Swedish CRAYFISH Party 2024/小龍蝦派對 – Register Now for a Lively event (The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Taipei)

MAJI Big Tent音樂庭園 25.07066, 121.5224, Taipei, Yuanshan, Taiwan

It’s that wonderful time of year again when the air gets cooler, the days a bit shorter – then you know it's CRAYFISH time! As November approaches, we're ready to bring the Swedish kräftskiva tradition to life in Taipei. Get your singing voice ready and prepare for an unforgettable evening of crayfish, drinks, and laughter....

SCCT Annual General Meeting (AGM)2024

IKEA Nei-hu store (4F staff area) Taipei, Taiwan

The SCCT's Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on 23 October (Wednesday) 6-8pm, at IKEA's Neihu store staff lounge - offering a cozy and enjoyable environment for conversations and community!Grab this opportunity to get to know more about IKEA from showroom to office space. Light Swedish food and beverage will be served.Program highlights include:Vote*...

SwedCham APAC CEO Series – Magnus Ahlqvist, President/CEO, Securitas Group

We are excited to invite you to our 7th SwedCham APAC CEO Talk on 17 October, featuring Magnus Ahlqvist​, President & CEO of Securitas Group​, as our distinguished guest. Join us as we explore the rapidly evolving security industry, which is currently undergoing a fundamental transformation.In recent decades, the world has faced increased uncertainty, marked...

Welcome dinner – Exchange students from Sweden

SECOND FLOOR CAFE NTNU No. 24號, Shida Rd, Da’an District, Taipei City, 106, Taiwan

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce is delighted to invite you to a welcome dinner for Swedish exchange students. This will be a fantastic opportunity to meet: the Swedish Representative, Helena Reitberger; the CEO of the Chamber, Keli Yen; project coordinator, Louise Lau; and our Young Professionals' two senior liaisons, Julia Bergström and Glenn Lio.It's a...

“Lillördag” After-work dinner with SCCT – Register Now!

掌門精釀啤酒Tap Bistro Zhangmen - 微風松高店 4樓, 微風松高百貨 *請搭百貨客梯直達4F,手扶梯不會到*, No. 16號, Songgao Rd, Xinyi District, Taipei City, 110, Taipei City, Taipei City, Taiwan

After a short break, we're thrilled to invite you to our monthly "Lillördag" after-work event! A chance to unwind, socialize, and infuse a touch of Swedish tradition into your busy week!In Sweden, "Lillördag" (Little Saturday) is a beloved tradition that captures the essence of finding joy and relaxation in the middle of the week. Swedes...

“Lillördag” After-work dinner with SCCT – Register Now!

After a short break, we're thrilled to invite you to our monthly "Lillördag" after-work event! A chance to unwind, socialize, and infuse a touch of Swedish tradition into your busy week!In Sweden, "Lillördag" (Little Saturday) is a beloved tradition that captures the essence of finding joy and relaxation in the middle of the week. Swedes...

Midsummer picnic

Yuanshan Station Taipei City, Taipei City, Taiwan

Come and celebrate Midsummer with Us! Join us for a vibrant celebration marking the Swedish summer solstice with joyful traditions and outdoor festivities. where you can create your own flower crowns, enjoy a potluck picnic (bring your best dish or snacks!), and participate in fun games including the traditional Swedish game called kubb. Of course,...

Eurovision Song Contest 2024 Watch Party

Barcade Taiwan 106, Taipei City, Da’an District, Section 1, Heping E Rd, 177號號B1, Taipei, Taiwan

Join us for the ultimate Eurovision Song Contest 2024 Watch Party hosted by the Swedish and Australian New Zealand Chambers of Commerce!For the 7th time, Sweden is hosting the Eurovision Song Contest! What better way to celebrate than to watch it together with Taipei´s biggest ESC fans at 3 am?Here's what you need to know:Date:...

Spring in Church | Vår i Kyrkan

Vår och sång i kyrkan!Våren närmar sig med stormsteg, och det gör även Olof Olsson, Svenska Kyrkans asienbaserade präst som bjudits till Taiwan av Handelskammaren den 11:e maj för att träffa oss alla.Under denna gudstjänst så kommer vi att lyssna till barnen från Svenska Skolan som sjunger Den blomstertid Nu Kommer, och tillsammans sjunga klassiska...

