FCCS Focus September 2014 A Future Tide to the Sea by The French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

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September 2014

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French Companies in Singapore

Singapour en France - le festival Hits the Hexagon from 26 March to 30 June 2015 Photo by Jessica Farinet

GUEST EDITOR’S NOTE

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHTS

Patron Members Spotlight - BNP Paribas in Southeast Asia Entrepreneur Spotlights - Meet French Entrepreneurs in Singapore

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COVER STORY - A FUTURE TIDE TO THE SEA

A Global Transhipment Hub Towards a Blue Society Maritime Security in Southeast Asia Watching over Asia’s Coasts Thales, Securing Lifelines Technip Steams Ahead PIRIOU Sails in Asia Yachting In and Around Singapore A Stronger Marine Insurance Market in Asia Clear Horizons for Maritime Connectivity A Passion for Geoscience in Asia

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FCCS BUSINESS SERVICES

Newly Set Up Companies They Rely on Us... and Testify on Our Services Spotlight on French Technology at BroadcastAsia & CommunicAsia 2014 A Great Evening with the 5th Edition of the ICT Awards!

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FCCS CLUB EVENTS

FCCS Events / French Maritime Cluster Committee Asia Committee Sustainability Committee / Luxury & Premium Retail Committee Banking & Finance Committee Energy / Infrastructure Committee / Legal & Tax Committee Business Women Committee Human Resources Committee Sourcing & Supply Chain Committee / R&D Committee Marketing & Communication Committee ICT Committee FCCS Futsal Tournament FCCS Events FCCS Gala New FCCS Members French Chamber Privilege Card

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For the ﬁrst time, France has invited Singapore to present the best of its contemporary art, culture, and heritage in a large-scale showcase.

multicultural mix of its people reﬂects this geographical context and historical experience.

Singapour en France - le festival is an opportunity for those in France and Europe to discover the art, culture, and heritage of Singapore, one of the most unique city-states in the world. The festival marks a special year celebrating 50 years of diplomatic ties between Singapore and France, as well as 50 years of independence for Singapore. Singapore has historically been a gateway to Southeast Asia and the larger Asian region. A major trading post for the exchange of goods and ideas since the 14th century, Singapore has always participated in the wider world beyond its shores, while remaining rooted to its region. The multi-ethnic and

The country’s openness to the world, its tenacity, as well as its sensitivity to the nuances of local cultures, have nurtured an artistic and creative community that draws inspiration from international movements and inﬂuences, while creating expressions that push beyond established western culture and art forms. Artists in Singapore are adept at both looking forward and looking back, and at adapting and experimenting. This festival seeks to express this youthful and adventurous spirit.

Singapour en France – le festival is co-organised by Singapore’s National Heritage Board (NHB) and National Arts Council, as well as the Institut français in France. It is supported by Singapore’s

Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs as well as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development, and the Ministry of Culture and Communication in France. The Festival is a rare chance to support a proliﬁc international project that visibly reﬂects the many important ties between France and Singapore. It also provides a unique platform for businesses both in France and Singapore to network, host clients and customers, and explore new ways to work together. F

THIS PAGE Singapour en France – le festival will showcase various artists and works including (clockwise from top left) contemporary dance company Frontier Danceland, 1000 Singapores by the DesignSingapore Council, Bliss by Rizman Putra, conductor Darrell Ang and the Siong Leng Musical Association

PATRON MEMBERS SPOTLIGHT

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Interview with a FCCS Patron Member

September 2014

BNP Paribas in Southeast Asia Interview with Pierre Veyres, Regional Head for South East Asia, Chief Executive Ofﬁcer, Singapore Branch

TELL US ABOUT YOUR CAREER TRAJECTORY AT BNP. I was appointed CEO of BNP Paribas Singapore and Regional Head for Southeast Asia in October 2013.

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Asia Paciﬁc is a strategic region for BNP Paribas as it is home to some of the fastestgrowing economies in the world. capacity and expertise to adapt and stay focused on our clients so that they can steer their businesses in the right direction.

Prior to the appointment, I had been the Head for BNP Paribas Transaction Banking on a worldwide basis since 2009. This business line arranges and proposes ﬁnancing and liquidity solutions to corporates and ﬁnancial institutions in the areas of Trade Solutions, International Cash-Management, Corporate Deposits and Correspondent Banking. Having joined BNP Paribas in 1990, I had previously held various positions in France, Canada, and the USA, notably on the clientele side.

Asia Pacific is a strategic region for BNP Paribas as it is home to some of the fastest-growing economies in the world, home to a significant number of rising champions in the corporate and financial spaces while many global players are focusing on the region for expansion. One of the key challenges in such a dynamic environment is the need to constantly adapt to its ever-changing political and regulatory landscape.

BNP Paribas is one of the best-positioned international banks in the Asia Paciﬁc region with a presence in 14 markets where we employ more than 15,000 employees.

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES AND CHALLENGES OF THE APAC REGION?

As a leading ﬁnancial institution with a diversiﬁed business model, we have the

Our 24 business centres are strategically positioned to serve locally and globally

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A Future Tide to the Sea

September 2014

Clear Horizons for Maritime Connectivity By Pierre Benoist d’Anthenay, Deputy CEO, Eutelsat Asia It is no surprise that the recent launch of the French Maritime Cluster in the Asia-Pacific happened in Singapore. Singapore is a key maritime nation in the heart of Asia and home to the busiest ports in the world, making it an ideal gateway for multiple business opportunities. The Asia Pacific maritime sector is in full swing, and a less visible but equally significant revolution is redefining how it operates: the digital revolution in maritime markets.

Businesses today do not expect to be constrained by physical and geographic boundaries, and the maritime industry is no exception. Reliable communications capabilities are critical resources on vessels. Mobile connectivity provides realtime access to weather, currents, and sea condition data. Being connected facilitates collaboration with onshore experts, who can reduce congestion by improving route planning and port scheduling. Connectivity is also an obvious welfare component for crew members, allowing them to stay in touch with family, friends, and their lives ashore through VoIP calling, email, and access to social networks. Lastly, onboard connectivity ensures enhanced security on vessels through virtual monitoring between onboard security managers and maritime security organisations. The growing need for mobile connectivity is undeniable and optimises overall vessel performance, reducing cost of transportation, and driving improved proﬁtability.

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SHORT NEWS FCCS Business Centre: Your Business Accelerator! Orange to Co-Finance High-Speed Submarine Cable Connecting France and Singapore Publicis Worldwide Acquires a Stake in Asia’s Fastest Growing Digital Network Pickering Paciﬁc Acts as Sole Advisor on Kinta Powdertec Acquisition by Imerys ST Teleport and Eutelsat Seal Partnership to Offer Enhanced Connectivity Solutions in Asia Special Commendation Award for Mazars at ISCA’s Singapore Accountancy Awards 2014 Fragrance Du Bois Opens Two New Retail Concept Stores Next U and Cegos Asia Paciﬁc Bring Award-Winning eLearning Training to Singapore Singapour en France - le festival Hits the Hexagon from 26 March to 30 June 2015

The growing need for mobile connectivity is undeniable.

This critical capability is enabled by advanced satellite services that give vessels access to connectivity. The communications satellites operated by Eutelsat are an essential component in all key elements of telecommunications networks and ensure universal terrestrial and maritime coverage. Coming down from space at 36,000 kilometres above us, the signals our satellites transmit can be received by antennas on the ground, on ships at sea and by aircraft.

KEY SATELLITES IN ASIA-PACIFIC Eutelsat operates two key satellite assets over Asia-Paciﬁc that both deliver premium capacity for maritime data networks. From its orbital position, the EUTELSAT 172A satellite offers unique coverage from Los Angeles to Beijing,

and Anchorage to Perth. Leveraging its comprehensive footprint and high-bandwidth capability, this satellite supports a broad range of telecom services – including mobile applications for maritime connectivity – for various blue-chip customers. Our second satellite covers Southeast Asia: EUTELSAT 70B offers a South-East Asian beam to serve data, maritime and video clients across a high-performance footprint including Myanmar, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand and Australia as well as Southeast Asian waters. To consolidate our growth strategy in Asia-Paciﬁc, we will signiﬁcantly scale up our presence with a new triple mission satellite EUTELSAT 172B, to be launched in 2017. It will provide continuity and expansion capacity at a position that is a prime gateway for maritime services in the region.

GREATER CONNECTIVITY Beyond Asia-Paciﬁc, we are reinforcing our footprint in the maritime industry globally, as with our recent appointment by SEASAT to deliver global maritime connectivity services to Maersk Supply Service vessels. To further support the maritime connectivity ecosystem, we are also developing, in addition to VSAT connectivity services, our value-added maritime service for onboard GSM services or WiFi hotspot management. Eutelsat made Singapore its Asia-Paciﬁc springboard, and the challenge that we have set from this platform is to further support the digital revolution that the maritime industry is experiencing. F

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GUEST EDITOR’S NOTE

September 2014

The Century of the Sea

he sea is the planet’s future. France is aware of the oceans’ huge potential and French President François Hollande included the maritime industry in the 34 priority plans of a new “industrial France” presented a few months ago. With their vast and rich resources, oceans are of paramount importance to our future. We used to talk about “blue economy”, but I believe it goes beyond that. As Francis Vallat, President of the Cluster Maritime Français (CMF), suggests in his interview, we see the concept of “blue society” forming. Globalisation has led the oceans to take an increasingly important place in today’s world, and Singapore, a worldclass port located at the crossroads of the busiest maritime roads in Southeast Asia, is part of this great challenge. In a ﬁercely competitive and rapidly evolving environment, several actors in the region vie for Singapore’s position as the premier maritime hub. Today, the Lion City, with help from several companies (including many French ones), is assessing how best to ride the crest of the regional maritime wave. Facing internal headwinds, the city-state is leveraging its competitive advantages to remain the front-runner of the maritime industry in ASEAN. This perspective opens unique opportunities to numerous professionals in the wide

maritime world, especially the ones who master its most complex aspects. In this context and with the aim of strengthening the maritime economy, a partnership between the FCCS and the CMF was established, which led to the launch of the French Maritime Cluster Committee in Singapore. This committee aims to gather and federate the know-how of France in these diverse and recognised domains. France contributes at the highest level to maritime security in the APAC region, and you will see in this issue’s cover story that France has many competitive assets to showcase thanks to its technologically-focused companies and its massive efforts in R&D. We can also count on dynamic and strong economical actors operating in numerous and diverse markets such as shipping, yachting, ship building, offshore, satellite and communication and so on. The diversity and quality of the French companies based in Singapore should encourage us to use the CMF and the FCCS as platforms to promote and strengthen the maritime industry.

Gilles BONAVITA Managing Director, SeaOwl Asia Pte Ltd President, FCCS French Maritime Cluster Committee in Singapore

Note Visit www.senat.fr to read a July 2014 French Senate Report 2014 on “Regaining a foothold in Southeast Asia”, in which the blue economy is mentioned as a pivotal ﬁeld in the economic landscape of Southeast Asia.

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FCCS FrenchNews Companies in Singapore

September 2014

FCCS Business Centre: Your Business Accelerator! The French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore has expanded its Business Centre and service offer for the beneﬁt of its members!

This new milestone in the history of the FCCS reﬂects the dynamism of our Chamber. With an increasing number of company and individual members, and an increasing activity for our Business Support and HR services, our team is constantly growing to better serve our members.

AN EXTENDED BUSINESS CENTRE Located right in the heart of Singapore on Orchard Road, our Business Centre provides a flexible solution. These fully equipped new offices offer our member companies a turnkey solution, allowing them to benefit from our infrastructure and wide business network. The FCCS Business Centre offers greater capacity with 19 offices (for one to three people) and 12 open space work stations.

AN EFFICIENT SOLUTION Our ﬂexibility and all-inclusive solutions have already attracted many of our member companies: the FCCS hosted 18 companies in 2013. With this expanded Business Centre, we can welcome more companies looking for a hassle-free solution. Acting as a business accelerator, the FCCS helps your business grow in Singapore and Asia. F

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• Brand new furniture • Direct phone line • WiFi and high-speed Internet • Copier, printer, scanner and fax • Access to: » pantry » meeting room (4 to 6 pax) » large meeting room (up to 30 pax) at preferential rates • Ofﬁce space available from halfday to long-term

• Reception services • Use of the FCCS address • IT Assistance • Mailing services • Newspapers available for reading

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RATES • Membership privileges • Company setup • Work + family visa applications • Business missions • VIE coaching

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For more information, contact us at bizsupport@fccsingapore.com!

