Guest Speaker
Business Seminar
For Osaka Innovation Hub: Expanding startup businesses in Singapore
Sep 2018
20 startup entrepreneurs and students from Osaka Innovation Hub visited WASABI Creation as part of their one week study tour in Singapore. Tong (Founder, CEO), together with Yuta Morita (Intern, SMU MBA student) conducted a seminar for the group on how they can expand their businesses from Japan to Singapore. They covered topics such as incorporation in Singapore, Singapore's demographic, consumer behaviour, influencer marketing, popup store marketing, etc. The participants were very interested in these topics and asked many questions such as "What are the common difficulties and errors Japanese companies have when doing business in Singapore." Tong was glad to have shared his experiences and expertise in these areas.
Japanese Lessons
For foreign domestic workers & caretakers
Sep 2018
WASABI Creation was requested by a nursing training school to conduct Japanese lessons to its students comprising of foreign domestic workers and caretakers. The students are attending the school to step up their skills in nursing care for the elderly. As Japan is seriously facing the hit of aging population, and lack of manpower in providing care to the elderly, they have opened up working opportunities in Japan to foreign caretakers.
In view of this, these foreign domestic workers are trying out learning Japanese to equip themselves with the language skill that will enable them to work in Japan in the future.
Guest Speaker
Seminar to Ryokoku University: How Singapore's policies have shaped a multiracial and international society.
2 Sep 2018
A group of 40 students from Ryokoku University, Japan visited WASABI Creation as part of their educational tour in Vietnam and Singapore. WASABI Creation founder, Tong conducted a seminar on Singapore policies that have shaped the country's multiracialism, and built an international society.
More and more Japanese companies realise the need to venture overseas market as its domestic market continue to string due to aging population and depopulation, however there is a lack of talent within Japan who has the experience, skills, and know-how to bring business across boarders. We hope the seminar will be able to share with the students some ideas and tips on how to be a global talent.
Guest Speaker
Seminars to Business Schools in Delhi, India
Aug 2018
WASABI Creation was invited by our partner, Intraversity in Delhi, to conduct talks to students of various business and management colleges in India. Over the week, we visited and met students from Jaipuria School of Business, JK Business School, Institute of Technology And Sciences, and Accurate Institute of Management & Technology. We shared with the students about our business, market trends in Japan and Singapore, and answered the students' questions on entrepreneurship.
WASABI Creation is also in talks with the schools to work with our partner in bringing students to Singapore for educational tour and internship.
Guest Speaker
"How SMU MBA Students can prepare themselves in working with the Japanese?"
6th Jul 2018
The Founder of WASABI Creation, Tong was invited by SMU MBA Class to speak at "Japanese Business Night". Tong shared about his experiences when he was working as a fresh graduate in Japan, and talked about Japanese business culture that is unique and special to non-Japanese people.
Tong also talked about basic Japanese business etiquette, such as exchanging business cards, and seating positions for Japanese business meetings. The MBA students shown great interest with many questions.
The event ended with a party serving Sushi for everyone.
Entrepreneurship Training Camp 2nd edition
"Partnership with SAI International College Bubhneshwar, India"
June 2018
WASABI Creation hosted 8 Indian students from SAI International College Bubhneshwar over 4 days for an intensive Entrepreneurship Training Camp at WASABI Creation's office. The students worked in groups of 2 on various topics such as coworking space business, India market entry, Japanese F&B market research, as well as overseas travel trends for India.
An extensive research in in these were done by the students, who also came up with creative proposals to implement new business into the fast growing market. Many presentations and discussions were held with the students to finalise the proposal.
At the end of the program, each student received a certificate of participation for their enthusiasm during the program.
WASABI Consulting
"What can Japanese students do to become international professionals?"
16th Mar 2018
The Founder of WASABI Creation, Tong was contacted by a group of students from Tokyo University, who are interested to learn about doing business internationally, as they planned their self-funded trip to Malaysia and Singapore. A sharing session was conducted over web conference, where Tong answered questions from the students, shared his own experiences, and gave advises to the students what they can do to groom themselves into international professionals.
Here are the reviews and comments from the students.
WASABI Insight vol.10
Business in Japan~
"Japanese Business Culture & Manners"
1st Mar 2018
The Founder of WASABI Creation, Tong held a seminar sharing his experiences and insights on doing business in Japan, in particular on the topic of "Japanese Business Culture & Manners".
