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
Chinese Language & Communication consultation for business executives
Introduction
Language and communication skills are vital for business success. Although English has been the international language for business, if you are doing business with Chinese speaking individuals from China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, or overseas Chinese around the world, it will build storing relationships and boost your success. From meeting new clients, presentation of business proposals, negotiation, to closing the deal, a good understanding of the lingual & culture, as well as familiarising yourself with some Chinese business practices will certainly give you an edge and additional trust over your competitors.
If you even wonder why your Chinese business partners & colleagues are not responding to your requests, or you have difficulty understanding your suppliers & clients, contact us for a free consultation. Our consultants will assist you in your Chinese language & communication skills while bridging the cultural gap you may have for successful business.
About WASABI Communication
WASABI Communication helps corporate executives & business owners like yourself to kick start your new venture by providing coaching & consultation on Chinese language & communication skills, understanding of cultural differences, and information on business & living in a Chinese city.
Our consultants understand that doing business in a different culture can be worrying due to many uncertainties and being unfamiliar with the language, culture, and lack of contacts for support.
Our Services
WASABI Communication provides ONLINE private consultation on Chinese language & communication skills for solving business problems to professional individuals. Content of our services are highly customisable & flexible.
The sessions are conducted in English and Chinese as far as possible to maximise the learning volume of our clients.
Depending on our clients’ needs and concern, our consultation sessions can be customised with the following contents.
Chinese communication for business
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Chinese conversation for presentation, meetings, and negotiation
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Chinese discussion on current affairs & work related topics
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Email communication
Business communication consultation
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Solve problems for work place communication
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Examine & understanding cultural differences for business success
Business culture & etiquette
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Examine & understand Chinese business culture & etiquettes
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Chinese communication for building relationships
Chinese language lessons for all levels
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Conduct Chinese lessons from beginner to advance level, for daily usage in business communication.
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Business with the Chinese has increased tremendously in recent years, mastering the Chinese language will be an inevitable advantage for business.
Schedule
Live online one-to-one sessions can be conducted between the following time zones:
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GMT 0:00 to 14:00
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EST 20:00 to 10:00
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SGT 8:00 to 22:00
About Tong
WASABI Communication is run and managed by Tong, a Singaporean business consultant who support companies around the world in doing business in Singapore, Japan, and Hong Kong over the past 12 years. He multilingual in English, Japanese, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
Tong has spent 5 years working & living in Japan. During his time in Japan, he has been active in international marketing & sales, partnership with overseas companies, and other international related matters with Japanese companies in industries such as clean tech, tourism & event management. Tong also participated in the planning stage of Knowledge Capital, a major part of a real estate development called Grand Front Osaka right next to Osaka Station.
Tong is also the language & communication consultant for individual business people, providing language training & communication solution for his clients. Base on his engineering background, his experiences with Japanese people & international business, he is able to bridge the gap between foreign business partners & clients for successful business overseas. He has also coached many Japanese in learning the Chinese language, including deaf people by picking up Japanese sign language for conducting lessons.
Fees
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Chinese language for business
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Business communication consultation
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Business culture & etiquette
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Consultation & Information for business
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Private session from S$600 per 4 sessions per month, 1.5 hours each
A registration fee of S$100 is required for all new clients.
Cancellation fee
Cancellation is free by phone or email 24h or more before the lesson starts.
Half of the lesson fee will be charged for cancellation made between 24h to 4h before the lesson starts.
A full lesson fee will be charged for cancellation made 4h or less before the lesson starts.
Free consultation
Before you commit to our services, share with me some of the problems you are facing and see how I can help you. I want to make sure our clients will spend quality time with us such that our expertise provides just the right solution to your problems.
Contact me now or mail to hi@wasabicreation.com to make an appointment for a free consultation.