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Orange to Co-Finance High-Speed Submarine Cable Connecting France and Singapore Orange is also co-owner of three other submarine cables that run between Asia and Europe: Sea-Me-We 3, Sea-Me-We 4, and IMeWe, which were launched in 1999, 2005, and 2010 respectively.

France Italy

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United Arab Emirates Saudi Arabia Oman

Pakistan India

Bangladesh Myanmar

Yemen Thailand

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In its planned conﬁguration, SeaMe-We 5 will connect Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Yemen,

Djibouti, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Italy and France. The international consortium, of which Orange is now a member, plans to operate this new 20,000 kilomtres-long ﬁbre optic cable by the end of 2016.

In addition to providing extra capacity, the Sea-Me-We 5 cable provides Orange with an alternative route that guarantees the protection of voice and data trafﬁc passing through the other cables in the area. Moreover, thanks to the interconnection point in Djibouti, Orange can open up a new route towards the Indian Ocean to support the booming growth of broadband services in the islands of Reunion and Mayotte. Through this new development, Orange afﬁrms its position as a leading player in the submarine cable market. F

Publicis Worldwide Acquires a Stake in Asia’s Fastest Growing Digital Network Publicis WW announced that it has acquired a minority stake in Arcade. Headquartered in Singapore with offices in Shanghai, Tokyo and Jakarta, Arcade currently employs more than 100 professionals across the region. Founded by a group of creative entrepreneurs, Arcade has sparked a number of world firsts out of Asia in the last four years: • It created the world’s first Android concept store in Indonesia;

• It created the world’s first Search Story film for Google outside of North America; • It was the first Asia-based agency to launch a major Unilever brand in North America; • It successfully launched Unilever’s Clear Shampoo in Japan; • It created and managed the largest digital activation campaign in Unilever’s history in Southeast Asia, with over 36 million unique product codes.

Arcade’s key clients include CLEAR, Closeup, Pond’s, Rexona, IKEA, CocaCola, Bango, WeChat and Google. Arthur Sadoun, CEO of Publicis Worldwide said, “Asia is a strategic priority for us. The Arcade team’s core values of creative excellence, entrepreneurship, and digital innovation are a perfect match for Publicis Worldwide, as we strive to be the preferred partner of our clients in their digital transformation.” F

Pickering Pacific Acts as Sole Advisor on Kinta Powdertec Acquisition by Imerys Imerys, the world leader in mineralbased specialty solutions for industry, headquartered in France, has successfully acquired 100% of Kinta Powdertec Sdn Bhd in July, with Pickering Pacific acting as its exclusive financial advisor. Kinta Powdertec is based in Shah Alam, Malaysia, and manufactures premium

calcium carbonates for applications in the plastic, polymer and coatings industries in its plant in Ipoh. This acquisition reinforces Imerys’ already strong presence in Malaysia and bolsters its ground calcium carbonate activity in Asia. F

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ST Teleport and Eutelsat Seal Partnership to Offer Enhanced Connectivity Solutions in Asia ST Teleport, one of Asia’s leading full-service satellite, ﬁbre, and IP communications solutions provider, and Eutelsat Communications, one of the world’s leading satellite operators, are combining their respective expertise to respond to an important user demand for connectivity solutions for data and video services in Asia. The two companies have completed the installation of a new gateway at ST Teleport’s Earth Station complex in Singapore, which connects to the EUTELSAT 70B Ku-band satellite, one of the most ﬂexible satellites serving Asian markets and connecting to Europe and Africa. The new gateway is ready to serve data, maritime, entertainment, and media

clients across a high-performance footprint spanning Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Myanmar, the Philippines, and Thailand, as well as Australia and Southeast Asian waters. It can also connect to the African and European beams of the EUTELSAT 70B satellite that has the unique ability to offer secure, single hop connectivity between key business hubs, such as Singapore and Frankfurt, or Singapore and Nairobi. For even broader reach across the Asia Paciﬁc region, ST Teleport also has the option of tapping into the EUTELSAT 172A satellite. F LEFT EUTELSAT 70B being loaded into a container to make its way to Long Beach, California, USA

Special Commendation Award for Mazars at ISCA’s Singapore Accountancy Awards 2014 Mazars received a Special Commendation Award from the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants at the inaugural Singapore Accountancy Awards for its Outstanding Growth through Merger and Consolidation. Held in conjunction with the Singapore Accountancy Convention 2014, the firstever awards night for the Singapore accounting industry celebrated excellence in accountancy. The awards recognise outstanding practices and individuals in the profession and the industry. Denis Usher, Managing Partner of Mazars in Singapore, received the award on behalf of the firm from Mrs Josephine Teo, Senior Minister of State for Finance & Transport. “Mazars is proud to be recognised for our significant growth in Singapore. We are delighted and deeply honoured to receive the special commendation awarded by the ISCA’s distinguished judging panel for our efforts and success in growing

not only through organic means but also through mergers and consolidations. May the Singapore Accountancy Awards continue to inspire more accounting ﬁrms and professionals to fuel the growth of our industry,” said Usher. F

RIGHT Mazars was represented during the Singapore Accountancy Awards 2014 by its partners and senior managers, from left to right, Lai Keng Wei, Rick Chan, Alan Chang, Dominique Tan, Allan Wong, Narissa Chen, Denis Usher, Chris Fuggle, Tah Wee Han and Eric Tadeja

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French Companies in Singapore

September 2014

Fragrance Du Bois Opens Two New Retail Concept Stores Fragrance Du Bois has opened two new retail concept stores in Singapore and Malaysia. Since the brand’s inception in September 2012, its only Asian retail store, L’Atelier Du Bois, was located at The Intercontinental Hotel in Bangkok. Headquartered in France, Fragrance Du Bois has a strong following in the Middle East and Asia with a connection to the pure natural Oud oil used in all their fragrances.

In response to a high consumer demand, Fragrance Du Bois decided to open two new concept stores at the Fullerton Hotel in Singapore, and the Starhill Gallery in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. These new Du Bois retail concept stores incorporate French monochrome Renaissanceinspired interiors, with special areas for olfactive immersion and counters for bespoke creations. The store locations were chosen speciﬁcally in line with Fragrance Du Bois’ luxurious proﬁle.

Both the retail shops cover an area of 80m2 each where the full range of fragrances is available, from the Shades du Bois range and Privé Collection to Travel Exclusives. Customers can choose to have their Shades du Bois range fragrances further customised in store to suit their own personalities. Bespoke services with one of their in-house master perfumers are available by appointment only. F

Next U and Cegos Asia Paciﬁc Bring Award-Winning eLearning Training to Singapore Next U’s commitment to reach out and collaborate with global best-in-class institutions continues through a major new partnership with Cegos Group, Europe’s number one training and development organisation, regionally headquartered here in Singapore. Next U and Cegos are set to provide award-winning eLearning courseware for organisations, team managers and executives across Singapore. This, combined with an already impressive face-to-face training offering from both organisations, offers an endto-end learning solution for learners across the island and the region. Next U and Cegos customers across Singapore will now have access to a full suite of 215

online training modules in 16 languages. These modules are entirely created and designed by commercial and operational experts as a proven online learning solution for personal and professional development, currently operational in over 50 countries worldwide. The eLearning courseware is offered as a standalone distance learning catalogue and as part of a more comprehensive hybrid learning solution. At the heart of these pedagogically grounded modules is a strong focus on learning outcome, learner engagement and learning environment, success factors

that have won learner approval across the globe. This leading eLearning catalogue has been developed to maximise knowledge retention and learning effectiveness while at the same time providing productivity improvements, cost avoidance, and leverage of learning across a far wider learner population for organisations everywhere. With this comprehensive eLearning catalogue, managers and teams can learn faster, better and apply their knowledge to their workplace challenges more efﬁciently and effectively. F

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French Companies in Singapore

Photo by Jessica Farinet

Singapour en France - le festival Hits the Hexagon from 26 March to 30 June 2015

For the ﬁrst time, France has invited Singapore to present the best of its contemporary art, culture, and heritage in a large-scale showcase.

multicultural mix of its people reﬂects this geographical context and historical experience. The country’s openness to the world, its tenacity, as well as its sensitivity to the nuances of local cultures, have nurtured an artistic and creative community that draws inspiration from international movements and inﬂuences, while creating expressions that push beyond established western culture and art forms. Artists in Singapore are adept at both looking forward and looking back, and at adapting and experimenting. This festival seeks to express this youthful and adventurous spirit.

PATRON MEMBERS SPOTLIGHT

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Interview with a FCCS Patron Member

September 2014

BNP Paribas in Southeast Asia Interview with Pierre Veyres, Regional Head for South East Asia, Chief Executive Ofﬁcer, Singapore Branch

TELL US ABOUT YOUR CAREER TRAJECTORY AT BNP. I was appointed CEO of BNP Paribas Singapore and Regional Head for Southeast Asia in October 2013.

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Asia Paciﬁc is a strategic region for BNP Paribas as it is home to some of the fastestgrowing economies in the world.

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capacity and expertise to adapt and stay focused on our clients so that they can steer their businesses in the right direction.

BNP Paribas is one of the best-positioned international banks in the Asia Paciﬁc region with a presence in 14 markets where we employ more than 15,000 employees.

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES AND CHALLENGES OF THE APAC REGION?

As a leading ﬁnancial institution with a diversiﬁed business model, we have the

Our 24 business centres are strategically positioned to serve locally and globally

COULD YOU BRIEFLY DESCRIBE BNP PARIBAS’ STRATEGY IN ASIA?

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Interview with a FCCS Patron Member

Asian, European and US clients in Asia. Thanks to our global reach with a presence in 75 countries, our large international and local clienteles, our financial health, and our recognised expertise in a certain number of key areas, BNP Paribas is able to deliver innovative and door-todoor solutions adapted to the needs of its clients. Moreover, we have been around between 50 and 150 years depending on the country, which gives us an intimate knowledge of the region. In that context, Singapore, with 1,800 professionals, represents a key platform: it is one of the two hubs we have in Asia Pacific. Singapore supports closely our local teams present in Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam and Indonesia. In 2013, BNP Paribas launched a development plan for Asia Pacific where the group aims to accelerate its growth in selected areas and increase revenues from €2 billion to over €3 billion by 2016. In our first year of the plan, we achieved strong growth of 24% in revenues and we aim to expand our financed assets by 50% over a period of four years to support our growing client base. Indeed, we continue to reinforce our footprint in the region by enlarging our corporate, MNC, institutional, and wealth management clientele.

AS A STRONG SUPPORTER OF THE FCCS, HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE ROLE THAT IT SERVES TODAY FOR FRENCH COMPANIES IN SINGAPORE? It is fair to say that the FCCS has become a very efﬁcient organisation that helps French companies, notably mid-sized companies and entrepreneurs, establish their presence in Singapore and beyond. It also supports all of us on some transversal matters, notably in terms of regulation and employment, which is very enjoyable.

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The FCCS has become a very efﬁcient organisation that helps French companies, notably mid-sized companies and entrepreneurs, establish their presence in Singapore.

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Investing in human talent is also part of our strategy in a region where attraction and retention are constant challenges. Hence, we have recently inaugurated in Singapore the BNP Paribas APAC Campus in March 2014, which is further evidence of the group’s ambition and commitment in Asia Paciﬁc.

IN YOUR OPINION, WHAT MAKES A GOOD LEADER?

must have health, capacity to work hard, a sense of timing, and a bit of humour.

There are many ways to deﬁne a good leader but, in short, I would say that a good leader is one that develops people and inspires them to get results.

WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO IN LIFE?

ANY CAREER ADVICE ON HOW TO CLIMB TO THE TOP? Beyond obvious fundamentals such as education, articulation, and rigor, you

Enjoy what you do. F OPPOSITE PAGE BNP Paribas’ Asia Paciﬁc Training & Development Campus in Singapore, the bank’s ﬁrst in the region THIS PAGE Pierre Veyres, Regional Head for South East Asia, Chief Executive Officer, Singapore Branch, BNP Parisbas

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Interviews with FCCS Entrepreneur Members

September 2014

Meet French Entrepreneurs in Singapore The FCCS is a great platform for French entrepreneurs in Singapore. We believe that diversity creates dynamism and that experience sharing beneﬁts each and every entrepreneur. In this context, we have launched a series of interviews called “Entrepreneur Spotlights” where we invite our Entrepreneur members to share their tips and advice in order to facilitate the entrepreneurial journey.

