent the system are willing to pay a little more for sustainabil- and preserving the natural surroundings. But Singapore has a strong position in water man- expertise, to strengthen relationships and to “The big question is not about how much you ity. You cannot ask more money. So you have so much more is possible. “We have only The Dutch have lived with water since they agement and research and is developing into get down to business. The Netherlands Water give back to society,” said DSGC chairman to reinvent the system to sell sustainable prod- scratched the surface yet,” said Minister Vivian first settled in the low countries. Two thirds a regional hub for all things water-related. This House will be on hand to coordinate efforts and former PM of the Netherlands Jan-Peter ucts at the same price.” Balakrishnan at the DutchCham Panel Discus- of the country is at risk of flooding, while has led to many successful Dutch-Singaporean and to support industry-wide initiatives that Balkenende during his visit to Singapore. There is room for this, said panel moderator sion on Sustainability. “We can do things on a almost all major economic activity is located collaborations, such as NUSDeltares in funda- benefit us all. “That’s not sustainability, that’s charity. The big Ynse de Boer, partner at Accenture: “Our re- scale that was unimaginable before.”

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Every day we provide dairy nutrition for FOOD & NUTRITION millions of people Recipes for food safety and security worldwide Geographical size does not determine a country’s place in the global food chain. This is why a small and densely populated country like Each day FrieslandCampina provides millions Singapore occupies the number two spot on the Global Food Security of consumers all over the world with Index and why the similarly sized Netherlands is the world’s second largest agricultural exporter. This, the nations have achieved through dairy products such as dairy-based innovation and creativity. beverages, infant nutrition, cheese,

yoghurt, desserts, butter and cream products and dairy-based ingredients.

FrieslandCampina brings the best of both The Netherlands has always looked to innova- Alternative ways of farming Innovation and sustainability worlds together. The craftsmanship and tion to solve its agricultural challenges. Take Singapore is looking to another small area Research and development personnel are entrepreneurship of the member dairy farmers is the country’s gridlike appearance, a result of a solution for its farming: rooftop farming. With flocking to Singapore. Life sciences and countrywide land redistribution operation, en- the many tall buildings in the city state, there material sciences company DSM opened its combined with the expertise of the employees; suring each farm had an optimally sized plot of is ample opportunity for growing plants near Nutrition Innovation Center in Singapore in land. It turned the country into an agricultural to the sun. Singapore’s first rooftop farm Com- 2014. Here the firm gathers together research from the quality of the pastures on which our powerhouse. Crop is located on top of Scape on Orchard bodies and other companies to collaboratively Road, and supplies hotel Mandarin Orchard enhance their knowledge of the food sector in cows graze to the presentation of trustworthy Wageningen and the NTU with basil and other herbs. Asia and develop products and services that Greenhouses are more than places where In the Netherlands, Plantlab has gone a step are suited to the ASEAN market. and tasty dairy products. Through the Dairy tomatoes grow. They also serve as breeding further in their radical new plant logic. The grounds for innovation. The co-generators researchers asked themselves a basic ques- One of the most important aspects of the food Development Programme, FrieslandCampina used to heat the greenhouses provide elec- tion: what does a plant need to grow? Instead and nutrition industry is sustainability. DSM, tricity for the nearby cities, and the emitted of modifying the plant, the researchers have consumer goods company Unilever and dairy supports local dairy farmers in Asia and carbon is used to help grow the plants – mak- modified the environment in which the plant firm FrieslandCampina are at the forefront of ing the greenhouses much more environmen- grows. This they call their “plant paradise”. It this movement. Sustainability is also in the Africa to run their business optimally and tally friendly than the name suggests! is hermetically sealed from the outside world, genes of biotech companies like Corbion raise the quality and quantity of their The world class Wageningen University is optimizing the growth environment and ne- Purac, which has been in Singapore for over behind many greenhouse innovations. The gating the need for pesticides. 25 years, and others who find Singapore a dairy production. university has a strong focus on food technol- welcoming centre for regional development ogy and science, and runs its own “Restaurant Food safety hub for the region activities. of the Future”, where researchers experiment South East Asia is moving towards becom- Sustainability is a priority in all that we do. with taste and food choices, and how to influ- ing an economic powerhouse, with a GDP of Through innovation and creativity, Singapore ence those. USD2.3 trillion. Key initiatives include a free and the Netherlands have risen to the top flow of goods, services, labour and capital. when it comes to food. It is a sector where our Since 2014 Wageningen University has of- Harmonization of tariffs and food regula- knowledge complements our challenges and www.frieslandcampina.com fered a joint educational programme in Food tions are ongoing, with active participation provides a fertile ground for collaborations. Science and Technology with Nanyang Tech- of the ASEAN Food and Beverage Alliance. nological University (NTU), and combines Singapore-based Dutch multinationals like research goals. NTU’s strong background in FrieslandCampina and Unilever are active nanotechnology is a perfect fit for Wagenin- members and on the forefront in shaping the gen’s deep knowledge of food and nutrition. ASEAN food business for the future.

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LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN Getting it there, getting it done WINSEMIUS AWARDS Before the Netherlands and Singapore existed as nations, there were EVENT HIGHLIGHTS ships sailing between them, carrying goods and people. When planes began to cross the world, Dutch KLM operated the ﬁrst direct ﬂight between Singapore and Europe, and energy company Shell stored its oil on Pulau Bukom. Singapore and the Netherlands have been an integral part of each other’s global network for centuries.

Both countries have proved to be mature gional distribution centres (RDCs) for most Delta Airlines) and KLM that once started with and established logistics markets, the Dutch of the world’s largest commodity trading freight cooperation. In this joint venture both in Europe, thanks to its gateway function and companies. They mainly import materials and airlines brought in their capacity and expertise the presence of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol commodities for re-exports, and doing this in their respective markets that created a new and the Port of Rotterdam. Singapore is the (mutually) generates more than US$1 trillion model for connecting passengers and cargo. gateway to Asia, with the world’s best airport, in annual turnover. Singapore offers an amaz- Customs and other government agencies in- Changi, and the world’s second busiest port. ing array of trade-supporting infrastructure volved in cross-border logistics are sharing ex- Both the Netherlands and Singapore are in and services that enable commodity traders pertise and best practices in order to improve the top five of the World Bank Logistics Per- to thrive without having to look elsewhere customs procedures and making these more formance Index. to complete any part of the value chain. Its efficient and effective. Both in Singapore and reputation for excellent business standards the Netherlands this is done in public-private The Netherlands is the country of choice for combined with this vibrant trading ecosystem, cooperation in order to promote (legitimate) many European distribution centres: 57% to which warehousing and logistics contribute trade while keeping the the “hinterland” safe of Asian and American distribution centres largely, have earned and secured Singapore and secure. on the European mainland are located in an unrivalled position as a full-fledged service- the Netherlands. Approximately 8,5% of the oriented centre for the commodities trade. Last mile logistics Dutch labour force is active in the logistics Dutch companies with wide experience in the Due to the rapid growth of online shopping sector and its total added value is estimated commodities trade such as C. Steinweg, Rhe- and e-commerce, delivery of packages to end THROUGHOUT THE YEAR at €40 billion per annum. It is one of the nine nus and Cargo-Partner are an integral part of consumers in dense urban areas has become focus sectors for the Dutch Government. this ecosystem. a major challenge. This area of Last Mile Lo- DUTCHCHAM ORGANIZES A gistics (also called Urban Logistics or (Smart) VARIETY OF EVENTS. Logistics and supply chain Cooperation in logistics City Logistics) is rapidly evolving. In both Logistics has evolved from moving packages The only way to stay at the top is through con- Singapore and the Netherlands the govern- The purpose of these events is to: from A to B into becoming an integrated part tinuous learning and innovation. In this again, ments have realized that the flow of delivery of the entire supply chain. Traditionally, the both the Dutch and the Singaporeans are mas- vehicles is uncontrolled and far from optimal. t GBDJMJUBUF#VTJOFTTUP#VTJOFTTMFBSOJOH focus has been on transport and warehousing, ters, each in their own way. The Netherlands In both countries the governments have set t OFUXPSLXJUIGFMMPXNFNCFST BTTPDJBUFQBSUOFST UIFQVCMJD but these days logistics is part of the larger focuses on innovation through cooperation up pilot projects, and Dutch companies have sector and the academic community supply chain in which goods flow across the where two or more organizations bring in their developed new solutions to reduce traffic t QSPNPUFUIFi%VUDIwCSBOEBOEIJHIMJHIUUIFTVDDFTTFTPGUIF globe to bring goods from suppliers and pro- own specific expertise to develop innovative jams and pollution. This includes the use of Dutch areas of excellence industries ducers to the end consumers. solutions in logistics collaboration. An exam- carbon-free tricycles by TNT for deliveries in t DFMFCSBUFBOETUJNVMBUFGSVJUGVMDPMMBCPSBUJPOTCFUXFFOUIF Similar to the way Rotterdam serves Europe, ple of this is the transatlantic joint venture major European cities, and software solutions Dutch and the local business community Singapore is the place of choice for the re- between Northwest Airlines (now merged into for optimized vehicle routing by ORTEC.

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DUTCHCHAM WINSEMIUS AWARDS 2015 GALA

Award Category: Water Award Category: Maritime Winner: NUSDeltares Winner: Damen Shipyards NUSDeltares “bridges science and society”. It is an alliance between Dutch Damen is an international shipyard group, building vessels rang- the National University of Singapore and Dutch research institute ing from container ships to military frigates and speedy coast guard “This is your home”, said Minister for the Environment and Water Deltares and focuses on solving societal challenges in adaptation to patrol boats to superyachts and catamarans. Although the maritime Resources, Vivian Balakrishnan. “There will always be a place in climate change, high-density living and urban water management. It is industry is well-represented in Singapore, Damen is one of the few to a networked organization, bringing together a myriad of groups and execute the core of its business in Singapore itself – building ships. Singapore for Dutch companies and people from the Netherlands.” companies in Singapore and the Netherlands to collaborate. NUSDel- Damen is a family-owned multinational, and this is reflected in the core This year the Dutch Chamber of Commerce held the first tares develops knowledge portfolios, covering fundamental and ap- values of the company, which are quality, innovation and reliability. In plied research, knowledge transfer and specialist consultancy. Within line with its values, to bring innovation to the customers, allowing for Winsemius Business Awards Gala. The awards celebrate the long- this alliance, NUS focuses on fundamental research, whereas Deltares speedy delivery and reliable life-cycle support, Damen decided to in- standing commercial ties between the Netherlands and Singapore, is strong in applied research. vest in a research facility at the regional headquarters: “Singapore has NUSDeltares develops unique data-, model- and information systems, the right climate for high-quality knowledge work,” said Mr Maarten and are named after Mr Lee Kuan Yew’s friend and long-time economic crucial to capturing, integrating and transferring knowledge, making Jongen, Managing Director of Damen Shipyards. advisor to Singapore, Dutchman Albert Winsemius. the data accessible and applicable. NUSDeltares works with many Sin- gapore agencies and boards (as well as other bodies in the Asia Pacific region) on issues such as flooding, operational water quality management and building with nature – examples of which can be seen along many of the park connectors in Singapore.

Award Category: High-Tech Award Category: Collaborative Innovation Winner: VDL Enabling Technologies Group Winner: Singapore National Eye Centre (SingHealth Group) VDL-ETG Singapore manufactures high-end equipment for its custom- The Singapore National Eye Centre, part of the SingHealth Group, is The Winsemius Awards generated a strong CEOs and representatives of the nominated, ers in the semiconductor, LED and analytical equipment industries. the designated national centre for medical eye care in Singapore. It has buzz. Over 40 companies submitted nomina- members of DutchCham and the Singapore VDL-ETG has been in Singapore since 1970, then as part of Philips a long-standing and well-documented working relationship with the tions in seven categories. These categories business community attended the event. Machinefabrieken. In 2006 the entire group was acquired by the VDL Netherlands-based Rotterdamse Oogziekenhuis, dating back to the showcase the sectors where Dutch and Sin- Mr Pieter Winsemius and Minister Balakrishnan Groep, a privately-owned industrial conglomerate. Since then the ‘90s. Though medical collaboration is internationally well-established, gapore business ties are strong: Water, High- shared anecdotes of the late Mr Albert Win- company has successfully implemented a strategy to remain a leading knowledge exchange in health care management is still new. This col- Tech, Maritime, Collaborative Innovation, semius and Mr Lee Kuan Yew. Ms Aeyelts high-end manufacturer, both by integrating capabilities into their sys- laboration has already produced tangible results. “It is enormously Singapore-Dutch Cooperation, Rising Star Averink-Winsemius reminded the attendees tem, as well as in-depth training of their staff. The company believes in rewarding to be able to provide bridging support between two cul- SME and Sustainability. The Guests of Honor of the shared passion of Mr Lee Kuan Yew and the internal development of its own people, hiring local new graduates tures, both for companies and government institutions,” said Mr Dirk were Minister for the Environment and Water Albert Winsemius to make Singapore a bet- and participating in internship programs. The best example of VDL- de Korne, Deputy Director Health Innovation at the SNEC. “One thing Resources, Vivian Balakrishnan, His Excel- ter place: “You are part of all that. You are the ETG’s ethic is its own Singapore Managing Director, Wu Yong Lin, who Singapore took from Rotterdam is the security protocol to ensure there lency Mr Jacques Werner, Ambassador of the future. You are the younger people to whom started on the shop ﬂoor and through hard work and continual learning is no mix-up between right and left eyes during surgery. And a thing Kingdom of the Netherlands, former Minister, Singapore is given now. You are the brighter has risen to his current role. Rotterdam picked up from Singapore is valet parking! Such a small Professor Dr Pieter Winsemius and his sister future my father and Mr Lee had in mind.” thing, but the Rotterdams Oogziekenhuis was the ﬁrst hospital to pro- Ms Ankie Aeyelts Averink-Winsemius, the vide this service in the Netherlands.” children of the late Mr Albert Winsemius.

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Award Category: Sustainability Award Category: Rising Star SME Winner: AkzoNobel Marine Coatings Winner: eG Innovations AkzoNobel Marine Coatings has one of its core values: sustainability. Singaporean company eG Innovations develops software that moni- “I was happily surprised at the number of applicants for this award, tors and fixes malfunctions in systems. It is usually used in mission criti- which makes winning it even more special,” said Mr Oscar Wijzenbeek, cal applications, where even a short glitch can result in large costs. The Managing Director Marine Coatings. The company was praised for its company recently set up an office in the Hague. “That is our Dutch strong combination of business value creation and positive impact on connection,” said Mr Anand Sampath, Chief Financial Officer at eG In- society and the environment. novations. “Our software is often used in mission critical applications. AkzoNobel Marine Coatings develops coatings for ships, which mini- In the Netherlands the latest technology is used so it is a logical base mize the impact of underwater growth. This way, the ships are faster for us.” In addition, he lauded the ease of setting up business, and the and more fuel efficient. Its newest coating, which won the company help from the Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency, NFIA. “So far this award, has been accredited for the carbon emissions scheme, we have kept a low profile,” said Mr Sampath. “But these awards are a meaning that ships using this coating qualify for emission credits which chance for us to talk a bit more about our success. I am very proud of can be traded in the market. our entire team’s efforts.”

The winners of the Netherlands Singapore Water Challenge, “Urban Water Rebels”, were also lauded at the gala; David Gintin, Rayina Rukmina Binol and Tri Handayani for their virtual water campaign to create awareness of consumer water usage, and Ms Nishtha Manocha for her mobile app that gives consumers in developing countries insight in their water quality (through the phone camera) and the ability to give feedback to the relevant organizations.

The Dutchcham Winsemius Awards 2016 event will focus on Smart Nations and is scheduled for late March 2016. For more updated information visit our website: www.dutchcham.sg

The DutchCham Winsemius Awards Gala Award Category: has been made possible by our sponsors Singapore-Dutch Collaboration Winner: Singapore Delft Water Alliance Awards Gala sponsors The Singapore Delft Water Alliance was the foundation on which the successful NUSDeltares collaboration was built. Established in 2007, SDWA is a collaboration between NUS, the Public Utili- ties Board (PUB) and Delft Hydraulics from the Netherlands with multi-faceted results on a business, scientiﬁc and even societal level. Associate Professor Vladan Babovic from the Department of Civil En- gineering, former Director of NUSDeltares and founding Director of Awards Category sponsors SDWA was upbeat about the future of water research in Singapore. He said: “We are in the position to pursue something that is truly mean-

ingful to society. With NUS, Deltares and the PUB we have a strong High Tech/Precision Engineering SME Rising Star Collaborative line-up to explore and implement solutions… we have students in the and Manufacturing Innovation mix too. We are grooming the next generation; isn’t that wonderful?”

Singaporean/Dutch cooperation Sustainability

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DUTCHCHAM/ADB NEW YEAR’S RECEPTION LUNCH AND LEARN: 15 January 2015 YOUR FIRST YEAR AS AN ENTREPRENEUR IN SINGAPORE

DutchCham and the Association of Dutch 12 February 2015 Business People (ADB) in cooperation with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands kick-started the year with a reception at the Ambassador’s residence. More than 200 guests raised their glasses to prosperity in the year 2015.

The formula is simple and effective. A lunch at a central location, combined with informal networking. With each session of the Dutch- Cham Lunch and Learn there is a featured ‘quest’, and relevant guests are invited. The February edition of Lunch and Learn focussed on general questions about taxes in Singa- pore, employment passes and other issues related to incorporation in Singapore, over a tapas lunch at One Rochester.

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BREAKFAST EVENT: THE FUTURE OF ASEAN, SCENARIOS AND OPTIONS 12 March 2015

In February the Dutch strategy consultant and author Paul de Ruijter Mr Paul de Ruijter, ﬂew to Singapore. He enthusiastically Strategy consultant, Executive Lecturer at Nyenrode University and shared his vision on how scenarios author of “Scenario based Strategy” can be used to navigate the uncertainties around ASEAN. Existing scenario studies were summarized and reﬂected on the future of ASEAN. Paul also inspired with his stories on how governments and multinationals are using scenarios to minimize risks and maximize opportunities.

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BREAKFAST EVENT: THE FUTURE OF ASEAN 2 DAY FACT FINDING TRIP: ECONOMIC COMMUNITY (AEC) JOHOR AND PENGERANG 29 April 2015 13 & 14 May 2015

In April Bob Fletcher, Director Mr Bob Fletcher, at Deloitte, was our key-note SEA – APAC Customs & Global Trade Practice Leader speaker highlighting the fu- Director | Tax, SEA and APAC Leader, Customs & Global Trade at Deloitte & Touche LLP ture scenarios of ASEAN and sharing some practical tips on how companies can prepare to deal with the uncertainties these will bring.

