Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation

Administrative Circular The 38th APEC Small and Medium Enterprises Working Group Serial Meetings

24th-28th March 2014 Taichung Chinese Taipei

As for March 11th, 2014 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. PURPOSE .................................................................................................. 4 2. PROGRAM ARRANGEMENTS .................................................................... 4 2.1 38th APEC Small and Medium Enterprises Working Group Serial Meetings (March 24-28) ......... 4 2.2 Serial Meetings Overview .............................................................................................................. 4

3. REGISTRATION / ACCREDITATION ............................................................ 6 3.1 Registration ................................................................................................................................... 6 3.2 Accreditation for Invited Guests ................................................................................................... 6

4. ARRIVALS AND ENTRY FORMALITIES ........................................................ 6 4.1 Passport and Visa .......................................................................................................................... 6

5. TRANSPORTATION ................................................................................... 7 5.1 Arrival ............................................................................................................................................ 7 5.2 From Airport to Venue .................................................................................................................. 7

6. HOTEL ACCOMODATION .......................................................................... 8 7. THE SECRETARIAT ROOM ......................................................................... 9 8. SECURITY AND MEDICAL .........................................................................10 9. GENERAL INFORMATION .........................................................................10 9.1 Taichung in Brief .......................................................................................................................... 10 9.2 Weather in Taichung ................................................................................................................... 10 9.3 Currency and Banking.................................................................................................................. 10 9.4 Electricity ..................................................................................................................................... 11 9.5 Reminders for Traveler ................................................................................................................ 11 9.6 Emergency Phone Numbers ........................................................................................................ 11 9.7 Postal Service............................................................................................................................... 12 9.8 Telecommunication ..................................................................................................................... 12 9.9 International Telephone Codes ................................................................................................... 12

ANNEX A1 .....................................................................................................14 2

ANNEX A2 .....................................................................................................16 ANNEX A3 .....................................................................................................17 ANNEX B .......................................................................................................18 ANNEX C .......................................................................................................19

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1. PURPOSE This Administrative Circular provides current information on arrangements and other relevant information for the 38th APEC Small and Medium Enterprises Working Group and Serial Meetings, which will take place in Chinese Taipei on March 24-28, 2014.

2. PROGRAM ARRANGEMENTS 2.1 38th APEC Small and Medium Enterprises Working Group Serial Meetings (March 24-28) The current program for the 38th SMEWG Meeting is included in the official website and ANNEX A1. Official website: http://38apecsmewg.tier.org.tw/ A Welcome Reception Dinner at the Splendor Hotel Taichung for the 38th SMEWG Serial Meetings delegates will take place on Monday, March 24, 2014. 2.2 Serial Meetings Overview 2.2.1 Workshop on Integrating SMEs into Global Supply Chains - by United States This workshop will include MNC global supply chain management officials, SME delegates, and SMEs representing the specific sectors identified during the Manila SMEWG meeting: agriculture, electronics, handicrafts, food processing, automobiles, and others. The MNC value chain managers will be asked to discuss their contractual obligations with global buyers/retailers, how these obligations translate to suppliers and sub-contractors across the supply chain, how they might assist SMEs in securing the required financing to deliver large contracts, what certifications are required and the available vehicles for proof of certifications (such as e-certification) and how audits are implemented, how contracts are generally structured with SMEs, what happens if the MNC loses the contract with a buyer due to unforeseen circumstances, how MNCs notify SMEs of changes in regulations, etc. Date: March 24 Time: 09:00-12:00 Venue: Gin Yin Room II , 13F, Splendor Hotel 2.2.2 APEC High Level Policy Dialogue on Resilient SMEs for Better Global Supply Chains - by Chinese Taipei In order to strengthen the effectiveness of disaster resiliency improvement and to secure supply chain connectivity of SMEs, the multi-year project on Improving Natural Disaster Resilience of APEC SMEs to Facilitate Trade and Investment will organize several training 4

workshops and a high-level policy dialogue to raise awareness of disaster preemptive mechanisms among APEC regions. Additionally, during the above events, we will showcase Policy Framework Models (PFMs) and Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) greatly achieved in the past two years (2012-2013). Furthermore, this project will generate a Focal Point Network at the end of the meeting, which can integrate related experts from all sectors to practice this project. The current agenda of APEC High Level Policy Dialogue on Resilient SMEs for Better Global Supply Chains is attached on ANNEX A2. Date: March 24 Time: 09:30-17:00 Venue: Splendor Room I & II, 13F, Splendor Hotel, Taichung

