iadvisory Seminar Series on Doing Business in Russia

As a fast developing market, Russia presents opportunities for many products and services. An emerging middle class with disposable income is fueling demand for automotive products, household goods, financial services, retail products and a healthcare system. In addition, a major construction boom is creating a need for equipment and materials and franchise businesses are growing in both the food and non-food sectors. Opportunities abound as well for services and equipment for infrastructure upgrades in power generation and telecommunications and high energy prices are driving demand for oil and gas field equipment and services.

Join IE Singapore at the iadvisory Seminar Series: Doing Business in Russia and hear from the experts on how you can grow your business in Russia.

For more information about this seminar, the full programme and registration details, click here.

IE Awareness Seminar Grow Your Overseas Business with IE Singapore on 10 June 09

With the mission to promote the overseas growth of Singapore-based enterprises and international trade, IE Singapore offers a wide range of services in over 30 locations worldwide, providing the necessary market information and assistance programmes to aid your company’s expansion overseas.

To help companies weather the downturn and look into potential business opportunities overseas, IE has introduced and announced several enhanced schemes and new programmes to improve business capabilities, increase market access and promote exports of Singapore-based companies. Our newest programmes include the Export Coverage Scheme and Exporter Development Programme.

Through this seminar, find what sources of market intelligence and information we provide and learn about our suite of assistance programmes and schemes we offer to help companies succeed in their overseas venture.

For more information on this seminar, the full programme and registration details, click here.

Kid’s content creator in search of a publishing partner

We are a group of passionate professionals with great interest to create Childrens’ Stories and Illustration. Our first series “Let’s Pretend Series” was developed with a grant from MDA. Currently we are developing a new series centering on environmental issues and educating young minds on how they can contribute to be a part in actively doing the 3 “R”s movement. There has been great interest from child care centres for our content to be used in centres as part of the storytelling sessions because of the captivating illustrations and creativity in its storyline. We have developed part of this new series and would like to seek an interested publisher as a partner for this new series.

Interested publishers, pls contact : Ms Shirlyn Goh +65 9777 1972 shirl@ideasdepot.com.sg or Mr William Lee +65 9656 5595 wil@ideasdepot.com.sg

Singapore Pavilion at Frankfurt Book Fair 2009

Let’s go to Frankfurt Book Fair to be a part of the world’s largest marketplace for the publishing industry!

Singapore Book Publishers Association (SBPA) is honoured to have the opportunity to organize and coordinate Singapore National Stand, the Singapore Pavilion @ Frankfurt Book Fair 2009. The Media Development Authority (MDA) has decided to take a supporting role this year, by way of providing subsidies for the participants under the “Market Development Scheme”, which covers up to 50 percent of airfare and accommodation expenses incurred during the Frankfurt Book Fair 2009.

The Singapore Pavilion
SBPA will feature a 40 sqm pavilion which will serve as a platform for the Singapore publishing industry to showcase their publications and services.

We will be located at Hall 6.0, together with China, Japan, Korea, India, Indonesia and many other countries.

As part of the Singapore Pavilion, through our collective effort, we can benefit from the advertising and publicity to be generated. All participants will have their company’s name listed in the Frankfurt Book Fair Catalogue. You will also participate in the Networking Party, a social event that will enable you to meet and interact with international business associates.

Additional Benefits
All participants will be invited to a pre-fair seminar on “How to be a Winner in International Copyrights Trading”. You will be able to meet with the team of experts, comprising publishers and literary agents.

About Frankfurt Book Fair
Frankfurt Book Fair is the world’s largest trade fair for the book publishing industry, held annually in the month of October since 1948. Annually, more than 7,000 exhibitors from 100 countries participate in the fair, to negotiate international book publishing and distribution rights.

The Guest-of-honour for Frankfurt Book Fair 2009 is the country of China.

For more information, please refer to www.bookfair.com.

Participation Fee
To encourage greater participation from the SBPA members, we have three proposals for you to choose from:

1) Standard Booth Package: S$3,000.00
- Size of booth: 4 sqm (semi-open area)
- Company name will be displayed on top of the display shelves
- 2 display shelves to exhibit publications (2 wall units, with 4 or 5 levels in each unit)
- 2 lockable cabinets located below the display shelves
- 1 table and 3 chairs
- Electrical supply (wireless internet access can be arranged)
- 2 exhibitor passes to the fair
- Delivery for 1 jumbo box (25 kg)

2) Economic Booth Package: S$1,600.00
- Size of booth: 2 sqm (semi-open area)
- Company name displayed
- 1 display shelf (wall unit) to exhibit publications and brochures
- 1 lockable cabinet below the display shelf
- Electrical supply (wireless internet access can be arranged)
- 1 exhibitor pass to the fair
- Complimentary courier service for 1 parcel (12 kg)
- Access to common table and chairs (shared with adjacent booths)

Note: This package is limited to 4 participants, available on a first-come-first-serve basis.

