On the wave of breakthrough: business mission in the kilwater of the new Agreement between the EAEU and Singapore

Within the period of September 9-12th, 2019 a business mission of the delegation of innovative Novosibirsk companies to Singapore took place; it was organized on the initiative of Export Support Center of the Novosibirsk Region by Innovative Business Group with the support of the Russia-Singapore Business Council.

4 Novosibirsk companies took part at the business mission 3 of which are residents of biotechnological cluster of Akademgorodok and Biotechnopark Koltsovo, including: Biosan LLC (development and production  of biochemical materials for research institutes), Agrofarmika LLC (production of fertilizers, growth stimulants for organic farming and feed additives for ecological animal husbandry), Biovesta LLC  (development and production of liquid Probiotics) and MBU-Technology LLC (production of reagent kits for in vitro diagnostics, as well as components for the production of diagnostic reagent kits).
As a part of the delegation program each of the companies had a unique opportunity to hold a number of meetings with Singapore companies, as well as state structures, government and non-profit  rganizations  supporting companies working in the field of biotechnology, medical technology and healthcare.
The business program was organized with the support of Progression Engineering (s) Pte Ltd. – a key partner of the Russia-Singapore Business Council. During the business mission Russian companies met with one of the leading companies in the field of high technology in healthcare – Key Asic, Enterprise Singapore, Singapore’s government agency for enterprise development, Zagro Singapore Pte Ltd, one of the leading  Asian manufacturers and distributors of medical products for pets and crop production, Yu Fish Company and The Fish Farm (aquaculture producers), Biotech Connection Singapore, the operator of the Biopolis  Technopark, A * STAR ,the Agency for Technology, Science and Research, etc.
According to one of the participants of the event the business mission was a good opportunity for Novosibirsk companies to explore and estimate the prospects of cooperation with the Southeast Asian countries through Singapore.

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RT-Techpriemka has presented a comprehensive solution on cooperation with Southeast Asia

RT-Techpriemka (is a part of Rostec State Corporation) presented a comprehensive solution to control main stages of the project implementation from development to after-sales service at the international exhibition Industrial Transformation Asia Pacific (ITAP) 2019, which was held within 22 – 24 October 2019 in Singapore. The event also presented the opportunities of RT-Techpriemka in part of supplying metals, components and complex equipment for aviation, electronics, engineering and other industries, as well as certification of management systems.
The organizer of the Russian pavilion at ITAP was the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, the organizer of the whole business program and participating companies and guests from Russia was the Russia-Singapore Business Council (RSBC). The partners were State Corporation Rostec, the Chamber of Industry and Commerce of the Russian Federation, the Trade Commission of Russia in Singapore and other organizations.
The Deputy Chairman of the RSBC Sergey Pronin said: «South-East Asia is a priority area of foreign economic cooperation of Russian companies. The trade turnover between ASEAN and Russia is currently growing, economic and industrial cooperation is strengthening. In addition, the signing of the agreement on a free trade zone between the EAEU and Singapore opens new opportunities for deepening and intensifying cooperation between Russian and Asian companies».
Within the framework of the implementation of large international projects, participating companies may face production, logistics and other risks: the lack of adaptation of standards and requirements for production, late delivery and low quality of suppliers ‘ products. These risks lead to financial losses and have a negative impact on the atmosphere of trust between market players. All risks are interrelated, therefore a comprehensive approach is needed to level them.
General Director of RT-Techpriemka Vladlen Shorin stated: “Building trust is very important for business development, especially in the implementation of international projects. RT-Tehpriemka offers a comprehensive solution based on long experience in working with suppliers, quality control and contract execution. Our services will allow companies from Asia and Russia to be confident in quality and timely execution of duties by their suppliers. Choosing Singapore as a platform for establishing relations and finding new partners is not coincidentally– more than 40% of trade flows within Asia are accumulated here. Therefore, it is the most optimal location for discussing topical issues on cooperation between Asian and Russian companies.”
JSC RT-Techpriemka is a partner of key Russian manufacturers, has extensive expertise in working with suppliers and is an expert in methods and tools for planning and quality management both according to international and Russian standards.
RT-Tehpriemka is a direct management organization of the State Corporation Rostec. The company has a leading position in the market of services for quality control of materials and semi-finished products for the aerospace industry, civil and military engineering. In the regions of Russia there are more than 40 technical offices. On the basis of the company, there was established a Competence Center for quality management system of the State Corporation Rostec and the Rostec-Certificate Center, which certifies management systems according to the Russian and international standards under the license agreement with Quality Austria GmbH.