DutchCham (Singapore) and MDBC (Malaysian Dutch Business Council) organized a two-day fact-ﬁnding trip to Johor, Malaysia with the support of the Netherlands Embassies in Singa- pore and in Kuala Lumpur, attended by H.E. Ambassadors Mr Jacques Werner and Mr Harry Molenaar.

The interest of the 60 delegates lay in the developments in Johor, but speciﬁcally in the sectors of Oil & Gas, Maritime, Logistics & Services (Day 1 at Pengerang) and Logistics, Education, Property, Services, Shared Services & Outsourcing and Manu- facturing (Day 2 at Nusajaya). Besides forging and fostering business ties between Malaysia and the Nether- lands, the visit aimed to learn about the current and future developments in the Iskandar Malaysia region.

DutchCham and MDBC took the opportunity to see the developments and meet the key players at the Pengerang Integrated Petroleum Complex (PIPC).

Also a visit to the Netherlands Mari- time Institute of Technology (NMIT) was on the agenda of the second day. As a Malaysian Dutch private higher learning institution, NMIT were honored to welcome the delegates to the institute.

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BREAKFAST EVENT: LUNCH AND LEARN: DAMEN SHIPYARDS, STEERING INTO A HOW TO MANAGE YOUR CONTRACTS GLOBALIZING WORLD 3 June 2015 20 May 2015

Mr Berkvens, CEO of Damen Shipyards, Mr René H. Berkvens, CEO Damen Shipyards group travelled to Singapore to attend IMDEX, the Asian Defence Exhibition and made time available to talk at a the Dutch- Cham breakfast event. He presented an insight into the strategy of this Dutch shipbuilding group navigating through the developments of globalization. Delegates in the audience were Dutch maritime representatives, local maritime representatives and academics of NUS.

The Lunch and Learn session in June consolidated some practical advice on contract drafting. Tips were shared on provisions in a contract, penalty clauses, constraints and add-on tasks but also advice was given on mutual dignity, legal rights in times of a conﬂict and ﬂexibility.

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BREAKFAST EVENT: OUTLOOK 2016 APPROPRIATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION FOR 15 September 2015 CROSS-BORDER DISPUTES It was the second year in a row that 27 August 2015 Michael Every, Head of Financial Mar- Mr Jan Lambregts, Global Head of Financial Markets Research, Rabobank kets Research, presented his ideas Mr Michael Every, Head of Financial Markets Research, Asia Pacific, Rabobank on the financial outlook for 2016. Jan Lambregts, Global Head of Financial Mr Geoff Sharp, Commercial Mediator Markets Research, joined him in the Ms Lim Seok Hui, CEO, SIAC and SIMC presentation. The new office premises Ms Eunice Chua, Deputy CEO, SIMC of Rabobank at Beach Road was the venue for this event and Rabobank pampered the guests with excellent finger foods and drinks.

The CEO and deputy CEO of the recently launched Singa- pore International Mediation Centre (SIMC) and the Singa- pore International Commercial Court (SICC) were keynote speakers at this DutchCham breakfast event. Attracted by the strong economic growth and high trade inﬂows and outﬂows in ASEAN and Asia, many international companies are operating within the region and beyond. However, when disputes arise in international business, unfamiliarity with local legal systems and cultures may pose challenges to a quick and cost-effective resolution of disputes. Answers were given on international arbitration and mediation, when to use it, when to use a combination of both and current trends.

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BREAKFAST PANEL DISCUSSION: BREAKFAST DIALOGUE: SUSTAINABILITY IN FOOD-AGRI CONSUMER GOODS INVESTING IN FUTURE-READY LEADERSHIP 16 September 2015 22 October 2015

After a visit of Mr JP Balkenende, Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan DSGC chairman and former PM of Mr Chan Chun Sing, Cabinet Minister in the Prime Minister’s Ofﬁce and Secretary General, NTUC Professor Jan Peter Balkenende, E&Y the Netherlands in 2013, DutchCham Mr Vivek Kumar, Director of NTUC U Associate and Future Leadership Programme Mr Peter ter Kulve, Unilever was honored once again to welcome Mr Balkenende in September 2015 Moderator: Ms Renee van der Burg, VP HRM at NXP Semiconductors Moderator: Mr Ynse de Boer, Accenture for a Breakfast Event on Sustainabil- ity. DutchCham took the opportunity to open a discussion on sustainability in the food-agri consumer goods sec- NTUC in co-operation with Dutch- tor. Cham organized this open debate with Mr Chan Chun Sing, Cabinet Minister in the Prime Minister’s Ofﬁce and Secretary General, NTUC and Ms Renee van der Burg, VP HRM, NXP Semiconductors in the role of moderator.

The topics on the agenda were: different ways to nurture and develop local PMEs (professionals, managers and executives) in partnership with MNCs and global trade associations.

The debate was part of the three- tier learning initiative developed by NTUC to grow the capabilities of local PME’s and serves to address the social skills gap among Singaporean PMEs to ensure their readiness for global leadership roles at MNCs. DutchCham members and inspiring leaders shared their insights and per- spectives.

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SINGAPORE - THE NETHERLANDS COMPARISON

THE NETHERLANDS SINGAPORE The Netherlands, the sixth-largest economy in the European Union, plays an important role as a European transportation hub, with a persistently high trade surplus, stable industrial relations, and moderate unemployment.

Industry focuses on food processing, chemicals, 41.543 petroleum reﬁning, and electrical machinery. A 718,3 highly mechanized agricultural sector employs only 2% of the labour force but provides large surpluses Land Area (sq km) for food-processing and underpins the country’s Land Area (sq km) status as the world’s second largest agricultural exporter.

The Dutch financial sector is highly concentrated, GOVERNMENT with four commercial banks possessing over 90% GOVERNMENT Unitary parliamentary of banking assets. The sector suffered as a result Unitary parliamentary representative democracy of the global financial crisis and required billions of constitutional republic Singapore has a highly developed and successful under constitutional monarchy dollars of government support, but the European free-market economy. It enjoys a remarkably open Banking Authority completed stringent reviews and corruption-free environment, stable prices, and a per capita GDP higher than that of most in 2014 and deemed Dutch banks to be well- MONARCH PRIME MINISTER PRESIDENT PRIME MINISTER developed countries. Unemployment is very Willem Alexander Mark Rutte capitalized. Tony Tan Keng Yam Lee Hsien Loong low. The economy depends heavily on exports, To address the 2009 and 2010 economic particularly of consumer electronics, information downturns, the government sought to stimulate the technology products, medical and optical devices, domestic economy by accelerating infrastructure pharmaceuticals, and on its vibrant transportation, Population Economical programs, offering corporate tax breaks for Population Economical business, and financial services sectors. The employers to retain workers, and expanding export economy contracted 0,6% in 2009 as a result credits. The stimulus programs and bank bailouts, of the global financial crisis, but has continued 16 947 904 42,3 866,4 Billion however, resulted in a government budget deficit 5 674 472 34 308,1 Billion to grow since 2010 on the strength of renewed TOTAL POPULATION MEDIAN AGE GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT of 5,3% of GDP in 2010 that contrasted sharply TOTAL POPULATION MEDIAN AGE GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT exports. Growth in 2014 was slower at 2,9%, 500 0,41% 47 400 with a surplus of 0,7% in 2008. The government of 7814 1,89% 81 300 largely a result of soft demand for exports amid DENSITY PER KM² POPULATION PER CAPITA Prime Minister Mark Rutte has since implemented DENSITY PER KM² POPULATION PER CAPITA a sluggish global economy and weak growth in GROWTH RATE $$ GROSS NATIONAL INCOME GROWTH RATE $$ GROSS NATIONAL INCOME significant austerity measures to improve public Singapore’s manufacturing sector. The government finances and has instituted broad structural reforms is attempting to restructure Singapore’s economy in key policy areas, including the labor market, by weaning its dependence on foreign labour, the housing sector, the energy market, and the addressing weak productivity, and increasing Singaporean wages. Singapore has attracted LABOUR8 214 FORCE 000 pension system. As a result, the government Mandarin LABOUR3 444 FORCE 000 Dutch budget deficit at the end of 2014 dropped to major investments in pharmaceuticals and medical Malay technology production and will continue efforts to 1.8% of GDP. Following a protracted recession English during which unemployment doubled to 7.4% strengthen its position as Southeast Asia’s leading and household consumption contracted for nearly Tamil financial and high-tech hub. Singapore is a member 31,2 20 three consecutive years, the year 2014 saw fragile of the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership free GDP growth of 0,8% and a rise in most economic trade negotiations, the Regional Comprehensive °C 0,9% indicators. Drivers of growth included increased °C 2,9% Economic Partnership negotiations with the nine other ASEAN members plus Australia, China, India, ANNUAL exports and business investments, as well as newly ANNUAL GDP GROWTH invigorated household consumption. GDP GROWTH Japan, South Korea and New Zealand, and in 2 UNEMPLOYMENT7,4% 25 UNEMPLOYMENT1,9% 2015, Singapore will form, with the other ASEAN members, the ASEAN Economic Community.

CURRENT ENVIRONMENT ISSUES CURRENT ENVIRONMENT ISSUES water pollution in the form of heavy metals, organic industrial pollution; limited natural freshwater resources; limited compounds, and nutrients such as nitrates and phosphates; air land availability presents waste disposal problems; seasonal pollution from vehicles and reﬁning activities; acid rain smoke/haze resulting from forest ﬁres in Indonesia Source: Source: CIA World Factbook and Eurostat and The World Bank CIA World Factbook and Eurostat and The World Bank

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TRADE OF MERCHANDISE & DIRECT INVESTMENT SERVICES By country/region Export and import

FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT IN SINGAPORE SINGAPORE’S DIRECT INVESTMENT ABROAD BY COUNTRY/REGION (millions of S$) BY COUNTRY/REGION (millions of S$) Merchandise Trade 2010 2011 On a year-on-year basis, Singapore’s total MERCHANDISE IMPORTS BY REGION/COUNTRY (millions of S$) 60.546,5 69.372,9 merchandise trade declined by 10,5% in the Netherlands 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 7.501,9 7.537,9 the ﬁrst quarter of 2015, following the 4,8% decrease in the previous quarter. Netherlands 7.279,8 8.761,7 9.799,8 7.156,2 5.958,8 48.947,3 55.654,0 United Kingdom Germany 12.124,5 13.080,8 13.203,9 13.605,2 13.482,4 39.502,4 37.254,8 Total merchandise trade forecasts for France 10.118,8 10.662,5 11.343,5 10.116,0 10.254,8 27.166,3 28.566,7 2015 are maintained between -7 to -5%, United Kingdom 7.603,1 7.597,4 8.744,0 9.958,0 7.836,4 Switzerland 4.433,3 3.435,5 while non-oil domestic exports (NODX) Switzerland 6.181,3 5.378,4 5.664,8 5.444,7 5.074,8 forecasts are maintained between 1 to 2 19.968,3 23.797,5 European Union 52.267,3 57.927,8 59.615,8 57.647,3 55.422,9 Luxembourg 877,7 1.607,3 3%. This is as global economic growth is expected to remain modest in 2015, with MERCHANDISE EXPORTS 13.947,0 14.215,9 Germany the weakness in oil prices expected to BY REGION/COUNTRY (millions of S$) 1.715,6 1.652,8 continue to depress oil trade in nominal 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 8.064,9 10.609,2 terms. France Netherlands 8.387,8 9.487,4 8.878,1 8.031,9 9.232,3 (source: International Enterprise Singapore) Germany 8.369,7 8.416,6 7.441,8 7.310,4 6.824,2 23.037,9 27.313,7 France 7.530,6 7.690,0 7.814,8 5.298,1 4.239,6 ASEAN1 91.149,0 96.341,4 United Kingdom 8.333,6 8.328,0 7.715,8 4.318,3 4.521,8

230.861,9 257.368,8 Switzerland 1.573,0 1.041,0 1.975,1 1.850,4 2.258,6 European Union (EU-28)2 54.975,8 54.461,5 European Union2 47.197,4 48.169,3 45.758,3 38.909,9 40.429,2

2012 2013 75.371,3 84.350,9 the Netherlands 7.647,9 7.948,3 Trade of Services 48.865,3 58.545,7 United Kingdom EXPORTS OF SERVICES IMPORTS OF SERVICES 42.980,3 49.797,6 Singapore’s exports and imports BY REGION/COUNTRY BY REGION/COUNTRY of services amounted to $171.8 32.587,8 40.220,8 2010 2011 2012 2013 2010 2011 2012 2013 billion and $177.2 billion in 2013, Switzerland 3.661,4 4.056,2 Netherlands 2.533,4 2.506,2 2.467,9 2.874,5 6.707,7 6.317,2 7.754,1 9.762,8 increasing by 8.0% and 9.8% re- United Kingdom 7.575,1 8.208,6 8.214,2 8.901,6 7.647,3 8.191,7 7.613,2 8.243,4 spectively from the previous year. 21.256,5 22.807,9 Luxembourg 12.172,6 14.120,0 Switzerland 2.471,4 3.331,2 4.245,7 4.809,8 2.571,9 3.514,6 5.168,1 5.752,9 Trade in transport, travel and busi- Germany 3.210,5 3.510,9 3.490,7 3.764,5 2.594,1 2.991,2 2.727,7 2.904,4 ness management services made 14.754,4 15.270,6 Germany up the majority of overall services 1.855,0 France 1.462,0 1.403,2 1.567,8 1.669,5 2.186,8 2.399,4 2.874,9 3.389,7 1.576,9 trade for the year. Singapore’s top European Union2 20.765,4 22.429,0 21.650,4 22.931,5 20.765,4 22.429,0 21.650,4 22.931,5 12.574,3 12.244,5 trading partners in 2013 were the France European Union (EU), the United 1 ASEAN includes Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. 2 European Union (EU) includes Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, States (US), the Association of 36.351,5 37.254,5 ASEAN1 Portugal, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia and Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), 105.162,6 105.577,1 Slovenia, Bulgaria and Romania. Australia, China and Japan. 265.600,8 296.733,4 European Union (EU-28)2 70.353,6 80.271,4

source: singstat.gov.sg

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+600 million TOTAL POPULATION 8,8 % OF WORLD POPULATION $$ ASEAN 2,4 trillion US$ GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT 5,1 % FREE REAL ECONOMIC AEC AND OTHER GROWTH 4.46 TRADE AGREEMENTS Land Area (sq km)

3% of total mass on earth

The ASEAN Economic Community was ofﬁcially established in 2015. However, regional economic integration remains a goal to strive for and has not yet become a reality. Companies could support this development by working together within their respective industries on a clear framework of desired policies, according to Ms Sanchita Basu Das, Fellow and Lead Researcher Economy at the ASEAN Studies Centre at ISEAS.

The movement within the ASEAN countries Where does the AEC stand now? New Zealand, China, India and South Korea. Barriers to trading in ASEAN towards economic integration is very slow, “Discussion has started, which is positive,” Singapore has FTAs with the US, Australia, countries according to a says Ms Sanchita Basu Das. But, she stresses, says Ms Sanchita Basu Das of ISEAS. She is New Zealand, China, South Korea, India, Ja- survey by the McKinsey the political will is evident and the movement confident that the AEC will materialize. But it pan, Brunei, Costa Rica, Panama, Peru, Chile, Global Institute (MGI): is happening. The key problem at this point is will be a slow, incremental development with Jordan and the Arab Gulf States (excluding that the domestic laws in the different coun- many rounds of negotiation. “The fact that Iraq). 26% restrictions on investment and foreign ownership tries are not aligned with the proposed agree- countries are talking indicates the willing- Three important trade-related agreements are 20% non-harmonized standards/regulations ments within the ASEAN Economic Commu- ness,” Ms Basu Das points out. “But it could imminent. The Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), 20% inefficient customs procedures nity (AEC). This must first be resolved, before be another 20 years before we see substantial between the US, Canada, Australia, New Zea- 18% mobility of skilled labour the AEC can move forward. changes – and then only when we look back.” land, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, 17% non-tariff barriers 15% Brunei, Mexico, Chile and Peru, is cited to be political risk There remain a large number of NTBs 15% lack of information on market opportunities What is AEC and regional economic The ISEAS scholar sees a growing preference the largest trade deal of the last two decades. (Non-Tariff Barriers) across ASEAN de- 11% unattractive market integration? for a bottom-up approach, with sectors such Its aim is to reduce tariff and non-tariff barri- spite the progress to date and the stat- 11% tariffs The ASEAN Economic Community or AEC, is as tourism, automotive and electronics being ers for the trade of goods and services. At the ed aims of the AEC. The World Trade a single market and production base consist- asked to identify bottlenecks and resolutions. time of writing, the text of the TPP has been Organisation (WTO), puts the number ing of the ASEAN member states: Indonesia, Companies can play an important role, argues agreed upon and the TPP is pending ratifica- TOP TEN ASEAN TRADE PARTNER/REGIONS, of recorded NTBs at well above 2,000 Malaysia, the Phillipines, Singapore, Thailand, Ms Basu Das. If companies could collaborate tion by the respective governments. 2013 VALUE IN US$ MILLION as at the end of June 2015. NTBs repre- Brunei Daressalam, Cambodia, Laos, My- on a framework for their industry instead of The second substantial agreement is the Re- Trade partner sent the greatest obstacle to achieving Exports Imports Total trade anmar and Vietnam. The goal is that within individual companies lobbying individual gov- gional Comprehensive Economic Framework country/region (1) the stated goals of the AEC in the near the AEC, goods, services, investment and ernments, the AEC would move forward to a (RCEP). Observers believe the RCEP could EU-28 124.434,30 121.780,70 246.215,00 term. Removing or reducing NTBs is skilled labour move freely between countries, model benefitting all. However, it would mean solve some of the thorny issues within the AEC ASEAN 330.379,30 278.253,10 608.632,40 not always an easy process, especially and capital flows freer between countries. In companies, some of which have developed and pave the way for a free trade area beyond China 152.521,10 197.962,50 350.483,60 where they are perceived to be pro- forming a single market and production base, strong relationships with certain member ASEAN in Asia Pacific. The RCEP is still under Japan 123.040,80 117.903,90 240.944,70 tecting or assisting domestic industry the ASEAN member states hope to develop states, putting aside their fear of losing mar- negotiation. and, therefore, there may, at times, be USA 114.509,80 92.439,40 206.949,20 the ASEAN region into a highly competitive ket share through opening up the market to Finally, the EU is negotiating an FTA with Sin- domestic political considerations that Korea, Republic of 52.801,90 82.172,60 134.974,60 economic region integrated into the global competitors. gapore (EUSFTA). This agreement could serve need to be handled carefully. Some Taiwan 35.236,90 66.220,00 101.456,90 economy. The economic growth would be as a model for other agreements between the member states of ASEAN have a larger shared among all ASEAN members, strength- What else is happening? EU and countries in ASEAN, and in future, Hong Kong 82.085,00 13.135,90 95.221,00 number of active NTBs to deal with than ening the economy and internal stability of the Several free trade agreements (FTAs) are in the entire region. At the time of writing, the Australia 45.505,60 22.531,30 68.037,00 others, often reflecting either their stage less developed states. operation. ASEAN has FTAs with Australia, EUSFTA is with the individual governments for India 41.936,70 25.937,30 67.874,10 of economic development or domestic ratification. political concerns. Source: ASEAN Merchandise Trade Statistics Database (1) identified/ranked based on share of total trade

