15/05/2012

“We Are Living As If We Had One and a Half Planets”

GENEVA, May 15, 2012 (IPS) – The new WWF Living Planet Report warns of a significant decline in biodiversity, particularly…
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09/05/2012

Highlights of the Grand Final of the Singapore-Netherlands Water Challenge

The Grand Final of the Singapore-Netherlands Water Challenge as part of the Singapore Water Industry Nite was organised in partnership with the Singapore Water…
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09/05/2012

DutchCham AGM 2012: Photo Gallery

Check out the latest photo gallery of the Dutch Chamber of Commerce Singapore Annual General Meeting 2012 at Suntec Singapore….
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08/05/2012

Art Exhibition: Changing Rooms: 4-26 May 2012

After a very successful year, Dutch Artists in Singapore (DAiS) will have their second exhibition in May 2012. DAiS will…
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07/05/2012

Euro Falls After French, Greek Elections

SYDNEY—A dramatic reshaping of Greece’s political landscape with voters largely rejecting austerity measures and an electoral defeat for France’s incumbent…
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03/05/2012

Foreign law firms eye access to Singapore

More foreign law firms are eager to apply for the Qualifying Foreign Law Practice (QFLP) licence after Law Minister Mr…
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02/05/2012

S’pore 4th most desirable place to live and work

Singapore has moved up two spots to become the fourth most desirable place in the world to live and work,…
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02/05/2012

Government will uplift low-wage workers: PM Lee

SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has promised the labour movement that the government will always do its best to…
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02/05/2012

Tymoshenko case: Europe pressure on Ukraine intensifies

Several European leaders have cancelled visits to Ukraine amid growing concern over alleged mistreatment of the jailed opposition leader Yulia…
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30/04/2012

Happy Queen’s Day for the Dutch

The Queen’s official birthday (Queen’s Day, koninginnedag) in the Netherlands is celebrated each year with parties, street markets, concerts and special…
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30/04/2012

Singapore’s jobless rate rises to 2.1% in March

Fewer jobs were created in the first quarter of 2012, with about 27,400 new jobs added. The increase was lower…
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30/04/2012

Dutch elections set for Sept 12

Elections to choose a new Dutch government will be held on September 12, outgoing Prime Minister Mark Rutte said on…
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24/04/2012

Dutch government falls in budget crisis

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has tendered his government’s resignation to Queen Beatrix, paving the way for early elections. His…
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20/04/2012

Are corporates in Asia ready for the green economy?

McDonald’s may not be the usual brand that would be associated with sustainability. But this week, it is celebrating 90…
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19/04/2012

ING to sell some Asian units

HONG KONG/SYDNEY – Australia’s Macquarie Group and Japan’s Nikko Asset Management are among the companies interested in buying ING’s Asian…
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18/04/2012

Singapore’s NODX falls sharply in March

Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports (NODX) for March fell sharply from February figures, according to a statement from International Enterprise (IE)…
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13/04/2012

Full house for April’s Business Referral Breakfast event

Carrying business cards and loaded with sixty seconds elevator pitches 21 DutchCham members and non-members attended the monthly breakfast event…
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13/04/2012

Singapore’s economy grows faster than expected

Singapore’s economic growth accelerated faster than expected in the first quarter of 2012. Advance estimates from the Ministry of Trade…
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04/04/2012

De Gucht Calls For An EU-ASEAN FTA

During his speech to the European Union (EU) – Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Business Summit in Phnom Penh…
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04/04/2012

ABN AMRO appointed Daniel Teo as its COO for Singapore

Dutch bank ABN AMRO appointed Singaporean Daniel Teo as its Country Chief Operating Officer for Singapore and Chief Operating Officer…
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03/04/2012

Sustainable Energy talk for young adolescents at the Hollandse school

“What is your eco footprint?” asked Petra Pronk from Footprint consultancy and member of the Energy Committee of the Dutch Cham….
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03/04/2012

Official Launch of JointhePipe

Singapore, 24 March 2012 – JointhePipe, the first social community of tap water drinkers in the world has been officially…
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26/03/2012

Pilot project on new way to process waste water

A new way to process waste water in Singapore will be piloted this year, and it may produce more NEWater,…
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21/03/2012