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The Russia-Singapore Business Council (RSBC) was established in 2009 on the initiative of the Chamber of Industry and Commerce of the Russian Federation with the support of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation and the State Corporation Rostec to develop business contacts and trade of high-tech products between the EAEU and ASEAN. Among the functional aims of the RSBC – is to promote the growth of Russian non-oil exports to the Asia-Pacific countries, technology transfer and mutual exchange of best practices. In the context of Industry 4.0 the issues of digitalization and automation of production come to the fore. At the international exhibition Innoprom 2019, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia and SACEOS reached an agreement on participation in ITAP 2019.
Industrial Transformation Asia Pacific is an exhibition of industrial transformation technologies in the Asia-Pacific region. It is the Asian counterpart of Hannover Messe-the largest international exhibition of industrial technologies. It is the most important platform for technology, industrial transformation in the Asian world. In 2019 the Russia-Singapore Business Council received the status of an official partner from the organizer of the exhibition SingEx. The united Russian pavilion organized by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation operated at the exhibition. The Russia-Singapore Business Council organized the business program.
Source:Press office of JSC RT-Techpriemka

Rostec participates in the exhibition of industrial transformation technologies in Singapore

Rostec State Corporation takes part in international exhibition of industrial transformation technologies in the Asia-Pacific Region (APR) Industrial Transformation Asia Pacific 2019, which opened in Singapore and will last until October 24. The Ruselectronika, Shvabe, Avtomatika, and RT-Techpriemka holdings will present their products. The United Russian pavilion was organized by the Russia-Singapore Business Council in conjunction with the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation.

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Russian companies at ITAP-2019 are represented at the joint pavilion for the first time. Domestic exposition has become the largest at the exhibition. In addition, it differs from all others since it is organized on a national basis. More than 15 companies from Russia, which are leaders in their industries, demonstrate high-tech products here.
The Russia-Singapore Business Council also organized a business mission to Singapore for a number of Russian companies. In particular, Shvabe Holding concluded two partnership agreements with the managing company of the Russia-Singapore Business Council, LLC RSTradehouse, to promote its high-tech products and increase sales in the countries of the region.

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RIA News provides a statement of the Deputy Chairman of the Russia-Singapore Business Council, Sergey Pronin: “The main agenda of the mission includes localization of scarce foreign technologies in Russia in the civilian sectors, commercialization of Russian technologies in the Asia-Pacific region, standardization and harmonization of product requirements in Russia and Asia-Pacific countries, simplification of certification procedures, preparation and implementation of joint R&D and investment projects”.
Earlier, in September, the RT-Techpriemka company signed a cooperation agreement with the RSBC as part of the Eastern Economic Forum.

Source: https://rostec.ru/news/rostekh-uchastvuet-v-vystavke-tekhnologiy-promyshlennoy-transformatsii-v-singapure/

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SHVABE AND THE RUSSIA-SINGAPORE BUSINESS COUNCIL WILL CONTINUE COOPERATION IN ASIAN REGION

Shvabe Holding concluded two partnership agreements with the managing company of the Russia-Singapore Business Council (RSBC) – LLC RSTrade in Singapore. The cooperation is aimed at developing the growth of sales of Russian high-tech products in Southeast Asia.

The current interaction concerns the promotion of domestic developments presented in the exposition of the Singapore technology park and online platform connected with it. On the basis of the Center for the Foreign Promotion of Russian High-Tech Companies and the presentation of investment projects in the technology park, 12 products under the Shvabe are displayed on a permanent basis. According to the terms of the signed documents, LLC RSTrade will continue its presentation and online sales worldwide and in Southeast Asia, in particular.

“Southeast Asia today is one of the most promising markets. The cooperation of Shvabe with the Russia-Singapore Business Council ensures the entry of Russian high technologies and products based on them into this region. Based on the results of collaboration over the past year, a contract was signed with a Singapore company with a total supply of over 750 thousand portable cardiac devices. Of course, this partnership has a high economic attractiveness, and we intend to continue its development”, – said Alexey Patrikeev, General Director of Shvabe Holding and member of the Bureau of the Russian Engineering Union.

The general exhibition of Russian innovations opened in September 2018. The showroom demonstrates neonatal devices, digital IR thermometers, portable devices and other equipment for medicine and laboratory research, as well as Zenitar, Helios and Rubinar photo lenses. You can also familiarize yourself with the Holding’s solutions for transport infrastructure, which are also used in the framework of the Smart City project.

