Overview
In conjunction with the incoming delegation visit of from the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Singapore Business Federation. the Embassy of Hungary in Singapore and the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry are pleased to present the Singapore – Hungary Business Seminar 2019.
The business seminar will provide participants with updates on the Hungarian economy and business conditions and allow Singapore businesses to have an in-depth look into emerging sectoral opportunities. Singapore participants will also have the chance to meet and connect with the 29 delegates from Hungarian during the networking session. Detailed profiles of the Hungarian delegation can be requested for upon registration of the event
Key Facts About Hungary
- Location: Hungary is landlocked and strategically located across main land routes between Western Europe and Balkan Peninsula as well as between Ukraine and Mediterranean basin making them an ideal location for companies who wish to penetrate the central and eastern parts of Europe.
- EU Member: Hungary has been a member of the EU since May 1, 2004, adopting the EU's common external trade policy and measures.
- EUSFTA (European Union-Singapore Free Trade Agreement): As a member of the EU, Hungary will be a beneficiary of the EUSFTA once the agreement comes into force after it is signed and ratified by both parties.
- Economy – Hungary is regarded as a converging economy approaching the ranks of developed countries. Hungary has an advanced and diversified free-market economy and the economic growth is strong relative to other countries in Europe as evidenced by positive GDP real growth rate over the last 3 years. The last recorded GDP real growth rate was 4% in 2017.
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Sectors of Opportunities:
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Engineering & Processes
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Automotive
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Renewable Energy
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Industrial Manufacturing
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Building & Construction
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Food Exporters & Distributors (Meat & Poultry, Frozen food)
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IT & software
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Banking & Fintech
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Programme
Time
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Programme
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9:00 am
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Registration
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9:30 am
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Welcome Remarks
Mr Federico Donato, Council Member, Singapore Business Federation
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9:35 am
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Opening Remarks
HE Dr. István Szerdahelyi, Ambassador of Hungary in Singapore
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9:40 am
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Keynote Address
Dr. Péter Tordai, Member of the Board of the Hungarian-Chamber of Commerce and Industry, President of the Chamber of Commerce of Nógrád County
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9:45 am
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Introduction of the Hungarian Business Climate and the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Mr. Kristóf Végvári, Area Manager of the Hungarian-Chamber of Commerce and Industry
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9:55 am
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Invest in Hungary – A Proven Location for Your Investment
Mr. Péter Vitényi, Investment & Trade Counsellor, Embassy of Hungary in Singapore
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10:05 am
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Introduction of the Central and Eastern European Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
Mr. György Kerekes, CEEC founding member
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10:15 am
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Introduction of the Hungarian Business Delegation
Mr. Kristóf Végvári, Area Manager of the Hungarian-Chamber of Commerce and Industry
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10:30 am
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Coffee & Tea Break
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10:45 am
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Business to Business Meetings
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12:00 pm
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Networking Lunch
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* Accurate as at time of print; subject to changes
Venue: Singapore Business Federation
160 Robinson Road, #06-01, SBF Centre, Singapore 068914
Seminar Room
Fees: Complimentary (Limited to 2 representatives per company)
Attire: Business Attire
REGISTRATION
- Sign in to register at SBF e-portal or visit https://bit.ly/33TIumt by 8 November 2019
- Priority is given to SBF members and supporting partners on a first-come-first-served basis
- Given building security at SBF Centre, we highly recommend all participants register in advance for the event, in order to facilitate with seamless admission on event-day.
- The Organisers reserve the right to make amendments and/or changes to the program, venue, speaker and/or topics if warranted by circumstances beyond control.
For more information, you may contact Mr. Alden Ch’ng at ([email protected] / 6827 6857).
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