The Netherlands 2nd best place to do Business

Hong Kong (HSI), a bastion of free-market policies and low corporate taxes as well as the gateway to the world’s…
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20/03/2012

PWN Technologies Announces Major Developments for the Asia-Pacific at Office Opening and Reveals CeraMac Demonstration Plant Test Results

Singapore based Asia-Pacific presence to promote development and use of its advanced, sustainable water treatment technologies.   Singapore, 20 March 2012…
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19/03/2012

UPS agrees $6.9bn TNT deal as it seeks Europe expansion

Package delivery firm United Parcel Service (UPS) has agreed a deal to buy rival TNT in a 5.2bn-euro ($6.8bn; £4.3bn)…
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14/03/2012

Hotel rooms in Singapore the most expensive in Asia

Hotel rooms in Singapore are the most expensive in Asia, according to the latest Hotel Price Index by Hotel.com. This…
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13/03/2012

Amsterdam in top 20 in World most competitive cities

A new Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) research report reveals that New York, London and Singapore rank first, second and third in competitiveness,…
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13/03/2012

Singapore Is Asia’s Most Competitive City, Economist Says

Singapore is Asia’s most competitive city in attracting businesses, efficiency and promoting a clean environment, according to an Economist Intelligence…
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09/03/2012

Dutch bio-technologist wins Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize

A Dutch environmental bio-technologist won the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize 2012, a prestigious international award that recognises outstanding contributions…
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05/03/2012

Professor Jacqueline Cramer visits Singapore

From the 20th to the 26th of February Professor Dr. Jacqueline Cramer came to Singapore as a visiting professor at…
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02/03/2012

New Long term Visit Pass Plus to help foreign spouses

A new Long Term Visit Pass Plus (LTVP+) will be introduced in April to help foreign spouses of Singaporeans. Several…
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02/03/2012

Singapore must restructure its economy

Singapore’s Minister for Trade and Industry Lim Hng Kiang said the country must urgently restructure its economy, so that growth…
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02/03/2012

Singapore ‘the next Silicon Valley’

Singapore has taken a step closer to being Asia’s Silicon Valley as prominent US entrepreneurs and venture capitalists target the…
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01/03/2012

Singapore Budget 2012

This serves as an overview of the key initiatives in the area of taxation as covered in the last Budget…
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28/02/2012

NUS and Deltares form new Water Alliance

Water research in Singapore and Southeast Asia will be strengthened with the launch of NUSDeltares, a partnership between NUS and…
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09/02/2012

Europe crisis could halve China’s growth, says IMF

WASHINGTON: An escalation of Europe’s debt crisis could slash China’s economic growth in half this year, the International Monetary Fund…
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07/02/2012

DutchCham Water Committee is now Netherlands Water House

DutchCham Water Committee elevates its activities to new heights by enlarging platform for broad participation of Dutch water sector in Singapore….
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28/01/2012

De Lage Landen and the rest of the Clipper 11-12 Race fleet welcomed to Marina at Keppel Bay

De Lage Landen and the rest of the Clipper 11-12 Race fleet welcomed to Marina at Keppel Bay – 28…
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17/01/2012

Why China is all that matters

The Chinese government wants to cool its hot economy to prevent higher inflation, but what if it overshoots? The entire…
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17/01/2012

Singapore Inc. Needs a Rethink, Economists Say

Singapore’s vaunted style of pragmatic, efficient government – credited with fueling the city-state’s meteoric rise to prosperity over the last…
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13/01/2012

Special talk on the floods in Thailand with guest speaker Dr. Adri Verwey

In collaboration with the NUS, DutchCham Water Committee and the Dutch Embassy organised a public talk on the topic of…
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03/01/2012

Singapore’s economic growth slows as manufacturing dips

Singapore’s economic growth slowed in the last quarter of 2011 as reduced demand and supply chain disruptions hurt manufacturing. The…
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31/12/2011

Green. Peace. The Netherlands Take the LEED.

The Netherlands Take the LEED and reap the benefits of a healthier population and economy. Green When you enter the…
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30/12/2011

Green. Peace. The Netherlands Take the LEED.