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ASEAN’s regional free trade agreements (proposed)

ASEAN

SINGAPORE SOUTH KOREA MYANMAR PHILIPPINES AUSTRALIA CANADA DUTCHCHAM COMMITTEES MEXICO MALAYSIA

INDIA LAOS CAMBODIA NEW ZEALAND UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

CHILE BRUNEI

CHINA INDONESIA THAILAND JAPAN PERU

VIETNAM

RECP (Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership) TPP (Trans-Paciﬁc Partnership)

Total GDP GDP per capita GDP Foreign Direct (3) (4) population 2013 2013 growth Investment inﬂow 2013 (at current prices) (at current prices) (2003-2013) US$ million US$ million thousand US$ million US$ % COUNTRY 2012 2013 Singapore 5.399,20 297.945,80 55.183,30 6,3 59.811,50 60.644,90 Brunei Darussalam 406,2 16.117,50 39.678,70 1,1 864,8 908,4 Cambodia 14.962,60 15.659,00 1.046,50 7,8 1.557,10 1.274,90 Indonesia 248.818,10 862.567,90 3.466,70 5,8 19.137,90 18.443,80 Lao PDR 6.644,00 10.002,00 1.505,40 7,8 294,4 426,7 Malaysia 29.948,00 312.071,60 10.420,50 5,0 9.400,00 12.297,40 Myanmar 61.573,80 56.408,00 916,1 8,6 1.354,20 2.620,90 Philippines 99.384,50 269.024,60 2.706,90 5,4 2.797,00 3.859,80 Thailand 68.251,00 387.534,10 5.678,10 3,8 10.699,20 12.999,80 Vietnam 89.708,90 171.219,30 1.908,60 6,4 8.368,00 8.900,00 ASEAN 625.096,30 2.398.549,60 3.837,10 114.284,00 122.376,50

Source:ASEAN Finance and Macro-economic Surveillance Unit Database, ASEAN Merchandise Trade Statistics Database, ASEAN Foreign Direct Investment Statistics Database (1)Refers to/based on mid-year total population based on country projections (2)Cambodia, Lao PDR and Myanmar 2013 country figures are not yet available; these figures taken from IMF WEO April 2014 (3)Unless otherwise indicated, figures include equity, reinvested earnings and inter-company loans (4)FDI, 2013 figures are preliminary as of 30 July 2014

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DUTCHCHAM COMMITTEES

Maritime & Offshore Committee Business Support – SME

Both Singapore and the Netherlands have Committee members DutchCham continues to support SMEs by a strong maritime history and aim to be the t Jan Wolter Oosterhuis – providing a relevant platform to share experi- leaders in their region. To become a global Boskalis Offshore/Dockwise, Chair ences and knowledge, and expand their net- maritime hub, Singapore has been encour- t Reinder Peek – work. The overarching objective of the events aging Dutch maritime companies to relocate Smit Singapore Pte Ltd and efforts are geared towards facilitating their fleet and offices using various tax incen- t Maarten Jongen – business for SMEs in an increasingly complex tives. Over the years this has resulted in fruitful Damen Shipyards Singapore Pte Ltd world. Traditionally, DutchCham aims to en- partnerships between Singaporean and Dutch t Jaap Zwikker – hance knowledge and spread relevant content companies in a fast-growing maritime cluster Heerema Marine Contractors for SMEs by organizing events with interest- with an ambition for innovation. t Rik Zwinkels – ing speakers and expert professionals as well The Maritime Port Authority (MPA) and Sin- DISA Singapore peers and experienced entrepreneurs. gapore Maritime Fund (SMF) are investing in t Piet Sinke – research and education to promote advanced Maasmond Maritime, In line with that objective, DutchCham organ- technology and processes in sustainable Maritime Club De Ruyter ized three Lunch and Learn sessions in 2015. transportation. Dutch companies have the op- From “How to do business with locals” ex- portunity to play an important role in this field. Resources and links ploring the specific dynamics, do’s and don’ts t.BSJUJFNFDMVCi%F3VZUFSw of doing business in Singapore to sharing Key objectives tø14"4JOHBQPSF5FSNJOBMTo experiences during the “Your first year as an At home t 1SPWJEFBOFUXPSLJOHBOEJOGPSNBUJPO www.singaporepsa.com entrepreneur in Singapore” session. The third platform for companies active in this sector tø.BSJUJNFBOE1PSU"VUIPSJUZPG4JOHBQPSF session revolved around “How to manage in Singapore (and SEA) and be a source of (MPA) – www.mpa.gov.sg your customer through the lifespan of your in the At home information for newcomers tø4JOHBQPSF.BSJUJNF*OTUJUVUFo contract”. t 'BDJMJUBUFJOUFSBDUJPOCFUXFFO4JOHBQPSFBO www.maritimeinstitute.sg and Dutch entities (government, education Aside from the knowledge-based sharing Netherlands. across the institutes, research entities and businesses) Contact sessions, DutchCham will also be looking at t 1SPNPUFDPNNFSDJBMJOUFSFTUTBOEUSBEF Jan Wolter Oosterhuis organizing sessions around trends and future between the Netherlands and Singapore E: [email protected] developments that offer opportunities for world. innovative solutions and services (e.g. aging population, digital innovation including virtual reality, urbanization). Again, the aim is to facilitate SMEs to leverage on changing land- scapes and new trends.

More than 700 foreign ofces in 40 countries. Also in Singapore. Overall, we look forward to hosting many International business? With more than 700 foreign ofces and twenty more relevant events in 2016 to facilitate and contribute to the business SMEs. International Desks Rabobank is at home across the world – also in Singapore. We know the market, the right networks and laws & regulations. Therefore we Contact: Saloua-Hoeve Ouchan know where you come from, but also understand where you are going. E: [email protected] www.rabobank.nl/international FNBJM[email protected]

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Food & Nutrition Committee HR Committee

The Food & Nutrition Committee is a new Key objectives Resources and links The HR Committee was newly initiated in Committee members initiative for the Dutch Chamber in Singapore. t 1SPWJEFBOFUXPSLJOHBOEJOGPSNBUJPO t "4&"/'PPE#FWFSBHF"MMJBODF 2014. In many of our meetings the important t Sandra van Campen – Randstad, Chair The importance of Singapore as a regional platform for companies active in the food www.afba.co topic of HR is discussed. This could be con- t Femke Hellemons – Adecco Singapore hub for the food and nutrition industry is high- and nutrition sector in Singapore and the t 'PPE*OEVTUSZ"TJB cerning Singapore specifically or more generic t Renee van der Burg – ly significant. Many of Dutch and international South East Asian region, and be a source www.foodindustry.asia questions about talent mobility, retention and NXP Semiconductors Singapore Pte Lte MNCs and SMEs have set up shop with corpo- of information for newcomers. t 4JOHBQPSF'PPE.BOVGBDUVSJOH0SHBOJ[BUJPO talent planning. Also topics such as intern- t Cynthia Tan – ING Bank NV rate head offices including high-tech research t $PMMFDUJWFQSPNPUJPOPG%VUDIGPPEBOE www.sfma.org.sg ships, international mobility, and employment t Lynette Chuah – Intertrust Singapore and development centres, senior operations nutrition industry interest in Singapore. t 'PPE*OOPWBUJPOBOE3FTFBSDI$FOUFS passes are frequently discussed. Consistent t Susanne Prins van Wijngaarden – and logistics staff and general management t 0GGFSFWFOUTJOTJHIUTBOEUPIFMQNFN- www.firc.com.sg with the overall objective of DutchCham, the Singapore Jobs Network functions. bers further enhance their competitiveness t &OBCMJOH&OUFSQSJTF HR Committee aims to create a platform for Among our members we have HR representa- Moreover, in the years to come, further stand- in the region. www.spring.gov.sg discussion and sharing of best practices on tives from AkzoNobel, ABN AMRO Bank NV, ardization and harmonization is expected in t 'BDJMJUBUFJOUFSBDUJPOCFUXFFO4JOHBQPSFBO these topics. The committee is open to HR Unilever, Philips, Thales, Danone food regulation and food safety in the ASEAN and Dutch entities (government, education Contact professionals working in our member compa- trade region, and the food industry is planning institutes, research entities and businesses) Wouter Moormann nies. We have a combination of members with Resources to proactively take a leadership role in those t 1SPNPUFDPNNFSDJBMJOUFSFTUTBOEUSBEF E: [email protected] a more regional focus as well as a Singapore t .JOJTUSZPG.BOQPXFSowww.mom.gov.sg developments. Dutch companies are actively between the Netherlands and Singapore. only focus. In our meetings so far we have ex- t 5BGFQowww.tafep.sg participating . changed on specific issues such as the TAFEP t 8PSLGPSDF%FWFMPQNFOU"HFODZo Dutch interest in the food and nutrition indus- Committee members guidelines and the launch of the jobs bank, www.wda.gov.sg try in Singapore and the region is paramount t Wouter Moormann – Corbion, Chair learned from the Workforce Development t 4JOHBQPSF1SPGFTTJPOBM3FDSVJUNFOU and growing. New initiatives like the partner- t Kees-Jan van Wees – FrieslandCampina Agency about the different schemes avail- Organisation – www.spro.com.sg ship between Wageningen University and the t Allard Voute – Rabobank Singapore able to upgrade and upskill local talents, and t +PCTCBOLowww.jobsbank.gov.sg NTU show highly promising future growth op- t Petra Wissenburg – Danone discussed how global vs regional HR policies portunities. t Jeroen Reiniers – Eclipse Business Media sometimes cause challenges. Contact t Susan van Boxtel – Embassy of the Sandra van Campen Kingdom of the Netherlands E: [email protected]

Logistics & Supply Chain Sustainability Committee Committee

The Logistics & Supply Chain Committee t %FWFMPQ%VUDI$IBNBTUIFmSTUQPJOUPG Resources and links The Sustainability and Corporate Social Re- sharing their experience in platforms such as aims to be a platform for discussion, informa- contact for Singaporean companies with an t 4VQQMZ$IBJO"TJB sponsibility (SCE) Committee was newly estab- the World Business Council for Sustainable tion sharing and networking for all Dutch and interest in the Dutch logistics business, and www.supplychainasia.com lished in 2015 under the guidance of Ynse de Development (WBCSD, or BCSD), the Dutch Singaporean companies related to logistics for Dutch companies that want to have a t 4JOHBQPSF&%# Boer, an initiative aimed to network amongst Sustainable Growth Coalition (DSGC) and the and supply chains. This includes logistics, presence in Singapore www.edb.gov.sg professionals and to share knowledge and United Nations Global Compact (UNGC). transport, freight forwarding and the supply t #FDPNFUIFGPDBMQPJOUUPJEFOUJGZBOE t 4QSJOH4JOHBQPSF information on how to drive business perfor- chain service industry in Singapore and the raise industry-wide concerns and challeng- www.spring.gov.sg mance in synch with making a positive impact Committee members: Netherlands. es with the relevant government bodies (in t )PMMBOE5SBEF-PHJTUJDT on the environment and society in ASEAN, t Ynse de Boer – Accenture, Chair Logistics is an area where we see many chang- either Singapore and/or the Netherlands) www.hollandtrade.com/sector-information/ Asia and beyond. t David Kui – Unilever Asia Pte Ltd es happening: logistics has evolved from a logistics With a growing world population nearing 9 t Wilson Tan – TNT simple movement of goods from A to B to be- Committee members billion people, a complex of global societal t Seng-Huat Lim – ing part of the integrated view of how to man- t Lonneke Kroes – Contact and environmental challenges need to be DSM Singapore Industrial Pte Ltd age the flow of goods from supplier to final IPREM Consulting, Chair Lonneke Kroes addressed now. Not only the scarcity of re- t Paul Jessup – ABN AMRO Bank NV consumer. The only way to stay at the top is t Luuk Heling – KLM Cargo E: [email protected] sources like raw materials, energy and water t Tai Djoe Lim – Rabobank Singapore through continuous learning, innovation and t Luc Kremers – ORTEC but also social inequality, health, well-being, t Shayne Prashan – ING Bank NV collaboration. The Logistics & Supply Chain t Rick Ligthart – the ageing population and climate change are t Jason Plamodon – Shell Committee is supporting this through our key Embassy of the Kingdom amongst the issues that provide significant Among our members we have representatives objectives. of the Netherlands threats AND opportunities for businesses. from WeEnergy, Heineken, Damen, Royal t Hannah Nguyen – Companies, governments, not-for-profits HaskoningDHV and FrieslandCampina Key objectives C. Steinweg Warehousing and academia have a crucial role to play in t &OBCMFCFTUQSBDUJDFBOELOPXMFEHF t Eric van den Berg – this process of transformation. Innovative Resources and links sharing between members and industry TNT Express Worldwide products, services and entirely new business CSR Singapore – www.csrsingapore.org experts on key market trends, regulatory models that address our global sustainability BCSD Singapore – www.bcsd.org.sg developments and business opportunities challenges are the way forward to make global in the logistics and supply chain industry of improvements at pace and at scale. Contact Singapore and the Netherlands Dutch companies are leading the way in cor- Ynse de Boer t 1SPNPUFPVSNFNCFSTFYQFSUJTFJOUIJT porate sustainability and are very active in E: [email protected] sector further expanding, locally adapting as well as

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Netherlands Water House (NWH)

In Singapore the Dutch water sector unites in t %FWFMPQBDPNQSFIFOTJWFSPBENBQUP Resources and links the Netherlands Water House (NWH). Singapore International Water Week 2016, t %VUDI8BUFS4FDUPSo It’s a platform for Dutch water expertise in by facilitating involvement of the Dutch www.dutchwatersector.com ASEAN, to share our best practices, cooper- water sector in key strategic events and t 4JOHBQPSF8BUFS"TTPDJBUJPOo ate closely with Singaporean partners and coordinating interesting network events to www.swa.org.sg strengthen the local water sector. It is one of share relevant outcomes. t )PMMBOE5SBEFowww.hollandtrade.com the key initiatives of DutchCham, and is sup- t 4JOHBQPSF*OUFSOBUJPOBM8BUFS8FFLo ported by the Dutch Embassy in Singapore. Committee members www.siww.com.sg t Frodo van Oostveen – t 4JOHBQPSF/FUIFSMBOETø8BUFS$IBMMFOHFo The Netherlands Water House connects you Crazy About Water Pte Ltd, Chair www.hollandwaterchallenge.nl/singapore to Dutch water expertise, provides awareness, t Guy Heijnen – Hatenboer Water t 16#owww.pub.gov.sg and gives access to a network of partners for t Zi Qian Yang – Delta Marine Consultants t *"OFUXFSL4JOHBQPSFoww.rvo.nl/ your water-related challenges. t Helena Hulsman/Hanne van den Berg – onderwerpen/innovatief-ondernemen/ Deltares topsectoren/ia-netwerk/landen-ia-netwerk/ Key objectives t Daniel Chua – PWN Technologies singapore t #SJOHUPHFUIFSUIF%VUDIXBUFSTFDUPSJO t Marten Hillen – Royal HaskoningDHV Singapore and exchange lessons learned t Jaïr Smits – Witteveen+Bos Contact from showcases in the ASEAN region. t Klaas van de Poppe – Wavin Asia Paciﬁc Frodo van Oostveen t #VJMESFMFWBOUQBSUOFSTIJQTXJUITUSBUFHJD tVincent Lam – PWN Technologies E: [email protected] Singaporean water players. t Hans Akerboom – Embassy of the t %PIBOETPOJOUSPEVDUJPOT FYDIBOHF Kingdom of the Netherlands information and organize network events.

High-Tech Committee

The innovative Dutch high-tech sector is vital the year with presentations and sharing from t Jan Timmer – Pezy Group – to meeting the global challenges of today! The experts. Please keep a look out on the Dutch- We Are Perspective Pte Ltd Netherlands’ centuries-old tradition of creativ- Cham events calendar or let us know if you t Michael van Eggermond – ity, pragmatism, entrepreneurship, openness would like to be informed about events. Singapore ETH Centre and collaboration forms a perfect ﬁt for the t Susan van Boxtel – Embassy of the high-tech systems and materials (HTSM) sec- Key objectives Kingdom of the Netherlands tor. This multi-disciplinary approach by Dutch t 1SPWJEF B QMBUGPSN GPS WBSJPVT DPNQBOJFT companies and researchers results in solutions active in this sector in Singapore (and SEA) to the challenges society is facing today in the for information sharing and networking Resources areas of health and wellness, security, renewa- t 'BDJMJUBUF JOUFSBDUJPO CFUXFFO QVCMJD BOE t *OUFSOBUJPOBMXFCTJUFPGUIF%VUDIIJHI ble energy, mobility and the climate, solutions private Singapore and Dutch entities (gov- tech sector that, due to the complexity of the challenge, ernment, education, research, businesses) are primarily found by crossovers in technol- t 1SPNPUF DPNNFSDJBM JOUFSFTUT BOE USBEF Contact ogy and collaboration. between the Netherlands and Singapore Petra Pronk The members of the High-Tech Committee t *TBTPVSDFPGJOGPSNBUJPOGPS%VUDIDPNQB- E: [email protected] of DutchCham have a shared expertise from nies who are not yet represented here. design and R&D to manufacturing on topics of energy, mobility and health. The committee is Committee members inclusive for all, Dutch, Singaporean or other, t Petra Pronk – TNO, Chair even if not a member of DutchCham (yet). t Adriaan Smits – Join one of our meetings, which are organ- Thales Nederland/Thales Solutions Asia ized once every two to three months and are t Herre Roelevink – centered around “quest” from one of the Manifera Software Development Pte Ltd members and a visit to one of the member’s t Roald Dogge – NTS Group Asia companies. Furthermore the High-Tech Com- t Jadranko Dovic – VDL Enabling mittee organizes topical events throughout Technologies Group (Singapore) Pte Ltd

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THE EMBASSY

AND THE BUSINESS fostering alliances between companies and ing relationship between the Netherlands institutions within the ASEAN region. Customs Administration and Singaporean COMMUNITY Customs, as well as customs administrations Trade and Customs in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, The Embassy works to support the entire to ensure a smooth ﬂow of trade and assist the ”The Embassy organizes Dutch business community in Singapore and Dutch business community. Dutch companies expanding into Singapore. networking events This support takes many different forms, such Foreign Direct Investment in the as spotting tenders and alerting interested Netherlands and matchmaking parties in Singapore and the Netherlands, per- The relationship between Singapore and the The Embassy is working tirelessly to promote Dutch business forming Business Partner Scans (searching for Netherlands goes both ways. The Netherlands opportunities, and also and Dutch business interests in Singapore. The Netherlands business partners in Singapore), advising on Foreign Investment Agency (NFIA) exists to how to start and to do business in Singapore, help create extra jobs in the Netherlands by provides support for has only a small geographical footprint, and its population connecting to local industry networks, visiting attracting foreign companies looking for a Eu- Singaporean and ASEAN is much smaller than that of its neighbours France and trade shows and organizing Holland Pavilions ropean base. Regional NFIA director Suzanne and industry networking events. Trade Ofﬁcer Sweerman and senior project manager Ade- companies who are Germany – but its business community is strong and has Liz Ng puts her extensive network in Singa- line Tan “roll out the orange carpet”, making much to offer in Singapore. Building connections and pore and the Netherlands and her strong it easier to do business with the Dutch than looking to invest in the reputation, built over the course of 25 years with other countries. Ms Sweerman and Ms supporting Dutch business is the mission of the economic working for the Embassy, to good use for the Tan actively work to identify opportunities, Netherlands.” team at the Netherlands Embassy in Singapore. Dutch business community. and are ready to support DutchCham’s busi- In 2014, Customs Attaché Rick Ligthart joined ness partners who’d like to set up shop on the the Embassy. His aim is to build a close work- European continent.