2.2.3 APEC Accelerator Network Forum - by Chinese Taipei To facilitate the realization of the concept of APEC Accelerator Network, The APEC Accelerator Network Forum will present the networking mechanism and business opportunities from APEC member economies. Through this forum there will be a business evaluation meetings and matching program. The current agenda of APEC Accelerator Network Forum is attached on ANNEX A3. Date: March 25 Time: 09:15-17:00 Venue: Splendor Room II, 13F, Splendor Hotel, Taichung

 Contact Communications on substantive issues and logistics matters should be directed to: Mr. Jeffery Wang Tel: (886-2) 2586-5000 ext. 315 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: (886-2) 2599-6829 And copying Dr. Jason Kao Tel: (886-2) 2586-0123 ext. 333 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: (886-2) 2595-0988

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3. REGISTRATION / ACCREDITATION 3.1 Registration Please register by completing and submitting Registration Form in the conference website http://38apecsmewg.tier.org.tw/ before the registration deadline March 17, 2014. For any further technical inquiries, please contact Mr. Jeffery Wang ([email protected]) and copy to Dr. Jason Kao ([email protected]). 3.2 Accreditation for Invited Guests Accreditation of invited guests (including business elite and non-member participants) for the SMEWG and any related meetings will be done through the APEC Secretariat’s Director (Program) and Program Executive responsible for the respective activities. If details of the respective Director (Program) and Program Executive are required, please contact the SMEWG Secretariat.  APEC SME Working Group delegates will be able to collect their ID Badges at the registration desk located at the Reception Desk (Gin Yin Room I, 13F, Splendor Hotel, Taichung ) starting Monday, March 24 to March 28 between 08:30 AM to 06:00 PM.  For security reasons, all participants are requested to wear their Identification Badge at all times during the meetings and other related events.  For any additional requests or questions about badges, conference supplemental documents and other related materials, all participants could reach the Conference Secretariat on the 13th floor.

4. ARRIVALS AND ENTRY FORMALITIES 4.1 Passport and Visa Citizens from all economies need a valid passport with at least six (6) months validity to enter Chinese Taipei. All participants from APEC member economies require a visa to enter Chinese Taipei, except those from Australia, Canada, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, and the United States, who may enter Chinese Taipei under the visa-exemption program. Participants under the visa-exemption program are eligible to stay up to 30 days, which is not extendable. For further information, please go to: http://www.boca.gov.tw.

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5. TRANSPORTATION 5.1 Arrival By plane (inbound direct connecting flight) Taoyuan International Airport (a.k.a CKS International Airport) is located in Taoyuan County approximately 130 minutes by car from downtown Taichung. For further information, please go to: http://www.taoyuan-airport.com/english/Index/. 5.2 From Airport to Venue  Pick-up Service If you want to enjoy our pick-up service from Taoyuan International Airport to Splendor Hotel Taichung, you'll need to fill your flight information and the departure/arrival time in the registration form in our website. Please refer to ANNEX B1. Free Shuttle Bus Schedule: Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport  The Splendor Hotel Taichung (venue) 2 hours drive Sun 3/23, Mon 3/24, Tue 3/25 09:00 12:00 15:00 18:00 21:00

The Splendor Hotel Taichung (venue) Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport 2 hours drive Tue 3/25, Wed 3/26, Thu 3/27, Fri 3/28, Sat 3/29 06:00 12:00 18:00

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 Airport shuttle bus Take Airport shuttle bus (ex. Freego Bus number 5503), arrives in Chaoma station located in downtown Taichung and transferred by taxi directly arrives in the Splendor Hotel. Tickets can be purchased at the Airport Airbus desk in the arrivals hall. The traffic fee costs around TWD 240. For further information, please go to: http://www.taoyuan-airport.com/english/Buses/#b55f75b9-e1b6-4bb0-ad8b-862193305554 .