The Netherlands Take the LEED and reap the benefits of a healthier population and economy. Green When you enter the…
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20/12/2011

EU urges world to aid eurozone via IMF bailout

BRUSSELS: Europe urged G20 nations and other big contributors around the world on Monday to come to the aid of…
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20/12/2011

Saab declares bankruptcy as GM blocks Chinese deal

STOCKHOLM (AP) — After six decades of building cars renowned for their teardrop designs and quirky features, cash-strapped Saab Automobile…
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19/12/2011

Lower business confidence but higher remuneration on the cards in 2012: Randstad Workmonitor

Male employees in Singapore are more pessimistic about the business outlook for 2012 but still expect higher bonuses than their…
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18/12/2011

Govt urged to ratify UN treaty on human trafficking

A migrant welfare group has urged Singapore to sign and ratify a United Nations protocol to prevent and punish human…
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16/12/2011

Employment growth still strong, but worker demand may weaken

Employment growth was strong and unemployment dipped in the third quarter of 2011, according to the Ministry of Manpower. Total…
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16/12/2011

Only 9 Nations Will Be Needed To Ratify Europe’s Fiscal Treaty

BRUSSELS — A new treaty to impose tighter discipline among the 17 nations in the European Union that use the euro will…
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14/12/2011

Dutch DJ’s at Zouk Out

Singapore’s definitive dance music festival returns for the 11th consecutive year. 28,000 dance music lovers from all over the world attended…
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07/12/2011

Singapore is 6th most expensive city in Asia for expats

Singapore has jumped two spots and overtaken Hong Kong for the first time in at least 10 years to become…
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06/12/2011

Sign up by Dec 31 to receive 2011 Singapore Growth Dividend

Singaporeans aged 21 and above who have yet to sign up to receive their 2011 Growth Dividend should do so…
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02/12/2011

When it comes to fast Internet, Eastern Europe seems to reign.  According to Net Index half of the countries with the top…
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01/12/2011

NTUC aims to tackle white-collar work issues

Smartphone applications, an online portal and a dedicated call centre are some of the things the National Trades Union Congress…
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21/11/2011

Singapore’s total trade grows by 5.4% in Q3

Singapore’s total trade grew by 5.4 per cent in the third quarter, over the same period a year ago. This…
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20/11/2011

Optiqua Technologies and PUB receive The Wall Street Journal Asian Innovation Awards in Hong Kong

Adjustable eyeglasses designed for people in emergency situations, a kit for diagnosing disease outbreaks, and a hearing-enhancing smartphone app took…
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17/11/2011

Asean summit to spotlight Myanmar, maritime dispute

NUSA DUA, Indonesia (AFP) South-east Asian leaders meet on Thursday for annual talks where they will grapple with the South…
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08/11/2011

Retirement & Re-employment Act 2012

The Retirement and Re-employment Act will be effective in less than three months from now on the 1st January 2012….
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01/11/2011

ABN AMRO Private Banking is highly commended in Best Private Bank in Europe award

Amsterdam, 28 October 2011 ABN AMRO Private Banking was last night highly commended in the ‘Best Private Bank in Europe’ category…
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25/10/2011

ABN AMRO re-establishes international presence to support Energy, Commodities & Transportation clients

Amsterdam, 24 October 2011 ABN AMRO announces the opening of new offices in selected key locations for clients of the bank’s Energy, Commodities…
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21/10/2011

Singapore still easiest place to do business, says World Bank

WASHINGTON (AFP) – Singapore remains the easiest place to do business, the World Bank said in a report published on…
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17/10/2011

In Memoriam of Pieter D.H. Kalis

IN MEMORIAM In the early hours of Saturday 15 October, totally unexpected, Pieter Kalis passed away during a flight from…
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02/10/2011

Executive Director change at the Dutch Chamber of Commerce (S)

After two very busy and extremely successful years, our Executive Director, Richard Canneman will leave the DutchCham to devote his…
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28/09/2011

PHOTO GALLERY: “A Night above the Tracks” 2011 edition

 

26/09/2011

Dutch Budget 2012

On 20 September 2011 the Dutch Budget 2012 was officially announced. Please find below the most significant amendments being proposed…
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21/09/2011

