Our Business China Youth Chapter came together to celebrate our 15th anniversary. What started as a small group of just over ten youth passionate about Singapore–China relations have blossomed into a vibrant community of over 280 members. At the event, our CEO Ms Kwek Poh Heok shared the “3 I”
A big thank you to everyone who joined us at the Business China Youth Forum (BCYF) 2025! You brought the energy, the insights, and the ideas — and what a forum it was! Here’s a quick look back at the powerful conversations that took place across our three exciting panels:
This two-part workshop is specially designed to equip our YES interns with the essential skills to live and work effectively in China. Now in its second run, the Workshop help our interns by helping them master key business and communication skills in Mandarin, gain practical knowledge and develop a deeper
Held on Saturday, 16 August, the Singapore-China Youth Exchange Scheme (YES) Forum brought together our growing community of YES alumni, students, companies and IHL partners. Our CEO, Ms Kwek Poh Heok, opened the event with a welcome speech. She shared about her China experience and encouraged our youths to seize
The Business China Youth Series returned with an inspiring evening of ideas and creativity! Visionary speaker Ms Lim Sau Hoong — award-winning creative director, artist, and visual advisor for the 2008 Beijing Olympics — explored Creativity and Cultural Identity. Sharing her journey from founding Shaofen Labs, Ms Lim offered two
At the Singapore – China Youth Forum 2025, 600 bright young minds from both countries came together to mark a meaningful milestone — 35 years of diplomatic relations between Singapore and China. From speeches by our Guests-of-Honour — including Senior Minister of State and Business China (BC) Board Director Tan
The JC edition of the Business China Youth Knowledge Programme (BCYK) wrapped up successfully at Hwa Chong Institution! With over 100 sign-ups and 75 students selected from 12 Junior Colleges, this immersive 3-day China-ready programme featured talks by renowned local scholars and celebrity such as Professor Lee Hock Ming, Dr
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
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