So what can the Embassy do for Dutch busi- Innovation and Sustainability Innovation advisors Susan van Boxtel and ness? There are many things, like keeping an The sectors that the Embassy focuses on Marijke ten Haaf-Lieferink build connections eye out for tender projects and proactively combine Dutch strengths with opportunities between Dutch and Singaporean businesses, alerting Dutch companies to new business in Singapore and ASEAN. These are Water knowledge institutions and government agen- opportunities in Singapore. The Embassy or- and Maritime, Food and Nutrition, Health and cies – the “triple helix”. They identify opportu- ganizes networking events and matchmaking Life Science, and High-Tech. Across these four nities, actively engage partners, and organize opportunities, and also provides support for sectors there are three themes: innovation, networking events and matchmaking oppor- Singaporean and ASEAN companies who are creativity and sustainability. Dutch companies tunities. One of their resounding successes looking to invest in the Netherlands. The Em- has demonstrated its strong ability to creative- is the ongoing collaboration in research and bassy’s economic team is coordinated by Hans ly problem solve and innovate technology and education between Wageningen University Akerboom, Deputy Head of Mission. processes in order to beneﬁt both society and and Nanyang Technological University in Food the bottom line. The Embassy provides strong Science and Technology. support for start-ups in these key sectors and Recently, regional business developer Robbin themes, such as organizing missions in cyber Mulder joined the Embassy. He will be con- security and serious gaming. centrating on cross-national opportunities and

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Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands EUROCHAM ADB NCH

The main focus of the NL Embassy in Singapore is to build and The European Chamber of Commerce, Singapore (EuroCham) has The Association of Dutch Business People (ADB) was established The Netherlands Council for Trade Promotion (NCH) promotes maintain strong diplomatic relations within Singapore. The Embas- the mission to represent the common interests of the European in 1990 as a networking association for Dutch professionals in and supports international trade and investment and cross-border sy supports and promotes Dutch economic interests in the sectors business community in promoting bilateral trade, services and Singapore. Ever since then, ADB’s mission has been to connect business developments in all market sectors. Members and clients Water & Maritime, High-Tech, Life Sciences & Health and Food & investments between Europe, Singapore and Asia-Pacific. It was Dutch business people by organizing different types of networking of the NCH are Dutch and foreign companies active or wanting to Nutrition. established in 1991 as the European Business Association and has events. become active in the international market. The NCH acts as an in- The NL Embassy builds and maintains strong economic diplomatic been active since 2001 when it became a chamber of commerce. termediary and bridge builder to connect you with potential busi- relations within Singapore and promotes the Netherlands for Sin- EuroCham is a non-profit membership fee-based organization Currently, over 400 people are ADB members in their personal ness partners, government bodies, private/public trade promotion gaporean investors by: with a membership composed of the European National Business capacity. They therefore do not represent the company they work agencies, local chambers of commerce and industry associations. t &ODPVSBHJOHDPPQFSBUJPOCFUXFFOCVTJOFTTDPNNVOJUZ Groups (NBGs) in Singapore as well direct corporate members. for, although sometimes it’s a fine line. t 6OJRVFBOEFYDMVTJWFJOUFSOBUJPOBMOFUXPSLXJUICVTJOFTT research institutions and the Singaporean and Dutch govern- councils and 30,000 members and clients ment Contact information The ADB and DutchCham closely work together and organize joint t ZFBSTPGFYQFSUJTFJOJOUFSOBUJPOBMCVTJOFTT t "DUJWFMZTFBSDIJOHGPSBOEQSPWJEJOHJOGPSNBUJPOPOCVTJOFTT 1 Phillip Street events on a regular basis. t .BSLFUBOENBUDINBLJOHJOUFMMJHFODF opportunities Royal One Phillip #12-01 t 5SBEFBOEJOWFTUNFOUQSPNPUJPOOFUXPSL t 0SHBOJ[JOHNBUDINBLJOHBOEOFUXPSLJOHFWFOUT Singapore 048692 Contact information t (MPCBMDPOOFDUJWJUZ t 1SPNPUJOHJOWFTUNFOUTJOUIF/FUIFSMBOET T: +65 6836 6681 The Association of Dutch Business People (ADB) t ##IVC E: [email protected] c/o 541 Orchard Road t &OUSFQSFOFVSJBMGPDVT The economic department of the NL Embassy, consisting of the W: www.eurocham.org.sg #13-01 Liat Towers Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency, Science and Technology Singapore 238881 Contact information advisors and Trade Officers, works closely together with Dutch- E: [email protected] Netherlands Council for Trade Promotion Cham to enhance the economic ties between the two nations. W: www.adb.org.sg Prinses Beatrixlaan 712 WTC The Hague - D Tower Contact information 2595 BN The Hague Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands The Netherlands 541 Orchard Road Liat Towers #13-00 Postbus 10, 2501 CA The Hague Singapore 238881 The Netherlands T: +65 6737 1155 T: +31 (0)70 344 1544 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.singapore.nlambassade.org W: www.handelsbevordering.nl

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Maritieme Club de Ruyter BCSD Singapore

The “Maritieme Club de Ruyter” started in 2009 with a lunch at the The Business Council for Sustainable Development Singapore is a Singapore Polo Club and consequently “De Ruyter” seemed the CEO-led business association of forward-thinking companies that only appropriate name. aims at galvanizing the business community in Singapore to create The purpose of “De Ruyter” is to bring Dutch-speaking people a sustainable future for business, society and the environment. A with an interest in the maritime industry together. The club meets registered non-profit organisation in Singapore, the Council helps every first Friday of the month, between 12:00 and 14:00, for an drive debate and policy change in favour of sustainable develop- informal nasi goreng lunch, at the Hollandse Club. ment solutions in Singapore and in South East Asia. Attending are people who are based in Singapore but also visi- The objectives of the BCSD Singapore is to: tors from the Netherlands or Belgium, crew members or project tCFBMFBEJOHCVTJOFTTBEWPDBUFPOTVTUBJOBCMFEFWFMPQNFOU management teams. The lunch is generally sponsored by one of tQBSUJDJQBUFJOQPMJDZEFWFMPQNFOUUPDSFBUFUIFSJHIUGSBNFXPSL the companies attending and is an efficient meeting place. conditions for business to make an effective contribution to- Every Dutch-speaking person with an interest in the marine indus- wards sustainable development try is welcome. An email to [email protected] to confirm tEFWFMPQBOEQSPNPUFUIFCVTJOFTTDBTFGPSTVTUBJOBCMFEFWFM- attendance helps in getting the catering right. We look forward to opment welcoming you. tEFNPOTUSBUFUIFCVTJOFTTDPOUSJCVUJPOUPTVTUBJOBCMFEFWFMPQ- ment and share leading edge practices among members Contact information LinkedIn Group: Maritime Club “De Ruyter”- Singapore Contact information E: [email protected] 10 Collyer Quay Ocean Financial Centre #10-01 Singapore 049315 T: +65 6611 7796 E: [email protected] W: www.bcsd.org.sg C l i f f

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Founded in 1908, the Hollandse Club is one of Singapore’s most Global Compact Network Singapore is a national society commit- L t We advise leading businesses, including Dutch and international clients, on their opportunities d established yet welcoming social clubs. It is a truly international ted to bringing the CSR movement forward. We function as a mul- and risks in Asia Pacific and beyond. family club with members from over 40 different nationalities. ti-stakeholder platform in recognizing the role and contributions of Located in beautiful green surroundings just minutes from the all CSR stakeholders. The key mission is to broaden the base for Today, more than 400 Clifford Chance lawyers in the region advise on the full range of business city, the Hollandse Club has created an environment dedicated to collaboration between various stakeholders, in developing coordi- law across nine offices in six Asia Pacific countries. We have an association with Linda Widyati recreation and relaxation for both adults and children. Considered nated and effective strategies to promote CSR in Singapore. & Partners in Indonesia. Our teams, who are commercial and easy to work with, combine local “a second home away from home” for many nationalities, the Hol- We are also a participant and focal point of the United Nations expertise and international experience. Clifford Chance has more leading practices than any landse Club offers its members excellent sport facilities, recreation Global Compact (UNGC), the world’s largest corporate citizenship opportunities, international and Asian dining, banqueting and initiative, in enhancing corporate practices through ongoing dia- other firm in the Chambers Global 2015 Clients' Guide. catering services as well as 13 guest rooms. logues, networking, seminars, training, collaboration and practical To learn more please contact: Members of the Hollandse Club have many exclusive beneﬁts such project implementation. as great facilities, a very active sports and events calendar for both Please visit www.csrsingapore.org for more details. Jeroen Koster Gerrit Jan Kleute adults and children, access to top-class swimming instructors, ten- T: +62 21 2988 8303 T: +62 21 2988 8309 nis coaches, sports trainers and programs, opportunities to join Contact information E: [email protected] E: [email protected] various workshops and enrichment classes, and much more. 10 Hoe Chiang Road #22-01 Keppel Towers www.cliffordchance.com Contact information Singapore 089315 www.lwp.co.id 22 Camden Park T: +65 6827 6825 Singapore 299814 E: [email protected] T: +65 6464 5225 W: www.csrsingapore.org E: [email protected] W: www.hollandseclub.org.sg

DutchCham Directory 2016 59 BOARD AND ADVISORY COUNCIL BOARD AND ADVISORY COUNCIL

BOARD MEMBERS Management board

Due to the growing number and The DutchCham Maritime & rich diversity of its members and Offshore Committee enhances partners, DutchCham is able to the ties between two world When we work together organize top quality events and, To support, promote and players in these industries, in as Dutch companies we DutchCham gives a in doing so, attract the attention connect The Dutch food Singapore and the Netherlands, A strong platform to link DutchCham ties together can achieve more, even in platform for sharing among of the local and regional business and nutrition industry in by stimulating and facilitating and provide support for Dutch - Singaporean Singapore! ...business, no frills... HR professionals. community in a very positive way. Singapore. lasting partnerships. Dutch business in Singapore. business interests.

Mieke De Schepper Ynse de Boer Sandra van Campen Bas Winkel Wouter Moormann Jan Wolter Oosterhuis Edith Kraaijeveld Olivier van Hardenbroek President of the Board Vice President of the Board Honorary Secretary Honorary Treasurer, Board Member Board Member Board Member Board Member Board Member EuroCham Chairman Sustainability HR Advocacy ICT Advocacy Chairman Food & Nutrition Chairman Maritime & Financial Services Member HR Committee Committee Offshore Committee Advocacy EuroCham

Vice-President Asia Pacific Partner & Managing Director CFO Asia Pacific at Randstad Managing Director at General Manager Corbion Regional Manager Asia CRM & Public Relations Head Dutch Desk at ABN Expedia Inc. – Strategy & Sustainability LeaseWeb Asia Pacific South East Asia Pacific – Boskalis Offshore/ Manager Air France KLM Amro Bank N.V. Singapore t 1SJPS%JSFDUPS(SPVQ$POUSPM Dockwise Singapore, Malaysia and branch t 3FTQPOTJCMFGPS"1"$IPUFM t -FBET"DDFOUVSFT4USBUFHZ at the Business Planning and t 1SJPSIFMEWBSJPVTTFOJPS*5 t 3FTQPOTJCMFGPSTBMFTCJP Indonesia relationships for all brands of & Sustainability practice in M&A Department at Randstad and operations positions based food and biochemicals t 3FTQPOTJCMFGPS#PTLBMJT t +PJOFE"#/".304JOHBQPSF Expedia Inc. APAC. Works/advises on Holding and Investor at ING in Singapore, the markets in SEA Offshore business APAC t 4UBSUFEXPSLJOHXJUI,-. in 2011; prior Relationship t 1SJPS(. 1IJMJQT-JHIUJOH strategy issues at intersection Relations Officer Randstad Netherlands and Belgium. t 1BTUZFBSTTFOJPSQPTJUJPOT t ZFBSTXJUI%PDLXJTF UIF in Singapore in 1996 and Manager for Commercial Singapore, Brunei, Myanmar of business, technology & Holding Last position: Director global marketing/sales for Netherlands, Houston and has held several positions in Banking in Rotterdam. & Mongolia; prior global sustainability t )FMEWBSJPVTQPTJUJPOTBU Operations Business Lending, Corbion in the Netherlands Singapore ground handling, customer t .BTUFSTEFHSFFJO consumer marketing t $PBVUIPSFEUXJDF6OJUFE Rabobank Nederland and Asia at ING and Chicago t 4FUVQ%PDLXJTFPGmDFTJO care, direct sales and International Business Philips Video & Multimedia Nations study on CEO Rabobank International in the t .BTUFSTEFHSFFJO&DPOPNJDT t 1SJPSTFOJPSPQFSBUJPOTSPMFT Singapore and Kuala Lumpur marketing Administration and Finance Applications, APAC Senior attitudes to sustainability areas of risk management and from the University of at Ahold and Nutreco t 8PSLFEXJUI*)$(VTUP t 'JSTUDBNFUP4JOHBQPSFJO from Maastricht University. Director Consumer Lighting t ,OPXMFEHFQBSUOFSUP macro economic research Groningen t .BTUFSJO'PPE4DJFODF Engineering in 2002 1978 t -JWFEBOETUVEJFEUISPVHIPVU Marketing/Sales. Singaporean authorities; t %FHSFFJO.POFUBSZ t ZFBSTJO4JOHBQPSF degree, Wageningen t /BWBM"SDIJUFDUVSF.4D t 1SJPSUPNPWJOHCBDLUP Asia including Brunei, China, t 1SJPSDPOTVMUBOU.D,JOTFZ serves on various boards/ Economics at Tilburg University degree - Delft University Singapore in 1993, studied India and Singapore Company, Amsterdam advisory panels. University, NL t ZFBSTJO4JOHBQPSF t .#"%FHSFF6OJWFSTJUZPG journalism at Curtin University, t .#"*/4&"% .4D*OEVTUSJBM t .4D.FDIBOJDBM&OHJOFFSJOH t ZFBSTJO4JOHBQPSF Texas, Austin Perth Australia Design Engineering-Delft Delft-University of Technology t JO.BSJUJNF0GGTIPSFCVTJOFTT University of Technology t ZFBSTJO4JOHBQPSF for 15 years t ZFBSTJO4JOHBQPSF

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BOARD MEMBERS Observer and Executive team

DutchCham and the Netherlands Embassy are working together to create a better business Passionate about making DutchCham creates a great Facilitating Dutch companies environment for Dutch A Dutch-Singapore and entrepreneurs to start connections that result in network for professionals and entrepreneurs in Singapore. platform: Building networks, The Dutch Chamber of The Dutch Chamber of and grow their business in Connecting Nederland BV sustainable Singapore - businesses in Singapore with DutchCham also supports Dutch connecting businesses and Commerce is like a gateway Commerce not only connects Singapore and beyond. with Singapore Inc. Dutch water partnerships a Dutch ﬂair! SME in Singapore. creating opportunities. to Singapore. business, it connects people!

Saloua Hoeve-Ouchan Jeroen Reiniers Frodo van Oostveen Petra Pronk Hans Akerboom Nele Cornelis Ruth Viëtor Saskia Kops Board Member Board Member Board Member Board Member Observer Executive Director Business and Committee Admin Ofﬁcer Chairman SME Past Chairman 2012-2014 Chairman Netherlands Chair High Tech Committee Manager Member Food & Nutrition Water House Committee

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Members of the Advisory Council assist us to shape the future of our organization and help us with the decision process for new projects, new ground to build on.

H.E. Jacques Werner Mr Jack van der Velde

Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Singapore Managing Director UNIT4 Asia Paciﬁc Pte Ltd

Mr Marcel van Doremaele Mr Pieter Nuboer

CEO VP Asia Paciﬁc, Human Nutrition & Health Rabobank Singapore Branch DSM

Mr Mark Newman Mr Oscar Wezenbeek

CEO, Commercial Banking, Asia Director Marine Coatings ING Bank N.V., Singapore AkzoNobel

Mr Ad Punt Ms Conny Braams

VP Production Excellence SVP, Foodsolutions Africa, Asia, Middle East UI - Integrated Gas, Shell Unilever

Mr Frans Eusman Mr Maarten Kelder

President, Asia Paciﬁc Region Senior Vice President, Strategy/M&A & Solutions Heineken, Asia Paciﬁc Pte Ltd Zuellig Pharma

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ABN AMRO Bank N.V. is one of the largest banks in the Nether- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines was founded in 1919, and is the world’s lands with roots reaching back as far as 1720. In Asia, the history oldest airline still operating under its original name. In 2004, Air of the bank dates back to 1826, when our first branch in Indonesia France and KLM merged to form AIR FRANCE KLM. Retaining its started operating to support trading activities. own identity, the group focuses on three core businesses: passen- Today, we have 23,000 employees across 21 countries and terri- ger transport, cargo and aircraft maintenance. tories, serving some 6.8 million clients. Through this network, we KLM is a leader in the airline industry, offering reliable opera- offer our clients the best opportunities tions and customer-oriented products resulting from its policy of presented by Asia’s growth by combining our global strengths and sustainable innovation. local know-how. KLM is a member of the global SkyTeam airline alliance. The KLM ABN AMRO Bank N.V. is in all major financial centres, worldwide, network connects The Netherlands to every important economic providing specialist services such as Energy, Commodities & Trans- region in the world and, as such, serves as a powerful driver for the portation, Commercial Finance, Lease and Clearing. The private economy. From Singapore, KLM offers daily flights to Amsterdam banking business of ABN AMRO Bank N.V. is the market leader and Den Pasar, Bali with a combination of Boeing B777-300 and in the Netherlands and also serves clients in over 10 markets and B777-200 aircraft. Air France offers daily flights between Singapore territories. and Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Singapore-Jakarta operating with a Boeing B777-300 aircraft.