Singaporean workers demanding more of business leaders

Singaporean workers are underwhelmed by their managers‟ leadership which lacks inspiration and motivation, according to the Randstad World of Work…
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14/09/2011

Graduation Ceremony 2011 Maritime Institute Willem Barentsz at Singapore Maritime Academy

  On Tuesday 20 September from 14:30-17:00 a graduation ceremony will be held for the Bachelor of Maritime Operations, and…
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24/08/2011

ADB: inflation remains Asia’s top concern

Singapore, The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has said inflation remains the chief economic concern for Asia, but the global economic…
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02/08/2011

The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) celebrates its 50th anniversary

The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) is the lead government agency that plans and executes economic strategies to enhance Singapore’s…
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19/07/2011

ASEAN foreign ministers meeting in Indonesia to discuss a single ASEAN community

BALI, Indonesia: ASEAN’s foreign ministers are meeting in Indonesia to take stock of progress in the grouping’s key community-building and…
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11/07/2011

The Holland Water Challenge will have its first edition in Singapore in 2011

The Holland Water Challenge will have its first edition in Singapore in 2011. Initiated and supported by water partners from…
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06/07/2011

Opening Aquatic Science Centre at Ulu Pandan

SINGAPORE : Harvesting urban stormwater as a source of water supply could be possible with the newly-opened Aquatic Science Centre…
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04/07/2011

Singapore International Water Week 2011, 4 to 8 July 2011

The Singapore International Water Week is the global platform for water solutions that brings policymakers, industry leaders, experts and practitioners…
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29/06/2011

EU-Singapore Trade Sees Rapid Rise

The EU was Singapore’s second largest trading partner in 2010 with a share of 11% of Singapore’s total trade. The…
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28/06/2011

Wine BOS Opens New Outlet at Katong Village

Wine BOS Opens New Outlet at Katong Village In running one of the most popular Wine Lounge/Diners in Singapore the…
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08/06/2011

Randstad establishes regional headquarters in Singapore

8 June 2011, Singapore – Randstad, one of the world‟s leading recruitment & HR services providers, today announced it has…
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07/06/2011

European Pavilion at Clean Energy Expo Asia 2011

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The European Chamber of Commerce – Singapore organises the European Pavilion at the Clean Energy Expo Asia (1-3 Nov 2011)…
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06/06/2011

Media Survey – To be or not to be? DutchCham media committee survey

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The mission of the DutchCham is to support the interests of Dutch businesses in Singapore and to provide added value…
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30/05/2011

NUS Executive Education Program – Business Strategies for Asia

Asia, home to 60% of the world’s population, has been growing faster than any other region in the world. It…
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24/05/2011

Join the EU-FTA negotiations (Automotive, Pharmaceuticals, Legal & ICT)

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Join the sectoral meetings (Automotive, Pharmaceuticals, Legal & ICT) that Eurocham have arranged with the EU’s chief negotiator for the…
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18/05/2011

Queens Day 2011 – Photo Gallery

Queen’s Day Reception hosted by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands at Suntec Singapore. At Thursday the 28th…
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12/05/2011

Dutch Artists Singapore (DAIS)

A new platform for Dutch artists in Singapore (DAiS) will be announced at a launch exhibition on 12 May 2011…
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11/05/2011

Blue World Carbon launches Singapore HQ with joining of CVDT team

Blue World Carbon (BWC), the fast growing Dutch/Russian owned company in the field of carbon credit development, trading and advisory…
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07/05/2011

Singapore’s ruling party sweeps elections

PAP took the Tanjong Pagar on nomination day on April 27 when the opposition failed to file their papers in…
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30/04/2011

DutchCham congratulates Dutch Queen

The Dutch Chamber of Commerce (S) gives congratulation to the Dutch Queen Beatrix on her birthday. We wish H.E. Queen…
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26/04/2011

Launch of International family law department at DutchCham member

Not always are marriage articles, pre-nuptial agreements or wills duly amended before moving abroad. Married in one jurisdiction, with assets…
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21/04/2011

Dutch artists launch platform in Singapore

A new platform for Dutch artists in Singapore (DAiS) will be announced at a launch exhibition on 12 May 2011…
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18/04/2011