Valborgspicknik | Walburgis Eve Picnic | Skvalborg

The Island by Meiti Riverside Park 中山區基隆河基16號水門, Taipei, Taiwan 104, Taipei, Taiwan

Snart är det Valborg och det firar vi med en festlig picknick a la knytkalas. Tillsammans med YP och våra svenska utbytestudenter, bjuder vi in till en traditionell fulsittning i sann universitetsanda.Mat och dryck medtas själv, tillsammans med picknickfilt of glatt humör. Vi anordnar femkamp och kubb!Detta är ett gratis event, men registrering krävs! Det...

Earth Day for Sweden + Taiwan

Taiwan Tech Arena No.2, Sec. 4, Nanjing E. Rd., Songshan Dist., Taipei City 105037, Taiwan (R.O.C.), Taipei, Taiwan

Earth Day 2024 is celebrated by SCCT companies at a forum showcasing their products & services which have a positive sustainability impact and can help Taiwan to reach its carbon reduction goals. Eight B2B companies will present their sustainability solutions and identify the type of partners they're looking for to grow the impact further. A...

Lillördag 2024 Kick-off

Tap Bistro Zhangmen 4樓, 微風松高百貨 *請搭百貨客梯直達4F,手扶梯不會到*, No. 16號, Songgao Rd, Xinyi District, Taipei City, Taiwan 110, Taipei City, Taipei City, Taiwan

It is finally time to kick off our monthly Lillördag after work! In Sweden, "Lillördag" signifies the celebration of life's simple pleasures and the anticipation of the approaching weekend. Translated as "Little Saturday," this tradition captures the essence of finding joy in the middle of the week. Swedes gather on this evening to unwind, socialize,...

2024 All-Chambers Spring Happy Hour

The Residence, Grand Hyatt Taipei 2F, No.2 SongShou Road, Taipei, Taiwan/ 台北市松壽路2號, Taipei, Taiwan

Come and celebrate the first All-Chambers event of 2024 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel on the second floor's The Residence.Come join us and spend your evening surrounded by delicious food, great people, and a gorgeous night view of Taipei City. We have a lovely indoor area and an outdoor terrace area with seating that overlooks...

APAC Swedish Chamber CEO Talks – Helena Hedblom, Epiroc AB

In an era marked by rapid technological advancements, transforming a traditional heavy industrial company into a fast-paced technology-driven entity requires a bold approach that encompasses strategic acquisitions, effective change management, and the cultivation of a dynamic corporate culture.We are delighted to welcome Helena Hedblom​, President and CEO of Epiroc Group​, as our guest at our...

Elephant Mountain Hike

Young Professionals and Exchange students! Join us for a casual hike at Elephant Mountain. It is a great place for iconic pictures of the Taipei skyline. We meet up at noon at Xiangshan MRT Exit 2. Wear your best walking shoes, bring water and snacks! Don´t forget to register your attendance here on this page,...

Student/YP Welcome Dinner Spring 2024

Toasteria Café No. 200, Section 2, Xinyi Rd, Da’an District, Taipei City, 106, Taipei City, Daan, Taiwan

Hejsan alla inkommande studenter! The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Young Professional Committee is delighted to extend an invitation to a welcome dinner on February 22nd at 7:00 PM at Toasteria. This dinner is hosted together with the Sweden Alumni Network in Taiwan consisting of Taiwanese that have studied or are planning to study in Sweden....

SCCT Marketing and Communications Workshop

Dear SCCT members,Our vision for this workshop is to bring together representatives, specifically marketing and communications managers, from each member company to collaboratively create strategies that can benefit all of us. We will, therefore, host a workshop where we can discuss SCCT's platform and how it can be used in our members' favor.Some thoughts to...

Celebrate Fettisdagen!

Let's celebrate "Fettisdagen​" together by ordering Semla for family, friends, employees, and yourself too.The Swedish calendar has a special day dedicated to eating Semla pastries which are sweet breads made with cardamom spice, filled with cream and almond paste.Fettisdagen celebrates the Christian tradition of "Shrove Tuesday" which is the last day to eat "fatty" foods...

Young Professional´s Study Visit to Ericsson

Dear Young Professionals,The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Taipei's Young Professionals committee is excited to invite you to an exclusive study visit to the Ericsson office in New Taipei City. This unique opportunity will provide an in-depth look into the cutting-edge innovations and technologies that Ericsson, a global leader in communications technology and services, is driving...

Sankta Lucia- The Swedish Bearer of Light

Lucia − the bearer of lightAlongside Midsummer, the Lucia celebrations represent one of the foremost cultural traditions in Sweden, with their clear reference to life in the peasant communities of old: darkness and light, cold and warmth. Lucia is an ancient mythical figure with an abiding role as a bearer of light in the dark...