The interaction of the Shvabe Holding and the RSBC began in April last year as part of the annual Russia-Singapore Business Dialogue.
Source: https://www.shvabe.com/press/news/shvabe-i-rossiysko-singapurskiy-delovoy-sovet-prodolzhat-sotrudnichestvo-v-aziatskom-regione/

THE RUSSIAN PAVILION IS FIRST PRESENTED AT INDUSTRIAL TRANSFORMATION ASIA PACIFIC

The Russia-Singapore Business Council has stated: “The united Russian pavilion will be presented for the first time at the largest international exhibition of digital transformation of industry in Asia, Industrial Transformation Asia Pacific”.
The statement says: «Today an international exhibition of industrial transformation technologies in the Asia-Pacific region (APR) Industrial Transformation Asia Pacific 2019 has opened in Singapore. It will last till October 24 and will be full of numerous conferences, seminars, demonstrations… In order to promote Russian high-tech companies in foreign markets, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation together with the Russia-Singapore Business Council have organized a joint exposition».
It is noted that the united Russian pavilion was formed for the first time, it became the largest among all other exhibitors and the only one formed on the principle of national representation. The pavilion exhibits more than 15 Russian innovative companies-leaders in their industries. In addition to participation in the exhibition, the Russia-Singapore Business Council has organized a business mission to Singapore, which is attended by representatives of leading Russian high-tech companies, including the State Corporation Rostec.
The Deputy Chairman of the Russia-Singapore Business Council Sergey Pronin was cited in the message: «The key agenda of the business mission includes localization of scarce foreign technologies in Russia in civil sectors, commercialization of Russian technologies in the Asia-Pacific markets, standardization and harmonization of product requirements in Russia and the Asia-Pacific countries, simplification of certification procedures, preparation and implementation of joint R&D and investment projects. These goals have become even more urgent in connection with the signing of the agreement on the free trade zone between the EAEU and Singapore on October 1 this year”.
General Director of RT-Techpriemka Vladlen Shorin said: «The business mission to Singapore was preceded by the visit of the leadership of the Council and RT-Techpriemka to China. As a result of the visit, decisions were made to work out the mechanisms for creating a network of joint independent testing laboratories and certification centers which meet modern world technological requirements and the development of new standards in industry areas within the framework of digital transformation».

Source: https://ria.ru/20191022/1560073403.html

Cyprus – Russia – Singapore: one more step towards the Eurasian integration development

On October 10-11, the top-management of the State Corporation Rostec paid a visit to the Republic of Cyprus. The business mission was carried out at the initiative and with the active participation of the Russia-Singapore Business Council on the cooperation with Cyprus. The Deputy CEO of the State Corporation Rostec Mr Nikolay Volobuev, who is the Chairman of the Russia-Singapore Business Council as well, headed the Russian delegation. During the visit, negotiations were held with the representatives of Cyprus business community, in which took part the Deputy Chairman-Executive Director of the Russia-Singapore Business Council Mr Sergey Pronin and the Chairman of the Business Council for Cooperation with Cyprus Mr Mikhail Kuzovlev and the Deputy Chairman Mr Sergey Khrustalev.

During the visit, there were discussed prospects for the development of international cooperation on the Cyprus – Russia – Singapore line, primarily in the field of trade and economy. Singapore is located at the crossroads of major international trade, financial and logistics flows and is one of the world’s most innovative economies, what is making this small island State one of the key economic hubs of the Eastern hemisphere. In the West, Cyprus can play a similar role. As in Singapore, the country’s economy is based on the services sector (primarily banking sector), which together with the island’s position at the intersection of trade and financial flows from Europe and the Middle East, creates a favorable prospect for turning the island into a trade, financial and tourist center of the Eastern Mediterranean. The fact is that a number of companies among the members of the Russia-Singapore Business Council  (RSBC) and members of the State Corporation Rostec are working through a network of partnerships in Singapore and Cyprus, opening their official representative offices there.

Due to its unique geographical location, Russia acts as a kind of bridge between Europe and Asia, consistently pursuing the line of developing trade and economic cooperation with the West and the East. Cooperation of this kind acquires special importance in the connection with the processes of “new globalization”, i.e. with a fundamentally new way of building production chains compared to the 20th century. Until the mid-20th century production was based on the transportation of relatively few raw materials from different regions to industrial centers of the world, such as Europe, the United States and Japan, whereas nowadays the network of relations associated with the value chain is much more complex and includes dozens of enterprises located in different, often far from each other regions of the world. Diversification of goods and transport flows with the involvement of players from different countries, regional distribution of functions and activities is of fundamental importance. In these new conditions, Russia becomes not just a “bridge” between Europe and Asia, but a key element of Eurasian integration.

Such prospects became the main topic of discussion at the negotiations of the management of the State Corporation Rostec and business councils with representatives of the business community of the Republic of Cyprus. Combining leading Russian manufacturing enterprises and scientific organizations, Rostec is a key supplier of products and solutions in a number of industries, including the most innovative: smart city technologies, digitalization and automation, blockchain systems, etc. All these make the Corporation one of the key players in the Eurasian economic space.