MPA and PSA Launch Port Technology Research and Development Programme

Both parties will collaborate to conduct research and test bed new technologies for future container terminals Paving the way for…
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13/04/2011

Dutch Embassy give-away: 5×2 tickets to the opening movie at the 19h European Union Film Festival (EUFF)

The European Union Film Festival (EUFF) returns for the 19th time this year, bringing with it a fresh showcase of…
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12/04/2011

DutchNet: Business networking referral breakfast (incl. photo gallery)

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The first DutchNet, monthly Business Referral Networking Breakfast, organized by the Dutch Chamber of Commerce in Singapore and sponsored by…
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09/04/2011

Dutch Chamber of Commerce (S) AGM 2011 (incl. photo gallery)

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The Dutch Chamber of Commerce (S) held their 2011 Annual General meeting at Suntec Singapore on the 7th of April…
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08/04/2011

Prof.dr. P.A.H. van Lieshout visited Singapore

Prof.dr. P.A.H. van Lieshout, one of the seven members of the Scientific Council for Government Policy, visited Singapore from the…
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06/04/2011

Dutch Chamber of Commerce (S) AGM 2011

The Annual General Meeting of the Dutch Chamber of Commerce (S) will be held on Thursday 7th of April 2010…
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23/03/2011

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY: Technology and innovation breakfast meeting – Two seats left!!

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The Singapore High Technology Association jointly with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce in Singapore are organising a CEO breakfast networking…
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14/03/2011

DONATE NOW: Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami Relief

The north coast of Japan was hit by a horrible tsunami after an 8.9 magnitude earthquake that occurred 80 miles…
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07/03/2011

Singapore Budget 2011 tax changes and policy impact on businesses

The Singapore Budget for 2011 was presented on 18 February 2011, by the Minister of Finance, Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam. Dutch…
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04/03/2011

Singapore budget 2011: Ways to hit productivity target

SINGAPORE: Minister for Trade and Industry Lim Hng Kiang said there were four levels of productivity improvements to be made,…
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01/03/2011

Meet & greet with the former Dutch prime minister: Prof. Jan Peter Balkenende

He was the Prime Minister of the Netherlands from 22 July 2002 until 14 October 2010, having led four coalition…
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22/02/2011

Foreign worker levies to increase, says MOM

SINGAPORE: Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) is sending a strong signal to businesses to invest in productivity changes and reduce…
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16/02/2011

Alterations or new registrations for ‘Orange Book’: before 1 March

Dutch in Singapore can be registered – voluntarily – with the Dutch Embassy. On the registration form you can also…
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14/02/2011

Cambodia Business Development Trip: Meet Prime Minister Hun Sen and the entire Cambodian press corps

During 29-31 March 2011, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Bangkok and the Netherlands-Thai Chamber of Commerce…
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11/02/2011

Singapore’s 2010 tourism receipts hit 10-year high

Singapore raked in S$18.8 billion in tourism receipts last year, the highest in ten years. The Singapore Tourism Board (STB)…
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03/02/2011

Gong Xi Fa Cai Singapore

Chinese New Year – often called Chinese Lunar New Year although it actually is lunisolar – is the most important…
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30/01/2011

Singapore firms to get help with overseas growth

The Singapore Business Federation (SBF) said it would step up its efforts to help companies expand their overseas operations, improve…
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24/01/2011

Unilever appoints Zijderveld as head of West Europe

Jan 21 – Consumer goods giant Unilever Plc/NV (ULVR.L) (UNc.AS) on Friday appointed Jan Zijderveld as its new head of…
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21/01/2011

Queen’s Day 2011: save these dates!

The Dutch organizations in Singapore: The Association of Dutch Businesspeople, Dutch Chamber of Commerce (S), the Embassy of the Kingdom…
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19/01/2011

Singapore citizen engagement initiatives to leverage on social media

The Singapore government will roll out more initiatives in the next five years leveraging on social media to facilitate two-way…
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14/01/2011

Singapore government announced more measures to maintain a stable and sustainable property market.

