Time: 2.4.2025, 9:00-11:00 (light breakfast for in-person attendees at 8:30)

Place: Finland Chamber of Commerce and MS Teams

The Philippines is leading economic growth in ASEAN, with its economy expanding by 5.6% in 2024—making it the region's second-fastest growing country. This strong performance comes from increased consumer spending, businesses reopening, and more jobs. With government spending and fiscal policies focused on keeping the recovery going, the Philippines is on track to reach upper middle-income status by 2025.

The Finland-Southeast Asia Business Association invites you to "Success Stories from the Philippines," where Finnish companies will share their experiences of building successful businesses in the Philippines. Come hear firsthand how these companies, Gigamare, SAWO Sauna and RiverRecycle are thriving in one of Southeast Asia's most promising markets.

Programme:

8:30 Coffee and light breakfast for in-person attendees

9:00 Welcoming words

Jani Kaulo, Chair, Finland-Southeast Asia Business Association

9:00-9:10 Greetings from the Embassy of Finland

9:10-9:20 Greetings from the Embassy of the Philippines

9:20-9:35 Training for Success: GigaMare’s Work in the Philippines

Jari Ullakonoja, CEO, Gigamare

9:40-10:00 From Finland to the Philippines: The Growth Story of SAWO Sauna

VM Kallioniemi, CEO, SAWO Sauna

10:00-10:20 Business case: RiverRecycle

Anssi Mikola, CEO, RiverRecycle

10:20-11:00 Q&A

11:00 End of event

Welcome! For more information, contact Mirjam Ligi: mirjam.ligi@chamber.fi

Best regards,

Jani Kaulo,

Chair of the Finland-Southeast Asia Business Association

Photo by Cris Tagupa on Unsplash