3) Display Package: S$300.00
This package is for company who wishes to reach out to the international book market but is not able to attend the fair personally.
You are entitled to the following services:
- Display 5 copies of your publications
- Distribute your brochures and catalogues.
- Trade enquiry forms issued to customers interested in your publications.

We look forward to having your company join us in putting together our creative minds and entrepreneurial spirit to create a new beginning for the Singapore Pavilion at the Frankfurt Book Fair. Together, let’s make it a resounding success for Singapore, the Singapore publishers as well as the book industry worldwide.

Lim Li Kok
Chairman
Book Fair Sub-committee
Singapore Book Publishers Association
Email asiapacbooks@pacific.net.sg

Click here to download the booking form

第九届国际出版商同业研讨会

由新加坡报业控股华文报集团、名创商业信息私人有限公司及新加坡华文出版协会将配合今年的《新加坡书展》携手联办出版商同业研讨会。

配合本年度书展，工委会将与新加坡华文出版协会携手联办《国际出版商同业研讨会》。这项深受各国出版界瞩目，并视为学习新科技知识以及交流洽谈的研讨会订于5月30日举行。受邀主讲之嘉宾包括了出版界及学术界知名人士。今年的研讨会主题为“国际出版市场的新趋向”，侧重图书业品牌、网络传播及版权保护一类内容。

受邀海外主讲之嘉宾有来自香港联合出版（集团）有限公司顾问赵斌先生、台湾墨色国际股份有限公司总经理李雨珊小姐、Google“谷歌”驻新图书搜索战略合作发展亚太首席Erik Hartmann先生与凯德律师事务所合伙人黄锦西律师。 研讨会包括茶点，原收费每人新币$60。所有华文出版协会会员将获得特别优惠，仅收取每人新币$50。

请在5月26日之前把附上的报名表格传真或电邮给我们。谢谢您的支持！

2009新加坡书展研讨会工委会
2009年5月19日

For the full programme, click here.
To download the registration form, click here.

This event will be conducted in Mandarin.

International Publishers and Librarians Agree to Enhance The Debate on Open Access

A joint statement released today by the International Publishers Association, the International Association of Scientific Technical and Medical (STM) Publishers, and the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) calls for a more rational, evidence based debate on open access. It encourages experimentation and piloting of new concepts and ideas, whilst acknowledging that the differences in the different academic disciplines and publishing traditions may lead to differentiated approaches and business models in support of authors.

The joint statement is intended to move the oftentimes heated and polarised debate about open access as a model for scholarly communication towards a more measured and nuanced discourse.

Says IPA President Herman P. Spruijt “The debate about open access is important and publishers welcome it. Publishing is never at a standstill and we should not fear change. Now that more experience has been gained with open access publishing and now that data is available on its success, the open access debate should be able to move away from emotional accusations and oversimplification. Our discussions with IFLA on this topic are always spirited, but have become more insightful and less polarised as we moved towards facts, evidence and differentiated arguments. There is a lesson here to be learned for the public debate on this issue.”

Says IFLA Working Group co-chairman Ingrid Parent: “IFLA is pleased to announce the joint declaration on open access with IPA. This statement shows that both our associations share the important objective of providing the broadest possible access to information. IFLA and IPA believe publishers and librarians have a lot to gain by supporting innovation, experimentation and pilot projects in developing open access to scholarly publications.”

Notes for Editors:
The full text of the statement is available here

More about IPA:
The International Publishers Association (IPA) is an international industry federation representing all aspects of book and journal publishing. Established in 1896, IPA’s mission is to promote and protect publishing and to raise awareness for publishing as a force for economic, cultural and political development. Around the world IPA actively fights against censorship and promotes copyright, literacy and freedom to publish.

More about IFLA:
The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) is the leading international body representing the interests of library and information services and their users. It is the global voice of the library and information profession. Founded in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1927 at an international conference it now has 1600 Members in approximately 150 countries around the world.