SINGAPORE: The government has announced more measures to maintain a stable and sustainable property market. From Friday, the holding period…
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13/01/2011

Australia rejects Dutch flood offer, Singapore to the rescue with helicopters

They might be the world’s foremost authorities on keeping land dry, but the Australian government says it doesn’t want them…
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11/01/2011

Market study: Singapore Telecommunications Report Q1 2011

Jan 08, 2011 – Singapore’s telecoms operators continue to experience high subscriber growth in the quarter ended September 2010, outperforming…
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07/01/2011

Good Governance for International Business index in Asia Pacific for 2010

Singapore, 6th January – Hong Kong and Singapore top inaugural Good Governance for International Business index in Asia Pacific for…
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06/01/2011

New Charge d’Affairs European Union Delegation to Singapore a.i.

Upon the completion of his mission as Ambassador and Head of Delegation of the European Union to Singapore Mr. Holger…
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03/01/2011

Fokker Services Asia breaks ground for new hangar in Seletar Aerospace Park

Fokker Services Asia (FSA) held a groundbreaking ceremony on 1 December 2010 for its new Asia Pacific facility at Seletar…
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15/12/2010

Figlo contributes to financial literacy in Singapore

National Institution of Education (NIE) developed a financial literacy program for teachers. Citi-NIE Financial Literacy Hub for teachers offers training…
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13/12/2010

Big push to S’pore’s ambition to become global home for talent

(SINGAPORE) Bagging Unilever centre a major coup for EDB. Unilever’s move to set up a leadership development centre in Singapore,…
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10/12/2010

50 global and marketing big shots join Global Marketing Leadership summit

SINGAPORE – EffectiveBrands™, a global marketing consultancy today launched THE GLOBAL BRAND CEO: The Ultimate Marketing Machine, the only book…
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09/12/2010

Dutch Legal & Tax update

WORK PERMIT REQUIRED Foreigners working in the Netherlands require a work permit. An exemption may apply for foreigners neither living…
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08/12/2010

The successful “Maritime” cocktail party at the residence of the Dutch Ambassador in Singapore

The Singapore marine and offshore engineering industry, having carved a reputation for consistent high quality and timely delivery, has grown…
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07/12/2010

Unilever to set up global leadership centre in S’pore

(SINGAPORE) Over the next ten years, global consumer goods giant Unilever wants to double the sales it has taken 100…
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06/12/2010

Singapore startups to get a boost with launch of new super incubator

The startup ecosystem in Singapore is to receive a huge boost after the Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) has…
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04/12/2010

DSM wants to open a regional technology centre in Singapore next year.

DSM, a material sciences and life sciences company, wants to open a regional technology centre in Singapore next year. The…
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30/11/2010

Lemnis Lighting named a 2010 Global Cleantech 100 Company

LONDON/BARNEVALD, June 23, 2010 – Today, Lemnis Lighting announced it has been named in the prestigious 2010 Global Cleantech 100,…
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24/11/2010

Big success DutchCham – NWH “Building with Nature” seminar

Tuesday 23rd of November the joint water committee of the NWH & the Dutch Chamber of Commerce organized an event…
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22/11/2010

Singapore’s private residential property prices saw the highest increase – globally

A report by Global Property Guide recently highlighted that Singapore’s private residential property prices saw an increase of 34 per…
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15/11/2010

New Honorary member at the Dutch Chamber of Commerce (S)

After our Dutch Ambassador Mr. J.W.G. Jansing and Peter Ong, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, we are very…
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12/11/2010

Singapore set to surpass Malaysia on GDP

SINGAPORE – S’pore set to surpass M’sia as South-east Asia’s third-largest economy. The Republic is poised to overtake Malaysia as…
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11/11/2010

New team member at DutchCham

Marta Fiocco recently joined the Dutch Chamber of Commerce in Singapore in the capacity of Business Manager. After her studies…
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08/11/2010

The best place to start a business is…

TO GO WITH AFP STORY "Singapore-economy-

Singapore has been ranked by the World Bank and IFC as the best place to do business. Although the news…
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04/11/2010

“Dutch Hour” at PowerGen Asia

POWER-GEN Asia, the premier conference and exhibition for the power generation and transmission and distribution industries took place from 2nd…
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02/11/2010

