China Plus One Strategy – A Webinar by Vision Finland
A hybrid webinar organised by the Finnish Business Council Singapore and the Embassy of Finland in Singapore, in partnership with Vision Finland.
In today’s rapidly evolving geoeconomic landscape, global businesses are reassessing their dependence on China amidst rising geopolitical tensions. To build more resilient supply chains and safeguard against risks, many companies are accelerating the adoption of the “China Plus One” strategy. This approach allows companies to diversify into promising markets like ASEAN while continuing to leverage China’s competitive advantages.
Join us for a webinar featuring economy experts as they share insights and guidance on successfully navigating this shift.
Date and Time: Wednesday, 30 October 2024, 15:00-16:00 Singapore Time
Venue: Online; the onsite venue in Singapore will be announced later.
Registration is free and open to everyone. FBC Singapore is responsible for the registration. Here is the link to the registration page China Plus One Strategy Seminar (Hybrid Event)
Agenda
- Welcoming Remarks: Pasi Haatainen, Chairman of FBC
- Gratitude: Antti Rahikainen, Business Development Director, Vision Finland
- Opening Address: Juha Markkanen, Ambassador of Finland in Singapore
- Keynote Speech “China+1 strategy from an economist’s perspective”: Tuuli McCully, Senior Economist, The Bank of Finland
- Panel Discussion and Q&A:
- Panelists: Juha Markkanen, Tuuli McCully, and Mikko Salmilahti, Managing Director, Aasia HR
- Moderator: Pasi Haatainen
- Closing
Speakers/Panelists
Juha Markkanen, LLM, Ambassador of Finland in Singapore
Juha Markkanen has an extensive diplomatic career that spans over thirty years, with postings in vital cities like Los Angeles, Stockholm, Tokyo, and Bonn. He is focusing on strengthening trade ties in Singapore, promoting Finnish companies in the green energy and digitalisation sectors, and enhancing Nordic collaboration.
Tuuli McCully, PhD, Senior Economist, The Bank of Finland, Helsinki
Tuuli McCully is a senior economist at the Bank of Finland Institute for Emerging Economies, specialising in China, world trade, and geopolitics. Her career includes economist roles in Canada and Singapore, and she regularly shares insights on leading financial platforms such as BBC, Bloomberg TV, and CNBC.
Mikko Salmilahti, MSc, Managing Director, Aasia HR, Shanghai
Mikko Salmilahti is an expert in talent acquisition and strategic HR solutions with 17 years of experience in human resources and financial services. He is a Board Member and former Chairman of the Finnish Business Council Shanghai.
Organisers
Pasi Haatainen, MSc, Chairman, Finnish Business Council Singapore – webinar chairman and panel moderator
Pasi Haatainen has led numerous large-scale business transformations throughout his career and is the CEO of Dationic. With 27 years of experience in Singapore, the US and Finland, he is an expert in strategy execution and change management.
Antti Rahikainen, MSc, Business Development Director, Vision Finland, Bangkok
Antti Rahikainen has over 40 years of career, including Nokia leadership roles in seven countries and over 30 years of experience doing business in Asia. He is competent in leading large units, business development, change management, and consulting. He is a Sr Advisor and former President of the Thai-Finnish Chamber of Commerce.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights from top industry leaders about the future of global supply chains and the role of the “China Plus One” strategy in shaping tomorrow’s business landscape.