Tong shared from his own personal experience overs the years while he has been working in Japan, and doing business with Japanese companies. As he grew up and went through the education system in Singapore, knowing the language didn't seem to have prepared him enough to work in Japan as a fresh graduate. Tong talked about the episodes he had encountered all these years, and cover some of the basics about "Japanese Business Culture & Manner".
Topics:
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Japanese business culture 101, how are the Japanese thinking?
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Exchanging business cards
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Visiting & hosting a Japanese company
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Useful Japanese expressions for business
More information: Business in Japan~ "Japanese Business Culture & Manners"
Guest Speaker
The Japan Council of Local Authorities for International Relations, Singapore (CLAIR, Singapore)
Feb 2018
The Founder of WASABI Creation, Tong was invited by The Japan Council of Local Authorities for International Relations, Singapore (CLAIR, Singapore) to share about WASABI Creation's business and its expertise in helping Japanese companies go global
Tong shared about his past, present, and future projects on how WASABI Creation is bridging Japan, Singapore, and the rest of Asia in terms on Business, Culture, and Tourism. In particular, Tong talked about his observation of how many Japanese companies are facing difficulty in presenting their products to the local markets overseas, and what could be so the solutions to better communicating with local consumers and making online connections for building relationships.
About CLAIR, Singapore
Market Research
Market Research & Business Matching (Singapore)
Shutter & Door industry
Our client is a major manufacturer of shutters and doors in Japan, for construction and commerce purposes. WASABI Creation was tasked to research for the all the major players in the shutter & door industry in Singapore, and to identify ideal partners for business opportunities and partnership.
A couple of potential parters were identified and arranged business matching for the clients to meet, introduce, and have a discussion for possible collaboration.
Market Research in Singapore
Label printer's demand and applications
Our client is a major Japanese electronic manufacturer, with a division for developing label printers. Recently, a new label printer product has been developed which is smaller, lighter, more portable, and it able to be connect wirelessly to smart phones for the operation.
WASABI Creation is tasked to conduct market research on the demand and applications of such label printer across 10 different industries, ranging from small businesses, SMEs and government organisations.
Besides conducting product trials, and preliminary face-to-face interviews with the users, we also arranged meetings between our client and the users to receive direct feedback from them over a period of 4 days.
Business Matching
Introducing Japanese skincare products in Singapore
Our client is a skincare product manufacturer from Japan who has 15 years of track record in developing skincare product for the Japanese market. Their plan is to identify and partner with distributors and retailers in Singapore to begin their overseas business expansion.
WASABI Creation supported the client by approaching potential partners in Singapore and set up appointments for business discussion during our clients' stay in Singapore.
Within a short period of 2 days, we manage to secure 7 appointments with different companies such as Isetan, Sasa Cosmetics, Takashimaya, Robinson's, NTUC Fairprice, Luxasia, etc, allowing our clients to receive sufficient and relevant information and opportunities for their business expansion in Singapore.
Market Research
Japanese OTC Drug sales in Singapore
Our client is a market research company from Japan who is conducting market research on Japanese OTC Drug sales in Singapore.
Upon receiving the requirements from the client, WASABI Creation conducted a research on relevant companies, associations, and government organisations . We made enquiries and appointments in advance for conducting interview with our client when he arrived in Singapore.
Within a short period of 4 days, we manage to secure 7 appointments with different companies, allowing our clients to receive sufficient and relevant information and data for their market research assignment.
Market Research
Japanese OTC Drug sales in Singapore
Our client is a market research company from Japan who is conducting market research on Japanese OTC Drug sales in Singapore.
Upon receiving the requirements from the client, WASABI Creation conducted a research on relevant companies, associations, and government organisations . We made enquiries and appointments in advance for conducting interview with our client when he arrived in Singapore.
Within a short period of 4 days, we manage to secure 7 appointments with different companies, allowing our clients to receive sufficient and relevant information and data for their market research assignment.
Consumer Survey
Singaporean's eating habit
The client is a research company from Japan who is conducting a study on Singapore's F&B marketing for a Japanese restaurant chain.