 Taxi The travel time from Taoyuan International Airport to downtown Taichung is approximately 130 minutes. However, during rush hour, the travel time may take up to 180 minutes. The taxi fare is about TWD 3,300.  Hotel limousine The hotel provides limousine and personal chauffeurs’ service from Taoyuan International Airport to the Splendor Hotel. It charges TWD 3,500 (Mercedes-Benz) or 4,000 (VAN) per trip and takes approximately 130 minutes.  High Speed Rail (HSR) 1.Taoyuan International Airport to THSR Taoyuan Station Take Shuttle bus at Taoyuan International Airport to THSR Taoyuan Station. The ticket has to be purchased ahead of time for each journey. Tickets are sold at the following locations: (1) Taoyuan Airport: UBUS service counters at Arrivals Lobby of Terminals 1 and (2) THSR Taoyuan Station: platform 1 at bus depot. As you arrive in THSR Taoyuan Station, please purchase the THSR ticket from Taoyuan station to Taichung station, which costs you NTD 590. 2. THSR Taichung Station to Splendor Hotel After arrival at THSR Taichung Station, please transfer to the taxi directly to get to the destination or transfer to THSR shuttle bus (China Medical University Line 159) to SOGO Department Store then take taxi for arrival. The travel time from the HSR Taichung Station to the hotel is about a 30-minute ride.

6. HOTEL ACCOMODATION 

All participants are requested to book their accommodation at the earliest convenience no later than March 17, 2014 by completing submitting the on-line registration system: http://38apecsmewg.tier.org.tw/ 8

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The accommodation cost of the speaker is covered in the per diem payment.

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Kindly note that room reservations submitted after the deadline will be subject to room availability. All costs incurred by delegates during the stay such as telephone calls, use of facsimiles, and laundry will be on individual account. Delegates should settle their accounts directly with the hotel before their departure. Delegations will also be responsible for any charges resulting from no show. (all payments and any transactions are made in New Taiwan Dollar) Cancellations must be made at least 3 days in advance, otherwise one-night room charge as “no-shows”. Charge will be claimed from your guaranteed credit card. For any further hotel accommodation inquiries, please contact the Reservation of the Splendor Hotel.

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Website: www.splendor-taichung.com.tw Tel: +886-4-23288000 FAX: +886-4-23246009 Email: [email protected] Please also copy to: Mr. Jeffery Wang Tel: (886-2) 2586-5000 ext. 315 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: (886-2) 2595-0988 Please refer to ANNEX B3 for the room type we offer:

7. THE SECRETARIAT ROOM 38th Small and Medium Enterprises Working Group (SMEWG) Meeting Gin Yin Room I, 13F, the Splendor Hotel Taichung The Secretariat Room

Opening Hours: March 24 to March 28

08:30-18:00

Starting from March 26, Computers (with high-speed internet connection) and printers are provided in the Secretariat Room. Participants can pick up their badges and meeting materials in the Secretariat Room. There will be eight computers free to use by the experts in the Secretariat Room. Software available is Microsoft Office XP Std. in English. Delegates should use these equipments for official purposes only. 9

8. SECURITY AND MEDICAL Security and medical services will be available at the meeting site and at official hospitality functions throughout the duration of the meetings. Participants are responsible for paying medical, surgical, dental, and hospital fees, or for presenting an insurance policy covering such fees.