ABN AMRO Private Banking Asia & Middle East Air France KLM One Rafﬂes Quay 79 Anson Road South Tower, Level 25 #06-01/03 Singapore 048583 Singapore 079906 T: +65 6597 8753 T: +65 6823 2220 W: www.abnamro.com W: www.klm.com

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AkzoNobel is a leading global paints and coatings company and Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. is a leading global services provid- Royal FrieslandCampina, one of the world’s largest dairy compa- HEINEKEN is the world’s most international brewer. It is the leading a major producer of specialty chemicals. Calling on centuries of er operating in the dredging, maritime infrastructure and maritime nies, every day provides millions of consumers all over the world developer and marketer of premium beer and cider brands. Led by expertise, we supply industries and consumers worldwide with in- services sectors. The company provides creative and innovative with nutritious dairy products. FrieslandCampina supplies con- the Heineken® brand, the group has a powerful portfolio of more novative products and sustainable technologies designed to meet all-round solutions to infrastructural challenges in the maritime, sumer products such as dairy-based beverages, infant and tod- than 250 international, regional, local and specialty beers and the growing demands of our fast-changing planet. Headquartered coastal and delta regions of the world with the construction and dler nutrition, cheese and desserts in Europe, Asia and in Africa; ciders. We are committed to innovation, long-term brand invest- in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, we have approximately 46,000 maintenance of ports and waterways, land reclamation, coastal de- cream and butter products to professional customers, bakeries ment, disciplined sales execution and focused cost management. people in around 80 countries, while our portfolio includes well- fense and riverbank protection. In addition, Boskalis offers a wide and catering companies; ingredients and half-finished products to Through “Brewing a Better World”, sustainability is embedded known brands such as Dulux, Sikkens, International, Interpon and variety of marine services and contracting for the offshore energy manufacturers of infant and toddler nutrition, food industry and in the business and delivers value for all stakeholders, including Eka. Consistently ranked as one of the leaders in the area of sus- sector including subsea, heavy transport, lifting and installation pharmaceutical sector worldwide. those in Asia Pacific. HEINEKEN has a well-balanced geographic tainability, we are committed to making life more livable and our (through Boskalis Offshore and Dockwise) and towage and salvage FrieslandCampina’s brands are well-known in South East Asia, and footprint with leadership positions in both developed and devel- cities more human. (through SMIT). It also has a strategic partnership in terminal ser- include Dutch Lady in Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam, Frisian oping markets. We employ 81,000 people and operate more than In Singapore, AkzoNobel employs over 400 employees and has vices (Smit Lamnalco). With a versatile fleet of 1,100 units Boskalis Flag in Indonesia and Foremost in Thailand. 160 breweries in 70 countries. In Asia Pacific, we have operations three plants - Marine Coatings & Protective Coatings, Wood Coat- operates in around 75 countries across six continents. Including its The Company is fully owned by Zuivelcoöperatie FrieslandCampi- in over 20 countries and approximately 8,000 employees in the ings and Surface Chemistry. Singapore also houses AkzoNobel share in partnerships, Boskalis has 11,000 employees. na U.A, with over 19,000 member dairy farmers in the Netherlands, region. Global Worldwide Marine Laboratory and the Global Headquarters Germany and Belgium. of our Marine Coatings business.

Akzo Nobel Paints (Asia Paciﬁc) Pte Ltd Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. FrieslandCampina HEINEKEN Asia Paciﬁc Pte Ltd 3 Changi Business Park Vista 23 Gul Road 3 Temasek Avenue 9 North Buona Vista Drive #12-01 Singapore 486051 Singapore 629356 Centennial Tower #11-01 The Metropolis Tower 1 T: +65 6635 5100 T: +65 6884 5950 Singapore 39190 Singapore 138588 W: www.akzonobel.com W: www.boskalis.com T: +65 6580 8100 T: +65 6277 5005 W: www.frieslandcampina.com W: www.heineken.com

DLL is a global financial solutions partner working in Agriculture, Royal DSM is a global science-based company active in health, The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited (“ICBC”) is ING is a global financial institution with a strong European base of- Food, Healthcare, Clean Technology, Automotive, Transportation, nutrition and materials. By connecting its unique competences in the biggest bank in the world by assets, and maintains a clear lead fering banking services through its operating company ING Bank. Construction, Industrial Equipment and Office Technology. Life Sciences and Materials Sciences, DSM is driving economic in the global market, being ranked first as “Global Bank of the The bank’s purpose is empowering people to stay a step ahead We collaborate with equipment manufacturers, dealers and dis- prosperity, environmental progress and social advances to create Year” by The Banker in 2014. in life and in business. ING Bank’s more than 52,000 employees tributors to enable businesses to obtain and use the assets they sustainable value for all stakeholders simultaneously. DSM deliv- ICBC Singapore provides a comprehensive range of financial prod- offer retail and commercial banking services to customers in over need to contribute meaningfully to the world. ers innovative solutions that nourish, protect and improve perfor- ucts and services to a strong customer base of 5.09 million corpo- 40 countries. In Asia-Pacific, ING Bank offers commercial, retail and DLL delivers original, integrated financial solutions to support the mance in global markets such as food and dietary supplements, rates and 465 million individuals through extensive international direct banking services. ING Commercial Banking offers a wide asset life-cycle from leasing, vendor and commercial finance to personal care, feed, medical devices, automotive, paints, electrical distribution channels, focusing primarily on commercial banking. range of international financial services with key positions in struc- remarketing. In addition, we offer mobility solutions, factoring and and electronics, life protection, alternative energy and bio-based Established in 1993, ICBC Singapore is ICBC Group’s first overseas tured finance and financial markets, and is present and active in 13 consumer finance. materials. DSM and its associated companies deliver annual net branch and the first RMB Clearing Bank appointed by the Central major economies in Asia-Pacific - Australia, China, Hong Kong SAR, DLL’s 5,500 members support its partners in more than 35 coun- sales of about €10 billion with approximately 25,000 employees. Bank of China, outside of Greater China. As the sole authorised Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mongolia, the Philippines, Singapore, tries. (Within the Asia Pacific region, this includes Singapore, Hong The company is listed on Euronext Amsterdam. RMB Clearing Bank in Singapore, it is the bank of choice for both South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. ING’s presence in Asia Kong, China, Korea, India, Japan, Australia and New Zealand.) corporate and retail customers, and has forged numerous industry also includes a 13.64% stake in Bank of Beijing, China; a 6.5% stake firsts in RMB products and services, utilizing its in-depth under- in Kotak Mahindra Bank, India; and a 30.02% stake in TMB Bank, The company is a fully owned subsidiary of Rabobank Group. standing of the Chinese market and domestic policies. Thailand as well as a 100% stake in ING Direct, Australia*. *Information is correct as of October 2015.

DLL Singapore (De Lage Landen) DSM Singapore Industrial Pte Ltd Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited ING BANK N.V. Singapore Branch 38 Beach Road 30 Pasir Panjang Road 6 Rafﬂes Quay # 23-01 Republic Plaza Singapore South Beach Tower #26-11 Mapletree Business City #13-31 Singapore 048580 9 Rafﬂes Place #19-02 Singapore 189767 Singapore 117440 T: +65 6538 1066 Singapore 048619 T: +65 6645 4588 T: +65 6632 6500 E: [email protected] T:+65 6535 3688 W: www.dllgroup.com W: www.dsm.com W: www.icbc.com.sg W: www.ing.com

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Philips Electronics Singapore is a subsidiary of Royal Philips head- Pointlogic is the global market leader in strategic marketing plan- As one of the world’s leading energy companies, Shell plays a key Unilever is one of the world’s leading suppliers of food, home and quartered in Netherlands. Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is ning solutions. The company provides decision support systems role in helping to meet the world’s growing energy demand. In personal care products, with sales in over 190 countries, generat- a diversified health and well-being company, focused on improv- backed by powerful analytics, research and data to improve client’s Singapore, Shell employs about 3,200 people and is one of the ing annual sales of €49.8 billion in 2013. Over half of our company’s ing people’s lives through meaningful innovation in the areas of marketing effectiveness. These are used in over 80 countries by country’s largest foreign investors. footprint is in the faster-growing developing and emerging markets healthcare, consumer lifestyle and lighting. Headquartered in the most of the large media agencies and some of the world’s most Shell has been in Singapore since 1891. From its world-class manu- (57% in 2013). Working to create a better future every day, we help Netherlands, Philips posted 2013 sales of EUR 23.3 billion and em- successful media owners and brands. facturing plants on Pulau Bukom and Jurong Island to its interna- people feel good, look good and get more out of life. Our portfo- ploys approximately 113,000 employees with sales and services in Pointlogic solutions span the key stages of marketing from stra- tional trading and treasury operations, Singapore has expanded lio includes some of the world’s best known brands, 14 of which - more than 100 countries. tegic planning through to evaluation. Each stage is substantiated into an important hub for Shell in the Asia Pacific region. Two of Knorr, Persil, Dove, Sunsilk, Hellmann’s, Surf, Lipton, Rexona, Wall’s with software to provide client with decision support using availa- Shell’s global businesses - Integrated Gas and the Global Com- ice cream, Lux, Flora, Magnum and Axe - now generate a turnover The company is a leader in cardiac care, acute care and home ble data. The software contains the necessary marketing know-how mercial are headquartered in Singapore. of €1 billion or more. healthcare, energy efficient lighting solutions and new lighting ap- and analytical methods, imparting knowledge that would allow the In October 2014, the Singapore government honored Royal Dutch Our ambition is to double the size of our business, whilst reducing plications, as well as male shaving and grooming and oral health- client to make and substantiate better decisions. Pointlogic head- Shell’s long-term contribution to the country with the Honorary our overall environmental footprint and increasing our positive so- care. News from Philips is located at www.philips.com/newscenter. quarters are in Rotterdam, the Netherlands with additional offices Partner in Progress Award, created in 2013, the highest accolade cial impact. We are committed to helping more than a billion peo- in New York, Sao Paulo, London and Singapore. of its kind that the Singapore Government has given to a company. ple take action to improve their health and well-being, sourcing all Shell is the first and only recipient of this award. our agricultural raw materials sustainably by 2020, and decoupling our growth from our environmental impact.

Philips Pointlogic Shell Eastern Petroleum (Pte) Ltd Unilever Asia Private Limited 620A Lorong 1 Toa Payoh 100 Cecil Street The Metropolis Tower 1 20 Pasir Panjang Road TP4 Building Level 1 The Globe #10-01/02 9 North Buona Vista Drive #06-01 Mapletree Business City #06-22 Singapore 319762 Singapore 069532 Singapore 138588 Singapore 117439 T: +65 6882 3000 W: www.pointlogic.com T: +65 6384 8000 T: +65 6643 3000 W: www.philips.com.sg W: www.shell.com W: www.unilever.com

Rabobank Singapore has a long-term presence in Asia, with its With a focus on total talent architecture and sophisticated talent UNIT4 is a leading provider of people-centric enterprise software first office set up in Singapore in 1986. Rabobank Singapore is the acquisition solutions, Randstad Sourceright delivers outsourcing for services organizations. We bring to market cloud ERP and Southeast Asia hub (ex Indonesia) for the group, serving customers programs throughout the world with a team of more than 2,000 business applications designed to meet specific vertical market in Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and Singapore. professionals with expertise in recruitment process outsourcing requirements, helping customers embrace change simply, quickly We offer products and services in: (RPO), managed services programs (MSP), blended workforce and cost effectively. Through our solutions, our customers change t "DRVJTJUJPO'JOBODF solutions, and payrolling & independent contractor solutions. and innovate at higher speed and lower cost. t $PSQPSBUF-FOEJOH The group incorporates a number of the world’s leading software t .FSHFST"DRVJTJUJPOTBOE$PSQPSBUF"EWJTPSZ Randstad Sourceright is an operating company of Randstad, one brands, including UNIT4 Business World, our flagship ERP suite for t 'PPE"HSJCVTJOFTT3FTFBSDIBOE"EWJTPSZ of the largest HR services providers in the world. With APAC mid-sized and large services intensive organizations; UNIT4 Finan- t 5SBEF$PNNPEJUZ'JOBODF "HSJ .FUBMTBOE&OFSHZ headquarters based in Singapore, Randstad Sourceright’s RPO cials, our best-of-class financial management software; and UNIT4 t 'JOBODJBM.BSLFUT 5SFBTVSZBOE$BQJUBM.BSLFUT and MSP operations cover the entire region including Australia, Prosoft HRMS, our award-winning human resource management As the world’s leading food & agri bank, our clients are primarily China, Japan, India, Malaysia, Hong Kong and the Philippines. software. UNIT4 is headquartered in the Netherlands, with opera- involved in the food & agribusiness and commodity trade. In addi- They have been recently ranked as the #1 RPO provider by HRO tions in 26 countries worldwide and more than 4,000 employees. tion, we service Dutch and Rabobank network clients active in food Today Magazine in its annual Baker’s Dozen RPO report. For more information, please visit the website at Unit4apac.com & agribusiness as well as a number of other industries. and follow us on LinkedIn.

Rabobank Singapore Randstad Sourceright UNIT4 38 Beach Road, South Beach Tower #31-11 50 Rafﬂes Place 1 Harbourfront Place, #09-06/06 Singapore 189767 #13-03 Singapore Land Tower Singapore 098633 T: +65 6536 3363 Singapore 048623 T: +65 6333 6133 E: [email protected] T: +65 6510 1350 E: [email protected] W: www.rabobank.com W: www.randstadsourceright.com W: www.unit4apac.com

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AccelerAsia was founded in Singapore in 2010 by three experi- Accenture is a leading global professional services company, pro- enced entrepreneurs and has grown into an international team of viding a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consult- 13 business development specialists and offices in Manila, Jakarta ing, digital, technology and operations. Combining unmatched and Singapore. experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries We work with rapidly growing companies from the USA, Europe and all business functions – underpinned by the world’s largest and Israel and launch their businesses in Asia. We are entrepre- delivery network – Accenture works at the intersection of business neurs at heart and are therefore happy to roll up our sleeves and and technology to help clients improve their performance and start doing the first deals and get revenues coming in before our create sustainable value for their stakeholders. With more than clients take over themselves and set up their office in the region. 358,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Ac- For an increasing number of our clients we even run their business centure drives innovation to improve the way the world works and development operations in Asia, allowing them to focus on their lives. Visit us at www.accenture.com core activities, markets or other new market entries.

Accelerasia Accenture 55b Amoy Street 250 North Bridge Road Singapore 069881 Rafﬂes City Tower #33-00 T: +65 6223 7221 Singapore 179101 W: www.accelerasia.com T: +65 6410 8000 W: www.accenture.com

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Established in Singapore in 1985, Adecco is well-positioned to Alliance experts is a global network of business development spe- Ardent is the merger of Svitzer Salvage and Titan Salvage. Ardent Be An Idea is a marketing consultancy for social impact. We help assist organizations in building successful teams and to help indi- cialists. We help companies to enter new markets profitably. We was created to offer a more comprehensive solution to the mari- organizations create shared value in the communities they operate viduals progress in their careers. assist you in developing your export strategy and conduct market time industry. In an increasingly risk-conscious but uncertain world, in. We clarify clients’ social mission and align this with social issues Adecco is the leading provider of HR solutions in Singapore with research. If a country seems promising, we find the right agents, we believe that businesses need a marine services partner that is relevant to their stakeholders. We then build marketing platforms 19 general staffing and specialist divisions island-wide. distributors or joint venture partners and we support you in your both responsive and responsible, one that always remains focused that drive support for a common social cause. We provide strate- Our comprehensive range of HR Solutions include talent acquisi- negotiations and in structuring the partnership. We can also repre- on the long-term interests of its clients. We will achieve this by gic solutions, community engagement and program management tion, contingency workforce, outsourcing with the specializations sent your company as a first step into a new country. diversifying our services from traditional salvage to a full range of services. Our strategic solutions and community engagement in Accountancy and Finance, Banking, Human Resources, Office Our internationally experienced specialists are nearby in your emergency management services, project related work, offshore practices enable clients to benefit from our thought leadership Support, Information Technologies, Logistics and Supply Chain home country and well acquainted in the country where you want decommissioning and underwater services. Our name – Ardent – and insights to craft effective strategies and foster the right part- and Sales and Marketing. to go. We are currently working from 20 locations spread over five means intensely devoted, which is the culture in our newly created nerships. Our program management team help us deploy client The Adecco Group is based in Zurich-Glattbrugg, Switzerland and continents. Please contact us to see how we can help you grow company. A culture of absolute commitment to the things it does social impact programs efficiently. As a consultancy, we operate we are a Fortune Global 500 company listed on the SIX Swiss Ex- your business further. and to the clients and stakeholders it serves. leanly and engage social enterprises that align with our vision to change. EA licence number: 91C2918 deliver our impact programs.

Adecco Personnel Pte Ltd Alliance experts Ardent Singapore Be an Idea 1 Scotts Road 6001 Beach Road 5 Tanjong Penjuru Crescent 1 Fullerton Road Shaw Centre #18-08 Golden Mile Tower #09-04 Singapore 608970 #02-01 One Fullerton Singapore 228208 Singapore 199598 T: +65 3158 9868 Singapore 049213 T: +65 6835 3400 T: +65 9467 5823 E: [email protected] T: +65 6408 3912 W: www.adecco.com.sg E: [email protected] W: www.ardentglobal.com E: [email protected] W: www.allianceexperts.com W: www.beanidea.com

Alphatron Marine BV, (since 1989) has offices in the Netherlands, founded in 2001, AQ Services International is a first-class research B&DG is a Dutch web and graphic design business based in Singa- Booking.com is the world leader in booking hotels and other ac- Germany, Belgium, Poland and since 2008 in Singapore. Alphatron and consultancy firm with a strong focus on the frontline. We offer pore. Jordy Bish and Peter de Groot are a team with over 30 years commodations online. It guarantees the best prices for any type Marine Systems is ISO9001, OHSAS18001, Bizsafe Star certified. mystery shopping & audit programs designed to deliver action- of combined experience in design and programming. of property – from small independents to five-star luxury. Guests Alphatron Marine Systems Pte Ltd imports, supplies, integrates able insights, and coaching & training that drive frontline perfor- In 2012 they started working together to create custom-built can access the Booking.com website anytime, anywhere from their and installs high-quality navigation, control equipment for the mance and sales. websites and applications with user-friendly content management desktops, mobile phones and tablet devices, and they don’t pay shipping industry as well as communication and entertainment AQ’s principle objective is to be a partner for companies that systems. During their projects they work in close consultation with booking fees – ever. Available in 42 languages, with over 800,000 equipment for maritime and off shore. Our interest covers deep consider great customer experiences to be of major importance their clients to define the product that they need and what they hotels and accommodations from around the world, it features sea, inland shipping, yachting and fisheries, wherever navigation/ in their service improvement efforts. What drives us? Our passion would like to communicate. In all their products they aim to create over 59M reviews written by guests after their stay. With over 19 communication equipment is required. Alphatron Marine Systems and vision: To let people experience great service. the most easy to use front- and back-end environment so all users years of experience, the company has a team of over 10,000 dedi- also supplies Bulk Handling Systems and Entertainment systems AQ serves clients throughout Europe, Asia and North America. will be able to navigate comfortably through their applications. cated employees in 170 offices worldwide. for the offshore. Fully auto-cad supported engineering team takes For more information, contact one of our offices in the Nether- They have worked for Accelerasia, The Netherlands Embassy and Established in 1996, Booking.com B.V. owns and operates Book- care of new building projects and the day-to-day installation of lands, Germany, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, China, Japan DutchCham. ing.com™, and is part of The Priceline Group (NASDAQ: PCLN). navigation/communication equipment. and the US.

