In conjunction with the visit of H.E. Mr Andrus Ansip, Prime Minister of Estonia and his esteemed delegation of senior government officials and elite businessmen, the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) is pleased to present the Estonia-Singapore Business Forum 2011.
The forum aims to provide you with insights on the latest economic developments and business opportunities in Estonia and establish useful contacts with Estonian businessmen and government officials.
Who Should Attend?
Singapore businesses who are interested to hear the latest updates on Estonia’s economy and business environment • keen to explore the Estonian market and find out the business opportunities available • network and establish contacts with high-level government officials and businessmen.
PROFILE OF ESTONIA
- Located at the heart of the Baltic Sea Region – with a population of some 100 million, the region offers huge market potential and dynamic business opportunities
- A modern market-based economy
- Has the highest per capita income levels in Central Europe and the Baltic region.
- Experienced rapid economic growth during the last 10 years.
- Offers highly progressive environment with an efficient and compatible infrastructure.
- Ranked 17th in the World Bank Group’s Ease of Doing Business Index 2011
- Extensive infrastructure development that supports business and investments.
- e-Services, mobile communications and interest applications are among the most progressive in the world.
- Low cost of doing business – cost level in Estonia is still below EU average.
- Liberal foreign trade regime and price policy – market is open for all competition.
- Key sectors: ICT, Transport, Logistics & Ports, Business and Financial Services, Electronics & Engineering, Trading
PROGRAMME
| Time |
Details |
| 2:00 pm |
Registration
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| 2:30 pm |
Welcome Address by Singapore Business Federation (SBF)
|
| 2:40 pm |
Opening Address by Honorary Consul of Republic of Estonia Mr Sonny Aswani
|
| 2:50 pm |
Keynote Address by Guest-of-Honour, Prime Minister of Estonia Mr Andrus Ansip
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| 3:05 pm |
Experience Sharing by Skype – One of the
world’s leading internet communications company
that has changed the world of telecommunications
|
| 3:25 pm |
Presentation on the Economic Developments and Business Opportunities in Estonia
|
| 4:00 pm |
Networking Reception |
| 4:45 pm |
End
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