Secretariat
International Publishers Association
3, avenue de Miremont
CH – 1206 Geneva
Tel: +41 22 704 18 20
Fax: +41 22 704 18 21
www.internationalpublishers.org

Family Audience Storytelling Performance

Do come with your friends and family for this storytelling performance suitable for a family audience (children aged 7 years and above). Be regaled by 7 different storytellers! Listen to tales about families, the wisdom of the aged and bonding with our grandparents.

Silver and Gold: Precious stories to inspire young and old!

Long forgotten pearls of wisdom and ancient treasure lay waiting to be rediscovered by a new generation. This storytelling performance presented by the Storytelling Association (Singapore) will feature lively participative stories as well as quiet reflective ones, and is perfect for an evening of inter-generational bonding with families and friends of all ages.

Date: Saturday 23 May 2009
Time: 7.30 – 9.00pm (with a 10 min interval)
Venue: The Screening Room, Ground Floor, The Arts House, No. 1 Old Parliament Lane
Location /Directions/Parking: http://www.theartshouse.com.sg/contact.html or
call 6332 6900
Tickets: Adult $10 and Child $6 (ages 7 – 16 years old)

Please note that this performance is unsuitable for those aged below 7 years.
Bookings /Reservations: Please email bookings@storytellingsingapore.com with your full name, number of Adult and Child tickets required and your mobile number. You will receive an email informing you how to make payment to confirm your ticket bookings.

Enquiries: 9273 2383 (Kamini)
Website: www.storytellingsingapore.com

Business matching session with Korean companies

IE Singapore, Singapore Business Federation and Korea International Trade Association (KITA) Singapore cordially invite you and your business development colleague to attend in the above-mentioned event. Participation is free of charge.

A trade delegation comprising of 12 Korean companies from various industries such as Beauty Care, Food Processing, Industrial Equipment, IT & Electronics, IT & Media and Rubber & Plastics will be in Singapore to meet Singapore companies to explore business opportunities. This one-to-one business matching session with Korean companies from diverse industries will be an excellent platform for you to explore business opportunities, exchange valuable experience with Korean business counterparts, as well as to network and establish contacts with industry professionals.

Grab the chance to meet up with the 12 Korean companies! The following companies will be present at the session :

Hanbit Korea Co Ltd
Uni-Cof Korea
Chamddeumpangee
Neo Cremar Co Ltd
Bethel Engineering Co Ltd
Dong Jin Valve Inc
Isoptics Co Ltd
Kodia Industrial Co Ltd
Shinhan Ceramic Co Ltd
Advanced Light System Co Ltd
Keysco Co Ltd
Kosan Technology Material Ltd

For more details on the profiles of our Korean companies, please click here.

Seminar Details:
Date: Thursday, 11 June 2009
Time: 1.00pm – 6.00pm
Venue: IE Singapore, Seminar Room (Little Red Dot), 230 Victoria Street #10-00, Bugis Junction Office Tower, Singapore 188024

Registration
To register your interest in our business matching session, please complete the registration form and fax to 6323 1171 or email to kitasg1@kita.net (KITA office) by 22 May 2009. Please also indicate the companies that you would like to meet. Due to the expected overwhelming response, participation will be based on a first-come-first served basis. Only companies in the relevant industries will be invited to participate in our business matching session. Selection is solely based on the organizers’ discretion.

Should you need any clarification, please contact Mr Shaun Tan at 6323 1161.

REGISTER HERE

Window Period for order and purchase of textbook in Primary and Secondary schools for academic year 2010

We would like to inform you that the Window Period for order and sale of textbooks in Primary and Secondary Schools this year are as follows:

P1-P6: 23 Nov – 4 Dec 09
S1: 21 Dec – 30 Dec 09
S2-S4: 23 Nov – 4 Dec 09
S5: 21 Dec – 30 Dec 09

Please maintain sufficient stocks of instructional materials during the Window Period. We have also attached the list of new schools starting in 2010 for your information. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require further information.

We look forward to your continued support in ensuring textbook availability. Thank you.

Goh Po Boon
Head, Publication Management, Curriculum Planning and Development Division
Tel: +65 6879 6753 Fax: +65 6775 9503
Email: GOH_Po_Boon@moe.gov.sg
Ministry of Education, 1 North Buona Vista Drive, Singapore 138675
http://www.moe.gov.sg

Call for Applications: Support Program for the Translation of Mexican Literary Works into Foreign Languages

As part of the G-to-G Mexico-Singapore collaborations, National Arts Council (NAC) would like to inform you that the “Support Program for the Translation of Mexican Literary Works into Foreign Languages (Protrad)” is open to all publishers interested in translating/publishing Mexican works.

Click here for more info on the program (English version starts from page 12).