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Saturday, December 7, 2024

Join us in celebrating Finland’s Independence Day with an evening filled with Finnish tradition, great food, and community. The evening will also include the Finncham Guangdong Annual General Meeting (AGM), where members will reflect on the past year and set goals for 2025.

Event Details

Date:

Saturday, December 7, 2024

Time:

AGM (Members only – New and old): 4:30 PM
Independence Day Dinner (RSVP): 7:00 PM

Location: The Flames

Address: Seaworld, Taizi Road, Shekou, Nanshan, Shenzhen

炙焰西餐厅(海上世界店)
深圳市南山区招商街道太子路20-33号

By Metro: Exit A, Seaworld Station, Line 2

Dinner Menu

Main Dishes: Christmas ham, Karelian pot, cold smoked salmon
Sides: Potato salad, beetroot salad, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, dark bread, Carelian pie
Dessert: Chocolate tart

Drinks

Malbec red wine, Prosecco white wine
Asahi and Carlsberg beers
Coffee

Ticket Pricing

• Members:
  
  With 1 drink 150 RMB – Early bird 100 RMB (before Nov 23rd)!
  With 3h free flow 250 RMB – Early bird 200 RMB (before Nov 23rd)!
  
• Non-Members: 350 RMB (incl, 1 glass of wine or beer) / 450 RMB (3h free flow)

2025 Membership Promotion

• Individual: 250 RMB – Early bird 150 RMB (before Nov 23rd)!
• Corporate Membership: 1000 RMB (no increase to last year)
• Premium or Overseas Memberships: To be confirmed
  
  For the sake of clarity total price for individual 2025 membership + Dinner ticket is total 250 RMB (1 drink) / 350 RMB (Free flow) when sign up before 23rd Nov.
  
  More information about memberships ask Ville Majanen (Wechat V1LLL3 / ville.majanen@finnchamGD.org)

Dress code

Smart casual

RSVP to the Finncham Guangdong 2024 Finland Independence Day dinner and Annual General Meeting
Sign up here: https://www.surveyrock.com/ts/7X84RM
Or contact Ville Majanen via WeChat (ID: V1LLL3) to confirm your attendance.

Celebrate with us for a night of Finnish pride, tradition, and great company just like we did last year (picture) — reserve your spot today!

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Guangzhou, Shenzhen, April, 2024 – The Finnish Chamber of Commerce Guangdong lauds the recent Team Finland China visit to Guangzhou and Shenzhen as a resounding success, highlighting the strengthening of bilateral ties and the exploration of new business opportunities between Finland and China.

Led by the Finland Ambassador Leena-Kaisa Mikkola, the Team Finland delegation comprised representatives from various Finnish industries, including technology, innovation, and green energy. The visit, organized in collaboration with Business Finland and the Finnish Chamber of Commerce Guangdong, aimed to foster closer economic cooperation and deepen existing partnerships between Finnish and Chinese companies.

Chairman Ville Majanen, representing the Finncham Guangdong, expressed his satisfaction with the outcomes of the visit, stating, “The Team Finland China visit has been instrumental in reinforcing the strong economic relationship between Finland and Guangdong province. We are delighted to see the enthusiastic engagement from both Finnish and Chinese businesses, which bodes well for future collaborations.”

During the visit, delegates participated in a series of business seminars, networking events, and B2B meetings, providing a platform for Finnish companies to showcase their expertise and explore potential partnerships with Chinese counterparts. Key sectors of focus included ICT, clean technology, healthcare, and education.

The delegation also had the opportunity to visit leading technology parks, innovation hubs, and manufacturing facilities in Guangzhou and Shenzhen, gaining valuable insights into China’s dynamic business landscape and the rapid pace of innovation in the region.

In Guangzhou, the delegation visited eg. the GIIHG, where they were introduced to the latest advancements in urban planning, technology integration, and sustainable development. In Shenzhen, delegates toured the Honor Research and Development Center, witnessing firsthand the cutting-edge research and innovation driving Honor’s global success.

Looking ahead, the Finnish Chamber of Commerce Guangdong remains optimistic about the prospects of further strengthening economic ties between Finland and Guangdong province. “The success of the Team Finland China visit underscores the importance of sustained engagement and collaboration between our two countries,” emphasized Chairman Ville Majanen. “We look forward to building on this momentum and exploring new avenues for partnership and growth in the future.”

As the delegation concludes its visit to Guangzhou and Shenzhen, the Finnish Chamber of Commerce Guangdong reaffirms its commitment to supporting Finnish businesses in navigating the Chinese market and fostering greater cooperation between Finland and Guangdong province.

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Photos: Ville Majanen