CEO Breakfast: with Jan Larsson, CEO of Business Sweden

Join us for a unique opportunity to meet and engage with Jan Larsson, the CEO of Business Sweden. This breakfast session, exclusive for SCCT members, scheduled for the 8th of December from 08:30 to 09:30 (registration starts at 08:00), promises insights into the global business landscape.The event will take place in Xinyi district, and the...

“Lillördag” Stocks and Dinner

Welcome to the Swedish Chamber of Commerce Taipei´s monthly Lilllördag After Work.This time with a special guest who will give introductory talks on personal finance, investing, and valuing publicly traded companies. Chamber board member and Do-It-Yourself Investor Johan Skarendal will join us this Lillördag for a casual workshop styled after-work.Regardless if you're a beginner, have...

The Circular Economy in Practice – Study Visit to Bestyield

Have you ever wondered what happens with your old computers and other electronic gadgets once you discard them?Electronic waste (e-waste) is one of the fastest-growing waste streams in the world. E-waste contains lots of hazardous chemicals but also useful materials which could be reused. A circular economy, where parts and materials are reused in an...

“Lillördag” After Work Networking

Welcome to the Swedish Chamber of Commerce Taipei´s monthly Lilllördag After Work.In Sweden, "Lillördag" signifies the celebration of life's simple pleasures and the anticipation of the approaching weekend. Translated as "Little Saturday," this tradition captures the essence of finding joy in the middle of the week. Swedes gather on this evening to unwind, socialize, and...

CEO SwedCham APAC Series – Saab Group CEO, Micael Johansson

Over the past few years, the global defence industry has undergone significant transformations. Long-standing geopolitical alliances have shifted, new economic powerhouses have risen, and emerging technologies have revolutionised warfare. These factors have not only reshaped the way nations perceive security but also altered the very nature of defence manufacturing and strategy.In order to keep citizens...

Business Climate Survey 2023 Presentation by Team Sweden

Team Sweden welcomes you to the presentation of the 2023 Business Climate Survey; a collaborative effort between Business Sweden, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce, and the Swedish Representative. This survey was conducted between April and May 2023 and provides a comprehensive analysis of the business landscape in Taiwan, with a focus on enhancing the capabilities...

Taiwan Geopolitics and the Upcoming Election with Journalist Jojje Olsson

Join us at the cozy, central, and intimate restaurant Red Room Rendezvous for our lill-lördag afterwork. This time in the scope of a "seminar and dinner" together with journalist and author Jojje Olsson. We will discuss how cross-strait relations influence the outcome of the upcoming Taiwan elections.Jojje Olsson is a Swedish journalist in Asia since...

“Lillördag” After Work Networking

Welcome to the Swedish Chamber of Commerce Taipei´s first monthly Lilllördag After Work.In Sweden, "Lillördag" signifies the celebration of life's simple pleasures and the anticipation of the approaching weekend. Translated as "Little Saturday," this tradition captures the essence of finding joy in the middle of the week. Swedes gather on this evening to unwind, socialize,...

SCCT Nobel Award – All Members Workshop

Inspired by the Nobel Prize, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce Taipei encourages international collaboration to improve society through knowledge, science and humanism. Therefore, the Chamber is developing a "Nobel Award" program for Members to work together to demonstrate how Swedish and Taiwanese partnerships can innovate to address global challenges and opportunities, as set out by...

Kräftskiva 2023 – Crayfish party – 小龍蝦派對 in Taiwan

It’s that beautiful time of the year again when leaves slowly turn yellow, orange and red, temperature starts to drop to more manageable levels and we prepare to celebrate Taiwan National Day - then you know it's CRAYFISH time!In 2022, both member and non-member tickets sold out within a week so be sure to secure...

Hellen Söderberg Art Exhibit

SCCT Community member Hellen WM Söderberg welcomes you to her latest exhibit - come to meet and enjoy art and people for a relaxed after work social. This is an open event & all are welcome!Entrance fee (payment upon arrival): TW$250, including 1 glass of wine.SCCT Member discount: Hellen invites you to a NT$100 discount...

Elephant Mountain Hike

Hi all! Welcome to a casual hike this weekend at Elephant Mountain. Great place for iconic pictures of Taipei skyline. Let´s meet up at 4:30 PM at Xiangshan MRT Exit 2. Wear your best walking shoes, bring water and snacks! Let me know if you have any questions, either via admin@swedchamtw.org or via Line, "alaskalitsberger"....

