May 17th, 2012 |
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As part of our efforts to create networking value for our Alumni Members, the Youth Chapter is organising the 1st Roundtable Forum for 2012. This time, we explore how to break into the China market for business and what minefields to avoid. So grab your Chinese High / Hwa Chong buddy and join other like minded Hwachongians in this networking event!
June 2012 Roundtable: Tales from within — “A Sharing Session by Hwa Chong Seniors on Doing Business in China”
Date: Saturday 9 June 2012
Venue: Hwa Chong Alumni Association Building
Attire: Working Attire
Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm
Registration Link: http://bit.ly/KfUeOY
Speakers:
Tan Kim Seng
Managing Director of 3V Sourceone Capital Pte Ltd
Topic: Private equity investment in China
Mr Tan is a Managing Director and co-founder of 3V SourceOne Capital, a regional growth equity fund manager. He is currently the Honorary Treasurer of the Singapore Venture Capital and Private Equity Association. He is an Adjunct Associate Professor with the National University of Singapore and serves as the co-head for the Launcpad Project Course with the Institute of Engineering Leadership. He has been involved in venture capital investments in Greater China, USA and ASEAN since 1994. He was previously an Executive Director and Principal Fund Manager of UOB Venture Management responsible for fund management activities and setting up of joint-venture VC funds in China.
Patrick Chan
Head, Industry Development Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Singapore
Topic: Opportunities and doing business in the Special Economic Zones and industrial parks in China
Mr Chan was headhunted for his current position, heading industry development at Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Singapore (ICPAS) where he oversees the development of accountancy as a financial and business services sector, with the 2020 vision to develop Singapore into a global accountancy services hub for Asia Pacific. Prior to ICPAS, Mr. Chan was the Director of Industry Development at Singapore Business Federation (SBF), the apex business chamber in Singapore with more than 17,000 companies.
Koh Chin Yee
NUS Director, Asia Directorate (China)
Topic: Working and living in China
Mr Koh is currently Director, Asia Directorate (China) in the Office of Vice President (University and Global Relations) for National University of Singapore. He graduated in 1994 from NUS with a BA (Hons) Degree in Chinese Studies, and with a MBA, also from NUS, in 2001. He held appointments in news and media relations as well as China affairs in several government bodies before he spent a few years as general manager in companies and chamber of commerce in China, and Business China Singapore. He is a columnist for Lianhe Zaobao and other media.
Register for the roundtable now!
May 6th, 2012 |
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Come listen to Mr Lim Chin Joo, brother of Mr Lim Chin Siong talk about his days in Chinese High as a student activist. Come experience the passion and brotherhood our Chinese High seniors have for the school and the part they play in our country’s nation building.
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March 10th, 2012 |
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We have launched a Mentorship Programme designed to help graduates of Hwa Chong Institution learn more about the industries they are interested in. The programme is spread over a period of 6 months. Over the course of the programme, selected mentees will get to interact with industry leaders who are Hwa Chong alumnus. Currently, we have 3 mentors in the areas of Education, Banking & Finance and Venture Capital. Through the mentors, mentees will be able to gain first-hand experience about a specific industry of interest.
Sign up for the programme here.
March 3rd, 2012 |
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C-Africa is a Special Interest Group under the Hwa Chong Alumni Youth Chapter. Founded by Hwa Chong students in 2007, it has grown into a self-sustained organisation that seeks to assist communities in Zambia through education, healthcare and infrastructure.
Today, C-Africa runs a bursary programme that helps indigent students pursue secondary education in Zambia. To further our aims, C-Africa is currently looking for interested students to join us for our Summer Volunteer Programme in June/July 2012. In this 2 week-long programme in Zambia, volunteers will participate in field research that specifically aims to enhance our bursary programme.
To learn how you can help, simply fill in the application form or contact us at team.cafrica@gmail.com. We look forward to welcoming you onboard!
More information can be found in our summer prospectus.
January 12th, 2012 |
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As Hwa Chong celebrates its 93rd Anniversary on March 21st this year, the Hwa Chong Alumni Association Youth Chapter has put together a series of initiatives to engage the Hwa Chong family at www.hwachongyouth.org/web/hc93
You may choose to pen down your well wishes and dedications on our online guestbook or express your love for the school through both English and Chinese literary fashion in our “Envisioning Hwa Chong” and “愿景.华中” Literary Competitions. Photography enthusiasts can participate in our 3.21 SNAP Photography Contest and showcase the captured moments of our rich school life and Hwa Chong’s majestic landscape. This year, we have added an “Envisioning Hwa Chong” video competition for video enthusiasts.
Join me in celebrating the remarkable achievements of this world-class institution par excellence and indulge in the revelry as we reminisce the beautiful memories we have had in Hwa Chong. May the Hwa Chong Spirit stay strong and ablaze for the many years to come!
With greatest passion for my alma mater,
Soh Yi Da
Organising Chairman