Alphatron Marine BV AQ Services International Bish en de Groot Booking.com Consulting Services (Singapore) Pte Ltd 59S Tuas South Avenue 1 20 Maxwell Road T: +65 9423 3012 12 Marina Boulevard Ho Lee Industrial Development Maxwell House #09-17 T: +65 9230 4304 MBFC Tower Three #30-01 Singapore 637418 Singapore 069113 E: [email protected] Singapore 018982 T: +65 6863 0335 T: +65 6223 8208 W: www.bishdegroot.com T: +65 6645 0548 W: www.alphatronmarinesystems.com E: [email protected] W: www.booking.com W: www.aq-services.com

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Brunel is an international service provider specializing in the Cargo-partner is a dynamically growing specialist for transporta- Corbion is the global market leader in lactic acid and derivatives, CPI is a consultancy firm specializing in risk management, finance flexible deployment of knowledge and capacity in the fields of tion and integrated logistics with particular strength in overseas and lactides, and a leading company in functional blends con- and governance. Over the last decade CPI has become a trusted Engineering, Oil & Gas, Aerospace, Automotive, ICT, Finance & solutions. Being a family-owned company, our business model is taining enzymes, emulsifiers, minerals, and vitamins. We deliver advisor and partner for its clients and has developed a thought- Banking, Legal & Insurance and Life Science. Services are pro- based on personalized and global partnership with and for our biobased products made from renewable resources and applied leadership position perceived to be a critical challenger to the vided in the form of project management, secondment and con- clients. Local operational excellence, delivered by best logistics in global markets like bakery, meat, pharma, home and personal larger service organisations, such as the Big Four. CPI consultants sultancy. Incorporated in 1975, Brunel has since become a global professionals and innovative solutions, creates competitive advan- care, and resins. Corbion is a global company with annual sales are carefully selected and highly experienced and well educated company with some 13,000 employees and an annual turnover of tages for our customers. of around € 770 million and employs a workforce of 1,893 in 20 professionals with over 10-15 years of relevant work experience in EUR 1,386.6 million (2014). Our network comprises of more than Use SPOT - increase transparency - control performance - stream- countries. Our portfolio of biobased food ingredients combined both consulting and line management. This high level of expertise, 100 offices across 50 countries. Brunel can leverage a strong net- line information with our leading edge fermentation technology, blending capabil- combined with charge-out rates 30% below the Big Four, makes work of more than 700,000 candidates worldwide. S Shipment ity, and strong customer relationships make us a unique player. CPI a very compelling partner. CPI currently consists of 10 partners, P Purchase Order Our biobased chemicals derived from renewable sources like sug- 375 professionals of which 75 are based in Asia. The company has O Organizing ar or starch, are a sustainable alternative to fossil-based chemicals served, and continues to serve, a very large number of blue-chip T Transparency Platform in various applications. companies in the corporate and financial sector.

Brunel International S.E.A. Pte Ltd Cargo-Partner Logistics Pte Ltd Corbion Purac Asia Paciﬁc Pte Ltd CPI Risk Finance Governance 77 Robinson Road #10-03 300 Tampines Avenue 5 3 International Business Park 19 Cecil Street, # 05-13 Singapore 068896 Income Tampines Junction #07-04 Nordic European Centre #06-19 Singapore 049704 T: +65 6532 2480 Singapore 529653 Singapore 609927 T: +65 6637 8868 E: [email protected] T: +65 6578 5150 T: +65 6349 1350 E: [email protected] W: www.brunel.net E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.meetcpi.com W: www.cargo-partner.com W: www.corbion.com

Clifford Chance, one of the world’s leading law firms, operates Coleads Business Consultants Pte Ltd which was established in DAMEN Shipyards Singapore Pte Ltd is a member of the DAMEN In line with its international strategy to follow and assist its clients across Asia Pacific, with offices in Bangkok, Beijing, Hong Kong, 1996 is specialized in resolving all kind of tax issues with the local Shipyards Group, with head office in the Netherlands. The Singa- across the globe, De Brauw Blackstone’s Singapore office provides Perth, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo, as well as tax authorities. In addition, we also assist our clients in accounting, pore Shipyard located in Tuas is specialized in the fabrication of further support to its Dutch and other European clients in their an association with Linda Widyati & Partners in Indonesia. With compilation of unaudited accounts, incorporation of companies, high-speed aluminium vessels. Typical products are: fast ferries, activities in the South East Asia-Pacific region. The particular focus over 400 lawyers in Asia Pacific alone, it is one of the largest inter- corporate secretarial work, liquidation and striking off, tax compli- offshore support vessels, patrol craft, interceptors and windfarm is M&A (including joint ventures), arbitration and compliance work. national firms in the region, enjoying a market leading reputation ance and advisory (local and international) and business consul- maintenance vessels. Some 20 vessels are delivered annually, Dieter Wolff is the resident partner of De Brauw Blackstone Sin- across practices. The Firm always strives to exceed the expecta- tancy. As part of our one stop services, we also assist in application mainly for export. On the yard there are also facilities for repair, gapore and Omar Salah is the resident senior associate. Dieter tions of clients, which include corporates from all the commercial of employment passes and government licenses. conversion and maintenance jobs, serving the majority of the local and Omar work closely together with De Brauw’s main office in and industrial sectors, governments, regulators, trade bodies and ferry operators. The yard is well known for its advanced produc- Amsterdam and its other offices in New York, London, Brussels not for profit organisations. The Firm consistently provides clients tion processes, building large series of standardized designs while and Shanghai. with the highest quality advice and legal insight, which combines maintaining high standards in quality of products and sustainabil- Where required, De Brauw independently engages local law firms the Firm’s global standards with in-depth local expertise. ity of operations. in relevant jurisdictions across the region to provide the client with an efficient, seamless and comprehensive solution.

Clifford Chance Pte Ltd Coleads Business Consultants Pte Ltd DAMEN Shipyards Singapore De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek, Singapore Pte Ltd 12 Marina Boulevard 10 Anson Road 29 Tuas Crescent 12 Marina Boulevard Marina Bay Financial Centre International Plaza #12-14 Singapore 638720 MBFC Tower 3, #17-01 Tower 3 25th Floor Singapore 079903 T: +65 6861 4180 Singapore 018982 Singapore 018982 T: +65 6225 9885 E: [email protected] T: +65 6809 5017 T: +65 64102200 W: www.coleads.com.sg W: www.damen.com W: www.debrauw.com W: www.cliffordchance.com

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Delta Marine Consultants is a civil engineering consultancy with Deltares is an independent institute for applied research in the DISA is a global underwater solutions provider and has offices in The Dockwise Group of Companies is the world market leader in a focus on infrastructure and a particular specialization in marine field of water, soil and infrastructure. In deltas, coastal regions Belgium, the Netherlands and Singapore. With its origin in marine heavy marine transport, installation, and logistical management infrastructure and has been present in Singapore since 1989. DMC and river basins worldwide, we work on smart solutions, innova- salvage, DISA operates globally with three core business lines: solutions for extreme transports that would otherwise be totally is active in both the industrial sector and in urban development. tions and applications for people, environment and society. To marine projects, offshore oil and gas, and civil construction. inconceivable. Dockwise operates the largest and most versatile DMC’s coastal, marine, geo-technical and structural engineers of- tackle the complex challenges in these densely populated and DISA provides diving and ROV services, hydrographic survey and fleet of 19 semi-submersible heavy transport vessels in the world. fer a range of services from concept development of complete vulnerable areas, we work in close cooperation with governments, positioning, subsea HD drilling and underwater grouting and We provide comprehensive transportation, logistics, project greenfield ports to the detailed engineering of marine structures businesses, other research institutes and universities at home and concreting and develops project specific tools. DISA owns chain management, procurement, and engineering solutions for heavy such as jetties, quays and promenades or other infrastructure. abroad. In Singapore, we join forces with the National University of pullers and winches for projects. Furthermore, with C-Ventus, DISA marine transports and installation to some of the most challeng- DMC is the developer of the xbloc® single layer armour unit which Singapore through the NUSDeltares alliance, to perform high-end is specialized in underwater maintenance of wind farms. In Singa- ing environments in the world. Our global network of offices and offers an effective, efficient and economical shore protection or applied research for and in cooperation with the Singapore Gov- pore DISA is approved by MPA for hydrographic survey. agents are ready to provide you with the professional expertise breakwater alternative and of the BoxBarrierTM, an effective tem- ernment. The success of Deltares can be measured by the extent The underwater services offered by DISA are based on extensive and care for your transport, installation and logistical management porary flood defense solution. to which our expert knowledge and open source models can be practical experience, and the company is committed to the high- needs demand. used in and for society. est standards of safety and quality.

Delta Marine Consultants Singapore Pte Ltd Deltares DISA Singapore Dockwise 51 Changi Business Park Central 2 200 Jalan Sultan 23 Shipyard road 23 Gul Road The Signature #07-12 Textile Centre #08-02 Singapore 628129 Singapore 629356 Singapore 486066 Singapore 199018 T: +65 6592 0395 T: +65 67335622 T: +65 6294 3033 T: +65 6776 3471 E: [email protected] F: +65 67327530 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.disa-international.com W: www.boskalis.com W: www.dmc.nl W: www.nusdeltares.org

With a remarkable 35-year story in Singapore, designphase dba Digne Consult, a training, coaching and HR consultancy organi- Double Effect is a business consultancy firm specialised in the fi- Dragon Wealth offers the world’s first “marketing in a box”, de- has established itself as one of Asia’s leading interior design firms, sation with offices in Europe and Asia, is specialized in enabling nancial services industry that offers strategic advisory and project signed specifically for financial advisors to connect more easily having had the privilege to work on some of the most prestigious organizations to perform above expectations. management to global and international financial institutions. and more often to new and current investors. and fascinating design and development projects in South East Digne Consult’s mission is to help organizations, teams and Unlike any other consultancy firm, we can guide financial institu- Dragon Wealth is a one-stop marketing shop for financial advi- Asia. professionals in “mastering the art of work”; working profession- tions through their transformation processes based on our exten- sors. It includes Upefy - an app connecting financial advisors to Wizened and tailored through Asian experience, the Australian- ally, effectively and efficiently. The development model we use to sive experience, in-depth knowledge and sound understanding of prospects and new investors which includes a suite of automated, Dutch (co-owned) firm, provides its clients with unparalleled crea- achieve this is our Proficiency Concept®. This concept combines strategy, operations and technology. We translate strategic issues tailored marketing campaigns targeting new and current investors, tive and technical support from its Singapore head office with a customised training programmes with coaching sessions to op- and concepts into a practical implementation approach ensuring and INVESTO - an app for investors which provides 24/7 access to team of 35, modelled on “international best practice”, showcasing timise insights, motivation, knowledge, experience and a lasting results are being firmly embedded during delivery. Together with their portfolio, news and new products, and, importantly, connects in their work feasibility studies, corporate, retail, F&B and enter- result. Our trainers and coaches have years of experience in learn- our parent company Synechron we are ideally positioned to help them to you in a way that saves you time and money, starting at tainment planning, design and build packages and brand expres- ing and development and have trained, coached and consulted our clients throughout the life cycle of any project. Double Effect S$99 per month. sion. (senior) executives and professionals at all levels in profit and gov- has offices in Singapore, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, London & New ernmental organisations throughout Asia and Europe. York.

Designphase dba pte ltd Digne Consult Double Effect Dragon Wealth 133 Cecil Street 20 Maxwell Road 20 Collyer Quay #23-01 79 Ayer Rajah Crescent #03-01 Keck Seng Tower #18-01 Maxwell House #11-23 Singapore 049319 Singapore 139955 Singapore 069535 Singapore 069534 T: +65 6323 9266 T: +65 8188 6930 T: +65 6339 3677 T: +65 6220 5120 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.doubleeffect.com W: www.dragonwealth.net W: www.designphasedba.com W: www.digneconsult.com.sg

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DVP Eventmarketing is a full service creative event marketing EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory Fokker Services is an independent aerospace services provider, Fugro provide the people, equipment, expertise and technol- agency with offices in Amsterdam, Singapore, Shanghai, Beijing, services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build with locations in the Netherlands, the USA and Singapore. Be- ogy that support the exploration, development, production and Oberhausen and São Paulo. With experience realizing projects trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies ing the type certificate holder of all Fokker type aircraft, Fokker transportation of our world’s natural resources. We can provide around the globe for 20 years and in Asia since 2005, the Singa- the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team up to Services has the know-how and resources to provide integrated the technical data and information required to design, construct pore office services clients for the ASEAN region, acclaimed for deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, support to aircraft operators and owners. The combination of and maintain client structures and infrastructure in a safe, reliable creating memorable, state-of-the-art consumer events, exhibi- we play a critical role in building a better working world for our OEM (design) knowledge and independent after-sales support and efficient manner. tions, product launches, event campaigns, public and corporate people, for our clients and for our communities. The EY practice in services make Fokker Services a unique and valuable partner for Fugro deliver earth and engineering data services, specifically de- events. Project examples are the market entry event campaign Singapore, with a strength of over 2,300 people and 140 partners, the global aerospace industry. Fokker Services is part of Fokker signed to support clients’ engineering design and large structure of Media Markt into China, sales congress for Procter & Gamble, is part of theAsia-Pacific area, which comprises 22 countries across Technologies, which is a leading global aerospace specialist that building projects. Our aim is to de-risk major investment decisions. brand events for Volkswagen Group in China, the Philippines and five regions and brings together over 35,000 people to provide designs, develops and manufactures highly engineered aircraft This includes providing clients with information and advice about Malaysia and the Netherlands Pavilion at the `World Expos in services seamlessly across borders. For more information about systems to aircraft manufacturers and provides through-life aircraft the best way to locate and build the foundations of their produc- Shanghai 2010, Korea 2012 and Milano 2015. Your contact person our organization, please visit ey.com. fleet support services. In 2014 the group achieved a turnover of € tion platform, wind farm, large buildings and infrastructure, as well in Singapore is Co-Owner/MD Paul Grootings. 757 million with 4,900 employees. as how to strengthen levees.

DVP Ernst & Young Fokker Services Asia Pte. Ltd Fugro 60 Paya Lebar Road Level 18 North Tower 1800 West Camp Rd 35 Loyang Crescent Paya Lebar Square #08-43 One Rafﬂes Quay Seletar Aerospace Park Singapore 509012 Singapore 409051 Singapore 048583 Singapore 797521 T: +65 6861 0878 T: +65 8437 5078 - CHN +86 1363 64760 87 T: +65 6535 7777 T: +65 6866 0296 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.fugro.com W: www.dvp-asia.com W: www.ey.com W: www.fokker.com

Expereo is the global leader in managed internet access services Flow Traders is a leading global technology-enabled liquid- The German European School Singapore (GESS) is a multi-lingual, GfK is the trusted source of relevant market and consumer infor- for enterprise customers, with services in over 180 countries and ity provider specialized in exchange traded products (ETPs). We not-for-profit, international school in Singapore with a distinct mation, with over 13,000 data scientists that allow GfK to deliver over 10,000 end customers under management. With more com- continuously provide liquidity to the major financial markets; our European flavour. At our two green campus locations, GESS vital global insights matched with local market intelligence from panies adopting cloud-based applications and an ongoing need sophisticated in-house technology platform enables us to quote provides international education to 1,500 students of more than more than 100 countries. By using innovative technologies, GfK to control global IT spend, Expereo’s managed internet services prices on many exchanges simultaneously. We quote bid and ask 50 nationalities from pre-school to grade 12. As an authorized IB turns big data into smart data, enabling its clients to improve offer companies reliable performance and management control prices off-exchange to institutional counterparties on request and World School, our European Section offers tuition in English for their competitive edge and enrich consumers’ experiences and on a global basis. Expereo was founded in Amsterdam, the Neth- strive for continuous improvement and hold ourselves to industry- students from three years old to high school across all three IB choices. Our Travel Insights solutions monitor up-to-date chang- erlands in 2004 and our office in Singapore now employs 40 staff leading compliance and regulatory standards. We have a strong programmes. The German Section of GESS offers all major Ger- ing consumer behaviour, supply and demand at every point along supporting customers and channel partners in the Asia Pacific re- track record in recruiting, developing and retaining talent. We nur- man school leaving certificates. Currently, more than 300 full and the traveller’s journey. gion. Expereo continues to expand its service offering to serve our ture our unique “one team” philosophy by stimulating the sharing part-time staff are employed at the CIS accredited school. We are multinational customers. of ideas and best practices through employee rotation both within excited about being a member of DutchCham now. and between our offices.

