To usher the year of the Tiger, Business China held its annual Spring Reception on 16 February 2010, Tuesday. About 250 guests attended this event, invited guests include donors, board, members and working partners of Business China, diplomats and members of Singapore Chamber of Commerce and Industry in China (SingCham). Business China is privileged to have Senior Minister, Mr Goh Chok Tong, as the Guest-of-Honour for the event.
In conjunction with Spring Reception 2010, Business China announced the launch of the Young Leaders Programme (YLP), which is supported by International Enterprise (IE) Singapore, the lead agency promoting the overseas growth of Singapore-based enterprises and international trade.
Mr Chua Thian Poh, Chairman of Business China said, “ The programme is catered to the young who are keen to venture into China by providing a realistic learning environment. This immersion allows them to understand China’s social and business etiquette and get a headstart in their career in China. We are very pleased to have received Senior Minister Goh’s encouragement in the launching process of YLP.”
YLP is a 6-18 months mentor-led attachment in China and aims to grow a pool of young enthusiastic Singaporeans who are prepared for careers in dynamic China. Through this programme, they gain valuable work, live and play experience in China. YLP also enhances the China-readiness of Singapore-based companies. Till date, eight companies have come on board to offer 14 attachment vacancies.
Two YLP trainees will be available for media interviews. They will be embarking on their attachment in China early this year. Interview opportunities with the trainees can be arranged.
Date: 16 Feb 2010, Tuesday Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Venue: Singapore Conference Hall Concourse & Exhibition Hall (7 Shenton Way, Singapore 068810)
Dress Code: Smart Casual / Traditional Chinese Costume
| Time | Programme |
| 5:30pm |
Arrival of Guests
Cocktail Reception / Chinese Orchestra Performance (1) |
| 6:00pm | Arrival of Guest-of-Honour Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong Prime Minister’s Office |
| 6:05pm | Chinese Orchestra Performance (2) |
| 6:10pm |
Address by Chairman of Business China, Address by Chairman of SingCham, Address by Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong |
| 6:30pm | Token Presentation to donors
Toasting Buffet Dinner |
| 7:30pm | End of Programme |
Annex 1
Tomorrow’s China, Today.
Get a headstart in your career in China. Join the Young Leaders Programme Now!
YOUNG LEADERS PROGRAMME aims to grow a pool of young enthusiastic Singaporeans who are prepared for careers in dynamic China. Through this programme, they gain valuable work, live and play experience in China. Corporate members participating in the programme have the privilege of selecting suitable trainees to be attached to their China offices. They receive attractive funding support and can also recruit the trainees after the attachment period to strengthen the China-readiness of their workforce.
Key Features
• Trainees are graduates from local universities and polytechnics, with less than one year’s work experience
• Mentor-led attachment in China for 6-18 months
• 2-day pre-attachment induction course
• Networking sessions in China
• Post-attachment sharing session for Trainees and Companies
Companies offering attachment vacancies:
• AnnAik Limited
• BreadTalk Group Limited
• CapitaLand Limited
• EnGro Corporation Limited
• Hi-P International Limited
• Keppel Land International Limited
• Singapore Technologies Engineering Limited
• Yanlord Land Group Limited
Young Leaders Programme is a core programme under the FutureChina initiative. FutureChina initiative is targeted at our corporate members who are leading organizations in Singapore. It supports these members to prepare their staff to be more China-savvy and to stay abreast of developments in China.