Online appointment system for application of passports, visa and legalisations

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Book your appointment with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands online As of today the Embassy will use…
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26/10/2010

Dutch Presence at Clean Energy Expo 2010

In combination with EuroCham and the German AHK Chamber of Industry and Commerce the Europe Business Forum (EBF) will be…
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25/10/2010

The retirement index (adequate income for retirees): Holland 1st, Singapore 7th

Holland has come first and Singapore seventh in a survey that ranks countries on how well they ensure adequate income…
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18/10/2010

Prinsjesdag: Tax Plan for 2011

Last month and as always, on the third Tuesday in September of 2010, the Dutch government outlined the proposed policy…
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13/10/2010

Singapore-based, Dutch company: Brunel International wins business award

Brunel International South East Asia Pte Ltd an Singaporean based, Dutch Company recently won the top honor for from the…
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12/10/2010

EDB to partner industry bodies like SBF to attract mid-sized outfits, Asian companies

EDB to partner industry bodies like SBF to attract mid-sized outfits, Asian companies The Singapore government is stepping up efforts…
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11/10/2010

Media Development Authority of Singapore creates partnership to jointly develop 3D television

Singapore’s Beach House Pictures and its major shareholder New Zealand based NHNZ, have joined forces with the Media Development Authority…
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06/10/2010

Singapore Office rentals rise, cutting down options for occupiers

(SINGAPORE) Office rentals have climbed steadily this year, making Singapore a relatively more expensive market compared to just months earlier….
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05/10/2010

Recent highlights on Biomed in Singapore

In August, there were several key developments in biomedical R&D. Emergent BioSolutions announced its joint venture with Temasek Life Scieces…
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03/10/2010

Singapore and Dubai sign maritime MoU

SINGAPORE: The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Dubai Maritime City Authority have signed a Memorandum of…
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02/10/2010

Most important topics of the Dutch concept coalition (Dutch Only)

Door ANP: Den Haag – 1 October 2010 VVD, CDA en PVV hebben donderdag hun conceptregeer- en -gedoogakkoord gepresenteerd. Een…
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01/10/2010

Tougher requirements for foreign entrepreneurs to become PRs

SINGAPORE: It is a permanent residence scheme for million-dollar investors, one which spells out clearly the financial criteria that an…
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29/09/2010

A Night above the Tracks: Photo Gallery

“A Spectacular evening”, “Veeeeeery gezellig” and “Thanks for a wonderful event” were some of the reactions we received from our…
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27/09/2010

Founding Member becomes the world’s leading company in hair conditioning

Unilever PLC, the Anglo-Dutch consumer-products giant, said Monday it has reached an agreement to purchase Alberto Culver Co., maker of…
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24/09/2010

Monthly Manufacturing Performance Singapore (August 2010)

1) On a year-on-year basis, Singapore’s manufacturing output increased 8.1% in August 2010. Excluding biomedical manufacturing, output grew 24.8%. 2)…
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20/09/2010

Dutch Kinesis Pharma opens office in Singapore.

Kinesis Pharma BV, founded in 1997, has been active in Asia since 2005, when the first client contacts were made…
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15/09/2010

3rd European Inter Chamber Networking Night

Following the great success of the previous 2 editions of the InterCham Networking Event in January and May, the 3rd…
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14/09/2010

ADB-DutchCham Joint event: “Setting up business in Singapore”

On Monday 13th of September the ADB and DutchCham hosted the annual entrepreneurship panel discussion: “Venturing into the Unknown: Entrepreneurship…
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13/09/2010

Website Singapore International Water Week 2011 live

The new website of the Singapore International Water Week 2011 is live. The Singapore International Water Week is the global…
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08/09/2010

Updates on GES Summit 2010 @Singapore

New developments at GES Summit 2010: 1. Government leaders In addition to HE Dr Mari Elka Pangestu, Minister of Trade,…
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06/09/2010

Dutch Minister Eurlings visiting Singapore (Dutch Only)

Van 5 september t/m 10 september is minister Eurlings van Verkeer en Waterstaat op werkbezoek in Shanghai, Singapore en HongKong….
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01/09/2010

Golf give-away: 5 x Handa Singapore Classic Tickets

For the first time in Singapore, the Handa Singapore Classic will make its debut at the Orchid Country Club from…
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26/08/2010

