Singapore-China Youth Exchange Scheme (YES) Forum

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 cross-cultural opportunities. We were also […]

Business China Youth Series 3 – My Brand Story by Ms Lim Sau Hoong

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 powerful insights: 1. weaving Chinese […]

Singapore – China Youth Forum 2025

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 Kiat How, BC CEO Kwek […]

Opening Remarks by Ms Kwek Poh Heok, CEO of Business China, at the Singapore-China Youth Forum (SCYF)

各位来宾,
各位主讲人,
大家下午好!欢迎大家出席“解读中国两会2025”,这是我们《通商中国》和《联合早报》联合举办的旗舰活动。每年中国两会期间,都会出台一系列新的政策与举措,趁着热度,我们邀请专家、学者、企业家,从不同的角度分享见解和看法。多年来,这项活动一直得到公众的热烈响应。
上星期,中国两会刚刚结束。官方坦承中国经济面临困难和挑战,同时继续信心喊话,强调中国…

Visit to Guangzhou College of Commerce International College and Guangzhou Knowledge City

End of last month, we visited Guangzhou to deepen ties in education and youth development between Singapore and China. With Guangzhou College of Commerce International College: explored new collaboration opportunities to equip our Singapore teachers and students with the cultural understanding and practical knowledge needed to thrive in a connected world. With Guangzhou Knowledge City: […]

China Construction Bank Establishes CCB SG Vision Foundation with TT Foundation Advisors

CCB becomes the first Chinese financial institution in Singapore to collaborate with TT Foundation Advisors on philanthropy The Foundation has made its first contribution to Business China to support the Youth Intern Exchange Scheme (YES) under the “YES – China Construction Bank Award”, promoting bilateral exchange between young interns from Singapore and China The Foundation […]

Business China Youth Knowledge Programme JC Edition

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 Wu Qi, and Director Jack […]

MOU signing between Business China and the Guangzhou Development District Talent Education Group

We are proud to announce the MOU signing between Business China and the Guangzhou Development District Talent Education Group on 29 May 2025! This partnership aims to strengthen cross-border youth exchange and talent development through the Singapore-China Youth Interns Exchange Scheme (YES) Through this scheme, Singaporean youths are experiencing life in cities across China—gaining valuable […]

Fireside chat at China Business Executives Academy Dalian with Chairman Mr Lee Yi Shyan

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, including international strategies for state-owned […]