9. GENERAL INFORMATION 9.1 Taichung in Brief The city of Taichung (literally "Central Taiwan") is located at the heart and center of Taiwan, with a population of over 2.6 million people, making it the third largest city on the island. The city is famous for its conglomerate commerce, cultural activities, and unprecedented style. Taichung's emphasis on its highly artistic and educated demographic resources further proved its ability to transform into an international destination. People in this city are highly artistic and open-minded. In a city with such high consumption potential, you will enjoy the unique life experience and a welcoming atmosphere. For more information about Taichung, please visit: http://eng.taichung.gov.tw/mp.aspx?mp=1. 9.2 Weather in Taichung Taichung’s weather is affected by latitude, altitude, terrain and monsoon factors; it is general warm in winters and hot in summers. It rains throughout the four seasons and is commonly warm and humid. January is the month with the lowest average temperature of 16.2℃ whereas July is the month with the highest average temperature of 28.5℃. May is the month with the highest average relative humidity of 79.5% whereas the yearly average relative humidity of 77.1%. For detailed weather forecast, please go to: http://www.cwb.gov.tw/eng/. 9.3 Currency and Banking The currency used in Chinese Taipei is the New Taiwan Dollar (NTD), and the basic unit is Yuan. According to Chinese Taipei’s customs, no more than NTD 40,000 in notes may be brought in by each passenger unless a permit is obtained in advance. There are no restrictions on the amount of foreign currency, traveler’s checks or credit cards brought into Chinese Taipei. However, travelers carrying more than USD 5,000 must declare them to Customs. Major foreign currencies can be exchanged at moneychangers or banks. Rates in these establishments are usually better than those in hotels. Approximately USD 1.00 is equivalent to NTD 30. 10

Bank notes come in denominations of NTD 100, NTD 200, NTD 500, NTD 1,000, and NTD 2,000. Coins are in the following denominations: NTD 1, NTD 5, NTD 10, and NTD 50. Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) are normally available in banks and other commercial establishments such as major railway stations, airports, convenience stores, petrol stations, department stores, and shopping complexes. If you make an interbank withdrawal (that is, withdrawal from an ATM that does not belong to your bank) you will be charged a small fee for each transaction. Most ATMs offer interface in both. 9.4 Electricity  Voltage: 110-120 Volts (Same as U.S./Canada, most other areas are 220-240 Volts)  Primary Socket Types: North American Non-Grounded , North American Grounded  Please note that these may not be identical to U.S./Canadian sockets, and may require an adapter.

 Compatible Socket:

9.5 Reminders for Traveler  A great majority of indoor public areas in Chinese Taipei are non-smoking areas, such as cultural or social education institution, government offices, physical education or training sites, hotels shopping malls, restaurants, conference halls. Outdoor public areas include sites for public transportation, stations sites, medical treatment service institutions, and so on. 9.6 Emergency Phone Numbers Emergency Call Service

Phone Number

Police

110

Ambulance

119 11

Fire Brigade

119

International Exchange Operator

100

Local directory Assistance

104

9.7 Postal Service Post offices are open from 8:30 to 16:30 on Monday to Friday and from 8:30 to 12:00 on Saturday. Most large hotels also provide postal services at front desks. For further information, please go to: http://www.post.gov.tw/post/internet/u_english/index.jsp?ID=21. 9.8 Telecommunication Long distance calls can be made from hotel rooms or public phones. Pre-paid phone cards are available at the hotel or convenience stores, and they can be used either for domestic or international calls. Please note that all charges for personal phone calls made in the hotel rooms are borne by participants. 9.9 International Telephone Codes ECONOMY

CODE

Australia

61

Brunei Darussalam

673

Canada

1

Chile

56

People’s Republic of China

86

Hong Kong, China

852

Indonesia

62

Japan

81

Republic of Korea

82

Mexico

52

Malaysia

60

New Zealand

64 12

ECONOMY

CODE

Papua New Guinea

675

Peru

51

Republic of Philippines

63

Russian Federation

7

Singapore

65

Chinese Taipei

886

Thailand

66

United States

1

Vietnam

84

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ANNEX A1 MEETING PROGRAM Workshop on Integrating SMEs into Global Supply Chains- by United State Taichung, Chinese Taipei, March 24 2014