DutchCham founding member Unilever & Suntec thank YOG volunteers

Today at dinner time Suntec Singapore, sponsored by DutchCham founding member Unilever gave more then a thousand ice creams to…
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25/08/2010

Netherlands girls hockey team wins gold at the Youth Olympic Games 2010

Right from the start the Netherlands’ girls’ hockey team for the Youth Olympic Games made it clear they were here…
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24/08/2010

Singapore Sessions (EDB & Monocle magazine)

Great minds never think alike. The premise is simple. 1) Take one global business challenge. 2) Bring different experts in…
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23/08/2010

New Deputy Head of Mission of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands

Pauline Eizema started working as the new Deputy Head of Mission of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands…
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16/08/2010

Chairman’s Blog

I am slightly ambivalent about writing this first ever “chairman’s blog” (what else to call it nowadays) as I am…
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11/08/2010

DutchCham welcomes the Dutch Youth Olympic Games team

The Dutch Chamber of Commerce welcomes the Dutch Youth Olympic Games athletes, their coaches and support. Singapore will be hosting…
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08/08/2010

DutchCham members database online

Another new feature has been launched on the Dutch Chamber of Commerce website: DutchCham Member Database All “corporate memberships” are…
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06/08/2010

GIVE AWAY: Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games DBS Visa PrePaid Card

Through our sponsor Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre we received 5 Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games DBS Visa…
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28/07/2010

New Website: Royal Dutch Embassy

New website of the Netherlands Embassy in Singapore which offers you current and complete information on Embassy services, news, and…
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26/07/2010

New member profile: Heat Pte. Ltd

HEAT Pte. Ltd. is to provide innovative and comprehensive branding solutions for Singapore’s premier lifestyle brands. Honey Lee announced the…
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16/07/2010

New DutchCham website feautures

We have added a couple of features to the website to make your life easier. Please make sure you make…
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12/07/2010

EU – Singapore trade & investment booktlet

With 27 countries, nearly 500 million people and the largest GDP in the world, the EU is of critical and…
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06/07/2010

Completion of ABN AMRO Bank and Fortis Bank Nederland legal merger

Completion of ABN AMRO Bank and Fortis Bank Nederland legal merger. As from today, ABN AMRO Bank N.V. (ABN AMRO)…
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02/07/2010

Official launch of Netherlands Water House

Netherlands and Singapore foster co-operation in Singapore’s water R&D sector with official launch of Netherlands Water House. Singapore’s efforts to…
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01/07/2010

Everything about the SIWW 2010

Missed anything? Read here all about the Singapore International Water Week 2010, in the SIWW Daily Solutions. Updates, interviews ,…
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30/06/2010

SIWW 2010 – Joint Plenanry Session

At the joint Opening Plenary – “Sustainable Cities: Leadership and Governance” chaired by Prof Tommy Koh, Ambassador-at-large, Ministry of Foreign…
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28/06/2010

The Dutch delta commissioner Mr. Wim Kuijken’s keynote speech

The Dutch delta commissioner Mr. Wim Kuijken spoke as a keynote speaker at the River Basin and Delta Management Workshop…
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25/06/2010

TNT announced additional €4.5 million investment in Asia Road Network

TNT announced that it will invest 4.5 million euro (about S$7.61m) in its successful Asia Road Network (ARN), which currently…
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23/06/2010

Visit DutchCham @ SIWW 2010

Visit the Dutch Chamber of Commerce stand at the Singapore International Water Week 2010. During the whole week DutchCham will…
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22/06/2010

3 months membership for FREE

Starting from today, the Dutch Chamber of Commerce is offering a membership for FREE. This membership will give you access…
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11/06/2010

In memoriam Chris Sanders

Singapore, 11 June 2010 It was with great sadness that we learned of the death of Chris Sanders. After a…
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26/05/2010

ADCN Meeting 2010

In May 2010 the ASEAN Dutch Chamber Network met in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for their annual meeting. This year the…
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20/05/2010

2nd EU Inter-Chamber networking event

The first EU Inter-Chamber Networking was held in January and the crowd came in full force with the participation from…
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