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In the conditions of “new globalization” and constant acceleration of all economic processes, it is important not only to offer high-quality innovative products and solutions, but also to build the most effective and rapid interaction between suppliers of goods and services and end users. RSBC has expertise in this area and has already implemented a number of successful integration projects with Rostec, such as the international trade information and service platform RSTrade (www.rstradehouse.com). Its tools make it possible to considerably simplify the communication between suppliers and consumers, partners in international industrial and research cooperation, transferring into the digital space both the process of trade transactions and logistics services (by the integration of RSTrade with the Singapore logistics platform CamelONE), finding partners and tracking the progress of investment projects, contract production, including localization of production and R&D cooperation. It should be noted that the platform is integrated into state and interstate projects. In particular, it was integrated with the State industry information system of Russia. In addition, it is a part of projects supervised by the Eurasian Economic Commission on the creation of the Eurasian network of technology transfer, industrial cooperation and subcontracting in the EAEU, as well as the project of development of digital transport corridors, providing services for foreign economic activity, acting as a kind of digital gateway in the relations of EAEU with other countries.

Currently, the platform working in four languages (Russian, English, Indonesian and Chinese) combines almost 82 thousand companies from 23 countries. There is a huge range of products and 247 types of various services.

Another strategic project that contributes to the successful establishment of communication between potential partners is the Center for Overseas Promotion of Russian high-tech companies and presentation of investment projects, established on the initiative of RSBC with the support of Rostec in Singapore. On its basis, there is a showroom, where there is a permanent exhibition of Russian innovative products, it is used during events within the framework of business missions of Russian companies, for the organization of bilateral and multilateral meetings, educational events with the participation of experts from Russia and South-East Asia. The Center is a major component of the R&D center – a joint project of RSBC and Radio-Electronic Cluster of the State Corporation Rostec. Now more than 160 companies from Russia, Singapore, Malaysia, Kazakhstan, a number of countries of South Asia and Africa, etc. are actively cooperating with the Center.

Thus, the Center for Overseas Promotion and RSTrade platform, mutually complementing each other’s functions, act as a kind of locomotive of trade, economic and innovative cooperation between Russia and Singapore, as well as in the broader field – EAEU and ASEAN, with the possibility and usefulness of expanding the geography of interaction.

The experience gained in the framework of the development of Russia-Singapore cooperation and formed models of building cooperation can be successfully applied to Cyprus – if their application is accompanied by expert support from specialists familiar with the peculiarities of the local business environment. The Business Council for Cooperation with Cyprus is ready to provide such support.

Summing up the results of the business program, the parties stressed the importance of developing cooperation between Cyprus – Russia – Singapore in the conditions of contradictory modern realities. The dynamically changing situation at the global and regional levels necessitates constant diversification of business, search for new options and schemes of building business. Changes are not only a threat, but also new opportunities – for example, through free trade agreements. Thus, on October 1, 2019, such an agreement between Singapore and EAEU was signed.

By the way, RSBC acted as one of the initiators and active promoters of the policy to conclude this agreement. It is worth taking a close look at this experience and thinking about whether Cyprus to go in the future the same way.

The agreements reached during the negotiations were enshrined in the cooperation Agreement between the RSBC and the Business Council for Cooperation with Cyprus, signed on October 10. The participants of the business mission expressed hope that this Agreement will become a cornerstone in building long-term and promising cooperation between Cyprus, Russia and Singapore. Agreements were also reached on cooperation between individual Cypriot and Russian companies.

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At the end of the business part of the program, the parties took part in the celebrations dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the birth of Mr Yevgeny Primakov, held at the Russian Embassy in Cyprus. Its key part was the opening on the territory of the Embassy of the monument-bust of the outstanding Russian scientist-orientalist and diplomat. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Cyprus H.E. Mr Stanislav Osadchiy made a commemorative speech. In his speech he noted a huge role of Yevgeniy Primakov in the formation of modern Russia and its foreign policy doctrine. Being a versatile professional – at the same time a brilliant analyst and practical politician, Mr Primakov has repeatedly emphasized the importance of pursuing an independent foreign policy in conjunction with openness to international cooperation. Nowadays, the relevance of this approach is confirmed and even increases, and it is hoped that further cooperation between Russia, Singapore and Cyprus will give a positive example of its practical implementation.

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We invite You to take part in the Annual exhibition-forum “International Import and Export Day 2019”!

The event will take place on November 01, 2019 at the World Trade Center in Moscow.

– The program will include a large panel discussion on import-export transport corridors, digital customs and more.

– The forum will host an interbank conference on foreign trade, where banks will talk about tools to support localising companies and Russian exporters, about special conditions for entrepreneurs engaged in foreign trade. A separate unit will be dedicated to digital trade, aggregators and marketplaces. An important and interesting part of the case session was successfully localized companies in Russian special economic zones and the case-session successful Russian exporters enjoying state support.

– And the forum will end with a closed block

– “Arctic living room”. Forum program and registration on the forum website www.importexport.group