January 30, 2024

促进合作：中国新加坡商会-上海举办CEOs社交晚宴

In a bid to strengthen bilateral ties and promote cross-cultural exchange, SingCham Shanghai recently organized a CEOs Networking Dinner. The event, held on 24^th January 2024 at The House of Roosevelt Club Lounge, brought together prominent business leaders from Singapore and China for an evening of meaningful networking, learning, and sharing.

为加强双边关系、促进跨文化交流，中国新加坡商会-上海举办了一场CEOs社交晚宴。这次活动于1月24日在罗斯福公馆私人会所举行，聚集了来自新加坡和中国的杰出商业领袖。大家齐聚一堂，相互交流、学习、分享，度过了美好的一晚。

The dinner was graced by the presence of distinguished guests including Guest-of-Honor Mr. Edwin Tong, Singapore Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Second Minister of Law; Ms. Low Yen Ling, Minister of State for the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth and the Ministry of Trade and Industry; Mr. Chua Teng Hoe, Singapore's Consul-General in Shanghai; Mr. Johnny Teo, Assistant CEO of Enterprise Singapore; Mr. Ho Koi Foong, Regional Director (Northeast Asia) of Singapore Global Network; and Mr. Ong Tze Guan, Chairman of SingCham China.

新加坡文化、社区及青年部部长兼律政部第二部长唐振辉先生作为主宾莅临现场。一同出席的贵宾还有新加坡文化、社区及青年部部长兼贸工部政务部长刘燕玲女士；新加坡驻上海总领事蔡簦合先生；新加坡企业发展局副局长张俊荣先生；新加坡全球联系司东北亚区主任何凯丰先生；以及中国新加坡商会会长王子元先生。

The event's success was greatly attributed to the unwavering support and sponsorship from the Singapore Ministry of Law and the Singapore Global Network. Additionally, we extend our gratitude to The House of Roosevelt for generously providing the beautiful venue.

活动的成功很大程度上是基于新加坡律政部和新加坡全球联系司的鼎力支持和赞助。此外，我们也希望感谢罗斯福公馆，为我们提供典雅美丽的场地。

The dinner was unveiled by Mr. Henry Cheng, Vice Chairman of SingCham Shanghai, where he hosted the event and warmly welcomed guests.

晚宴由中国新加坡商会-上海副会长钟汉杰先生拉开帷幕。他作为当晚的主持人，热情欢迎各位来宾到场。

Next, Mr. Lucas Loh, Chairman of SingCham Shanghai, delivered a welcome speech and extended a warm greeting to the guests. He expressed delight at the opportunity to host Singaporean leaders in Shanghai, and to foster collaboration between Singaporean, Chinese and international enterprises over the networking dinner. He also sent well-wishes for the year ahead, in the hope of ushering a prosperous and successful year of 2024.

接下来，中国新加坡商会-上海会长罗臻毓先生发表了欢迎致辞，亲切地向在场来宾致以问候。他表示，很高兴能够接待访沪的新加坡领导们，并借由这次晚宴促进新加坡、中国和国际企业领袖的交流和合作。他也献上新年祝语，期盼来年万事欣欣向荣。

Guest-of-Honor Mr. Edwin Tong, Singapore's Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Second Minister of Law, then delivered his opening address. Other than expressing gratitude at the warm reception, he also provided a comprehensive outlook on the evolving geopolitical and economic landscape, highlighting the importance of Sino-SG partnership amidst uncertainties.

主宾新加坡文化、社区及青年部部长兼律政部第二部长唐振辉先生发表开幕辞。他先对在上海访问期间所收到的热情关照表示感谢，其次分析了不断演变的地缘政治和经济状态，强调中新合作关系在适应充满不确定性的大环境下所扮演的重要角色。

Mr. William Chang, Vice Chairman and Secretary-General of SingCham Shanghai, moderated the fireside chat with Minister Tong following his opening address. William started the session by briefly introducing SingCham’s role in creating opportunities for Singaporeans and Singapore companies to explore and foster business collaboration opportunities in various industry verticals and strengthen community ties through social networking. He then kicked off the dialogue with a question seeking Minister’s advice to Chinese enterprises wishing to set up businesses in Singapore and the industry sectors with growth potential in Singapore. During the fireside chat, Minister Tong touched on several topics regarding Sino-SG collaboration, particularly on Singapore’s offerings as a gateway to the ASEAN market, and the role Singapore companies can play in helping Chinese companies venture overseas.

中国新加坡商会-上海副会长兼秘书长曾广仁先生主持了接下来与唐部长的对话会。曾广仁先生首先简要介绍了中国新加坡商会的职责，商会旨在为新加坡人和新加坡公司创造机会，探索和促进各行业垂直领域的商业合作机会，并通过社交网络加强社群联系。接着，他向唐部长提出首个问题开启对话会，邀请部长对要出海的中国企业提出建议，并分析新加坡具增长潜力的行业前景。在对话会中，唐部长就中新合作发表看法，尤其强调了新加坡作为开拓亚洲市场的敲门砖的独特优势，以及新加坡企业在协助中国企业出海时所能扮演的角色。

The audience were enthusiastic in engaging with Minister Tong as they raised several questions on China’s developments, and areas of collaboration between Singapore and China in the culture, digitalisation, sustainability and innovation. Minister shared his views and insights very candidly which were very well received by the audience.

在场来宾踊跃提问，问题围绕中国的发展趋势，以及中新未来在文化、科技、可持续和创新领域的合作契机。唐部长非常坦率地分享了他的观点和见解，来宾反馈也非常积极。

Guests enjoyed a marvellous spread of food and wine prepared by the House of Roosevelt.

来宾在欢声笑语中享受着罗斯福公馆准备的美酒和佳肴。

We were honored to have our very own Singaporean pianist Mr. Wang Congyu to join and perform at the dinner. Mr. Wang Congyu started playing piano at the age of 3, was named “Steinway Artist“ and ”Singapore’s Most Promising Young Artist of the Year in 2016“, and has performed for many important guests, including the Prince of Brunei and the Prime Minister of Singapore.

我们非常荣幸邀请到新加坡青年钢琴家王聪瑀先生在晚宴上为大家献上精彩的表演。他自三岁起开始演奏钢琴，获得施坦威艺术家称号，2016年也被誉为新加坡年度最具潜力青年艺术家。他曾为许多国际知名人士演奏，包括文莱的王子以及新加坡总理。