Success Stories from the Philippines 2.4.2025
https://tapahtumat.kauppakamari.fi/event/q7QQg?liana_pv=ad7f112dd0616a7a6f687dc0117d6903
Time: 2.4.2025, 9:00-11:00 (light breakfast for in-person attendees at 8:30)
Place: Finland Chamber of Commerce and MS Teams
The Philippines is leading economic growth in ASEAN, with its economy expanding by 5.6% in 2024—making it the region’s second-fastest growing country. This strong performance comes from increased consumer spending, businesses reopening, and more jobs. With government spending and fiscal policies focused on keeping the recovery going, the Philippines is on track to reach upper middle-income status by 2025.
The Finland-Southeast Asia Business Association invites you to “Success Stories from the Philippines,” where Finnish companies will share their experiences of building successful businesses in the Philippines. Come hear firsthand how these companies, Gigamare, SAWO Sauna and RiverRecycle are thriving in one of Southeast Asia’s most promising markets.
Programme:
8:30 Coffee and light breakfast for in-person attendees
9:00 Welcoming words
Jani Kaulo, Chair, Finland-Southeast Asia Business Association
9:00-9:10 Greetings from the Embassy of Finland, H.E. Saija Nurminen
9:10-9:20 Greetings from the Embassy of the Philippines, H.E. Domingo Nolasco
9:20-9:35 Training for Success: GigaMare’s Work in the Philippines
Jari Ullakonoja, CEO, Gigamare
9:40-10:00 From Finland to the Philippines: The Growth Story of SAWO Sauna
VM Kallioniemi, CEO, SAWO Sauna
10:00-10:20 Business case: RiverRecycle
Anssi Mikola, CEO, RiverRecycle
10:20-11:00 Q&A
11:00 End of event
Welcome!
For more information, contact Mirjam Ligi: mirjam.ligi@chamber.fi