Expereo Singapore Flow Traders German European School Singapore GfK Asia Pte Ltd 60 Albert Street 8 Marina View 72 Bukit Tinggi Road One George Street #22-02 #13-05 OG Albert Complex Asia Square Tower 1 #39-03 Singapore 289760 Singapore 049145 Singapore 189969 Singapore 018960 T: +65 6469 1131 T: +65 6826 8600 T: +65 6653 1880 T: +65 6417 1050 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: info@sg.ﬂowtraders.com W: www.gess.sg W: www.gfk.com W: www.expereo.com W: www.ﬂowtraders.com

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Hatenboer-Water is “fresh in water since 1906”, privately owned Heerema Marine Contractors (HMC) is a world leading marine con- IMT® – Technical Innovation – Optimized Safety – Proven Reli- International SOS (www.internationalsos.com) is the world’s lead- and has more than 100 years of experience with in-house produced tractor in the international offshore oil and gas industry. ability. Our mission is to contribute to safer aircraft and marine ing medical and travel security risk services company. We care for maritime and offshore water treatment and supply. Hatenboer-Wa- HMC excels at transporting, installing and removing offshore facili- operations, through the development of innovative, high-quality clients across the globe, from more than 700 locations in 89 coun- ter equipment is widely recognized as one of the most suitable for ties. These include fixed and floating structures, subsea pipelines lighting signalisation systems and services. For over 35 years IMT tries. Our expertise is unique: more than 11,000 employees are led difficult marine environments and can be found in vessels ranging and infrastructures in shallow waters, deep and ultra-deep waters. have been developing innovative lighting and signalisation prod- by 1,200 doctors and 200 security specialists. Teams work night from small supply vessels to FPSOs or rigs. Contact us for all drink- HMC manages the entire supply chain of offshore construction, ucts, like our innovative CIRCLE-H Helideck lighting system for and day to protect our members. We have pioneered a range of ing water systems on board such as water makers, rehardening, from design through to completion. the oil and gas offshore industry. From the HQ in Culemborg, The preventative programmes and offer an unparalleled response to chlorination (Hadex), UV disinfection, pressure sets and hot water Netherlands, all aspects of R&D, manufacturing, engineering and emergencies. We are passionate about helping clients put “duty units. Our Singapore warehouse stocks a wide range of spares and service are carried out with support provided by IMT subsidiary of care” into practice. With us, multinational corporate clients, consumables, reducing lead times for clients in South East Asia, companies in Singapore, UK and Germany. governments and NGOs can mitigate risks for their people work- China and Australia. Lastly, you can rely on Hatenboer-Water Asia Customers can rely on IMT for: ing remotely or overseas. for water-related services such as water sampling and analysis, Helideck Signalisation Systems/Marine Navigation Aid Systems/ potable water courses and commissioning. Obstruction Warning Lighting/Offshore Wind Farm Signalisation

Hatenboer-Water Asia Pte Ltd Heerema Marine Contractors IMT Far East Pte Ltd International SOS 22 Boon Lay Way, #01-57 Tradehub 21 83 Clemenceau Avenue 22 Boon Lay Way 331 North Bridge Road Singapore 609968 UE Square #10-02 #01-58 (Level2) Tradehub 21 Odeon Towers #17-00 T: +65 6515 8021 Singapore 239920 Singapore 609968 Singapore 188720 F: +65 6515 8470 T: +65 6876 4500 T: +65 6341 5153 T: +65 6338 2311 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.hatenboer-water.com W: www.heerema.com W: www.imt.sg W: www.internationalsos.com

HQPack designs and produces customer-specific packaging Robbert founded his own business, GelissenComputers, in the intertrust has been setting the standard in trust, corporate and Isolectra Far East Pte Ltd is a solution provider for telecom, build- solutions for sensitive industrial products. Quality materials and Netherlands in 2003, which he moved to Singapore in 2008. In fund services since 1952. Thanks to our focus on quality, we have ing and industrial solutions. Established in Singapore since 1978, products range from ISO 5 ESD foils, plastics and foams, to in- 2015, the company name changed to ICTSTART. not only survived, but thrived. And we help our clients whether Isolectra offers services such as design, project management, sys- dustrial flight-cases and crates constructed in wood, aluminum, or As an experienced IT manager, Robbert will be able to help you they’re wealthy individuals, families or large companies we do the tems engineering, installation, integration and maintenance. Our stainless steel. Partners of HQPack are leading specialists in extru- with a successful office start-up, manage the relocation of your IT same. With over 1,450 experts in over 24 countries worldwide, we versatility is proven with our success in handling turnkey projects sion, molding and conversion of raw and semi-finished materials. network and provide preventive maintenance. have the local knowledge and on-the-ground presence you need as well as our co-operation with local and international consul- Accredited and independent institutions are consulted whenever Offered services include: to succeed. tancy partners to provide innovative solutions for industries such product-testing or certification is required. Customers of HQPack Design and optimize IT infrastructure in the office and at home; Our service is always built around each client’s personal needs and as transportation, heavy industries, commercial, oil and gas, power are major players from the semiconductor manufacturing, avia- Liaise with global IT departments and office managers; Advice on priorities. Whatever we do for you, you can trust us always to act generation etc. Next to our own products, we also represent sev- tion, military, pharmaceutical and optical industries. Kick-starting hardware; Connect with local contractors and relocation company; with uncompromising integrity. Quality, personal service and at- eral international brands in managing their sales and distribution the latest in technology to provide state-of-the-art packaging is Arrange internet connection; Install and configure all computer tention to detail: that’s what the Intertrust mark stands for. activities in Asia. We are also active in markets such as Thailand, synonymous with HQPack. equipment, from smart phone to server; Deliver (preventive) main- Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, the Middle-east and tenance and trouble-shooting. Brunei.

HQPack ICTSTART Intertrust Isolectra Far East Pte Ltd No 33, Jalan i-Park 1/3 T: +65 8189 5747 3 Anson Road 8 Commonwealth Lane #02-04 Kawasan Perindustrian i-Park E: [email protected] Springleaf Tower #27 01 Singapore 149555 Indahpura 81000 W: www.ictstart.com Singapore 079909 T: +65 6272 2371 KULAIJAYA JOHOR MALAYSIA T: +65 6500 6400 E: [email protected] T: +60 (0)7660 7878 E: [email protected] W: www.isolectra.com.sg E: [email protected] W: www.intertrustgroup.com W: www.commend.com.sg W: www.hqpack.com.my

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LanguageOne provides tailor-made mother tongue education to Flexibility. Reliability. Performance. It’s in our DNA. LeaseWeb is a Luther LLP is by far the largest Continental European law firm in When it comes to lifting, transporting, installing and decommis- students aged between three and 18 years: education that fits global Infrastructure-as-a-Service provider (IaaS) - offering custom- Singapore. Its multi-lingual (German, French, English, Dutch) and sioning large structures, we believe your biggest challenges are every individual level and aims to achieve maximum academic ers on-demand, world-class internet hosting solutions to boost qualified team handles the legal, commercial and tax-related is- not about size. They are about time. Uptime, turnaround time and results for each student. Social-emotional and academic growth is their business, cut IT costs and help them reach new goals. The sues many corporations and private investors face when setting time-to-market. While the right equipment is essential, it’s often at the heart of our education programs. These crucial elements are LeaseWeb platform resides on one of the largest, most reliable up or doing business in South East Asia. Luther Corporate Services not enough to get a job done in time. Mammoet brings deadlines nurtured in a positive pedagogical climate in which our teachers networks in the world, boasting 5.0Tbps capacity. Thanks also to Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of Luther LLP, enables the firm to offer for its forward through careful planning, innovative engineering and safe can establish a safe, enjoyable and stimulating learning environ- state-of-the-art data centres, we are able to deliver a leading port- clients strict regulatory, administrative corporate needs, such as delivery. ment. The programs provide students with a solid foundation in folio of solutions: dedicated servers, colocation, CDN and cloud. “ad-hoc”directorships, filing requirements or accounting, payroll, With offices in Asia Pacific and on every other continent, Mam- their own language and culture. In Singapore we offer Dutch lan- Since 1997, we’ve been supporting businesses across industries tax compliance and fiscal related duties. Additionally, Luther pro- moet provides tailor-made solutions for engineered heavy lifting guage programs at the German European School, the Canadian and through our continued focus on R&D and adoption of the lat- vides corporate secretarial services. Luther has offices in all major and transport. If you are facing challenges in construction, mainte- International School, the Hollandse School, Stamford American In- est technologies, we are able to deliver the best service at a great cities in Germany, and internationally in Brussels, Luxembourg, nance or decommissioning, give us a call. Time may not be set in ternational School and the Overseas Family School. All programs price. That’s the commitment we made when we started. And it’s London, Gurgaon-Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, Shanghai, Singapore and concrete or forged in steel. It isn’t even all that heavy. And yet, it’s are open for students from other schools. driven our success ever since. Yangon. the biggest thing we can move for you.

LanguageOne Singapore LeaseWeb Asia Pacific Luther LLP Mammoet 65 Bukit Tinggi Road 81 Ubi Avenue 4, #05-03, 4 Battery Road 7 Clementi Loop Singapore 289757 Singapore 408830 Bank of China Building #25-01 Singapore 129811 T: +65 8525 5003 T: +65 3158 7350 Singapore 049908 T: +65 6861 1638 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] T: +65 6408 8000 W: www.mammoet.com W: www.languageone.nl W: www.leaseweb.com E: singapore@luther-lawfirm.com W: www.luther-lawfirm.com W: www.luther-services.com

LEXMAR, in operation since 1996, specializes in the design and Loyens & Loeff is an independent full service law firm, providing Singapore-based MariFlex Asia has grown to become one of Asia’s Mazars is an international, integrated and independent organiza- manufacturing of In-Built and Modular Saturation Diving Systems, integrated tax, legal and notarial services. Loyens & Loeff prac- leading companies for the provision of liquid offloading services tion, specializing in audit, accountancy, tax, legal and advisory and is global provider of diving equipment and services to the tices Dutch, Luxemburg, Belgium and Swiss law with offices in the and equipment. From Singapore, and through our partners in Ma- services. The group draws on the expertise of over 15,000 profes- offshore industry. Netherlands, Luxembourg, Belgium and Zurich as well as Paris, laysia, Korea and Indonesia, we can supply an extended range of sionals to assist major international groups, SMEs, private inves- LEXMAR has developed a unique position in the niche market of London, New York, Curacao, Aruba, Dubai, Tokyo, Hong Kong submersible and inline booster pumps for the maritime and oil and tors and public bodies in 73 countries that are part of its inte- building Saturation Diving Systems and differentiates itself in de- and Singapore. The firm has been present in Asia since 1921. The gas industry. We can help you with advice, assistance, and solu- grated partnership. In Singapore, Mazars specializes in audit and livering with both quality and integrity to their customers. Loyens & Loeff Singapore and Hong Kong offices work closely tions to challenges before, during and after the handling of any assurance, tax, governance risk and internal control, transaction LEXMAR works in partnership with both our Customers and Sup- together and have extensive experience in advising multination- liquid cargo. Our experienced operators can handle any pumping services, valuation, consulting, accounting outsourcing, payroll pliers to provide the critical management of integration of the dive als, PE funds and institutionals on tax-efficient solutions for their situation, whether it is industrial services, salvage support services outsourcing, company secretarial and initial public offering. system into the vessel, fully meeting applicable classification rules investment, holding and finance structures into or from Asia. We or an ordinary transfer operation. We have over 35 years of experi- Mazars’ unique integrated model is dedicated to guaranteeing (ABS, DNV, RMRS, BV) and IMCA guidelines. also frequently advise on reorganizations, banking and finance ence in pumping all kinds of liquid cargo. responsiveness and consistent quality of service to our clients. We matters, RE/PE fund formation, distribution structures, shipping are one global partnership, sharing cohesive values that bind dif- related matters and wealth planning for HNWI and family offices. ferent cultures.

Lexmar Engineering PTE LTD Loyens & Loeff MariFlex Asia Pte Limited Mazars 19 Loyang Lane 80 Raffles Place 29 Tuas Avenue 4 135 Cecil Street Singapore 508929 UOB Plaza 1, #14-06 Singapore 639379 MYP Plaza #10-01 T: +65 65462844 Ext.116 or Sales 6 Singapore 048624 T: +65 6637 8148 (24/7) Singapore 069536 E: [email protected] T: +65 6880 3070 E: ops@mariflexasia.com T: +65 6224 4022 W: www.lexmar.com.sg W: www.loyensloeff.com W: www.mariflexasia.com E: [email protected] W: www.mazars.sg

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The NTS-Group develops, manufactures and optimizes opto- NXP Semiconductors Singapore Pte Ltd is NXP’s Global Headquar- Pon is one of the largest family-owned businesses in the Nether- PWN Technologies is wholly owned by Dutch water utility PWN, mechatronic systems, modules and components for international ters for Standard Products, Global Headquarters for Operations, lands. We are an international trading and service company, en- and is unique in its formation and mission to make the utility’s 95 machine builders (OEMs). Our added value enables leading play- and ASEAN Headquarters for Sales & Marketing. NXP Semicon- gaged in a wide range of activities, with more than 15,000 people years of experience and innovations in water treatment available ers in the high-tech industry to focus more on the marketing, sales ductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) creates solutions that enable secure at over 250 branches across 25 countries. worldwide. Our extensive R&D programmes have led to the de- and service of their products. The NTS-Group comprises different, connections for a smarter world. Building on its expertise in high- Pon partners leading manufacturers of high-quality products in- velopment of efficient and sustainable solutions in water treatment complementary operating companies based in the Netherlands, performance mixed signal electronics, NXP is driving innovation in cluding Volkswagen, Caterpillar, Continental (tyres), Cervelo and based on suspended ion exchange, ceramic membrane applica- the Czech Republic, the USA, Singapore and China, which form the in the application areas of connected car, security, Portable & Santa Cruz (bicycles). We are also very active in the marine and oil tions and advanced oxidation, applications that can be used for together the most important links for manufacturing machines. Wearable and the Internet of Things. NXP has operations in more and gas industries as provider of engineering expertise, mainte- a wide variety of water sources. All our solutions offer lower life- Our professional skill, expertise and know-how give us optimal than 25 countries, and posted revenue of $5.65 billion in 2014. nance and repair services. cycle costs, higher efficacies and much lower environmental im- control over manufacturability, costs and logistics performance. Pon Asia, the Asia Pacific arm of Pon, comprises business in tech- pact. We work closely with our clients to create optimal results and We closely monitor new developments and respond flexibly to nical services and flow control such as SWTS (formerly Siemens strongly believe in partnering with highly recognized universities market requirements. Westinghouse Technical Services), Exion Asia and Callidus Aus- and globally respected companies. PWN Technologies is located tralia. in the Netherlands and Singapore.

NTS Group Asia NXP Pon Asia Holding Pte Ltd PWN Technologies 11 Woodlands Walk 1 Fusionopolis Walk 10 Gul Avenue 1 Kim Seng Promenade Singapore 738265 Solaris South Tower #12-01/02 Singapore 629654 Great World City West Tower #08-10 T: +65 6753 7135 Singapore 138628 T: +65 6869 6588 Singapore 237994 W: www.nts-group.nl T: +65 6434 8688 E: [email protected] T: +65 6735 6890 W: www.nxp.com W: www.pon.com E: [email protected] W: www.pwntechnologies.com

Orangefield is an independent global corporate service provider ORTEC is one of the largest providers of advanced planning and Resources Global Professionals (RGP) is a multinational profession- Royal HaskoningDHV is an independent, international engineering and fund administrator delivering tailored solutions to funds, optimization solutions. ORTEC has over 1,750 customers world- al services firm. Our accomplished professionals have expertise in and project management consultancy with over 130 years of expe- trusts, investment managers, multinationals, retailers, corporate wide, 750 employees and offices in Europe, North America, South finance and accounting, information management, risk and compli- rience. Our professionals deliver services in the fields of aviation, and private clients. We demand of ourselves the excellence you America and the Asia-Pacific region. ance, human capital, legal and regulatory, corporate advisory and buildings, energy, industry, infrastructure, maritime, mining, trans- expect from an international leader in outsourced business ser- Our software products and consulting services in logistics and sup- restructuring, strategic communications, supply chain manage- port, urban and rural planning and water. Backed by expertise and vices with more than 40 years of experience. ply chain cover areas such as vehicle routing, load optimization, ment, and healthcare solutions. Founded in 1996, today we have experience of nearly 7,000 colleagues across the world, we work When outsourcing your accounting, fund administration or man- network design and workforce scheduling, and enable our clients 3,100+ professionals, in 70+ practice offices, serving over 1,800 for public and private clients in more than 130 countries. We focus agement, choose a qualified partner who fully understands your to enjoy significant and measureable cost savings, inventory re- clients worldwide. We are the operating subsidiary of Irvine, Cal- on delivering added value for our clients while at the same time needs and never fails to act in your best interest. ductions, productivity improvements and increased revenues. ifornia-based Resources Connection, Inc. (NASDAQ:RECN). RGP addressing the challenges that societies are facing. These include ORTEC’s people bring together a vast experience in operations has served 87 of the Fortune 100 companies. the growing world population and the consequences for towns research, IT and business knowledge, which are key components Our Singapore office covers SEA with a pool of more than 160 and cities; the demand for clean drinking water, water security and to our success. ORTEC is committed to make a success of every consultants whose experience ranges from 10 to 20 years, cover- water safety; pressures on traffic and transport; resource availabil- project. ing most of our service lines. ity and demand for energy and waste issues facing industry.

Orangefield ORTEC Singapore Pte Ltd Resources Global Professionals Haskoning Singapore Pte Ltd 1 Raffles Place 16 Raffles Quay #33-03 8 Shenton Way 20 Harbour Drive, One Raffles Place #29-02 Hong Leong Building AXA Tower #46-02 #02-01B, PSA Vista. Singapore 048616 Singapore 048581 Singapore 068811 Singapore 117612. T: +65 6593 3700 T: +65 6818 9866 Tel: +65 6551 9388 T: +65 6779 1502 E: info@orangefield.com E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.royalhaskoningdhv.com W: www.orangefield.com W: www.ortec.com W: www.rgp.com

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The Rulewave Group is a global logistics services provider and SMIT Towage & Salvage is an established international marine Tata Consultancy Services is an IT services, consulting and busi- Tebodin is the engineering expert for your industrial projects in specializes in the management and movement of multi-scale ton- services group headquartered in the Netherlands. SMIT’s services ness solutions organization that delivers real results to global busi- the oil and gas, chemical, health and nutrition, and pharmaceuti- nages, by any mode of transport to anywhere in the world. are underpinned by a unique combination of human skills, experi- ness, ensuring a level of certainty no other firm can match. TCS cal sectors. As a multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm, From our offices located around the globe, we are offering a com- ence and hardware. Since 2010, SMIT has been a member of Royal offers a consulting-led, integrated portfolio of IT, BPS, infrastruc- Tebodin provides services that range from concept development, prehensive service of excellence which includes every aspect of Boskalis Westminster NV. SMIT Towage provides the vital link be- ture, engineering and assurance services. This is delivered through design and engineering, to procurement and construction man- international freight forwarding by road, rail, air and sea – value- tween ship and berth. Experienced crews on our state-of-the-art its unique Global Network Delivery Model™, recognized as the agement, which we offer either separately or as an integrated added multi-modal services. tugs assist thousands of ships in the world’s most prominent ports. benchmark of excellence in software development. A part of the package. We add value to your investment project with our project The Rulewave Group is also well experienced in the management SMIT Salvage is involved in emergency response, wreck removal Tata group, India’s largest industrial conglomerate, TCS has over management services, from the first idea to the operational phase, of project cargoes, requiring heavy lift, oversize and urgent pro- operations and environmental care services. SMIT Salvage is the 335,000 of the world’s best-trained consultants in 46 countries. and beyond. In trusted relationships with our clients, we further ject requirements. Our aim is always to develop a strategy, with world’s largest salvage company offering worldwide marine emer- The company generated consolidated revenues of USD15.5 bil- optimize our services, so you can concentrate on your core busi- due consideration to method, routing and economy, specifically gency response coverage. The company maintains specialized lion for year ended March 31, 2015 and is listed on the National ness. And at any stage of your project, across borders, we build designed to suit the customer’s requirements and thus underlines equipment and personnel in a state of round-the-clock readiness Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange in India. For more your assets according to international standards in QHSE and our reputation for delivering a high-quality service. to respond to incidents anywhere in the world. information, visit us at www.tcs.com. project management.

