Bangkok--3 Sep--Aziam Burson-Marsteller
The European-ASEAN Business Centre (EABC), cordially invites you to the launch of:
The 2013 European Business Position Paper:
“STRENGTHENING EUROPEAN-THAI ECONOMIC RELATIONS TOWARDS A COMPETITIVE THAILAND”
At this event, the EABC will present the findings of its second annual European Business Position Paper, which include the European business community’s issues and recommendations regarding fostering trade and investment for a more competitive economy. Specifically, there will be information on:
- The importance of the Thai-EU FTA for driving Thailand’s future economic growth
- The need for a more transparent and objective regulatory system to attract increased investment
- The specific issues and recommendations from representatives of nine major industries
Address by:
H.E. Mr. David Lipman, Ambassador, Head of Delegation of the EU in Thailand
Spokespersons:
Rolf-Dieter Daniel, President of the EABC
Thursday, 5 September 2013 09:00 — 12:00 hrs (followed by lunch) (Registration 09:00 to 09:30 hrs) Pimarnman RoomFour Seasons Hotel, Bangkok(BTS Ratchadamri)
There will be a special media Q&A session from 11:30 — 12:00 hrs.Simultaneous translation will be provided throughout the event.
Agenda
Programme:
09.00-09.30: Registration
09.30-09.40: Video Presentation
09.40-09.55: Welcoming Remarks
Mr Rolf-Dieter Daniel, EABC President
09.55-10.10: Inaugural Address
H.E. Mr David Lipman, Ambassador, Head of Delegation of the EU in Thailand
10.10-10.30: Coffee break
10.30-11.30: Presentation of EABC 2013 Position Paper
Panel of EABC Working Group Chairs
? Cross Sectoral Issues: Mr Jan Eriksson, EABC Vice President, Spica Co. Ltd.
? Automotive: Mr Peter Wolf, BMW Manufacturing (Thailand) Ltd.
? Energy & Energy Efficiency: Dr Nigel Gould-Davies, BG Group
? Food & Beverages: Khun Chavalit Vongsuwanlert, Pernod Ricard Thailand
? Healthcare & Pharmaceutical: Dr Thavirap Tantiwongse, GSK
? ICT: Mr Bob Fox, NavComp AB
? Insurance: Mr Jerome Kelly, LawtonAsia Insurance Brokers Ltd.
? Intellectual Property Rights: Mr James Evans, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd.
? Transport & Logistics: Mr Thomas Tieber, DHL Global Forwarding
Moderator: Veenarat Laohapakakul, Nation Group
11.30-12.00: Q&A / Media Session