David Chambat, Managing Director of Villa-Finder.com, launched Villa-Bali.com, SriLanka-Villa.com, Villa-Phuket.com & Samui-Villa.com. WHAT CHALLENGES DID YOU FACE IN SETTING UP YOUR BUSINESS? The number one challenge is in the product. There are so many villas in Asia, some great, some not, some legal, some not, some expensive, some affordable... so the greatest challenge was and still is to carefully select all the villas we have on the site. So far, we have done a great job in that respect but as we grow, and as time passes, we need to be even more selective. Villas change owners and need maintenance so we have to constantly look after our product. Another challenge is in the growth management of the company. We are growing fast, faster than we thought,

and we had very few processes in place at first, and very few people on board. So we had to recruit people quickly (which can be difficult these days in Singapore), put operation procedures in place and develop systems at a very rapid pace. WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE ENTREPRENEURS WHO ARE JUST STARTING OUT? It is all about execution! When you think of starting a business, it is very tempting to do business plans, try to raise money, research the market, find business partners, work on prototypes on end... It is, however, much more relevant and insightful to launch a viable product, go to

market, and test it with real consumers. The amount of things you can learn from consumers in real-life situations (as opposed to market research) is simply incredible. Not to mention that, at the end of the day, the only ones that will validate your idea are the end-consumers! Surround yourself with great people. Large companies can afford to have employees freeriding at work. Start-ups cannot. You need to ﬁnd the best possible person for each and every job in your company. And always keep an eye on the P&L and, most importantly, the cash account. As in any business, but even more in a startup, cash is king. F

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Interviews with FCCS Entrepreneur Members

Gontran Cherrier, Celebrity Baker and Founder of Tiong Bahru Bakery, had always dreamt of opening bakeries around the world. Since the opening of his ﬁrst shop in 2010 in Montmartre, Paris, he has successfully opened several bakeries in Asia. WHAT BROUGHT YOU TO SET UP A BAKERY IN SINGAPORE? Singapore is a melting pot of different cultures and people here are very open to discovering new ﬂavours and experiences when it comes to food. So, naturally, I was interested in bringing my knowledge and expertise here. I was introduced to Cynthia Chua of Spa Esprit Group by one of my business partners and we clicked instantly. She has developed many different food and lifestyle brands and it’s interesting to see how she approaches these new concepts. WHAT CHALLENGES DID YOU FACE? One of the biggest challenges is training staff. Although there are schools in Singapore that train in French techniques, they are still very new. Especially due to the manpower shortage, it’s challenging

to ﬁnd the right staff with adequate experience who can hit the ground running. We have to put in the extra hours to train them, as they still require a lot of guidance. HOW FITTING A LOCATION IS SINGAPORE FOR BUSINESSES LIKE YOURS? Singapore is very multicultural and people are well-travelled and open-minded. The dining scene here is very exciting, and there are always new food concepts coming up. WHAT MAIN DIFFERENCES DO YOU SEE BETWEEN FRANCE, TOKYO AND SINGAPORE WHEN IT COMES TO RUNNING A BAKERY? We tend to sell more bread in Paris, but people usually do takeaways, so my Parisian bakeries tend to be smaller. In Tokyo and Singapore, my bakeries are seen more like restaurants as people like to sit down and take their time, and coffee and savoury items are very popular. F

Laurent Junique started Teledirect in 1995 in Singapore with a tiny set-up. The company now has ﬁve ofﬁces in Asia, which employ 1,500 personnel. WHAT MAKES A PIONEERING IDEA A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS? The problem with pioneering ideas is that clients usually doubt their effectiveness, as few benchmarks are available. So the role of the pioneer is rather ingrate. He/she goes around markets to sell a new idea and, once clients have adopted it, competitors rush in to copy the innovative service. That’s inevitable and the pioneer needs to understand that and have the perseverance and foresight to continue to innovate despite the hurdles and frustration. The success also depends on the quality of the idea and the execution of the business model. The world is full of ideas that were too innovative too early or that were poorly executed. I believe that success comes

10-20% from the idea and 80-90% from execution. Timing plays an important role and could account for quite a big chunk of your success. WHY DID YOU SET UP YOUR BUSINESS IN SINGAPORE? The big driver for me was safety and ease of set-up. As a foreigner, I felt Asia was quite diverse, and business risk for a small player was lowest in Singapore. I was right, however, in thinking that the market size was not very large, and the appetite for our services was not very high. It took some time to get traction but we were eventually able to expand into Southeast Asia, and Singapore was a great platform both from a logistical and reputation standpoint. As we are a Singapore-based ﬁrm, the country’s

reputation in Asia and in the world does weigh a bit in our client’s decision to appoint us. F

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A Global Transhipment Hub By PSA Corporation PSA Singapore Terminals (PSA ST) is the world’s largest transhipment hub, linking shippers to an excellent network of shipping lines with connections to 600 ports globally. This includes daily sailings to every major port in the world. Our terminals at Tanjong Pagar, Keppel, Brani and Pasir Panjang operate seamlessly as one integrated facility, and handle large-scale and complex transhipment operations 24/7. PSA ST handled a record 32.24 million Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) of containers in 2013 and is a flagship terminal of PSA International, a leading global port group that participates in port projects across Asia, Europe and the Americas.

PSA continually invests in the best port infrastructure, equipment and technology, in order to provide timely capacity, and reliable, quality service to our customers. The first set of berths at our new Pasir Panjang Terminal (PPT) Phase 3 is starting operations in 2014. When fully developed, 15 new berths at PPT Phases 3 and 4 will service the next generation of mega container ships and raise Singapore’s container handling capacity to 50 million TEUs annually. We are implementing a fully-automated yard crane system at our new PPT phases. PSA is adapting and testing automated guided vehicle (AGV) systems for future terminals. We are also focusing on green port technologies and intelligent planning control systems so that our business is even more streamlined

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and sustainable in the long term. In the next decade, Singapore can look forward to the development of the Tuas container port. With a capacity of 65 million TEUs alone, this future mega hub will help reinforce the Port of Singapore’s status as an international maritime centre.

OUR PEOPLE AND OUR COMMUNITY People are our most valuable asset. PSA’s management, staff and two unions – the Singapore Port Workers Union and the Port Officers’ Union – work closely as a motivated, productive and competitive

team that is committed to customer service and adaptable to changing demands. PSA actively seeks to improve the lives of the needy and less fortunate. We support charities such as St Luke’s Eldercare @ Telok Blangah and the Muscular Dystrophy Association (Singapore). Also, PSA International, together with Temasek Holdings and NSL Ltd, contributes to the Howe Yoon Chong PSA Endowment Fund. Set up under the auspices of local charity organisation Trailblazer Foundation, it provides scholarships to students from low-income families who have triumphed over trying and difficult circumstances and contributed outside the classroom. F

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Towards a Blue Society Interview with Francis Vallat, President, Cluster Maritime Français Created in 2006, the Cluster Maritime Français (CMF) aims to create synergies between its members as well as a French maritime platform to promote French maritime industries.

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SINGAPORE TO SET UP A BRANCH OF CLUSTER MARITIME FRANÇAIS (CMF)? John Keats wrote “A thing of beauty is a joy for ever”. The beauty, in this case, is that despite our involvement in Singaporean events in the past years, we did not yet have the opportunity to set up a branch in Singapore. Indeed, we were at first mainly focused on creating maritime clusters on all French overseas territories, a process that is about to be finalised. On the other hand, we were and still are actively working towards the reinforcement of the European Network of Maritime Clusters. We were, of course, aware of the importance of Asia in today’s maritime world, but we did not have plans. We encouraged our French members’ companies to be more present and active in Singapore, and accompanied them whenever useful. Although we did not have a presence in Asia, the CMF has co-organised and participated in several Singaporean maritime initiatives in the past few years, with the help of our Head of External Relations, Marie-Noelle Tine, who is also “Conseiller du Commerce Extérieur de la France”. IN YOUR VIEW, WHAT ARE THE KEYS TO WORK IN THIS SECTOR MADE UP OF MANY DIFFERENT ACTORS AND HOW DO YOU COLLABORATE WITH THE FRENCH PUBLIC AUTHORITIES? Our team is driven by what we believe in. We are particularly service-oriented with a strong devotion towards our members. We are confident in the future and capabilities of the French maritime sector. With its 310,000 jobs, a turnover of

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€65 billion, its outstanding dynamism, its diversity, its high quality level and its commitment to the protection of the environment, this sector has all the keys to move forward. With this in mind, our work aims to stimulate and support this industry by communicating, leading lobbying actions and, perhaps most importantly, by constantly pushing our companies to find ways and means to go ahead together. To this end, we are continuously improving the synergies between our company members by finding new ways to adapt and manage our “synergy working groups” where over 6,000 company staff members have participated since late 2006. Regarding our relations with French public authorities, we are close and connect with them on a daily basis, from ministries to governmental bodies, administrations, maritime agencies, etc. WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO PARTNER UP WITH THE FRENCH CHAMBER IN SINGAPORE? This was an obvious choice. The French Chamber in Singapore has been in the city-state for over 30 years, is very active and has a good reputation, and is well considered by the French business community in Singapore. The main strategy of the CMF is to gather forces wherever possible and

to develop fruitful relationships with legitimate existing entities. Needless to add that the positive feedback and strong recommendation from our maritime friends in Singapore to join the French Chamber in Singapore helped us build a trustful relationship. Since then, we have officially launched a new French Maritime Cluster Committee in Singapore that brings together these dynamic actors. COULD YOU SHARE A FEW WORDS ON THE LATEST MAIN PROJECTS COMPLETED IN THE PAST FEW YEARS? There are many of them. I would like to highlight the creation of a maritime investment fund called Atalaya and managed by a highly reputed fund manager, greater cooperation between our marine merchant and the navy, and the creation of several industrial consortiums in the fields of auto protection of ships to prevent attacks from pirates, terrorists or subsea mining. And we still have many projects in the pipeline such as the creation of an oil logistic base in French Guyana or our recent advances towards better storage of marine energy. WHAT IS YOUR VISION FOR THE ROLE AND INFLUENCE OF FRENCH COMPANIES IN THE MARITIME INDUSTRY IN ASIA? The influence of French companies in the

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maritime industry is already significant, with some very impressive success stories, but there is obviously still a lot to do. Hopefully, our maritime professionals have great assets to showcase. WHERE DO YOU SEE THE MARITIME INDUSTRY IN THE COMING YEARS? This century is and will be the most maritime of human History. This stems from the globalisation and, by extension, the “maritimisation” of our world. In this context, the maritime economy – which ranks second worldwide, just behind the food industry – is and will be more and more essential. Economists predict a growth of at least USD1,000 billion in the next 8 to 10 years, with USD500 billion coming from the emerging new sea industries that include biotechnologies, marine energies and subsea mining.