Annual General Meeting 2023

Thank you for being a Member of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce Taipei (SCCT)! Your continued engagement and support mean everything for our growing business and social community.The SCCT's Annual General Meeting (AGM), which will take place on September 14th at Grand Hyatt Taipei, 18:00-21:00. The AGM serves as the highest representative body of the...

Welcome Dinner

Hejsan alla inkommande studenter! Svenska Handelskammaren vill härmed bjuda in er till välkomstmiddag, den 7e September klockan 19:00, på Red Room Rendezvous. Detta kommer vara ett superbt tillfälle att träffa VD för handelskammaren Keli Yen, jag själv och Young Professionals två senior liasons Julia Begström och Glenn Lio. Helt enkelt ett perfekt tillfälle att lära...

Lunch with EU’s DG GROW Deputy DG Rute

The European Union (EU) and Taiwan have developed a solid and dynamic relationship based on common values, interests and objectives. Despite the pandemic, EU investments in Taiwan and EU-Taiwan trade reached fresh record highs in the past two years while the EU and Taiwan have continued to deepen their cooperation in green energy, the circular...

Spring in Church | Vår i Kyrkan

Vår och sång i kyrkan!Våren närmar sig med stormsteg, och det gör även Olof Olsson, Svenska Kyrkans asienbaserade präst som bjudits till Taiwan av Handelskammaren den 13:e maj för att träffa oss alla.Under denna gudstjänst så kommer vi att lyssna till barnen från Svenska Skolan som sjunger Den blomstertid Nu Kommer, och tillsammans sjunga klassiska...

Swedcham APAC CEO Talk: Göran Björkman, President & CEO at ALLEIMA

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming webinar on May 10th featuring Mr. Göran Björkman, President and CEO of Alleima.Materials technology plays a key role in the global energy transition. New material solutions can challenge the limits of technology and contribute to increased energy efficiency and reduced carbon dioxide emissions. Sustainability is an...

Swedish ‘Cosy Friday’ party

TGICF - Thank God It's Cosy Friday!Meatballs and herrings are the global faces of Swedish cuisine, yet we struggle to remember a time when Mexican-inspired tacos weren’t the Friday night staple at our family homes in Sweden.“It is a big part of our childhoods, we had tacos once or twice a month at least,” says...

Purity Gin & Vodka tasting session

Hosted at the newly renovated Vana Living tasting room on Fuxing North Road in Taipei, we welcome Chamber members and guests with an exciting Gin based cocktail whilst you relax and unwind. Following a brief introduction from the CEO and Founder of Vana Living, Mr. Robin Johansson we will get straight into the good stuff...

Study Visit to Scania

On April 14th, we offer our Young Professional community to visit our premiere Silver member Scania's production facility in Taoyuan.Scania is a world-leading provider of transport solutions, including trucks and buses for heavy transport applications combined with an extensive product-related service offering. Scania offers vehicle financing, insurance, and rental services to enable our customers to...

Swedish Chamber Spring Golf Challenge 2023

Last year's spring version of the Swedish Chamber Golf Challenge was a really wet success with 14 players duking it out at Sunrise with Mr David Chou eventually coming out on top!We continue the tradition, this time around we are back in a hopefully warm and sunny spring setting at TaShee Golf & Country Club...

YP SCCT Mentorship Program 2023

The Young Professionals’ mentorship program 2023 is now open for applications! This is the first time it is being repeated since its' start in 2020. Much like our previous program, its purpose is to connect young talents such as yourself, with already-established professionals in Taiwan.Mentors will come from our member companies such as IKEA, Ericsson...

Conversation with Jesper Brodin CEO INGKA Group IKEA

The world around us is changing – and quickly. The climate crisis is no longer a distant threat rather a living reality, which impacts us all – our shared home, the planet and our lives in ways we could never imagine. To preserve a livable planet we need to transform into a net-zero future. At...

Study Visit to IKEA

Have you always wondered what the operations of a big company like IKEA are like? Or, how IKEA has always shown success in every new country they established themselves? Perhaps, you are even wondering how you can start a career at IKEA?On March 10th, a Swedish Store Manager will be taking us around IKEA in...

Welcome Dinner Spring 2023

Hej alla nya och gamla svenskar och YP medlemmar boendes i Taiwan! Efter flera veckors högtider och firande är det dags to get back in business igen! Swedish Chamber of Commerce Taipei tillsammans med Young Professionals vill bjuda in er alla till en välkomstmiddag den 3:e mars på den mysiga, och centrala restaurangen Red Room...

