SSA Shanghai x SingCham Shanghai Mentorship Day: Imparting Wisdom and Know-hows

中国新加坡商会上海携手上海新加坡学生会举办导师指导日!

On 22nd September 2023, SSA Shanghai and Singcham Shanghai collaborated to organise a Mentorship Day for all Singaporean students across the Yangtze-Delta region. The event was held at DBS Tower, Shanghai. By providing students with valuable insights into the professional landscape in China, the orientation aimed to foster connections with other Singaporean industry professionals and peers in the region.

2023年9月22日,上海新加坡学生会与中国新加坡商会上海为就读于长三角地区的大学的新加坡学生共同举办了一场导师指导会。本次活动在星展银大厦举行,旨在搭建在江浙沪留学的新加坡籍学生与在华工作的新加坡籍专业人士之间的桥梁。

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The event was kickstarted with an opening speech by Davina Tan, Consul (Administration & Consular), Singapore Consulate-General in Shanghai. Following which, Stephanie Chew, the representative of SingCham Shanghai, as well as Ruby Lim, the President of SSA Shanghai, introduced their respective organisations.

在新加坡驻上海领事馆领事(行政与领事)陈丽斯女士致了开幕辞后,联谊会就正式开始啦!随之,中国新加坡商会上海的代表 周依玲女士和新加坡学生会上海分会主席林明静小姐也相继给我们介绍了各自组织在过去一年里举办的活动。

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We also had the pleasure of inviting several distinguished Guest Speakers to share their experiences and insights on Shanghai. After each speech, every speaker was presented with a token of appreciation.

我们有幸邀请到8位演讲嘉宾给在座的各位分享自己的经历以及对在华工作的一些见解。新加坡学生会为每一位演讲嘉宾准备了小礼物,以表由衷的谢意。

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Sean Lim, Deputy Treasurer of SingCham Beijing and Director of WMI Renewables, shared his 18 years of living experience in China. He also provided a concise overview of the real estate industry and offered valuable advice to students regarding their studies and life in China.

中国新加坡商会副财长兼WMI Renewables总监林天春先生和大家分享了自己在华生活了18年的经历,同时也简要的介绍了中国的房地产行业,并且给学生提供了在华生活和学习的宝贵建议。

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Shuting Yow, Director of the CEO’s Office at UOB China, shared her journey and motivations behind pursuing a career in China. She discussed her transition from the public sector to her current position in the finance sector.

大华银行(中国)的行长办公室主任饶舒婷女士分享了她在中国发展事业的历程与动机。 她也提到了自己从政府部门转行至金融领域的经历。

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Samuel Tan, Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Robert Bosch, shared his experiences as a Singaporean working in the Tech and AI industry in China. He emphasized the advantages of Singaporeans' bilingualism and biculturalism, particularly in the Chinese workforce.

罗伯特·博世公司的副总裁兼首席信息官陈养威先生谈到了自己身为新加坡人,在中国科技与AI行业工作的一些经历。他强调了新加坡人具备双语能力和双文化的背景的好处,特别是在中国市场具有优势。

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Ronnie Ng, Co-founder of SimplyBrand, shared his entrepreneurial journey from Singapore to China and his experiences working with Big Data. He provided valuable insights into the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship.

SimplyBrand公司联合创办人Ronnie Ng先生给大家说了自己从新加坡到中国的创业历程,也讲到了利用大数据的经验。对于创业的“苦”与“甜”,他提供了不少见解。

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Yong Qin Goh, Associate Director of DP Architects, discussed his architectural design and project management experiences during his 13 years in Shanghai. He also shared his perspectives on working in China.

DP建筑师事务所副总监Yongqin Goh先生简单讲述了他在上海13年的建筑设计和项目管理的相关经验。 他还提出了自己对在华工作的一些看法。

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Sean Lim, Vice President of Business Development at Neon Global, captivated the audience with his exciting projects, such as the Avatar Experience in Gardens by the Bay, and Jurassic World in Universal Studios Beijing. He also shared his views on family, particularly from the perspective of relocating with his whole family from Singapore to China.

Neon Global 业务开发副总裁 Sean Lim先生通过自己曾参与的项目,吸引了观众的目光。这一个个项目都令人叹为观止,例如:滨海湾花园的《阿凡达世界:全新体验》,北京环球影城的侏罗纪世界等项目都有他的功劳。 由于他携家人从新加坡迁居中国,他还特别从这一角度分享了自己对“家庭”这个概念的认识与看法。

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Johnny Yu, Senior Director of ChongBang Group, drew from his 30 years of experience in the real estate industry, providing valuable insights into managing projects in North China, Hong Kong, Singapore, and more. He also conducted a brief Q&A session, where students had the opportunity to ask him questions.

崇邦集团高级总监Johnny Yu先生凭借自己在房地产行业工作30年的经验,对于在华北、香港、新加坡等地区的项目管理提供了宝贵的见解。 他还进行了简短的问答环节。

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Lastly, Sophia Huang, a youth volunteer of SingCham Beijing and Shanghai, and a Strategy and Asset Management Executive at Hopson Commercial Group, concluded the Guest Speakers' introductions with enthusiasm. She shared her post-graduation journey since leaving Fudan University and provided valuable insights into being a Singaporean fresh graduate in the Chinese workforce.

中国新加坡商会青年志愿者兼合生创展商业集团战略与资产管理专员黄丽晶小姐是最后一位上前演讲的嘉宾。热情的她讲到了她在毕业于复旦大学汉语言文学专业以后的生活。她也毫无保留地分享自己作为新加坡籍应届生打入中国劳动市场的一些见解。

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After the speeches, we then proceeded with an official photo session to commemorate the event.

演讲环节结束后,我们拍了一张大合照,以纪念此次活动。

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With that, it was dinner time! The student participants eagerly took their seats next to the guest speakers, who were assigned to individual tables. Courtesy of Lalasha, everyone was able to choose from an array of delicious local Singaporean dishes, ranging from Nasi Lemak, to Bubur Chacha.

就这样,晚餐时间到了! 主办方为每一位演讲嘉宾都安排了指定的座位,学生们也积极地找到自己感兴趣的演讲嘉宾,并且蜂拥而上,在各个演讲嘉宾身边落座。感谢Lalasha的赞助,参与者才能享用到令人垂涎三尺的新加坡佳肴,如椰浆饭和摩摩喳喳。

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In the relaxed and comfortable lounge setting, attendees were able to freely interact and exchange ideas at their respective tables. It was a highly productive session that provided the participants with many valuable connections and lasting memories for all participants.

在轻松舒适的环境下,学生们和演讲嘉宾得以一边共进晚餐,一边展开开放且有意义的对话。此次联谊会卓有成效。我们相信所有的参与者都建立了非常有意义的联系,当晚的回忆也将深深烙在参与者的脑海里。

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We would like to thank DBS for offering the venue, and Singapore Global Network and SingCham for supporting the event. Once again, a big thank you to the Organising Committee, sponsors, and volunteers who played instrumental roles in ensuring the success of this event!

感谢星展银行为此次活动提供场地,以及新加坡全球联络司和中国新加坡商会的大力支持。感谢主办方,各位赞助商和志愿者们,正因有了你们,这次欢迎会才能如此圆满、成功!

 

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