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The sea is clearly the future of the Earth and we need to not only work towards “blue growth”, but towards a common goal, which we can call the blue society. DO YOU THINK A EUROPEAN APPROACH TO THE MARITIME MODEL COULD WORK IN ASIA? A European approach could work but this goal can only be achieved in the long run. The European Union still has some steps to climb to form a real, coordinated and homogeneous entity, especially on the economic and social fronts. As a consequence, European companies often meet with difficulties in sharing a common culture and even in finding a common language. However, these difficulties do not prevent us from encouraging French and other

European companies to join forces in order to offer a common approach whenever useful and necessary. We keep an eye on specific fields such as subsea mining or energy storage, where German and French companies can jointly seize opportunities, the French being pioneers in some crucial aspects of these activities. Asia represents the most dynamic and promising region of the moving and emerging new world, and, thanks to our expertise and know-how, our companies have all the assets to succeed. F CONTACT INFORMATION Cluster Maritime Français Marie-Noëlle Tiné mn.tine@cluster-maritime.fr French Maritime Cluster Committee at FCCS bizclub@fccsingapore.com

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Maritime Security in Southeast Asia By LCDR François Ceccaldi, French Navy International Liaison Officer, Information Fusion Centre

DANGERS OF THE SEA With globalisation, maritime trade takes an increasingly important place in the global economy. Nowadays, about a quarter of global maritime traffic sails through the Straits of Malacca and Singapore, which are thus the world’s busiest straits. An important source of wealth, this maritime activity also causes envy and gives rise to various illegal activities including piracy and sea robbery in the region. Today, three main types of incidents happen on a regularly basis: • The first and most common are simple thefts, generally perpetrated at night and mainly on ships at anchor or operating at low speed. The main occurrence areas are the eastern and western parts of the Singapore Strait and the anchorage areas of Chittagong in Bangladesh, and Belawan and Jakarta in Indonesia; • The second, unlikely to happen, are those where perpetrators use force against one or more crew members to carry out their plan; • The third are cases of piracy where armed pirates take control of the ship. They usually destroy communication systems, try to disguise the ship, and steal the cargo before leaving. These acts, though sometimes violent, have

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not led to the kidnapping of crew members during recent years. In July 2014, small, old tankers were the main targets of pirates who most probably siphoned the cargoes to fuel black markets.

Today, they also allow dealing with acts of brigandage that are still numerous in the southwestern part of the South China Sea and in the eastern and western parts of the Singapore Strait.

In addition, if piracy is regularly publicised, other threats are also present in the region such as trafficking, illegal immigration, smuggling of contraband, etc. To these illegal activities must be added the increasing intensity of maritime traffic, which poses a potential threat to safety and environment. Collisions, groundings or wreckages do happen. The hypothesis of a major disaster that could impact not only the region but the entire global economy is not to be excluded.

Set up by the Singapore Government in 2009, the Information Fusion Centre is a remarkable initiative. Through information sharing between all partner countries, the aim of the centre is to provide actionable information on Maritime Security (MARSEC) threats, contribute to the regional knowledge repository on MARSEC and enhance the awareness, information sharing, and sense-making capability of partners. Open 24/7, IFC has developed linkages with 35 countries. It relies on its liaison officers, appropriate technology tools, and links to many maritime community members to compile, verify, and analyse the information.

FIGHTING MARITIME CRIME To deal with these threats and fight against criminal activities, coastal states gradually organised themselves: information sharing, intelligence, coordinated patrols, joint training, exchange and cooperation with stakeholders of the entire maritime community are resources that helped to secure the Strait of Malacca following the spate of incidents in the early 2000s.

France made an early contribution to the IFC by appointing one permanent liaison officer. In addition to participating in the daily work of synthesis and analysis, this officer serves as a point of contact for the French maritime community operating in the region. F

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Watching over Asia’s Coasts By Benjamin Murat-Prats, Asia Business Development Manager, SIGNALIS SIGNALIS is a worldwide leader in maritime safety and security developing solutions for Vessel Traffic Services, coastal surveillance and critical infrastructure monitoring. With customers such as Port Authorities, oil & gas companies, coastguards and navies in more than 50 countries, SIGNALIS applications are used to monitor 45,000 kilometres of coastline around the globe.

Think of air traffic control, with hundreds of aircraft coming and going. We apply similar principles within the maritime domain. Our products are used to manage port areas, inner and outer harbours, sea lanes, and to monitor coastlines, displaying traffic in real-time via the integration of data from multiple sources. These range from the latest radar technology capable of perceiving very small objects such as swimmers and jet skis through to high-resolution video cameras, weather stations, Automatic Identification System and sonars.

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Thanks to advanced information processing, the burden on system operators to constantly monitor every individual vessel can be reduced with the provision of intuitive software engines automatically informing us of potential collision or suspicious navigation behaviour.

The growth of traffic in the region has brought some new challenges to ASEAN countries.

SINGAPORE, THE REGIONAL HUB After three decades of operation with regional offices in the Middle-East and China, SIGNALIS decided to complement its international footprint by opening an office in Singapore. We have some key references in the region such as the surveillance of the Straits of Malacca and the port of Kaohsiung. Trade via Southeast Asia’s regional and international ports is thriving; as such, port productivity and coastal security are paramount in ensuring safe passage and expeditious vessel turnaround within the region. Singapore is not only the world’s secondbusiest port but a centre of excellence for the maritime community in Asia. The Singaporean government is a driving force in encouraging innovation and investment in domains that will contribute to efficient and secured navigation within its Exclusive Economic Zone and beyond.

For SIGNALIS, this is a unique opportunity to further develop its customer relationships while benefiting from Singapore’s dynamic environment to launch its latest innovations within the Southeast Asia market.

A REGION FULL OF CHALLENGES AT SEA The sea dominates Southeast Asia, covering roughly 80% of its area. The growth of traffic in the region has brought about new challenges for ASEAN countries such as navigation safety, protection of large marine ecosystems and security threats. With more than 50,000 vessels carrying about onequarter of the world’s traded goods each year, the Strait of Malacca is a highway on the sea where authorities contend with piracy, smuggling and trafficking. Since 2004, Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia

have launched coordinated actions to patrol major sea lanes. But successfully responding to security threats in this Strait will require further cooperation between those countries such as informationsharing mechanisms and tools to increase domain awareness. SIGNALIS believes that ASEAN will adopt a multi-agency cooperation approach similar to Europe’s where we delivered the nationwide SPATIONAV system to France. This multi-agency system is operated by commercial and security organisations, constantly exchanging information with systems of other European governments. SIGNALIS’s Singapore crew stands ready for this exciting voyage. F THIS PAGE SIGNALIS applications are used to monitor 45,000 kilometres of coastline around the globe

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Thales, Securing Lifelines By Jean-Noel Stock, CEO & Country Director, Thales Solutions Asia

SECURING THE SEAS The sea accounts for 72% of the world’s surface area and is the lifeline of many countries. The majority of the world’s cities and three quarters of her population lives within 160 kilometres of the coast and this is expected to increase due to urbanisation. The sea is also the lifeblood of the world’s economy, conveying 80% of the world’s trade and many vital

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Maritime security therefore requires an approach essentially focused on integration and collaboration. Integration allows the whole-of-government effort to ensure the safety, security and economic prosperity of the nation. In order to maximise the coherence and efficiency of these efforts, a governance system must be put in place to direct and coordinate associated responses. Maritime security is truly an international affair where close collaboration with allies and partners at the national, regional and multinational levels will be the best way to uphold this international system. This will require different protocols to communicate to one another with absolute clarity and efficiency.

in delivering high-quality sensors and equipment, but it is also at the forefront of integrating systems to deliver combined synergised outputs that are much more effective and efficient than all the parts working individually. Thales’ strengths: • An internationally recognised ability to help customers consolidate their vision and define their requirements, which takes into account multiple stakeholders with their respective responsibilities, employing tools and guidelines for multiuser cooperation through selective information dissemination; • A pool of operational experts who are experienced in tailoring solutions to the operational needs of the customers; • Cost efficiency through providing a portfolio of modular subsystems to implement the full operational solution. Thales also leverages on key innovations such as advanced radar, underwater surveillance technology and big data analytics as well as a systems approach to implement our maritime security solutions. We also have much operational experience in the maritime domain through many years working closely with clients. In addition, Service Oriented Architecture allows us to support operators with the integration of their legacy systems; • Long-term partnerships with local industries, worldwide presence that guarantees maximum system availability and responsiveness as well as fast reconfiguration that is easily adaptable to the evolution of threats or risks over time.

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Thales is a leader in the defence and security business and specialises not only

With attributes in these areas, Thales imbues integration and collaboration

between nations, the pressure to secure the seas and littorals will continue to rise and the need for comprehensive maritime security solutions will become a priority for many governments and business leaders.

APPROACH TO MARITIME SECURITY In order to secure an environment that represents an interest for multiple government departments and agencies as well as multiple international organisations, maritime security efforts will need to be stepped up and better coordinated.

resources. Specifically, 33% of seaborne trade and 50% of the world’s oil passes through the Strait of Malacca on their way to markets in Asia. This essential medium is porous and, essentially, a complicated international system that can be exploited by criminals and terrorists, and securing it is critical to our sustainability and continued livelihood. With globalisation and increases in trade

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into the formulation of maritime security solutions. We are proud to deliver products and services that more than fulfil the client’s requirements to customers all across the globe, from Mexico to Congo, Indonesia, Singapore and parts of Europe and North America. It includes solutions in the following maritime sub-domains. Coastal Surveillance and Vessel Trafﬁc Management Systems Thales offers a range of modular and scalable surveillance systems to meet all requirements of public authorities and private operators responsible for maritime safety and security. These solutions draw on our new maritime command and control (C&C) software application that provides efficient multiple sensors for remote monitoring, advanced multisensor data fusion mechanisms to allow early warning of potential collisions and automated detection of suspicious or

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dangerous behaviour. Sensors and data sources are selected to match the specific missions and threats. Port Security and Naval Base Protection Systems To ensure effective protection of port and naval base assets and facilities, Thales’ solutions incorporate surface and subsurface surveillance equipment, up-to-date C&C software application that embeds advanced multi-sensor data fusion software and algorithms to automatically detect abnormal vessel behaviour and efficiently track potential vessels or submarines. These solutions alert operators to potential risks or threats that were previously undetectable. Enhanced Maritime Situational Awareness Thales has developed solutions based on the Common Information Sharing Environment (CISE) concept to improve

maritime situation awareness by sharing intelligence between nations, governmental agencies and private operators responsible for safety and security at sea. Building on a service-oriented architecture, Thales has developed distributed solutions that are non-intrusive with respect to national systems. These solutions offer secure web-based services that maximise the benefits of selective information sharing through the use of innovative data presentation and display technologies. Equipped with a thorough understanding of customers’ activities coupled with strong operational and technical expertise, Thales maritime security solutions address the entire suite of challenges in the maritime domain by deploying a service-oriented architecture incorporating and consolidating multi-source data and information into a coherent picture, enabling agencies at national, regional and multinational levels to secure our economic lifeline. F

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Technip Steams Ahead By Nicolas Maurisset, VP Asia-Pacific Marine Operations Services, Technip Singapore Technip is a world leader in project management, engineering and construction for the energy industry. From the deepest subsea oil & gas developments to the largest and most complex offshore and onshore infrastructure, their 40,000 people in 48 countries are constantly offering the best solutions and most innovative technologies to meet the world’s energy challenges. In subsea hydrocarbon field development, Technip’s activities include the design, manufacturing and installation of rigid and flexible subsea pipelines and umbilicals. Thanks to its portfolio of technologies, industrial and operational assets on all continents, and a state-of-the art fleet, Technip offers a unique, vertically integrated model in the industry.

pipe for Woodside in Australia and is now working in the Al-Jalila field in the Middle East. In 2015, the G1201 will be bound for the Petronas SK316 and Shell Malikai projects in the Sarawak waters in Malaysia. Both vessels are under Technip’s Asia Pacific Marine Operation Services (APMOS), a division of Technip managing its offshore assets in the region. AP-MOS is designed to deliver a one-stop-solution for all offshore assets to Technip and its clients in APAC.

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Technip’s Deep Orient, a subsea construction and flexible pipelay vessel, has had her hands full since entering into service in March last year. Equipped with a 250 Te main crane, she has been working roundthe-clock and is currently performing installation works for the Panyu project, 150 kilometres south of Hong Kong, China, after having finished her stint in the Carnarvon Basin in Australia for the Balnaves oil field development.

Complementing Deep Orient is G1201, Technip’s heavy lift and DP2 pipelay vessel, which has a state-of-the-art pipelay system capable of operating at a depth of up to 3,000 metres and handling up to 60 inch OD concrete coated pipe. G1201 has just completed the installation of cladded

Capable of working in deep water locations, and with best-in-class Remotely Operated Vehicles and active heave compensated, constant-tension crane enabling pin-point accuracy, the Deep Orient was immediately mobilised after her naming ceremony in Spain, to work for Eni and Statoil projects in Norwegian waters before heading to her home base in Asia Pacific (APAC). After the completion of the Panyu project, she will work on the Shell Laila & D-12 project in offshore Sarawak, Malaysia.