Taiwan Strait Relations with Journalist Jojje Olsson

Join us at the cozy, central, and intimate restaurant Red Room Rendezvous for a "seminar and dinner" on Taiwan strait relations together with journalist and author Jojje Olsson.Jojje Olsson is a Swedish journalist in Asia since 2007 and is not only author to several books, such as “Taiwan: den okända och hotade demokratin” and “Det...

Stocks and Dinner – Part I ‘revisit’

This is a refresher for anyone who missed the first session in 2021!Do you want to live a non-traditional lifestyle, build up an extra income without having to work more hours or just be more financially secure and sleep well at night?Join the chamber for a series of after-work introductory talks on personal finance, investing...

Saint Lucia – The Swedish Bearer of Light

Lucia − the bearer of lightAlongside Midsummer, the Lucia celebrations represent one of the foremost cultural traditions in Sweden, with their clear reference to life in the peasant communities of old: darkness and light, cold and warmth. Lucia is an ancient mythical figure with an abiding role as a bearer of light in the dark...

Swedish Winter BBQ

It's hard to believe Christmas and New Year is just around the corner. In order to close out a successful 2022 and kick off the holiday spirit we once again welcome members and friends of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce Taipei to party at the SCCT headquarters up on YangMingshan.We continue the tradition with a...

Study Visit to Atlas Copco

On November 25th, our study visit tour finally takes off, starting at the Atlas Copco office in Taoyuan!Atlas Copco works with industrial productivity solutions in five different areas; Compressor Technique, Vacuum Technique, Industrial Technique, Mining and Rock Excavation Technique, and Construction Technique.This study visit will be an excellent opportunity for you to get a holistic...

Mats Rahmström, CEO, Atlas Copco Group

We are delighted to announce that our next guest for the SwedCham APAC CEO Series will be Mr Mats Rahmström​,President & CEO of our GOLD member Atlas Copco Group​.For almost 150 years, Atlas Copco has been turning industrial ideas into business-critical benefits. Innovation has always been at the heart of its operations and in this...

All Chamber Autumn Happy Hour

The Chambers of Commerce would like to invite you to the newly opened terrace bar at the Hotel Indigo Taipei North for the Autumn All-Chambers networking event. Always well attended, the All-Chamber Autumn Happy Hour is a good way to connect with members from different Chambers in a relaxed and open-air setting.Join us for this...

Kräftfest 2022 – Crayfish party – 小龍蝦派對 in Taiwan

it’s that beautiful time of the year again when leaves slowly turn yellow, orange and red, temperature starts to drop to more manageable levels and we prepare to celebrate Taiwan National Day - then you know it's CRAYFISH time!In 2021, both member and non-member tickets sold out within a week so be sure to secure...

Lillördag Welcome Dinner

Onsdagen den 21:a september anordnar Svenska Handelskammaren Taipei en välkomstmiddag för nya studenter i Taiwan. Middagen kommer befinna sig på en local Taiwanesisk restaurang, där Fredrik Boye, VD för handelskammaren och två senior liaisons från Handelskammarens Young Professionals kommittéen välkomnar er. Helt enkelt ett perfekt tillfälle att lära känna andra studenter, nätverka och samtidigt prova...

SCCT Annual General Meeting 2022

Thank you for having been part of, and supported the Swedish Chamber of Commerce Taipei during 2021. Your continued engagement and support means everything to our growing social business community!You are hereby invited to the Annual General Meeting (AGM), which takes place on September 15th at Grand Hyatt Taipei.The AGM is the highest representative organ...

Business Luncheon with DG Yu of the Bureau of Energy

Join us for this special luncheon with the Director-General of the Bureau of Energy Dr. Cheng-Wei Yu.In March 2022, Taiwan officially published “Taiwan’s Pathway to Net-Zero Emissions in 2050”, which provides an action plan to achieve the 2050 Net-Zero Emissions target. To achieve this, the government has pledged a budget of nearly NT$900 billion by...

Beach cleaning and BBQ!

We hope you have saved up enough energy during summer vacation, ‘cause it’s time to pull our weight to keep Taiwan clean!In collaboration with our friends at The Rotary Club Taipei, SCCT has put together a beach cleaning activity for the whole family on August 27th.We hit the beach to clean it between 3-4PM, followed...

Seminar with Reema Bhattacharya: The Geopolitics of Energy Transition in Asia

Global businesses are at the precipice of a grand sustainability reset driven by the broader technological transformation and green innovation in critical sectors. But major geopolitical events in recent months have dramatically altered the global net-zero picture. The conflict in Ukraine, for instance, has triggered a global energy crisis that has forced governments to reconsider...