Rulewave Logistics Singapore Pte Ltd SMIT Tata Consultancy Services Tebodin 50 Rafﬂes Place 23 Gul Road 60 Anson Road 25 International Business Park Singapore Land Tower 37th Floor Singapore 629356 #18-01 Mapletree Anson German Center #03-76179 Singapore 048623 T: +65 6668 4222 Singapore - 079914 Singapore 609916 T: +65 6829 7004 E: [email protected] T: +65 66616562 T: +62 812 8649 1126 W: www.rulewave.com W: www.smit.com E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.tcs.com W: www.tebodin.bilﬁnger.com

SMU-Executive Development supports executives throughout their C. Steinweg is one of the world’s leading warehousing and logistics TEHO International is a global, diversified holding company spe- TenCate is a multinational company, which combines textile tech- careers; from individual contributors gaining self-understanding, services providers, with a long heritage in the commodity trade. cializing in the marine, offshore O&G and real estate industries. nology with chemical process technology in the development and empowerment and foundational skills, through to seasoned CEOs From its origins in Rotterdam, in 169 years Steinweg has grown a The company has been listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange production of functional materials, modules and systems that are and c-suite leading multinational organizations with purpose and global network of more than 100 offices across the world. With our since June 2009. an optimum match for specific market requirements. TenCate fo- mission. We support global executives managing the complexities Asia regional headquarters in Singapore which started in 1984, we Established in 1986 as a small local rigging company in the marine cuses on the growing demand for protection of people and their in Asia and Asian executives navigating in local and international now operate a network of offices and warehouse locations in Hong and offshore O&G sectors, TEHO International has grown hori- living and working environments. The worldwide trends towards firms and contexts. Our pedagogy of Knowledge-Application- Kong, Korea, China, Vietnam, Taiwan and Malaysia. The Steinweg zontally with an extensive range of products and services, as well “safety and protection” and “sustainability and the environment” Empowerment transforms personal development, whilst the pool brand is a mark of excellence, widely recognized for high quality as geographically with its incorporation of overseas subsidiaries. serve as the focal points of the protective solutions, which Ten- of 350 faculty, from across the 6-schools of SMU, provides both and standard by traders as well as international exchanges, finan- The acquisition of TEHO Engineering and TEHO Water further Cate provides. The four market themes are In Transit, In Habitats, depth and breadth of insight to match the needs and context of cial institutions, insurance companies, regulators and government expanded its product offerings and customer base. TEHO Interna- At Work and During Leisure. The end-markets in which TenCate each participant and corporate client. SMU-Executive Develop- agencies. Whether your business needs are in Asia Pacific, Europe, tional also diversified into real estate by acquiring TIEC and ECG operates are mobility, infrastructure, water management, defense, ment, Focused on Asia – Transforming Performance. the Middle East and Africa or North and South America, we look Property Services. TEHO International’s network spans across Asia, personal protection, sport and leisure. forward to growing and developing further with you. Europe and North America.

SMU Executive Development, Mr Stijn Welkers C.STEINWEG WAREHOUSING (F.E.) PTE LTD TEHO International Inc Ltd TenCate Grass Asia Singapore Management University 28 Jurong Port Road 1 Commonwealth Lane, #09-23 One Commonwealth 77 Robinson Road Administration Building Singapore 619113 Singapore 149544 Level 34 - Suite 34 81 Victoria Street T: +65 6267 0919 T: +65 6744 8777 Singapore 068896 Singapore 188065 E: [email protected] W: www.teho.com.sg T: +65 6809 2130 T: +65 6808 5417 W: www.steinweg.com E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.tencate.com W: www.exd.smu.edu.sg

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Innovation with a purpose is what TNO stands for! TNO was TNT Express is one of the world’s largest express delivery compa- Trustmoore is a specialist corporate service provider, with offices in Since the founding of its first brewery in 1538, United Dutch founded by law in 1932 to enable business and government to nies and leads in the Europe Road Network sector of the express Europe, Asia and the Caribbean. Trustmoore actively supports its Breweries (UDB) has been serving beers to consumers all over the apply knowledge. TNO is an independent research organisation market. TNT first established its presence in Asia in 1964 when it clients with optimizing their international corporate group struc- world. Through the centuries, UDB has developed from a classic with over 3,000 specialists supporting industry and and one of the set up its Asia Regional Office in Singapore. In 1974, TNT opened ture, asset protection, estate planning, and asset control. We are brewer into a worldwide supplier of all major European beer styles. leading global scientific institutes. We connect people and knowl- its Singapore operations with a full range of hub and depot facili- strong believers in personal and tailored services, which exceed The creation of a network of brewery partners, combined with a edge to create innovations that boost the competitive strength of ties including its own cargo fleet. Since then, TNT has enlarged our clients’ expectations. We aim to remain an agile and future- team of sales, marketing, customer service professionals, has re- industry and the well-being of society in a sustainable way. TNO its footprint beyond the island city state and continues to build proof organization that smoothly adapts to the changing world sulted in a unique position of being the global beer industry’s most South East Asia was established in Nov 2013. TNOSEA supports on its road and air transportation network and capabilities. Today, and the demands of our clients. As we are management-owned flexible supplier of imported beer brands. From West-European local projects in all expertise areas and develops our portfolio with Singapore is the regional headquarters for its operations in Asia, and not related to any professional firm, we can truly operate inde- lager beers to Belgian, German and English specialty beers, from local partners in SEA. In collaboration with Dutch industry, the the Middle East and Africa, serving a diverse spread of customers pendently with only the interests of our clients at the heart of what 0.0% up to 16% ABV, UDB has it all on offer. UDB’s Singapore Cyber Research and Competence Centre (CRCC) was opened in across wide-ranging industries. we do. Our services in Singapore include incorporation, provision branch was established in 2012, functioning as a commercial hub Singapore in April 2015, allowing TNO to build up research capa- of director and company secretary, accounting and corporate/ for UDB’s customers throughout Asia and Oceania. bilities in cyber security in Singapore. legal services.

TNO TNT Express Trustmoore Singapore UDB 3 Science Park Drive 1 Raffles Place #46-00 137 Market Street 31 Rochester Drive Science Park I One Raffles Place 06-609 Grace Global Raffles Hotel Penthouse Level 24 The Franklin Singapore 048616 Singapore 048943 Singapore 138637 Singapore 118223 T: +65 6344 0488 T: +65 68093831 T: +65 8268 8197 T: +65 8383 5410 W: www.tnt.com W: www.trustmoore.com E: asiapacifi[email protected] W: www.tno.nl W: www.uniteddutchbreweries.com

Translin is a global platform for video interpreters. We help busi- TrustLube designs, manufactures, assembles, installs and com- Van Oord operates around the world as a leading contractor for VDL Enabling Technologies Group is a tier-one contract manufac- nesses, organizations and governments to find quality video missions automatic lubrication systems for the dredging offshore, dredging, marine engineering and offshore projects (oil, gas and turing partner, operating world-wide. Our customers are leading interpreters in order to overcome language barriers. Selected as oil and gas, and offshore Wind industries. We execute the whole wind), offering innovative solutions to marine challenges. Van high-tech original equipment manufacturing companies and our one of the most promising new companies in the Netherlands in process from design to completion, worldwide. Oord is a family-owned business offering marine solutions of goal is to outperform customer expectations in delivering me- June 2013, we have a database of over 2000 professional verified With our high-tech solutions your equipment is guaranteed to re- value. Safety, sustainability and continuity go hand in hand in this chatronic solutions. We have built our track record in the following interpreters covering 69 languages and a state-of-the art Web RTC ceive the exact dosage, using the optimal product, at the correct respect. markets: semiconductor capital equipment, deposition equipment video system in place. Our advantages are: location, at the desired time and enables the reduction of lubricant We operate worldwide in more than 50 countries. Van Oord is a solar systems, analytical instruments, medical systems, aerospace t &BTZCPPLJOH consumption up to 70%. With a TrustLube system your equipment private company with limited liability and its head office in Rotter- and defense systems and mechanisation projects. t #VJMUJOWJEFP OPEPXOMPBETSFRVJSFE will have a higher uptime and a longer lifetime. The lubrication dam, the Netherlands. Our employees are committed, entrepre- Our services include prototyping, customer specific factory auto- t 1BZCZUIFNJOVUF process is optimized and customized for your equipment only. We neurial professionals who are passionate about water and technol- mation and series manufacturing of “high-mix low-volume” prod- t 4BWFUJNFBOENPOFZ lubricate from small systems up to the largest winch in the world. ogy. They understand that cooperation is crucial to achieving the ucts. We are committed to supporting our customers world-wide. Are you interested in this smart and hassle-free platform? Drop us Our products keep seals and bearings clear from water, salt and best possible result. By being open and honest, they build mutual Our sites in the Netherlands, Singapore and China are testimony an email at [email protected] dirt. trust and respect. to this.

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Wavin is a leading supplier of plastic pipe systems and solutions WEnergy Global PTE LTD is a one-stop-shop-solution provider of and built its reputation on 60 years of high quality and innova- renewable energy systems and technologies for energy-efficiency tion. We connect you to better solutions for above and below in buildings. Our company designs, procures and builds power ground building and infrastructure projects in the next application plants, such as solar PV, small hydro power, wind and biogas. We areas: water supply, waste and rainwater drainage, heating and use artificial intelligence systems in our WE iSoftware to reduce cooling, water and gas distribution and cable ducting. Wavin is energy consumption in buildings. We also build, own and oper- headquartered in Zwolle, the Netherlands and has a direct pres- ate renewable energy power plants and work together with equity ence in over 25 countries with 30+ manufacturing sites. We em- financers and investors to ensure fair profitability in low/medium ploy 5,500 people and have annual revenues of around €1.2 bil- risk environments in emerging economies in Asia, Africa, the Mid- lion. In 2012, Wavin became part of Mexichem, Wavin Asia Pacific, dle East and the Caribbean. with its headquarters in Singapore, and is representing the Wavin Group in the Asia Pacific region, including China and Australia/ New Zealand.

Wavin Asia Paciﬁc WEnergy Global The Metropolis Tower 2 305 Alexandra Road 11 North Buona Vista Drive #05-10 Singapore 138589 Singapore 159942 T: +65 6808 7719 T: +65 6479 2146 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.wavin.asia W: www.wenergyglobal.com

Vriens & Partners is a corporate advisory firm headquartered in Vroon Offshore Services Pte Ltd (VOSPL) is part of Vroon Group, Witteveen+Bos South-East Asia Pte Ltd, established in Singapore XVR Simulation is the world’s leading developer of simulation Singapore with offices in Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, a family-owned shipping business based in Breskens, the Nether- since June 2014, provides consulting and engineering services in technology for the education, training and assessment of safety Malaysia, Cambodia and the Philippines. We specialize in govern- lands and operating since 1890. Worldwide, the group has about the fields of water, infrastructure, the environment and construc- and security professionals. It is the mission of XVR Simulation to ment affairs, public policy, and political risk analysis in South East 175 vessels including livestock carriers, offshore wind, dry bulk, tion. With over 1,000 employees, Witteveen+Bos focus primar- enhance the knowledge and expertise of these professionals, im- Asia. container vessels, tankers, car carriers and offshore support ves- ily on complex projects requiring advanced knowledge and an proving their preparedness for any incident or disaster. The XVR Our clients are leading multinationals, business associations, and sels. VOSPL manages 21 offshore support vessels which comprise integrated approach, characterised by our expertise, reliability platform offers a set of modular solutions for all your training ob- non-governmental organizations. of mainly anchor handling tug supply vessels and platform supply and commitment. Our clients are government agencies, private jectives, from operational to strategic command levels. Our team is composed of Asia experts with extensive experience vessels. VOSPL has been in operation since 1999 and has worked companies and alliances. We serve our clients from the head office All XVR products are flexible, reliable and user-friendly simulation providing counsel to companies and organizations. We also have mostly within Asia-Pacific. We meet stringent safety and environ- in the Netherlands, and foreign offices in Singapore, Indonesia, Vi- tools, where educational value comes first and the instructor is teams and partnerships in Laos, Brunei, Hong Kong and Timor mental requirements that are required of us and are able to deliver etnam, Belgium, Dubai, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Russia and the United always in control. Over 200 clients in 30 countries worldwide use Leste. the highest level of service demanded by oil companies. Kingdom. XVR to train 70,000 incident responders every year. We have the fleet to meet your needs, the people to deliver and the determination to suceed.

Vriens & Partners Vroon Offshore Services Pte Ltd Witteveen+Bos South-East Asia Pte Ltd XVR Simulation Asia Pte Ltd 29B Teo Hong Road 19 Loyang Way 2 International Business Park Singapore Science Park I Singapore 088335 Changi Logistic Centre #04-00 The Strategy Tower 1 #02-01 3 Science Park Drive T: +65 6471 5269 Singapore 508724 Singapore 609930 The Franklin #03-17 E: [email protected] T: +65 6546 2833 T: +65 3158 7317 Singapore 118223 W: www.vrienspartners.com E: [email protected] E: [email protected] T: +65 9452 7246 W: www.vroonoffshore.com W: www.witteveenbos.com E: [email protected] W: www.xvrsim.com

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Mr Kees-Jan Boonen Mr Ollie van der Zee FTI Consulting Strategic Communications Kennedys Legal Solutions MEMBERS DIRECTORY Director Foreign Qualiﬁed Solicitor Professional members Mr Liaw Wee Tong Mr Pascal van den Nieuwendijk Red Element Health International Pte Ltd Microsoft Executive Director Snr Business Development Manager Strategic Education Solutions

Mr Ad Ketelaars Mr Freddy Meindertsma Ms Lonneke Kroes Mr Patrick Nelissen Spinta Pte Ltd Professional Investment Advisory Services Pte Ltd IPREM Consulting Business Developer CEO Senior Wealth Planner Inventory Specialist Go to market strategist

Mr Adriaan Smits Mr Frodo van Oostveen Mr Luc Dings, QE Ms Paula Kemp Thales Nederland/Thales Solutions Asia Crazy About Water Pte Ltd Lumiche International BV BANNING Legal & Tax Director Centre of Excellence Founder/Managing Director Director/Owner Client Service Executive Asia for Radar and Integrated Sensors

Mr Benny Ang Kwang Yong Mr Hans van Mameren Mr Marcel Krol Mr Peter Korsuize Hiap Shing Shipping Pte Ltd Ha-Ce Engineering Pte Ltd Georg Duncker Insurance Brokers Asia Infosigma Pte Ltd Manager Owner Chief Executive Ofﬁcer

Mr Charles Stephan Mr Herre Roelevink Ms Marie-Hélène van Houten Mr Peter-Paul Nijsten Wine BOS Trading Manifera Software Development Pte Ltd The Past Perfect Collection Rafﬂes International Executive Search Pte Ltd Managing Director Managing Director Director & Co-Owner Managing Director

Ms Cynthia Zhai Mr Jan Timmer Mr Marius de Beer Mr Peter Smit Full Voice Consulting Pezy Group - We Are Perspective Pte Ltd Britvic PLC Veteran Expert in FMCG Voice Coach, Speaker, Trainer & Author Managing Director VP & Director Asia Executive and General Management Marketing, Sales and HR

Mr Daniel Heerkens Mr Jan-Willem Koutstaal Ms Mieke De Schepper Mr Richard Soemita 2Stallions Digital Marketing Agency Plaxis AsiaPac Pte Ltd Expedia Inc. DR Consultancy Services Pte Ltd Business Development Manager Managing Director Vice-President Asia Paciﬁc Managing Director

Mr Dennis van Noord Mr Jelle de Jong Mr Mike van der Wal Mr Rolf Eilander expatgogo.com Pte Ltd Lexia Analytics TMD Security GmbH Abott Laboratories (S) Director Director Managing Director APAC Area Distribution Manager APAC

Dr Dirk de Korne Mr Jeroen Overbeek Ms Nanda Prins Mr Simon Wienke KK Women’s & Children’s Hospital Aurecon Singapore Pte Ltd Proco Global Singapore Pte Ltd Accenture Management Consulting Deputy Director, Medical Innovation & Ports and Marine Leader Asia Executive Search Consultant Management Consultant Care Transformation

Ms Floortje Cleef Mr Jeroen Reiniers Dr Nico J.C. Francken Ms Susanne Prins van Wijngaarden CleMonde Pte Ltd Eclipse Business Media IN Fiduciary Services Pte Ltd Singapore Jobs Network Global Commercial Director Director Recruitment & HR projects

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Useful contacts in the Netherlands

Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency (NFIA) ...... www.nﬁa.nl Netherlands Agency - Ministry of Economic Affairs, Agriculture & Innovation ...... www.agentschap.nl Holland Trade Promotion ...... www.hollandtrade.com Holland Exports Promotion ...... www.hollandexports.com FME Association for the Technological Industry in the Netherlands ...... www.fme.nl RVO Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland ...... www.rvo.nl

Useful contacts in Singapore

European Chamber of Commerce (EuroCham) ...... www.eurocham.org.sg EU-ASEAN Business Council ...... www. eu-asean.eu www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/singapore European Commission – EU delegation to Singapore Singapore International Chamber of Commerce (SICC) ...... www.sicc.com.sg Singapore Business Federation ...... www.sbf.org.sg Singapore Manufacturing Federation ...... www.smfederation.org.sg

Singapore key government agencies

Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) ...... www.edb.gov.sg Standards, Productivity and Innovation Board of Singapore (Spring) ...... www.spring.gov.sg A*Star Agency For Science, Technology And Research ...... www.a-star.edu.sg Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) ...... www.acra.gov.sg Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) ...... www.ava.gov.sg Defense Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) ...... www.dsta.gov.sg Energy Market Authority of Singapore (EMA) ...... www.ema.gov.sg Land Transport Authority (LTA ) ...... www.lta.gov.sg Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) ...... www.mpa.gov.sg National Environment Agency (NEA) ...... www.nea.gov.sg Professionals Engineers Board (PEB)...... www.sgdi.gov.sg Singapore’s National Water Agency (PUB) ...... www.pub.gov.sg

The Asean Dutch Chamber Network

Malaysian Dutch Business Council (MDBC) ...... www.mdbc.com.my Netherlands-Thai Chamber of Commerce (NTCC) ...... www.ntccthailand.org Indonesian Netherlands Association (INA) ...... www.ina.or.id Dutch Business Association Vietnam (DBAV) ...... www.dbav.net Philippines-Netherlands Business Council (PNBC Phillippines) ...... www.pnbc-ph.org

Others

ASEAN IPR Helpdesk ...... www.asean-iprhelpdesk.eu

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