A two-week survey was conducted with 20 Singaporeans in the age groups of 20s to 40s, including people from the Chinese, Malay, and Indian ethnic groups. All their meals, both eating at home and dining out were recorded everyday over a period of 2 weeks, to find out Singaporean's eating habits and budgeting for meals.
WASABI Creation supported in the research by recruiting and managing the 20 participants, monitored their progress, as well as rewarded them with a small token of appreciation.
Market Research
Japanese Consumer Product Trends
Our client is a major operator of the government of Singapore, who is conducting market research on Japanese consumer product trends in Japan and Singapore, for their new business venture.
Upon receiving the requirements from the client, WASABI Creation conducted a research on relevant information sources both online and offline, companies, associations, and government organisations. We also conducted on the ground research, as well as interviews with individuals by tapping onto our network in both Japan and Singapore.
Within a short period of 3 weeks, we manage to produce a report on various Japanese trends in Fashion, Cosmetics, and Package Food, allowing our client to receive sufficient and relevant information and data for their new business development strategies.
Market Research
MICE & event industry in Singapore
Our client is a market research company from Japan who is conducting market research on MICE and event industry in Singapore.
Upon receiving the requirements from the client, WASABI Creation conducted a research on relevant companies, associations, and government organisations . We made enquiries and appointments in advance for conducting interview with our client when he arrived in Singapore.
Within a short period of 3 days, we manage to secure 7 appointments with different companies, allowing our clients to receive sufficient and relevant information and data for their market research assignment.
Market Research
Air-conditioner market in Singapore
Our client is a market research company from Japan who is conducting market research on air-conditioner market in Singapore.
Upon receiving the requirements from the client, WASABI Creation conducted a research on relevant companies, associations, and government organisations . We made enquiries and appointments in advance for conducting interview with our client when he arrived in Singapore.
Within a short period of 4 days, we manage to secure 8 appointments with different companies, allowing our clients to receive sufficient and relevant information and data for their market research assignment.
Market Research
Green building certification in Singapore
Our client is a market research company from Japan who is conducting market research on Green Building Certification in Singapore.
Upon receiving the requirements from the client, WASABI Creation conducted a research on relevant companies, associations, and government organisations . We made enquiries and appointments in advance for conducting interview with our client when he arrived in Singapore.
Within a short period of 4 days, we manage to secure 8 appointments with different companies, allowing our clients to receive sufficient and relevant information and data for their market research assignment.
Market Research
Mobile devices components in Singapore
Our client is a market research company from Japan who is conducting market research on Mobile devices components in Singapore.
Upon receiving the requirements from the client, WASABI Creation conducted a research on relevant companies, associations, and government organisations . We made enquiries and appointments in advance for conducting interview with our client when he arrived in Singapore.
Within a short period of 1 days, we manage to secure 3 appointments with different companies, allowing our clients to receive sufficient and relevant information and data for their market research assignment.
Market Research
Fire & Smoke Detector Market in Singapore
Our client is a market research company from Japan who is conducting market research on Fire & Smoke Detector Market in Singapore.
Upon receiving the requirements from the client, WASABI Creation conducted a research on relevant companies, associations, and government organisations . We made enquiries and appointments in advance for conducting interview with our client when he arrived in Singapore.
Within a short period of 4 days, we manage to secure 10 appointments with different companies, allowing our clients to receive sufficient and relevant information and data for their market research assignment.
Market Research
Port operators & Logistic providers in Singapore
Our client is a market research company from Japan who is conducting market research on Port operators & Logistic providers in Singapore
Upon receiving the requirements from the client, WASABI Creation conducted a research on relevant companies, associations, and government organisations . We made enquiries and appointments in advance for conducting interview with our client when he arrived in Singapore.
Within a short period of 3 days, we manage to secure 8 appointments with different companies, allowing our clients to receive sufficient and relevant information and data for their market research assignment.
Market research support
for commercially used cheese and cream supply and demand in Singapore
Our client is a market research company from Japan who is conducting market research on the the supply and demand of cheese and cream products for commercial use in Singapore.
Upon receiving the requirements from the client, WASABI Creation conducted a research on relevant manufacturers, suppliers, wholesalers, distributors, as well as major end-users. We made enquiries and appointments in advance for conducting interview with our client when he arrived in Singapore.
Within a short period of 4 days, we manage to secure 8 appointments with different companies, allowing our clients to receive sufficient and relevant information and data for their market research assignment.