CEO Talk: Christian Levin, President & CEO of Scania and TRATON GROUP

SCCT is proud to announce that Mr. Christian Levin, President & CEO of Scania and TRATON GROUP, will meet our members to talk about Scania’s presence and plans in Asia Pacific.He is very committed to the CO2 reduction commitments that Scania and the industry have made and will talk about what Scania is doing in...

APAC Webinar: China Under Covid – Talk with Mr Joerg Wuttke, President of the EU Chamber of Commerce in China

In collaboration with our sister org, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce China, we offer you an opportunity to listen to a strong voice in China.China's Dynamic Zero-Covid policy has had a severe negative impact on International companies operating in China during 2022, as well as on peoples daily lives. Supply Chain disruptions, halting manufacturing, travel...

Stocks and Dinner – Part VI

2022 has been a cruel mistress to listed companies that don´t make money but were riding on expectations of future profits. A bird in hand is worth two in the bush, goes the new motto.For retail investors in the stock market, we have to dodge both rising interest rates and soaring inflation, especially in energy....

Sanctions on Russia: How do they affect companies doing business in Asia?

Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the United States, the European Union and the United Kingdom have responded with a series of sanctions targeting Russia that are unprecedented in their scope and range.How do these sanctions affect companies doing business in Asia? Anybody involved in international trade and finance needs to fully understand the scope of...

IKEA family weekend market

Attention IKEA shark fans!In celebration of the 1-year anniversary of the IKEA Neihu store opening, our gold member IKEA and SCCT cordially invite you, your family and friends to 2 days of celebration and fun during our weekend fair.There will be food trucks, a night market, vendors, entertainment in a lively and exciting carnivalesque environment...

Stormy Weathers: A deep dive into Transportation & Travel 2022

Booming and struggling at the same time – what’s going on in the transportation, logistics and travel sector in Asia and 2022?Freight costs are at an all-time high and new disruptions appear as soon as others are being resolved. Join the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for an exclusive industry insight together with Aldo Soprani, CEO...

The Metaverse, Explained

The "metaverse" is everywhere right now. And for a good reason: According to Bloomberg Intelligence*, the metaverse will be an $8 trillion business in just two years. And many companies are already in competition for a piece of the billions. But while most agree that the metaverse truly will transform how we live and work...

Swedish Chamber Spring Golf Challenge

Last year's autumn version of the Swedish Chamber Golf Challenge was a really wet success and we continue the tradition, this time around in a warm and sunny spring setting at Sunrise Golf & Country Club. Our Personal Wellbeing theme remains and to us it means Be Active, Connect with people, Learn and Give and...

Breakfast meeting: Developing Global Competency

Do You find yourself struggling at times to come to grips with Taiwanese or Western business culture? Come join the Chamber and Taiwan Across Borders Director Ms. Amy C. Liu for a breakfast meeting where we will scratch your surface to:help increase Your awareness of cultural assumptions and behaviorsdevelop awareness, understand the differences and develop...

ESG2022 / Social: Taipei soup kitchen charity event

During the pandemic some of the hardest hit in Taiwan have been the homeless.Jobs and income have been lost, lives have been shattered, families have been broken up and access to basic needs like food, warmth, water and rest is being challenged.In light of our Personal Wellbeing theme the Chamber has volunteered to help cook...

How AZ harnessed the power of science, digital innovation and partnership, fighting Covid-19

AstraZeneca is a global pharmaceutical company combining Swedish and British innovation.We are delighted to welcome Mr. Leon Wang, Executive Vice President International and CEO China, AstraZeneca, to this webinar for SwedCham members only.We will get the opportunity to hear about AstraZeneca's efforts to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic, its focus on harnessing the power of science,...

Internship program initiative – a first briefing session

This past year we have received several requests from member companies relating to access to internship candidates. In response to this we've decided to launch an internship program initiative together with Talent Circulation Alliance (part of MOEA, Taiwan Ministry of Economic Affairs).The aim is two-fold; to cultivate talents needed for Taiwan’s future, continue connect our...

Jonas Samuelson, CEO, Electrolux AB

Electrolux​, one of Sweden's flagship multinational companies, is at the forefront of the appliances industry, employing some 48,000 people globally and with operations throughout the APAC region. During the past decade, the empowered consumer, her needs and demands, have transformed the appliance industry. These demands require manufacturing with increased pace and flexibility, which have, in...