These two marine assets confirm Technip’s strategy to offer an integrated service in APAC combining its engineering, procurement and construction expertise with Asiaflex products, our flexible pipe and umbilical manufacturing plants, and a pool of specialised mobile offshore equipment, offering value, growth and best-in-class energy solutions in the region. F TOP Technip’s Deep Orient BOTTOM Technip’s G1201

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PIRIOU Sails in Asia By Yannick Littoux, Sales Manager Oil & Gas, Piriou Singapore French group PIRIOU, a global company with an international focus, successfully combines shipbuilding, repair and naval engineering. Founded in 1965, PIRIOU specialises in producing medium-sized vessels with high valueadd through a combination of high-performance engineering and a global network of industrial sites in Europe, Africa and Asia, employing a 1,000-strong workforce. The group makes its expertise available to public and private, civil and naval ship owners of vessels up to approximately 120 metres in length, from ship design to ship construction and repair, also including in-service support during operation.

FIRST STEPS IN ASIA In line with its focus on staying competitive and meeting customer expectations, PIRIOU started its Asian adventure by setting up a wholly-owned Vietnamese subsidiary in 2006, named South East Asia Shipyard. This subsidiary allows PIRIOU to be more competitive in terms of price but also to shorten the delivery process. The headquarters based in Concarneau, France, stay focused on the engineering and the development of prototypes whereas the Vietnam subsidiary is dedicated to mass production. PIRIOU has known a high activity growth thanks to the high volume capacity generated by two production sites located near Ho Chi Minh City: • The Ben Luc site, where most of the production of aluminum ships takes place. Ships are completed in a 1,000m2 covered assembly hall, and the new concrete ramp allows the launching of vessels up to 60 metres in length;

• The Nha Be site, dedicated to the construction of steel vessels (purse tuna vessels, long-liners, tugs). With its new 240-tonne-capacity overhead crane, the shipyard cuts the time spent for block assembly in the dry dock in half and, therefore, doubles the site’s production capacity.

These ultra-modern facilities are testimony to PIRIOU’s determination to produce large series of ships at a competitive price, while guaranteeing the highest quality standards.

SINGAPORE, A MAJOR SHIPPING HUB PIRIOU Singapore was set up in 2012 and is in charge of the development of the standard vessels built in the group’s Vietnamese facilities. Mainly targeting customers located in Southeast Asia, a region where the oil & gas sector and port activities are particularly dynamic, our branch in the city-state also works with the rest of the world, benefiting from Singapore’s position as a major and global shipping hub. To date, with 400 ships built and delivered worldwide, PIRIOU offers a wide range of efficient vessels for artisanal or industrial fishing, offshore oil & gas services, offshore wind service, towing, public service, patrol duties. F

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Yachting In and Around Singapore Interview with Clément Waquet, Automatic Sea Vision After being Marina Manager of Nongsa Point Marina in Batam, Indonesia for 2.5 years, Clément Waquet saw a real increase in the number of yachts and yachting activities in the region. He recently decided to work in the security industry for the company Automatic Sea Vision in order to fully utilise his knowledge in the area, always in the interest of yachting.

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IS SINGAPORE A GOOD LOCATION FOR YACHTING AND IS IT EASY TO CRUISE AROUND THE REGION?

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Many iconic destinations nestle around Singapore. You can easily enjoy either a relaxing weekend or memorable holidays on a yacht. Think high-profile destinations like Tioman and Anambas, islands that have made the Times’ and CNN’s lists of the ten most beautiful islands in Asia.

Malaysia, the most boat-friendly country in the area. You will need a bit of patience as the most sought-after Malaysian spots are not that close to Singapore. To the South, you will reach destinations faster but you will have to spend more time processing papers.

The yachting business attracts entrepreneurs from everywhere. A French one for example, Olivier Benoist, has set up a network of destinations (The Equator Club) with a first spot in Numbing island, three hours from Singapore, where you can explore the region with private yachts, chartering one from the Club’s fleet or staying in one of the Club’s floating bungalows.

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But if sailing out of Singapore on a yacht looks like a walk in a park, you still need to physically cross international borders, meaning that you need to contend with administration and immigration requirements. Cruising North, you will reach

If you love History, you will remember that a long time ago, pirates were sailing in islands surrounding Singapore. Well, History is still happening to some extent. But pirates today are more interested in merchant vessels than private yachts. On the other hand, the increase in the number of private yachts in the area might lead to other problems with local fisher communities but local navies are constantly patrolling concerned areas. WHAT ABOUT BERTHING CAPACITY AND PRICES? ARE THESE BECOMING AN ISSUE?

Berthing space is the main yachting problem in Singapore. Yacht owners have seen the berthing rates increasing over the years. When they cannot afford it anymore, if they do not like the idea of selling their yacht, they eventually go abroad to berth their yacht. But even in the few marinas around Singapore, it is becoming difficult as berth occupancy is increasing. Unconfirmed reports highlight berthing areas in the region that may be an option for Singapore yachters. These include Malaka Gateway with 1,000 berths, Funtasy Island, a Puteri Harbor extension, Southern Islands, and many more projects to accommodate bigger and more numerous yachts. This increase of berths is creating an interesting challenge for marinas that must innovate in order to entertain boaters. This will surely make for an exciting new chapter for yachting in the region. F

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A Stronger Marine Insurance Market in Asia By Pierre Chevalier and Francois-Xavier d’Huart, AXA Singapore Branch AXA is the second largest marine insurer in Asia with a global premium of USD125 million. They operate through a network of nine different entities present in seven different countries in the region, which are fully part of the worldwide AXA network. They offer a large range of marine products addressing the various needs of clients from marine cargo (including project cargoes or stock throughput policies) to marine hull or yachting.

ASIA REPRESENTS A THIRD OF THE GLOBAL MARKET The marine insurance market in Asia, cargo and hull combined, represents a growing share of the worldwide marine insurance market with an overall premium of USD9 billion out of USD27 billion (IUMI figures). Japan and China, the largest marine cargo markets in the world, are the two driving forces in Asia. Marine cargo markets are very mature overall with a lot of insurers competing against each other, and premium rates are being regularly challenged. It clearly affects the evolution of these markets, the majority of which have shown a decrease in 2013, driven by both a lower premium rate as well as a disappointing

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value of exports (both impacted by a slowdown of the economy in countries to which Asian countries are used to export – China, Europe and the USA – and a low level of price for some commodities like palm oil). Marine hull markets are less mature since there are less insurers able to propose lead terms. However, driven by fierce competition among insurance brokers, premium rates still remain very competitive. Despite the development of large fleets in the region, many markets are still missing some experienced underwriters and rely very much on lead terms

provided by reinsurance markets like Singapore, Hong-Kong or London.

SINGAPORE, ASIA’S REINSURANCE HUB? Singapore and Hong-Kong are now taking over London as reinsurance markets. Thanks to their tax incentive schemes, the two Asian cities have succeeded in attracting many reinsurance companies and now benefit from a large reinsurance capacity. The London market is fighting hard to try to retain Asian reinsurance accounts but it is most likely that this business will head towards Asia. The only

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question now is to know who between Hong-Kong and Singapore will become the main reinsurance hub in Asia.

SHIPPING MARKETS IN SOUTHEAST ASIA Three major shipping markets can be identified in Southeast Asia with different specificities and outlook for each of them. Singapore benefits from a strategic location (the Strait of Malacca) and is hence considered a major worldwide shipping hub. The city-state has also implemented very favorable tax regimes and accompanies the development of ship owners, ship managers, bunkering operations, constructions and repairs yards. Strong support from the Singapore government draws a positive outlook for Singapore shipping activities. Malaysia is also a very important market with some big fleets operating in-

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ternationally and supplies vessels supporting the offshore oil and gas fields. The country also benefits from a strong ship-building industry in West Malaysia and Sarawak, delivering units from modern navy ships to complex supply vessels. Among the main cargo carried are palm oil and paper pulp. The Indonesian shipping industry is mostly operating locally. Numerous fleets of tugs and barges are involved in coal carriage to support both the exportation and the local consumption of their power plants. Indonesian authorities are trying to reduce the exportation of raw material and encourage the development of domestic processing facilities in order to boost the local economy. Besides, new oil fields have been recently discovered and we observe an important stream of investments in this sector in Indonesia. The main characteristic of Indonesian shipping market is the cabotage rule,

which states that all vessels operated in Indonesia should be owned by local companies. In the wake of this measure, the local shipping actors are reinforced and local standards are upgraded accordingly. On the safety side, the industry is severely impacted by incidents (sinking of vessels and numerous casualties) on general cargo and passengers vessels operating in local waters, especially in the Philippines and Indonesia. Noncompliance with international safety regulations and substandard classification companies are the main causes leading to those disasters. Southeast Asia is also suffering from an increase in security-related incidents with cargo theft on small tankers as well as theft of crew and ship belongings in uptrend. Without echoing the events encountered in the Gulf of Aden or off the Nigerian coast, it is important to raise the awareness of the shipping community to tackle this issue. F

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Clear Horizons for Maritime Connectivity By Pierre Benoist d’Anthenay, Deputy CEO, Eutelsat Asia It is no surprise that the recent launch of the French Maritime Cluster in the Asia-Pacific happened in Singapore. Singapore is a key maritime nation in the heart of Asia and home to the busiest ports in the world, making it an ideal gateway for multiple business opportunities. The Asia Pacific maritime sector is in full swing, and a less visible but equally significant revolution is redefining how it operates: the digital revolution in maritime markets.

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The growing need for mobile connectivity is undeniable.

KEY SATELLITES IN ASIA-PACIFIC Eutelsat operates two key satellite assets over Asia-Pacific that both deliver premium capacity for maritime data networks. From its orbital position, the EUTELSAT 172A satellite offers unique coverage from Los Angeles to Beijing,

and Anchorage to Perth. Leveraging its comprehensive footprint and high-bandwidth capability, this satellite supports a broad range of telecom services – including mobile applications for maritime connectivity – for various blue-chip customers. Our second satellite covers Southeast Asia: EUTELSAT 70B offers a South-East Asian beam to serve data, maritime and video clients across a high-performance footprint including Myanmar, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand and Australia as well as Southeast Asian waters. To consolidate our growth strategy in Asia-Pacific, we will significantly scale up our presence with a new triple mission satellite EUTELSAT 172B, to be launched in 2017. It will provide continuity and expansion capacity at a position that is a prime gateway for maritime services in the region.

GREATER CONNECTIVITY Beyond Asia-Pacific, we are reinforcing our footprint in the maritime industry globally, as with our recent appointment by SEASAT to deliver global maritime connectivity services to Maersk Supply Service vessels. To further support the maritime connectivity ecosystem, we are also developing, in addition to VSAT connectivity services, our value-added maritime service for onboard GSM services or WiFi hotspot management. Eutelsat made Singapore its Asia-Pacific springboard, and the challenge that we have set from this platform is to further support the digital revolution that the maritime industry is experiencing. F

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A Passion for Geoscience in Asia By Tugdual Le Bouar, Marine Marketing & Sales, Asia-Pacific, CGG CGG is a leader in geoscience. In all environments, we bring unique technologies, services and equipment designed to acquire extremely precise data and images of the Earth’s subsurface for our clients, primarily in the global oil and gas industry.

CGG is about pictures, albeit very sophisticated and technically demanding pictures. In a similar way to doctors using ultrasound to look into the human body, CGG teams deploy sophisticated equipment and high-end technology to acquire seismic data everywhere in the world. This data is then processed into final images of the Earth’s subsurface to provide oil and gas companies with a better understanding of the hydrocarbon potential of sedimentary basins.

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The prospect for offshore hydrocarbons in Asia is huge and offers tremendous opportunities for CGG to support the fast-growing oil and gas industry. Image courtesy of CGG

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Hydrocarbon reserves can be located in all types of environments, onshore or offshore, very often in remote areas. To deliver offshore exploration surveys, CGG operates a fleet of 17 seismic vessels worldwide, each of them acting as a multi-million-dollar floating factory.

FORERUNNER IN ASIA The prospect for offshore hydrocarbons in Asia is huge and offers tremendous opportunities for CGG to support the fastgrowing oil and gas industry. We are wellpositioned to be part of this momentum with one-third of our fleet operating in Asian waters all year round. During the one to six months’ duration of a typical project, our offshore teams face harsh operational constraints such as conducting projects far from established communication networks and logistics infrastructure or safely surveying in busy waters. Yet the challenge of reaching optimal efficiency is tackled by quickly adapting to a wide range of projects over a short period of time. Thanks to a central regional location, local in-house expertise, and the avai-

lability of an appropriate maritime infrastructure, CGG’s office in Singapore is the ideal regional hub to support marine projects operating in the vast Asia-Pacific region between New Zealand, Chinese, or Indian waters.

ensures that we are close to our clients and understand their regional needs. Our Singapore office energises a regional platform for research, cooperation, and collaboration with both local clients and suppliers.

