Dear Subscriber,
As the December chill arrives, it's time to get cosy and enjoy the seasonal festivities.
In the Swedish tradition of Advent we light one candle for each Sunday until Christmas eve and hang up colorful star decorations in windows to add light and a warm feeling in homes across the nation.
Read below for our latest news and upcoming events! |
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| Funding agencies in Taiwan ( DoIT) & Sweden ( Vinnova), together with Austria, Canada, Finland and the Netherlands, have launched a EUREKA Globalstars call for collaborative projects doing research & development in the scope of:Sustainability: - Mobility
- Circular economy, including carbon circulation, industrial processes circulation
High technologies, such as (but not limited to): - Semiconductors and photonics (integrated circuits)
- Digital health / biotechnology
- Telecommunication (5G, 6G)
- Advanced manufacturing
This is a fantastic opportunity and the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Taipei will support you to develop a strong application. Contact ceo@swedchamtw.org to find out more and to start finding your project partners! |
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| Kinamedia.se nyhetsbrev is the biggest Swedish newsletter about China, edited by jounalist and author Jojje Olsson. It now also includes weekly updates in Swedish about the presidential election in Taiwan. Jojje offers a special discount on annual subscriptions for fellow SCCT Members.
Use this link for 30% discount on a single subscription, or this link for a 50% discount on a group subscription for two or more users. The offer is valid to 13 December.
A free preview of the latest issue of Kinamedia nyhetsbrev’s Taiwan election special is available here.
Thank you Jojje! |
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| - The new packaging materials designed for Ericsson Remote Radio products are fully recyclable and reduce total plastic content from 20 percent to less than one percent
- Ericsson partners with Deutsche Telekom and Swisscom for initial tests of the packaging solution, with the goal of expanding its use to more products and rolling it out to more customers
- The project is in line with Ericsson’s sustainability strategy and contributes towards the goal of the company to achieve Net Zero across its value chain by 2040
Working with two suppliers, Nefab and DS Smith, Ericsson has developed two designs that incorporate the new materials while retaining the high structural integrity required to protect the product during shipping. |
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We are happy to introduce the latest addition to the chamber, Marcus G Johansson, who is joining as an individual member.
Marcus is a senior Investment Banking and Exchange Technology specialist. He is based in Singapore since 2009 and in Asia since 2004. Marcus has held a number of roles within Technology at various financial institutions in key financial centres across Asia, including Nasdaq Dubai, Nasdaq Asia Pacific, Credit Suisse, Goldman Sachs, Singapore Exchange, ICAP and presently JPMorgan Chase & Co. Previously based in Stockholm, London, Dubai, and Hong Kong.
Marcus has long experience in managing technology for cash equites markets, derivatives trading and clearing, and surveillance. With responsibilities in areas such as development, architecture, test management, business analysis, technical operations, account management and customer support.
In his current position at JPMorgan Chase & Co, within the Corporate Investment Bank has the responsibility for enterprise architecture and solution design in Taiwan. He closely follows developments in financial regulations and its impact to technology infrastructure and operations.
Marcus regularly visits Taiwan for business and personal reasons, mostly Taipei and Tainan. He also enjoys sailing and golfing in his free time.
Let’s welcome Marcus to the SCCT! |
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| We are happy to welcome Prestige House as our newest Corporate Bronze Member.
Prestige House is a VIP Club that offers its members and friends the best of global luxury in the realms of food, fashion, and lifestyle. The aim is to cultivate a community through private, co-branded, or customized events tailored to the community's needs. This approach facilitates the availability of luxury lifestyle products to the community and friends through events, sales, and collaboration with like-minded luxury outlets. Additionally, the club collaborates with the luxury and lifestyle community, positioning itself as a hub for lifestyle services and information.
Prestige House is a luxurious combination of retail space selling high-end and unique drinks, a relaxed Coffee and Tea Venue, an Event and meeting centre, and a Venue for Media Events and Product launches. |
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| Welcome new member San Yang Metal Industrial Co., Ltd. (SYM) 三陽金屬工業股份有限公司! SYM is a venture capital investment holding company engaged in the metal, machinery, high tech and biomedical industries.
Welcome to the Chamber San Yang Metals. |
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