Stocks and Dinner – Part V

Do you want to live a non-traditional lifestyle, build up an extra income without having to work more hours or just be more financially secure and sleep well at night?Join the chamber for our regular series of talks on personal finance, investing and valuing publicly traded companies. Speakers - Chamber members and Do-It-Yourself Investors Johan...

Saint Lucia – The Swedish Bearer of Light

PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGE (Church had managed to double book the original date)Lucia − the bearer of lightAlongside Midsummer, the Lucia celebrations represent one of the foremost cultural traditions in Sweden, with their clear reference to life in the peasant communities of old: darkness and light, cold and warmth. Lucia is an ancient mythical...

Working with Brand Sweden

A brand is a reputation. It is the expression of an identity, a name, a logo, values, a philosophy.Sweden, a small country in northern Europe with only 0.13% of the world’s population, is one of the first nations in the world to have implemented an official nation branding strategy. As a result, Sweden benefits from...

Swedish Winter BBQ

It's hard to believe Christmas and New Year's holiday is just around the corner and in order to close out the year and kick off the holiday spirit, we once again welcome members and friends of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce Taipei to party at the SCCT headquarters.This year we introduce you the concept of...

Swedish Chamber Golf Challenge

This year we launch a new seasonal event, the Swedish Chamber Golf Challenge, boasting a premium golf experience at Ta Shee Golf & Country Club, most likely the finest course on the island.With its 102 hectares' space, the Ta Shee course is divided into three sections, 27 holes. Among the 18 holes we play the...

Stocks and Dinner – Part IV

Do you want to live a non-traditional lifestyle, build up an extra income without having to work more hours or just be more financially secure and sleep well at night?Join the chamber for our regular series of talks on personal finance, investing and valuing publicly traded companies. Speakers - Chamber members and Do-It-Yourself Investors Johan...

Mergers & Acquisitions

Companies merge to share information, technology or other resources to increase the overall strengths. Mergers also help to overcome existing challenges, reduce weaknesses and gain a competitive edge in the market. Why is M&A growing in importance in the APAC region? What are the economic driving factors? Which sectors/industries and capabilities are driving activity? What...

Leadership in a Time of Change

Being a leader has never been more challenging than it is today. With a pandemic going on, employees working from anywhere and with constant change around us. How are others coping with all challenges, and which tools can you use yourself to develop your leadership skills?Welcome to join this tailor-made leadership course with Peter Lysell...

Kräftfest – Crayfish party – 小龍蝦派對 in Taiwan

SOLD OUT - SOLD OUT - SOLD OUT - SOLD OUT - SOLD OUT - SOLD OUT - SOLD OUT - SOLD OUT - SOLD OUT After a short social interlude also known as the year 2020, we restart our annual Sweden-Taiwan Crayfish Party!You will be treated to a very traditional Swedish festivity with great...

SCCT Annual General Meeting 2021

The Board of Directors, Supervisors and CEO of Swedish Chamber of Commerce Taipei are pleased to invite You to this year's Annual General Meeting (AGM).As Covid-19 situation in Taiwan is still slightly fluid we have decided to host the AGM online and hope to be seeing You at a social event in the near future.Via...

Save the Date: Klas Eklund on the World Economy

We are delighted to announce that Mr Klas Eklund​​​, Senior Economist at Mannheimer Swartling​​, will be our guest at the next SwedCham APAC event.Mr Eklund is one of Sweden's most prominent economists and a sought-after financial adviser with a long career and unique expertise from the private sector - most notably many years as Chief...

Stocks and Dinner – Part III

We have finally left Level 3 restrictions behind us and look forward to a busy end of summer and autumn with you guys!Do you want to live a non-traditional lifestyle, build up an extra income without having to work more hours or just be more financially secure and sleep well at night?Join the chamber for...

Invitation to the SCCT Annual General Meeting 2021

Thank you for having been part of, and supported the Swedish Chamber of Commerce Taipei during 2020. Your continued engagement and support means everything to our social business community!We are hereby pleased to invite you to our Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2021, which will take place 6-9PM on June 3rd in Henry's Bar at The...

State of the Strait:Understanding and Responding to Geopolitical Risks in the Cross-Straits Relationship

This past year we have certainly experienced an increase in unforeseen events in Taiwan.Dire draught and water rationing, intermittent electricity shortage, a very unfortunate spike in indigenous COVID-19 cases and rising tensions between the island and the mainland, which has included threats and display of military force.Enter Proactive Risk Management and Business Continuity Planning.These concepts...

DARE TO THINK DIFFERENTLY

Diversity & Inclusion, Working from Home, Creativity, US President's playlists – with Spotify you can talk about just anything! Welcome to an event where Katarina Berg & Michael Kim from Spotify will share their insights from one of the world's most innovative companies. Katarina and Michael are both HR professionals, but at Spotify, HR is...