Present in Singapore since 1979, CGG now employs more than 270 people in its Serangoon office and almost twice as many people on board vessels. In addition, our warehouses located on the seafront are a key resource for supporting the fleet with equipment supply or coordinating maintenance works with local maritime partners during vessel stopovers in Singapore en route to India, Russia, Australia... or other destinations. Through its local presence, CGG also

The way in which CGG is solidly implemented in Asia reflects its global commitment to continually create value by helping its clients to find new resources in a safe, efficient, and socially responsible way. F THIS PAGE Image of the Earth’s subsurface derived from seismic data acquired by CGG. Such images are used by oil and gas companies to give them a better understanding of the hydrocarbon potential of sedimentary basins.

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September 2014

Newly Set Up Companies Over the last few months, various French companies have benefited from the FCCS’ Business Support services for their setup process in Singapore. Let’s welcome, among others:

allows them to optimise their orders by gathering them in Africa and by providing a staff of Chinese-speaking professional buyers who are familiar with the supply sources. This also allows maritime transportation grouping in order to minimise costs.

economic exchanges. Given our expertise, our first goal is to secure exchanges and transactions between Africa and Asia. Asia Africa Exchange’s objective is to promote economic exchanges between Asia and Africa. Because of our deep knowledge of these two continents and the already substantial exchanges between them, we knew we had to create a structure in Asia to provide effective tools and hopefully help promote these

We aim to provide support at two levels: • To ASEAN companies intending to explore new markets. We bring 25+ years’ worth of expertise in African markets and enable a safe exploration and comprehension of these markets. • To African importers. We provide a tool (a centralised buying group) that

Vygon’s product portfolio consists of a wide range of products for vascular access, nutrition, regional anaesthesia and airway management, with a strong focus in neonatology and paediatrics, intensive care, emergency and operating theatre. Healthcare company Vygon has been in the industry for 52 years and believes that life is just beginning in Asia Pacific. Healthcare and medical device supplier Vygon has started its Asia Pacific operations with a regional representative office in Singapore, with plans to grow and develop from this new base. Vygon was established in 1962 in Ecouen, France. With 1,800 employees worldwide today, and a global turnover of €250 million, Vygon is a multinational company that designs, manufactures and sells high-end single-use disposable medical devices for use in hospitals and home care.

Vygon’s manufacturing facilities are located in France, Germany, Belgium, the United States and Colombia. Its products are sold in more than 100 countries around the world. Vygon worldwide distributes its products through a network of more than 30 subsidiaries in the different countries such as France, Italy, the UK, Germany, Spain, India, the United States, Japan, Colombia, etc. Countries in Latin America as well as Dubai, Algeria and, now, Singapore, have their own representative offices to further support and develop a close customer-centric approach.

Contact: Mr Daniel Delannoy, General Manager Website: http://asiaafricaexchange.com

Apart from these countries, Vygon supplies products to hospitals via local channel partners (distributors). Vygon has international training centres located in France and the UK to provide the necessary clinical and technical training to end customers like doctors and nursing teams. Vygon has changed, developed and adapted numerous times throughout its 52 years to remain successful. Through all these changes, the constant has been the energy, enthusiasm and ambition of our people in all areas of the business. We look forward to growing and further enhancing our reach through our latest expansion into Singapore.

Contact: Mr Christophe Deffontaines, Vice President Asia Pacific Website: www.vygon.com

BENEFIT FROM OUR EXPERTISE IN SETTING UP COMPANIES IN SINGAPORE! Do you wish to start a business in Singapore and set up a local legal structure? The FCCS is here to assist you and provides you with a personalised support. In 2013 alone, 40 French companies were set up with the help of the FCCS. Please contact our business support department at bizsupport@fccsingapore.com or +65 6933 1350.

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For 25 years, CA Com has been working with retailers and brands to help them accelerate their commercial performance. We accompany our clients on the planning of their commercial action plans and annual media strategies. We are able to cover all communication needs from research and creation of commercial operations to production of marketing materials.

French Companies in Singapore

Our team designs innovative marketing campaigns that captivate customers. It produces and manages every kind of advertising and promotional communication media: catalogues and flyers, POS, billboards, covers, packaging, shooting, in-store and outdoors communication, etc. We also propose fully customised workflow solutions to fulfil the multi-channel retail marketing publishing needs. Main services: • Consulting, strategy, brand positioning; • Guidelines conception and implementation;

• Production, prepress, print management; • Workflow solutions building and implementation. References: • F&B: Angelina, Fauchon, Artisan de la truffe, Larnaudie • Retail and wholesale: Kingfisher group, Auchan, Simply Market, Metro Cash & Carry, FNAC, Leclerc, Célio

Contact: Mrs Anne-Laure Chipeaux, Chief Representative APAC Website: www.cacom.asia

They Rely on Us... and Testify to Our Services In the last few months, the FCCS Business Support team carried out several business missions for French companies in Singapore and helped others with their implementation in Singapore. Here, one of these companies provide testimonials of our services.

“I have experienced a partnership with FCCS and it was a great success. We are a French family business specialised in the production and distribution of luxury leather care products.

Famaco is a key player in the leather care product industry run by the Pfirter family and its headquarters, as well as its production plant are based in Châtillon, near Paris.

Our company was established in 1931 and, as the French leader and one of the leaders in Europe with our brand Famaco, we sought to expand across Asia and particularly in Singapore, an important economic place with an important demand for luxury goods and products made in France.

THE FCCS BUSINESS SUPPORT DEPARTMENT CAN HELP YOU TO: • Facilitate your access to the Singaporean market; • Prospect and approach the local market; • Set up a company in Singapore; • Optimise your presence on regional trade shows in Singapore. Contact us now ! bizsupport@fccsingapore.com or +65 6933 1350

FCCS helped us organise excellent meetings with directors or buyers of wellknown brands or department stores in Singapore. Thanks to their network and their tailor-made service, we are quite confident about starting business in Singapore soon.” F

Contact: Ms Audrey Pfirter, Associate Director, Ets Pfirter Famaco Website: www.famaco-paris.fr

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Trade Shows

September 2014

Spotlight on French Technology at BroadcastAsia & CommunicAsia 2014 This successful event provided exhibitors with a great platform to showcase their latest innovations to industry manufacturers in Asia and forge new business partnerships. Exhibiting at CommunicAsia and BroadcastAsia is indeed an opportunity to be part of Asia’s most recognised events in the ICT industry and the pro-audio, film and TV sectors. Twenty companies gathered under the French pavilions.

A Great Evening with the 5th Edition of the ICT Awards! For the fifth consecutive year, the FCCS and Ubifrance came together to support the exhibitors at this year’s edition of BroadcastAsia and CommunicAsia and celebrate their innovations and success. They granted five awards selected by a Franco-Singaporean jury board. The event was supported by Luther, Serval and 1664. The ICT Awards were presented at the Arts House by His Excellency Mr. Benjamin Dubertret, Ambassador of France to Singapore. More than 150 professionals gathered for this must-attend ICT event! F

The event drew over 33,000 attendees over four days and has proven itself the choice integrated platform for industry professionals to congregate, share their expertise and showcase latest technologies and applications emerging in the industry.

organised the 5th edition of the FranceSingapore ICT Awards with Ubifrance at the Arts House.

The FCCS had the great pleasure of inviting French and Singaporean companies to a networking cocktail at the French Pavilion. The FCCS also co-

We look forward to welcoming more brands and more visitors at the French Pavilions at BroadcastAsia and CommunicAsia 2015! F

The FCCS thanks all its exhibitors for being part of the event and making it a successful one.

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| FCCS Events / French Maritime Cluster Committee

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2014 FCCS Annual General Meeting The FCCS Annual General Meeting took place on Thursday 5 June 2014 at the Alliance Française. The meeting started at 6.30pm. Mr Pierre Verdière, President of the FCCS, was presiding the meeting with the help of Mrs Carine Lespayandel, its Executive Director.

Maritime Networking Night In partnership with the CMF, the FCCS launched a new Committee: the French Maritime Cluster Committee in Singapore. This new committee aims to promote the French maritime economy in Asia-Pacific, offering opinions and expertise on current issues and business trend perspectives, and delivering key insights in relation to doing business in this region. All professionals involved in the maritime sector were invited to attend this first networking event. It was a unique opportunity for our members and other professionals to share their views and topics of interest for the new committee, to broaden their network and exchange ideas with other professionals. F

Mr Verdière addressed the assembly for approval of the 2013-2014 Annual Report and introduced the meeting. He then shared that 2013-2014 had been an excellent year for the FCCS – with more members, more activities and services – and thanked the team, the board members and the company members for their active contribution.

The President and the Executive Director then gave an overview of the FCCS activities in 2013-2014, presenting the results achieved by each department. They also highlighted the new projects launched this year, such as So Chic, the guide to French shopping and dining in Singapore, and the new workshop series French DNA. F

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Asia Committee|

Ethical Leadership, Corporate Social Responsibility, Asian culture & Guanxi discuss how essential elements of Asian culture can have an overall positive impact on society and business. Mr Namdrol Rinpoche, a Buddhist Master and a recognised spiritual leader, founder and Spiritual Director of Thekchen Choling (Singapore) and its branches in Malaysia, explained the connection between Buddhism and the fundamentals of CSR. He told our members how practising ethical leadership can contribute to a company’s success. This conference jointly organised by the Asia and Sustainability committees targeted business leaders in Asia who are willing to explore how to conduct and grow their business and social network in harmony with ethics, respect for human values and Corporate Social Responsibility. This breakfast talk, which was attended by 85 participants, was also a chance to

Mr Sin Jin Lim, founder of Research Plus, a research and marketing consultancy firm, illustrated through real case studies why business leaders should understand and integrate key elements of Asian culture – such as network and social hierarchy (Guanxi), Lian (moral honesty and reputation), Mianzi (face) – in their management practices. F

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| Sustainability Committee / Luxury & Premium Retail Committee

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The L’Oréal Sustainability Commitment for 2020 On the occasion of the Singapore International Water Week, Mr Miguel Castellanos, Global Environment, Health & Safety Director, L’Oréal, presented the new L’Oréal sustainability commitment for 2020: Sharing Beauty With All. The launch of Sharing Beauty With All sets out a clear vision of where L’Oréal wants to be in 2020, along with the sustainability targets needed to hit in order to get there. By 2020, l’Oréal will reduce its environmental footprint by 60% from a 2005 baseline whilst bringing beauty to one billion new consumers. L’Oréal’s presentation was introduced by Mr Patrick Couzinet, Senior Vice President Business Development, Veolia Water Technologies, who presented the state-of-the-art solutions and technologies to be implemented in order to obtain a long-term sustainable vision. This successful breakfast talk was followed by a very active Q & A session. F

Fragrances and Cosmetics in Asia – Focus Group The global Fragrance and Cosmetics market is expected to grow over the next five years, driven primarily by growth happening in the under-penetrated emerging markets in Asia Pacific. In this fast-growing context, the FCCS organised a roundtable with the major actors of the fragrance and cosmetics industries in order to: • Better evaluate general information needs ; • Review the key growth markets in the zone, as well as the forecasts for 2014 ; • Discuss the challenges – and how to face them, for the forthcoming months in their respective activities.