APEC High Level Policy Dialogue on Resilient SMEs for Better Global Supply Chains - by Chinese Taipei Taichung, Chinese Taipei, March 24 2014

APEC Accelerator Network Forum -Connecting Global Business Opportunity Through APEC Accelerator Network - by Chinese Taipei Taichung, Chinese Taipei, March 25 2014

APEC 38th Small and Medium Enterprise Working Group Meeting Taichung, Chinese Taipei, March 26-27 2014

DAY

TIME

09:00-12:00

Program: Workshop on Integrating SMEs into Global Supply Chains - by United States Venue: Gin Yin Room II, 13F, Splendor Hotel, Taichung Program: APEC High Level Policy Dialogue on Resilient SMEs for Better Global Supply Chains - by

Arrival March 24 (Monday)

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

09:30-17:00 Chinese Taipei Venue: Splendor Room I & II, 13F, Splendor Hotel, Taichung Program: Welcome Reception Dinner 18:00

Venue: Olympus Room, 11F, Splendor Hotel, Taichung Program: APEC Accelerator Network Forum - by

March 25 (Tuesday)

09:15-17:00

Chinese Taipei

Venue: Splendor Room II, 13F, Splendor Hotel, Taichung

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DAY

TIME

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE Program: Networking & Dinner (by invitation) Venue: Millennium Vee Hotel Taichung

18:00

*Note: 1. Transportation provided 2. Address: No. 77, Shizheng Rd. Xitun Dist., Taichung

09:00-17:00 March 26 (Wednesday)

(Thursday) March 28 (Friday)

Venue: Splendor Room I and II, 13F, Splendor Hotel, Taichung Program: 38th APEC SMEWG Banquet

18:00

March 27

Program: APEC 38th Small and Medium Enterprise Working Group (SMEWG) Meeting

09:00-17:00

Venue: Olympus Room, 11F, the Splendor Hotel, Taichung Program: APEC 38th Small and Medium Enterprise Working Group (SMEWG) Meeting Venue: Splendor Room I and II, 13F, Splendor Hotel, Taichung

09:00-17:00 Program: Model Enterprises and Field Visits

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ANNEX A2 Tentative Agenda of APEC High Level Policy Dialogue on Resilient SMEs for Better Global Supply Chains -ICT, Logistics, and Auto Parts Industry Agenda (Tentative) 09:00 – 09:30

Registration Opening

09:30 – 09:35

Opening Remarks

09:35 – 09:40

Opening Remarks

09:40 – 09:45

Photo Session

09:45 – 10:00

Keynote Speech

10:00 – 10:15

Keynote Speech

10:15 – 10:25 SESSION I

Tea Break High Level Policy Dialogue on Establishing SME Business Continuity Plans for Better Global Supply Chains

10:25 – 11:50

Panel Discussion

11:50 – 12:00

Joint Statement Endorsement by High Level Representatives

12:00 – 13:30 SESSION II 13:30 – 15:10

Luncheon Potential Business Opportunities in Global Supply Chains Panel Discussion

15:10 – 15:20 SESSION III 15:20 – 17:00

Tea Break Best Practices of SMEs Implementing BCP Panel Discussion

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ANNEX A3 Tentative Agenda of APEC Accelerator Network Forum -Connecting Global Business Opportunity through APEC Accelerator Network Agenda (Tentative) 08:30 – 09:15

Registration

09:15 – 09:30

Welcome Remarks

09:30 – 10:30

Keynote Speech

SESSION I 10:30 – 11:50

Create Entrepreneurial Value by Successful Deployment of Accelerating Ingredients ~The Dialogue of Entrepreneurs and Accelerators Panel Discussion

