Launched in November 2007 by Founding Patron and Singapore’s Founding Prime Minister, Mr Lee Kuan Yew, Business China aims to nurture a core pool of Singaporean bilingual and bicultural talents, and enterprises who can engage deeply in economic opportunities with China.
Our work helps to foster mutual understanding, trust and cooperation between Singapore and China, and deepen Singapore’s role in bridging the world and China.
Our mission is to develop premier bilingual business programmes and networks, to generate interest in and strengthen understanding of the latest developments in China.
As a non-profit organisation, Business China partners with the public and private sectors to:
- Nurture Singapore-China-ready youths,
- Cultivate Singapore-China-savvy business leaders and enterprises, and;
- Develop knowledge platforms and premium networks on China.
About FutureChina
The FutureChina (FC) division focuses on trend watching, topical studies and content curation on China’s economy and international relations with Singapore and other countries. It is in charge of curating and delivering the Business China’s annual flagship event – the FutureChina Global Forum (FCGF), an international platform for business leaders and experts to share their geopolitical and economics views and assessments regarding China. The team is also responsible for the Business China Award, which aims to honour outstanding individuals and enterprises for their contributions to Singapore-China relations.
The FC division maintains a strong corporate and government network in Singapore and the region and brings in exclusive value & China’s insights to Business China’s corporate members. The team also conceptualises and implements programmes helmed by Political Office Holders (POHs) and prominent business leaders.
Duties & Responsibilities
Assisting in:
- Developing programmes and their contents for the company, i.e. Future China Global Forum.
- Liaising with partners with regards to the content of the event and logistical arrangements for the various programmes. Partners include hotel, various vendors, management companies, designing vendors, photography vendors, printing vendors etc.
- Performing administrative work when engaging various vendors (PRFs, ITQ, quotations, invoices etc).
- Preparing Administrative Programmes for Board of Directors when they attend any of our events.
- Designing and creating EDMs for events.
- Preparing emcee scripts and being emcee for BC events.
- Conducting research on latest trends and topics for programme development.
- Collating RSVPs from participants and process their registration to various events. This includes getting their information and other relevant documents.
- Translating programme contents, such as synopsis, speakers’ biography, titles.
- Any other tasks, duties or responsibilities designated by the Manager or Director
Requirements:
- Effectively bilingual in English and Mandarin – written and verbal communication skills.
- Good knowledge and interest in China and International relations.
- Being a self-starter with a positive attitude is essential.
- Singapore Citizens and Singapore PRs are welcome to apply.
Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
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