Korean Embassy in Fiji
Dear Sir/Madam,
The first Fiji-Korea Business Forum and Catalog Exhibition will be held at Holiday Inn, Suva, on Thursday 27th of October. The Forum & Exhibition co-organized by KOTRA (Korea Trade Investment Promotion Agency), Korean Embassy in Fiji and Investment Fiji. We would like to invite you to attend this business forum where you will be provided with high-level insights into where current and future opportunities lie in Fiji for investment and trade. It will also provide a practical guide from experienced business people on how to tackle the various challenges that, as a developing country, Fiji poses to those doing business here. The Forum will consist of presentations and Catalog Exhibition featuring many Korean and Fijian business leaders; providing delegates with a comprehensive view of the Fijian economy and the many investment opportunities Fiji offers.
Fiji, endowed with large forest area, mineral, water and fish resources, is one of the most developed and the hub of the Pacific island economies. A growing tourism and mining industry which possessed 18% of the GDP and recorded the highest profit sector reaching nearly 1 billion FJD revenue respectively in the last year, are the major pillar in the overall economic field of the nation. Geologically, Fiji is strategically located as a regional springboard & potential manufacturing base targeting Papua New Guinea and many other markets in the pacific island countries.
The Republic of Korea is one of Fiji’s closest neighbor having long-standing diplomatic and economic ties since 1970. Korea is one of the first countries to recognize Fiji’s independence in 1970. Official relations between Korea and Fiji date back to January 10th 1971, and this year marks the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relation between the two nations.
Currently, the number of Korean firms doing business in Fiji is growing rapidly and yet there are still so many untapped trade& investment opportunities in Fiji in areas such as mining and infra-structure development.
On behalf of the Korean Embassy and KOTRA, warmly welcome representatives from Fiji & Korea. We firmly believe that the Forum and Catalog Exhibition will be successful and brilliant with your attention, support, and participation. We look forward to meeting you in the first Fiji-Korea Business Forum &
Catalog Exhibition. Attached please find a program and if you require further information please contact my staff, Ms Makelesi Lewaravu on telephone number 3315988 or email: [email protected].
We would be grateful to receive your confirmation by Friday 21st October, 2011
Yours Sincerely,
Ravuni Uluilakeba (Mr.) Chief Executive Officer Investment Fiji
Sponsored by
Korean Embassy in Fiji
Thursday 27th October 2011
Holiday Inn Hotel, Victoria Parade, Suva, FIJI
Fiji- Korea Business Forum
8.00am Registration
9.00am Welcoming Remarks
Hae-wook CHEONG, Korean Ambassador to Fiji 9.05am Congratulatory Speech
Aiyaz Sayed – Khaiyum, Minister of Industry and Trade 9.25am Photograph Session
SESSION 1: Trade and Invest Opportunities in Fiji & Korea: Overview & Outlook 9.30am Strengthening Partnership with Korea
JoongHa Hwang, Senior Trade Commissioner, KOTRA Sydney 9.40am Doing business in Fiji
Adrian Sofield, Chairman of Investment Fiji (TBC) 9.55am Utility infrastructure solutions and capabilities
Dean Farrar, Regional Manager, LS Cable & System 10.05am Prospect areas of Fiji for Potential Investors or Exporters
Renu Chand, Partner of KPMG 10.20am Case study of Successful partnership
Hyundai Motor Carpenters 10.35am Q & A
10.45am Tea & Coffee Break
SESSION 2: Mineral Resource and Energy in Fiji: Overview & Outlook 10.55am Fiji’s Mineral Resource and Energy Policies
Ministry of Mineral Resources (TBC) 11.15am Korea’s Overseas Mining Investment
Yong Jun PARK, Deputy Director, Korea Resources Corporation 11.30am Ongoing project & prospect: SMS in Fiji
Sang Joon PAK, Senior Research Scientist, Korea Ocean Research and Development Institute 11.50am Mineral Resource and Energy development prospect & potential in Pacific region
SOPAC (TBC) 12.10pm Q & A
12.20pm Forum Conclude
Luncheon
12.20pm Luncheon
Venue: Banyan Room For: Open to all participants
Catalog Exhibition and Networking / Individual meetings
13.30pm Catalog Exhibition and Networking / Individual meetings Venue: Laly Room1, Room2
For: Open to all participants 17.00pm The entire program concludes