This roundtable was very constructive for our selected participants. In addition to this insightful exchange, participants

also enjoyed networking with other likeminded professionals from the luxury retail industry. F

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September 2014

Asia Committee|

Outlook on Iskandar Malaysia: Seminar & Site Visit The French business communities from both Singapore and Malaysia were invited to a visit of Iskandar, Malaysia. This initiative was a joint event by the French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore and the Malaysian French Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Iskandar Malaysia is set to become Southern Peninsular Malaysia’s most developed region. Designed with investors in mind, the region will enjoy stateof-the-art facilities, full infrastructure

and a one-stop business centre to ensure business transactions are fast, seamless and convenient. Our programme offered a full insight into setting up and doing business in Southern Peninsular Malaysia. It was an opportunity for participants to get testimonials from

French companies that are already operating in the region. F

Site Visit: Behind the Scenes of National Stadium Club As the Singapore Sports Hub moved into the final phases of construction, members of the FCCS were invited to come on a behind-the-scenes sneak-preview tour of the National Stadium Club facilities on the National Stadium construction site on April. Our members had the opportunity to learn more about the entire project and to gain insights into the engineering and technology behind the stadium facility. After the tour, our guests and friends were invited to a friendly networking session. F

The Mega Trends Mega trends describe structural changes in society. They influence all aspects of society and have a long lasting effect. During this exceptional breakfast talk, Mr Hubert Testard, Minister Counsellor for Economic and Financial Affairs, Embassy of France in Singapore, and expert on economic and financial forecasting, shared his insights on Asia up to 2050. He tackled angles including: • GDP, Population, The Wealth Effect; • Finance, Trade and Investment; • Urbanisation, Infrastructures, Energy, CO2 Emissions; • Competitivity, Innovation. This breakfast talk gave our members the opportunity to interact with the speaker and ask him their questions. F

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| Banking & Finance Committee

September 2014

Actualités Fiscales en France pour les Non Résidents

The numerous texts voted in France in the recent years, the 2014 finance law published on the 30th of December 2014 in particular, have radically modified taxation on assets. These may increase or decrease depending on individual circumstances, including for non-residents. It is important to be kept informed of

these changes, as they may impact the management of current or future assets in France. The Banking and Finance Committee was pleased to welcome Mr Bertrand Cosson, Director, Patrimonial Engineering, Banque Transatlantique, Paris, who discussed the

difficulties, uncertainties and opportunities brought about by these changes. This highly anticipated yearly breakfast talk was followed by an active Q & A session where our 60 attendees were able to raise technical questions in regards to their taxation. F

Update on M&A Trends and Issues in Asia Speaking at this Banking & Finance committee meeting was Mr Dominique Lannes, Vice President M&A, Essilor, who talked about Essilor’s recent experiences in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) in Asia, highlighting key takeaways from some of the deals Essilor has been involved with. Mr Ludovic Sichère, Director, KPMG Transaction Services, presented the most recent trends in M&A volumes in ASEAN based on public data as well as internal data. He also presented the common issues and challenges that he faces during M&A-related transactions in the region.

Finally, he also provided his perspective on M&A market in ASEAN in the near

future. This well-attended presentation was followed by an active Q&A session. F

Joint Banking & Finance and Energy/Infrastructure Networking Event For the first time, we invited our Banking & Finance Committee members for a great evening of networking with Energy/ Infrastructure Committee members. This joint event, held at Café Gavroche in a relaxed Parisian atmosphere, was a unique opportunity for our 40 members to broaden their networks and exchange ideas with like-minded professionals with some wine, beer and “tartines.” F

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Energy/Infrastructure Committee / Legal & Tax Committee|

Developing Successful Real Estate Projects in the Mekong Region Over the past decade Southeast Asia’s property market has blossomed and diversified immensely. With a combined population of over 235 million in 2013, the economies of the members of the Greater Sub-Mekong region (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam) are as varied as the region is wide, presenting numerous opportunities for real estate investors.

Mr Pierre-Jean Malgouyres, Cofounder, Associate Partner and General Director, Archetype Group, Mr Marcus Collins, Partner and Head of Real Estate Practice Group, DFDL, and Mr Marc Townsend, Managing Director, CBRE Vietnam, addressed the needs of professionals actively involved with or interested in developing their real estate operations in the Mekong region. F

Energy/Infrastructure Committee Meeting Ahead of the summer break, the Energy/ Infrastructure Committee was pleased to invite its members to a special session in order to address: • the induction of Mr Yves Le Bail, VP Asia Pacific, Total Exploration-

Production, as the Committee’s new co-President. He replaces Mr Manuel Olivier, VP Operations, Total Oil Asia Pacific, whom the Committee thanks for his help and support; • this past year’s Committee activities;

• a proposed road map of activities for 2014/2015. Members actively contributed to the discussion and participated in the setup of the coming year’s programme. F

Managing Fraud-Related Crises in Southeast Asia In this committee meeting jointly organised by the Legal & Tax, Energy & Infrastructure and Asia Committees, Mr Raphaël Bouzy, Senior Consultant, Corporate Investigations, and Mr Charlie Warren, Senior Consultant, Control Risks,

addressed what fraud-related crises are, how they can be detected as well as why and how they should be managed. Case studies specific to Southeast Asia were used as examples, alongside an interactive crisis scenario, where the audience participated in the response to a corruption investigation into a fictitious company with operations in Southeast Asia. F

Corporate Governance and Director’s Duties in Singapore and Southeast Asia This very interactive committee meeting allowed Mr Kim Seng Lo, Director, and Mr Arnaud Bourrut Lacouture, Associate Director, Paris Bar, Foreign Lawyer, Stamford Law Corporation, to introduce the concept of corporate governance in Singapore with a focus on the legal framework applicable to directors’ duties in private companies. Day-to-day management for directors of private companies in Singapore regularly raises issues in terms of responsibility with respect to their relevant company, its shareholders and third parties. Directors’ awareness of their liabilities is therefore essential. The presentation first highlighted the various duties and obligations to which

directors are subjected. The speakers then presented case studies in order to show how such duties and obligations apply in practice. They concluded by

providing an overview of the various regimes of the managers’ responsibilities in other Southeast Asian countries including Malaysia and Vietnam. F

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| Business Women Committee

September 2014

A Woman’s Perspective on Managing Multi-Cultural Teams cultural team, how to manage it, and the associated challenges and opportunities. Anne Radmacher and her team are in charge of the global innovation agenda and the development of products and communication assets for Lux across the world. Lux is the world’s leading soap brand, with strong positions in India, Brazil, China, Indonesia, Thailand, Middle East and the USA where the brand is known as Caress.

For this Business Women committee meeting, we invited Mrs Anne Radmacher,

Global Brand Vice President of Lux, Unilever, to discuss working with a multi-

This committee meeting was fully booked and concluded with a lively Q&A session between Anne Radmacher and participants. A great success! F

Fashion & Style: Next Season’s Trends The Business Women Committee was pleased to welcome Fashion Designer and Stylist Asma Charles. Asma presented spring/summer 2014 fashion trends and touched on autumn/ winter 2015 for both men and women. From retail to accessories, she gave advice on the key items to purchase

and how to apply them to your personal style. She also demonstrated the importance of the language of colour in the work place, and how to implement style in the business world today and in line with Asia’s climate. F

French Tour: Famous and Inﬂuential Women of Singapore Mrs Ariane Nabarro, Singapore Tourism Board-certified Tourist Guide and owner of Singapour sur Seine, guided participants on a unique tour in colonial Singapore. The tour began in front of the Asian Civilisation Museum and ended at the legendary Raffles Hotel. It introduced women who have or have had an influence in Singapore. During this outing,

Business Women Networking Evening The FCCS invited its members to kick off the summer holidays with a special evening of decoration and cheese & wine tasting by Le Fromager and Affordable Wine Affair.

to display its collections, including the finest selection of Belgian furniture and French tableware brands, items carefully selected by owner Anne-Jean Lietaer herself.

This event took place at House of AnLi Interiors’ showroom and shop. Located in the historical neighbourhood of Mount Pleasant Road, they are a perfect setting

Through this event, more than 40 business women from various backgrounds had the opportunity to broaden their network in a friendly atmosphere. F

participants discovered the Empress Place, Victoria Concert Hall / Theatre, the Parliament, the Supreme Court, the Esplanade, Elizabeth Walk, City Hall and Raffles Hotel... all places marked with the seal of famous and influential women in Singapore. This exclusive tour allowed participants to discover a different side of Singapore, as shared by Ariane Nabarro. F

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September 2014

Human Resources Committee|

Singapore Immigration Brieﬁng: Fair Consideration Framework The new mandatory advertising requirements under the Fair Consideration Framework came into effect on 1 August 2014. The new Employment Pass application process and the new Jobs Bank is now up and running. The changes will affect how businesses recruit professional, management and executive (PME) positions in Singapore. The FCCS together with the AustCham and the Singaporean-German Chamber jointly held a session to discuss these changes. The Ministry of Manpower and Workforce Development Agency provided an overview and up-to-date information on the Framework, changes to the Employment Pass application process and online forms, as well as features of the Jobs Bank Portal. After the presentations by MOM and WDA, PwC International Assignment Services (Singapore), moderated a lively Q&A session. Organised at ESSEC Business School, this talk was a great success with over 110 participants. F

Your Employees: Why Some Leave and Others Stay Mrs Christine Raynaud, CEO, MRIC, was invited to share the key findings from the 2014 MRIC Group Talent Report. Now in its 4th edition, the annual report differs from other executive search reports by capturing the moods, concerns and career plans of talented individuals (rather than employers). The data presents a detailed and highly useful road map for employers keen to improve their

recruitment and retention of top talent. Based on the responses of 5,000+ professionals working across Greater China and Singapore, the report offers clear insights into the motivators driving career decisions among mid- to upperlevel managers.

• How talented people assess potential new employers; • Why talented people change jobs; • Why talented people stay in their current jobs; • What makes a “good” employer; and • What factors matter most in work-life balance.

Specifically, she unveiled the highlights of this year’s findings on:

This HR committee meeting was fullybooked with over 25 attendees. F

Sustaining High Performance Through Integral Well-Being Attention deficit, daydreaming, constant tiredness, low energy, frequent sick leaves, sleepiness, impulsive behaviours, low morale, chronic stress and depression are very real and painful consequences of our fast-paced lives and lack of inner balance. These are all too common in the workplace and take a toll on employee engage-

ment, performance and creativity. Senior executives are not immune either and a few top corporate leaders were recently forced to take a long break or resign due to extreme fatigue. During this interactive session, Mr Thierry Moschetti, Partner, The Resilience Institute, shared his thoughts on ways organisations can secure integral well-

being for their staff and build sustainable high performance. Taking the example of nutrition, Ms Wai Yee, Head Dietitian, MyKenzen, gave some tips and practical techniques to stay energised and focused at work. She also explained how to tap into the Singapore Workplace Health Promotion Grant for a healthier workforce. F

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| Sourcing & Supply Chain Committee / R&D Committee

September 2014

Schneider Electric’s Tailored Supply Chain: Transforming your Industrial Footprint in a Competitive Business Advantage various customer segments and markets from consumers to public utilities, global accounts but also distributors, panel builders, OEM and system integrators. Moving from a one-size-fits-all model to a tailored approach while optimising cost, supply chain can become a strong growth support tool and business enabler.

Since 2011, Schneider Electric has embarked on a transformative journey to consolidate its supply chain and tailor

it to the needs of its customers. As a growing player in the field of energy management, Schneider Electric serves

This committee meeting was a great opportunity for our members to hear from Mr Damien Dhellemmes – currently leading end-to-end Supply Chain operations at Schneider Electric in East-Asia Japan and Pacific – about how to leverage their factories and distribution centres to make a difference for their customers, and what it means on the ground inside the factories, distribution centres but also with their suppliers and partners. F

Usage of Geographic Analytics in Supply Chain Management How can you make strategic supply chain decisions faster and more effectively? During this very interactive presentation, Dr Jozo Acksteiner, Manager Strategy & Analytics, Hewlett-Packard’s Strategic Planning and Modeling group, presented one perspective on this topic to our members, which lies in a technique called Geographic Analytics: the visualisation of network information on a map in order to drive supply chain optimisation. Flexible, transparent, and intuitive, Geographic Analytics greatly enhances the toolbox for making strategic assessments. F

Leadership & Creativity: Three Keys for Boosting Innovation Potential Companies that are regarded as leaders today stand out thanks to their explicit commitment to innovation. Seen from the outside, this commitment manifests itself as a constant stream of new products or services, a strong client orientation, inventive marketing strategies, and attention to design and aesthetics. In addition, the orientation

towards innovation is also palpable on the inside: it emerges from personal and interpersonal dynamics that explicitly nurture the creative spirit – in everyone, at all levels. The R&D and Marketing & Communication committees invited Mr Mario Varvoglis, Business Consultant, to share his knowledge on ways to boost an organisation’s innovation potential. He focused on three key aspects, namely Mindset, Tools, and Culture, and detailed several case studies on this hot topic. F

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| Marketing & Communications Committee

September 2014

Balancing Global and Local Perspectives in Marketing and Media Strategies As part of its Marketing & Communication committee, the FCCS organised this talk with three inspiring speakers: • Mrs Anne Radmacher, Global Brand Vice President, Lux, Unilever. • Mrs Ivy Latour, Marketing & Communications Manager, Veolia Water Technologies (Veolia), Asia Industrial. • Mrs Emily Tisserand, APAC Regional Director, Mediakeys. While the codes of marketing and communication for global B2B companies are not so flexible, each country in Asia and each business target has its own expectations and local market characteristics.

