On 27 May 2025, Mr Lee Yi Shyan, Chairman of Business China, held a fireside chat with 25 senior executives from China Business Executives Academy ,Dalian. The dialogue centred around the theme of “Enterprise Innovation and Internationalisation”. The session hosted by the Singapore Civil Service College, focused on key topics,
Local IHL students got a crash course in being China-ready through a three-day immersive experience held at SMU from 14 May to 16 May — from exploring Alibaba Cloud’s AI Workshop to diving into masterclasses on China’s evolution. Here are some fun and surprising takeaways from the programme: Visual literacy
It was a night of excitement as 80 guests gathered on 23 May 2025 to witness this year’s Advanced Leaders Programme participants officially graduate. Earlier in the day, we concluded with a reflection session on last month’s China segment, during which attendees exchanged key takeaways. Some shared new opportunities that
On 25 April 2025, our Chairman Mr. Lee Yi Shyan was invited to deliver a keynote speech at the 2025 Conference on International Industrial Cooperation. In his address themed “35 years of Singapore-China Diplomatic Relations: Retrospect and Prospect”, Chairman Lee reflected on key milestones and shared insights on the future
Co-hosted with River Valley High School on 16 April, the event brought together over 500 participants — from curious students to driven young professionals — for an eye-opening exploration into AI governance and the global digital race. We were privileged to welcome Dr James Ong, Founder of the Artificial Intelligence
In the final session of the YES Compass Workshop, we delved into the subtleties of Chinese business culture. Starting with seemingly minor details—like where to sit during meetings, how to give a polite toast, and even tips for surviving karaoke night (yes, it is important!)—to why dressing modestly to blend
In the final session of the YES Compass Workshop, we delved into the subtleties of Chinese business culture. Starting with seemingly minor details—like where to sit during meetings, how to give a polite toast, and even tips for surviving karaoke night (yes, it is important!)—to why dressing modestly to blend
Fun Fact: When adding a contact on WeChat, the correct etiquette is for the junior to scan the senior’s QR code. Do you know why? It’s all about giving them the choice of accepting your invite! In China, workplace culture goes beyond just language. Subtle etiquette rules like this lay
Participants recently gathered for a panel discussion on A New Geopolitical Landscape — Opportunity or Crisis for Singapore? (“地缘政治新格局 —— 新加坡的契机还是危机？”) to explore Singapore’s strategic positioning in the global landscape. We are honoured to invite Professor Tan Kong Yam and Associate Professor Benjamin Ho to share their views on key
At the 2025 FutureChina Decoding China’s Two Sessions held on 20 March, speakers shared that DeepSeek’s AI has the potential to revolutionise China’s declining industries and drive econo…