Mainland China Covid-19 status update

Seeing there's a lot of business interest in the overall COVID-19 situation in APAC, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce Taipei would like to offer our members a valuable and time-efficient update on the situation in Mainland China. The webinar will be short and time-efficient, focusing on the following areas;· Current COVID-19 situation in Mainland China·...

Talk with Jacob Wallenberg

Jacob Wallenberg will reflect on the experiences of the past year from the perspective of the Wallenberg sphere as well as the challenges and opportunities for this year and also consider the opportunities for business in Asia, all in the context of the global challenges.

Stocks and Dinner – Part II

Do you want to live a non-traditional lifestyle, build up an extra income without having to work more hours or just be more financially secure and sleep well at night?Join the chamber for a series of after-work introductory talks on personal finance, investing and valuing publicly traded companies. Speaker - Chamber member and Do-It-Yourself Investor...

Stocks and Dinner – Part I

Do you want to live a non-traditional lifestyle, build up an extra income without having to work more hours or just be more financially secure and sleep well at night?Join the chamber for a series of after-work introductory talks on personal finance, investing and valuing publicly traded companies. Speaker - Chamber member and Do-It-Yourself Investor...

En svensk påsk i Taipei

I samarbete med Svenska Skolan i Taipei bjuder Handelskammaren in till traditionsenlig påskaftonsfirande.Efter avslutade svensklektioner för de barn som går i Svenska Skolan bjuds det på äggjakt, godis samt tilltugg och dryck för barnen. Mingel, drinks och så traditionsenlig påskmat vi kan för de vuxna!Att klä ut sig som påskhare, påskkärring eller kanske något mittemellan...

Webinar: Social Entrepreneurship

This webinar is a collaboration with the Thai Swedish Chamber of commerce!Social entrepreneurship has been gaining traction as system change maker while driving positive impact for bottom line, environment and people. As a business model, social entrepreneurship could be applied to a wide range of organisations of various focus and sizes.At this special webinar, Mr....

SCCT Webinar: The Epic Split – Why ‘Made in China’ is going out of style

Due to a massive interest and limited seats, this webinar is back for a re-run! The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Taipei is pleased to present to you a free of charge online session with Johan Nylander, author of the newly published book "The Epic Split – Why ‘Made in China’ is going out of style”,...

Lucia – ljusets bärare

Vid sidan av Midsommar representerar Luciafirandet en av de främsta kulturella traditionerna i Sverige, med en tydlig hänvisning till livet i gamla bondesamhällen: mörker och ljus, kyla och värme.Svenska Handelskammaren Taipei håller på traditionerna och i samarbete med Swedish School Association Taipei och alla glada svenskar i Taiwan ser fram emot att välkomna Er till...

Swedish Chamber Winter Bash

2020 is coming to an end, and we would like to take this opportunity to celebrate the coming of a new, brighter 2021. You and your spouse are cordially invited to our December bash for a night to remember!Included with your ticket:3 drinks (Wine or cocktails)A buffet dinner including traditional Western BBQ, Swedish and Taiwanese...

SCCT Company Visit: Tour of Volvo Cars

Welcome to a tour of one of Volvo Cars' Showroom!The Swedish Chamber of Commerce has been invited by Volvo Cars Authorized Dealer in Taipei City to tour the brand new facilities in Neihu as well as have a look at the newest Volvo models. On top of that, we will also get a presentation on...

SCCT & Business Sweden Breakfast Seminar

At this exclusive breakfast seminar, we will give you a briefing of the results from the Business Climate Survey 2020 and COVID-19 updates.The annual Business Climate Survey is one of SCCT's most important publications. Global business leaders share their views on a variety of questions: How confident are they about Taiwan’s economic outlook and their...

SCCT Webinar: The Epic Split – Why ‘Made in China’ is going out of style

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Taipei is pleased to present to you a free of charge online session with Johan Nylander, author of the newly published book "The Epic Split – Why ‘Made in China’ is going out of style”, offering you a balanced look at the deep set of problems facing US-China relations, and...

SCCT Webinar: Let’s Open Up for Business

In an increasingly volatile world, new solutions for business travel are more vital for survival than ever. Magnus Hultman, CEO, and Robert Rosenberg, Global Sales Director, at Safeture join us to present solutions to keep employees safe in an effective way and open up for business again.Topics for the Webinar:Latest Highlights of Future Trends of...