12:00 – 13:30 SESSION II 13:30 – 15:00 SESSION III 15:00 – 17:00 17:00 – 20:00

Luncheon Framework of Effective Accelerator Network (by invitation) Panel Discussion BizOpp Event ~Quick Link, Fast Growth and Go Global BizOpp Demo & Coaching Networking & Dinner(by invitation)

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ANNEX B The 38th SMEWG Serial Meetings Location Map of the Meeting Venue

Splendor Hotel, Taichung

Zoom in (google map): http://tinyurl.com/lgt2m3n

Splendor Hotel, Taichung No. 1049, Jianxing Rd., Taichung 403, Chinese Taipei Tel: (886-4) 2328-8000 Fax: (886-4) 2322-9000 Website: http://www.splendor-taichung.com.tw/eng/about.aspx

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ANNEX C Best Practice Visits to SMEs March 28, 2014 (BY INVITATION ONLY) TIME

Event

08:30

Please Meet at 1F at 08:20. Bus will depart at 8:30.

09:00-10:00

HIWIN Technologies Corp., Taichung City

10:10-12:00

Footwear & Recreation Technology Research Institute, Taichung City

12:20-13:50

Lunch at Howard Prince Hotel Taichung

15:00-16:30

Xiangshan Visitor Center, Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area, Nantou County

17:00-19:00

Dinner Party at The Wen Wan Resort Sun Moon Lake , Nantou County Footwear & Recreation Technology Research Institute (FRT) is located approximately 10 km from Splendor Hotel, Taichung. FRT was established on July 1, 1991. In order to achieve the upgrading and promoting strategy of the government in footwear & recreation industries, the institute pursues the goal in

innovation design, manufacturing techniques, material research and development, quality and testing certification, operation management, knowledge services, marketing surveys, relation technology transfer and personnel training. For further information, please go to: http://www.bestmotion.com/frthome.asp (only in Chinese version) HIWIN Technologies Corp. is located in Taichung City Precision Machinery Innovation Technology Park and approximately 9.4 km from Splendor Hotel, Taichung. HIWIN Technologies Corp. is professionally engaged in the innovation and the manufacturing of ballscrew and motion control components. Always regarding "Professional Excellence, Working Enthusiasm, and Enterprise Responsibility, " as HIWIN’s management philosophy since Hiwin has established, HIWIN strives for meeting with the demand of all fields.

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systematization, HIWIN emerges the concept of environmental protection and occupational health & safety into the decisive processes of innovation, manufacturing and service of products, adoption of raw material, and abandonment of waste material. Also HIWIN will keep continuous improvement upon them to take up social responsibility of the prevention of pollution, the reduction of waste material, the saving of resources and energy, and the protection for employees' health & safety. Sun Moon Lake lies in the center of the Shuishalian Area, which is a part of Yuchi Township in Nantou County. Situated in the western foothills of Taiwan's Central Mountain Range, between the Western Plain and the mountains, it lies at the center of Nantou County, at a longitude of 120’ 55” east and a latitude of 23’ 52” north, connecting Puli Township in the north to Renai Township in the northeast, Xinyi Township in the southeast, Shuili Township in the southwest and Guoxing Township in the northwest.

Take your time for Leisure, slow down your hurried pace and get closer to Mother Earth to comprehend different sides of amazing Sun Moon Lake such as bike tour or a simple cup of coffee with the purest lake scenery.

The Wen Wan Resort Sun Moon Lake is located at the highest point of Hanbi Peninsula, and the former site for the resort was the renowned accommodation for Mr. Chiang Kai-Shek. Being in the resort and looking down at Sun Moon Lake is a pleasing, body and mind refreshing experience; furthermore, the scenery varies with the different seasons and times, hence this ideal and irreplaceable geological location became the new index for premium holiday resorts. In 2006, the Tuckmore Group announced to build and manage the premium Wen Wan Resort Sun Moon Lake with an investment of two billion dollars. With almost four years of preparation, and persistence with an extremely professional attitude, the all-encompassing audio, visual and sensual enjoyment, facilities as well as service quality are presented to every guest paying a visit here.

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