Our speakers discussed localising global messages and marketing campaigns and

finding the right mix between global, local and glocal strategies. F

Making your Brand Special: The Art and Science of Premiumisation

During this breakfast talk, two experts came together to provide their views on the new codes of premium products. Ms Karen Stanton, Regional Marketing,

Sensory and Consumer Insights Director (Greater Asia), IFF (International Flavors and Fragrances), and Mr Arnaud Frade, Managing Partner, Hall & Partners, pro-

vided a rich source of consumer-centric strategies and inspirational ideas to help the audience consider the most effective means of making their brand special. F

Mobile Innovations That Will Change the Way We Do Business in APAC For this breakfast talk, Mr Arthur Policarpio, Head of Mobile at Havas Media Group and Mr Rushit Jhaveri, Vice President Brand Licensing, FremantleMedia Asia, talked about top current mobile trends shaking in Asia. During the Q&A session, participants discussed the impact of mobile innovations on business in Asia. F

How Social Media Insights Can Drive Your Business During this committee meeting, Mr Laurent Verrier, Founder & CEO, One9Ninety, Mr Christophe Laguet Director, Strategy One9Ninety, and Ms Fanny Michaud Account Director, APAC, Synthesio, addressed the following points: • Mapping a brand’s digital customer journey and influence loop;

• Realising the importance of earned media in the purchasing decision process; • Measuring a brand’s online share of voice and Social Reputation Score. This session allowed our members to explore how to drive their businesses through an optimised social media strategy. F

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Big Data: Practical Applications for Enterprise For this exceptional talk, we brought together three experts: Mr Simon Piff, Associate Vice President, Enterprise Infrastructure, IDC, Mr Uli Braun, Head of Portfolio & Presales, Asia Pacific, Managed Services, Atos Asia Pacific, and Mr Matthew Hunter, Associate, Olswang Asia. This breakfast talk covered many topics related to Big Data such as the significance of Big Data in the enterprise, the practical applications of big data analytics within the enterprise along with benefits derived with use cases, the insight into what a company needs to consider before embarking on such a project and legal issues. This seminar attracted a lot of ICT professionals from various industries, from chemicals to video games. These varied participants helped create a lively panel discussion moderated by the FCCS ICT Committee President, Jean Garez. F

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FCCS Futsal Tournament

September 2014

160 Players at the 2014 FCCS Futsal Tournament This year’s edition brought together 160 players, split into 20 teams, for a day-long tournament. This fifth edition of the FCCS Futsal tournament was a real success! Players gained forces for the afternoon by enjoying the buffet lunch. Then, play-off and finals revealed the best teams. The overall tournament winner this year was Schneider Electric Singapore! We take this opportunity to thank Football Passion for organising the tournament as well as our gift sponsors for providing great prizes. F

FCCS FUTSAL TOURNAMENT 2014 WINNERS MAIN TOURNAMENT WINNERS

PLATE TOURNAMENT WINNERS

BOWL TOURNAMENT WINNERS

1st - Schneider Electric Singapore 2nd - Airbus Helicopters

1st - Dragages 2nd - Veolia

1st - Technip 2nd - Imerys – The Carbonians

The Fair Play prize went to Legrand.

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Networking in Style at Ligne Roset The FCCS hosted a fun networking evening at the Ligne Roset furniture showroom. Ligne Roset is Franceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading contemporary furniture brand, with a presence in 70 countries and a history spanning over 150 years. This networking event allowed the 50 participants to broaden their professional circles in a relaxed atmosphere. F

Exclusive Whisky Tasting at La Maison du Whisky This exclusive networking event held at La Maison du Whisky allowed our members to discover exciting and unique single-malt whiskies from various regions of Scotland. Our members learned the way whisky is made and how to enjoy it. We take this opportunity to thank Le Petit Depot and The Chocolate Factory for sponsoring delicacies to accompany the degustation of whiskies. F

Business + Gastronomy = FCCS Monthly Luncheons Every first Friday of each month, the FCCS organises a business luncheon in a French restaurant, with a new venue and a different menu every time. These informal networking sessions create excellent opportunities to develop new contacts and exchange ideas on business issues while enjoying some great French food. Our last luncheons took place at Le Petit Navire, Hippopotamus and Le Comptoir. Visit our website www.fccsingapore.com to see our next business luncheons and broaden your network. F

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FCCS Gala Dinner

September 2014

So Chic

2014 FCCS Gala Dinner A celebration of the friendship between France and Singapore, the 2014 Edition of the FCCS Gala Dinner brought together more than 500 eminent Singaporean and French guests. This year, we celebrated So Chic during an evening of French style. Held at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel’s Ballroom on the 24th of May 2014, the Singaporean and French business communities jointly enjoyed the evening under the patronage of our guests of honour Mr Ho Meng Kit, CEO of the Singapore Business Federation (SBF), and HE Mr Benjamin Dubertret, Ambassador of France to Singapore. The evening was a fabulous night where a who’s who of Singapore experiences French sophistication and creativity. Thanks to two-Michelin-star Paris chef Michel Rostang, our guests dined on some of the finest French cuisine in Singapore, accompanied by delicate French wines from The French Cellar and Champagne by Mumm.

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Guests also enjoyed a tap dance and a contemporary number by Elle-May Patterson, as well as string quartet VOX’s original and dynamic takes of pop and classical favourites. As a grand finale, we were proud to present a haute couture fashion show featuring exquisite creations by Georges Hobeika.

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We would like to give special thanks to Chef Michel Rostang and Georges Hobeika for flying all the way to Singapore for the event. Thank you to all our guests for joining the FCCS Gala Dinner celebration! This event would not have been possible without our sponsors and we would like to express our heartfelt thanks to them for their support. F

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New FCCS Members

September 2014

New FCCS Members CORPORATE MEMBERS ARC INTERNATIONAL

MPH GLOBAL SERVICES

Contact: Mr. Nicolas MORE, Vice President South East Asia & Oceania Website: www.arc-intl.com Sector: Consumer Goods

Contact: Mr. Guillaume PREVOT, Business Development Manager Website: www.mphglobalservices.com Sector: Technical Services

EDF LAB SINGAPORE PTE LTD

SIA PARTNERS

Contact: Mr. Pablo VIEJO, Sustainable Cities Chief Officer for Singapore Website: www.edf.com Sector: Electricity

Contact: Mr. David HOLLANDER, Head Of FSI, Singapore Website: www.sia-partners.com Sector: Consultants

FRAGRANCE DU BOIS

TIONG BAHRU BAKERY PTE LTD

Contact: Ms. Chloe KURZMANN, Brand Manager Website: www.fragrancedubois.com Sector: Perfumes

Contact: Mr. Gontran CHERRIER, Head Chef and Founder Website: www.tiongbahrubakery.com Sector: Bakeries / Restaurants

IPA SINGAPORE PTE LTD Contact: Mr. Philippe DEMANGEAT, CEO Website: www.axa-assistance.com.sg Sector: Assistance

VYGON Contact: Mr. Christophe DEFFONTAINES, Vice President Asia Pacific Website: www.vygon.com Sector: Healthcare

ENTREPRENEUR MEMBERS 5TH ELEMENT PTE LTD

GREYYS PTE LTD

Contact: Ms. Severine DE LAGEARD and Ms. Valerie ORIOL, Directors Website: www.fifthelementhome.com Sector: Consumer Goods

Contact: Mr. William SCHEFFER, MD Website: www.greyys.com.sg Sector: Retail & Distribution

MENTORICA TECHNOLOGY AEGIS CONSULTING GROUP Contact: Ms. Olivia GAGEY, Managing Director Special Counsel Public Affairs & Communication Website: www.aegisconsulting.com.au Sector: Consultants in Communications and Public Affairs

AU COEUR DU LUXE Contact: Ms. Laurence OUAKNINE, Managing Director Website: www.aucoeurduluxe.com Sector: Consultants in the Luxury Field

GEKOCONSULTING Contact: Mrs. CĂŠline BOURBAN, Communication & Business Development Consultant Sector: Third-Party Marketer

Contact: Mr. Marc RAKOTOMALALA, CoFounder, CTO Website: www.mentorica.com Sector: Software / Information Services

OUR LITTLE COMPANY Contact: Mrs. Olivia DISSESCOU, Director Website: www.our-little-company.com Sector: Web & Design Agency

PIXEL PATROL Contact: Mr. Erwan BODESCOT, Founder Website: www.pixelpatrol.com Sector: Mobile Application Development

SPORTS SWIM ORGANISATION PTE LTD Contact: Mr. Harald ELTVEDT, PartnerManagement & Operations Website: http://sportsswim.com Sector: Sport Events

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ASSOCIATE MEMBERS ABR HOLDINGS LTD

KERING ASIA PACIFIC LIMITED

Contact: Mr. Andrew KHOO, Director, Food Service Division Website: www.abr.com.sg Sector: Restaurants

Contact: Mr. Stanislas BARRO, Group Senior Brand Protection Manager - Asia Pacific & India Website: www.kering.com Sector: Consumer Goods

ALLIED PICKFORDS SINGAPORE PTE LTD

PRO-DATALGI SINGAPORE PTE LTD

Contact: Mr. Andy MORRIS, Director Website: www.alliedpickfords.com.sg Sector: Moving / Removal Services

Contact: Mr. Olivier ROTH, CEO Website: www.prodata.sg Sector: IT Services

B2G CONSULTING PTE LTD

R.S.V.P PR & LIFESTYLE COMMUNICATIONS

Contact: Mr. Frédéric GOMER, Managing Director Website: www.b2g-consulting.com Sector: Consultants

Contact: Ms. Bettina VON SCHLIPPE, CEO Website: www.rsvp-agency.com Sector: PR / Communciation

GLOBALEYE PTE LTD Contact: Mr. Jeremy GREY, Associate Vice President Website: www.globaleye.sg Sector: Wealth Solutions

SPH MAGAZINES PTE LTD Contact: Mr. Seymour COHEN, Operations Director Website: www.sphmagazines.com.sg Sector: Magazine Publisher

HILTON SINGAPORE Contact: Mr. Samuel PETER, Food & Beverage Manager Website: www.singapore.hilton.com Sector: Hotels

HOGAN LOVELLS LEE & LEE

TURNING POINT ASIA LIMITED Contact: Mrs. Véronique GIRMA, General Manager-Partner Website: www.turningpoint-leadership.com Sector: Executive Coaching and Leadership Development

Contact: Mr. Jonathan LEACH, Partner, Dispute Resolution Website: www.hllnl.com Sector: Legal / Audit / Consultants

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS Mr. Jean-Luc CREPPY, Senior Program Manager, ENTERPRISE PM Sector: Business and Management Consulting Services Mr. Loïc MOUTAULT, President, Asia Pacific, ROYAL CANIN Sector: Dog and Cat Food Products

Mr. Benoit STRAPPAZON, Private Banker, International Team, ABN AMRO BANK N.V. Sector: Bank

Mr. Marc TASSILLY, Senior Vice President, EFG BANK

BECOME A MEMBER! Joining us brings you directly to the heart of the French Business Community in Singapore. Our lively membership of more than 600 reflects French expertise across a wide range of sectors, both industrial (Technology, Electronics, Telecommunications…) and services (Banking, Insurance, Marketing, Advertising...). Join us and benefit from a wide range of advantages, such as a greater business exposure, an easier access to people and information and many events and business services.

Sector: Bank

Ms. Stephanie TREMEAUD, Manager, ACCENTURE PTE LTD Sector: IT

For more information, please contact us at 6933 1361 or by email at membership@fccsingapore.com.

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September 2014

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