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Wednesday, 6 July 2011, 2.00pm - Level 4, Hall 401
The Southeast Asia Business Forum in 2010 drew together 400 delegates, leaders and professionals in the field of water. The Southeast Asia Business Forum 2011 is jointly-organised by SWA, ADB and PUB as part of SIWW to achieve the following objectives:
| • | To provide a platform for the public sector or government leaders to update their counterparts on the water situation of their respective countries | | • | To enable the public and private sector gain a better understanding of each other’s needs | | • | To provide a “buyer-seller” matching opportunity for water-related projects in Southeast Asia |
The Southeast Asia Business Forum is targeted at participants from government (Ministers & senior government officials), industry and research institutions/international organisations. A select group of forum speakers, including Southeast Asian Minister and government leaders responsible for the development and management of water supply and resources, as well as representatives of water companies, will address the water situation and business opportunities of the SEA water market and provide participants with valuable insights into the region.
| Time | Programme | | 2.00 pm | Opening Remarks
By Forum Chair Mr. Jackson Yap, Group Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, United Engineers (Singapore) Pte Ltd | | 2.10 pm | Water Supply Situation and Opportunities in the Water Supply Projects in Indonesia
By H.E. Ir. Djoko Kirmanto, Minister for Public Works, BAPPENAS National Development Planning Agency, Republic of Indonesia (Invited)
(Click here to download the presentation slides) | | 2.30 pm | Philippines’ Water Challenges and Plans to tackle these Challenges
By Mr. Victorico P Vargas, President & Chief Operating Officer, Maynilad Water, The Philippines
(Click here to download the presentation slides) | | 2.50 pm | Overview of Water Supply Situation in Thailand, the Challenges Faced and the Upcoming Water Infrastructure Projects
By Mr. Yongyuth Arpaichirarat, Assistant Governor, Water Transmission and Distribution System, Metropolitan Water Authority, Thailand
(Click here to download the presentation slides) | | 3.10 pm | Water Supply Infrastructure Development Opportunities in Vietnam
By H.E. Anh Dien Duong, Chairman, People’s Committee of Haiphong City, Vietnam (Invited) | | 3.30 pm | Questions & Answers | | 3.45 pm | Networking Tea | | 4.05 pm | CEO Roundtable
Chaired by Mr. Hubert Jenny, Principal Urban Development Specialist, Southeast Asia Regional Department, Urban and Water Division, Asian Development Bank
1. Mr. Simon Melhem, Chief Executive Officer, Moya Holding Company
2. Mr. Donald L. Smith, Executive Vice President, MWH Global Inc.
3. Mr. Eddie Koh, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer,
Pan Asian Water Solutions Ltd
4. Mr. Noupheuak Virabouth, President, South East Asian Water Utilities Network | | 4.55 pm | Closing Remarks
By Mr. Hubert Jenny, Principal Urban Development Specialist, Southeast Asia Regional Department, Urban and Water Division, Asian Development Bank | | 5.00 pm | End |
Schedule is accurate as at 25 June 2011  | ADB is an international development finance institution whose mission is to help its developing member countries reduce poverty and improve the quality of life of their people.
Headquartered in Manila, and established in 1966, ADB is owned and financed by its 67 members, of which 48 are from the region and 19 are from other parts of the globe.
ADB's main partners are governments, the private sector, nongovernment organizations, development agencies, community-based organizations, and foundations.
In pursuing its vision, ADB's main instruments comprise loans, technical assistance, grants, advice, and knowledge.
Although most lending is in the public sector - and to governments - ADB also provides direct assistance to private enterprises of developing countries through equity investments, guarantees, and loans. | | | |  | PUB is a statutory board under the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources. It is the national water agency, managing Singapore’s water supply, water catchment and used water in an integrated way. PUB won the2007 Stockholm Industry Water Award and was named Water Agency of the Year at the Global Water Awards 2006.
About PUB’s tagline: Water for All: Conserve, Value, Enjoy
PUB has ensured a diversified and sustainable supply of water in Singapore with the Four National Taps – Local catchment water, Imported Water, NEWater, and Desalinated water. To provide water for all, PUB calls on all Singaporeans to play our part to conserve water, keep our water catchments and waterways clean and build a relationship with water so we can enjoy our water resources. We can then have enough water for all uses – for industry, for living, for life.
www.pub.gov.sg | | | |  | The Singapore Water Association (SWA) aspires to play a role in efforts to profile and promote Singapore as a one-stop centre for all water-related services and water technology hub. This Association will bring together local companies for the mutual benefit of developing a vibrant and dynamic local water industry.
The Association aims to provide a forum for collaboration and the inter-change of ideas and knowledge among member companies. In addition, it will be an arena for networking among members and dissemination of strategic information on emerging business opportunities and new technologies.
SWA as an association will create an awareness and a brand name for itself through actively participating in foreign conferences and seminars, showcasing itself and members at exhibitions and trade shows and collaboration with other water bodies worldwide. SWA serves as an important network link for members to the international water network. It also contributes to strengthen the presence of Singapore companies in the global market.
www.swa.org.sg
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 | The Singapore Business Federation is the apex business chamber that champions the interests of the Singapore business community in trade, investment and industrial relations. It represents more than 15,000 companies as well as the local and foreign business chambers and key national and industry associations from business sectors that contribute significantly to the Singapore economy.
Nationally, SBF acts as the bridge between the government and businesses in Singapore to create and enhance a pro- business environment. Internationally, SBF represents the business community in bilateral, regional, multilateral fora for the purpose of promoting trade expansion and business networking.
The SBF was formed on 1 April 2002 via the SBF Act which was passed by Parliament requiring all Singapore-registered companies with a paid-up capital of S$0.5 million and above to become members of the SBF. Its formation was to foster a more comprehensive organisation and representation of the Singapore business community's interests at home and abroad.
As Singapore’s apex business chamber, the SBF presents a strong collective voice that: - Strengthens Singapore's tripartite structure of business working in concert with government and employees' union
- Facilitates better co-ordination between public agencies and the business community
- Engages the Singapore and foreign governments on business policy issues, helps its members network
- Organise exchanges with other countries, and cultivate business contacts worldwide
ASEAN Business Group
The ASEAN Business Group (ABG) is a high level B2B and B4B business networking platform aimed at serving the needs of member companies of the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) and the wider business community through value-added information exchanges and services.
Aims of ABG:
- Enhance trade and economic linkages between Singapore and ASEAN member countries
- Develop and promote networking between Singapore companies and their ASEAN counterparts as well as relevant government agencies and organisations in the ASEAN member countries.
- Help SBF members channel their feedback and views to relevant government bodies and facilitate their business deals.
- Identify and develop new business opportunities in the respective ASEAN markets. SBF ABG will facilitate as a deal maker and catalyst for businesses between Singapore, ASEAN countries and other countries in China, the Middle East and South Asia through various platforms including e-links.
- Facilitate and support SBF members who are interested in doing business with the ASEAN member countries.
- Position SBF as the first stop for ASEAN member country organizations who wish to do business with Singapore firms.
www.sbf.org.sg
|  | The Southeast Asian Water Utilities Network (SEAWUN) is a regional network of water utilities from Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. It was founded by 12 utilities in 2002, and today it has a membership base of 86 utilities providing water and sanitation services in 7 countries. In addition, the network has a small number of associating members which are water related consulting companies manufacturers and suppliers. The network provides its members with a framework for developing their capacity and expanding their knowledge through training programs, structured learning from peers, and exchange of information and experiences. SEAWUN and its member utilities are committed to continuously improve their service coverage and delivery, financial sustainability, and other aspects of their performance.
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