Undergraduates to work on industry projects with companies based in Chongqing, China
Singapore, 9 April 2021 –
- In an effort to widen students’ exposure to global industry projects amid COVID-19 travel restrictions, the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) is partnering human resources consultancy WiseNet Asia Pte Ltd, and the Chongqing Yubei District People’s Government (YDPG) to offer industry collaboration opportunities. These opportunities are set to benefit students from the university’s Engineering and Infocomm Technology clusters, as part of their Integrated Work Study Programme (IWSP).
- Students will gain opportunities to interact with and learn from technology companies based in the Yubei District, home to the flourishing tech and innovation hub Xiantao International Big Data Valley, where more than 700 companies such as Intel and Microsoft have set up offices. Students will work remotely on programming and software engineering projects for an initial period of one trimester (four months). Physical on-site work attachments and industry visits to Chongqing, China, will commence when travel situations improve, with accommodation, meals and student visas sponsored by YDPG.
- In addition to enhancing students’ applied learning experiences, the partnership also seeks to leverage each party’s strengths, experience, and capabilities to facilitate talent development and mobility between Chongqing and Singapore. As part of the agreement, SIT will contribute to the upskilling of Chongqing’s professionals through its Engineering and Infocomm Technology-related Continuing Education and Training (CET) courses.
- Associate Professor Ivan Lee, Vice President (Industry & Community), SIT, commented: “This timely partnership provides our students with opportunities to widen their international exposure and enhance their understanding of regional industry demands first-hand. SIT is confident that the real-world industry projects and work attachments at regional and global leading companies will provide an added dimension to our students’ applied learning journey, training them to be nimble, adaptable and resilient in disruptive times.”
- Mr Wesley Hui, Director of WiseNet Asia, said: “As one of SIT’s IWSP recruiters, we aim to place students in relevant positions across key industry sectors. With this tripartite collaboration, SIT students are able to work and collaborate with leading companies in Xiantao International Big Data Valley and gain a competitive edge in the job market. In addition to gaining valuable work experience, students will be trained to keep an open mind to new cultures and work environments, thereby granting them better chances at securing employment in the future.”
- A distinctive feature of SIT’s degree programmes and an integral aspect of the university’s applied learning pedagogy, the IWSP enables students to undertake paid employment and work on real-world projects, thereby allowing them to integrate theory and practice, and develop deep specialist skills in their chosen fie The IWSP is structured in a unique and distinct way for each degree programme to cater to the specific needs of the industry, developing industry-ready graduates. For more information on IWSP, visit https://www.singaporetech.edu.sg/applied-learning/integrated-work-study-programme.
- A/Prof Ivan Lee, SIT, was joined by Mr Diron Chua, Director, WiseNet Asia, and Mr Tan Qing, Vice Secretary of the CPC Yubei District Committee, and Mayor/Chief Executive of YDPG at a signing ceremony held this morning to establish the tripartite agreement. Mrs Josephine Teo, Minister for Manpower & Second Minister for Home Affairs, and Mr Tan Kiat How, Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office and the Ministry of National Development, were also present as witnesses.
About Singapore Institute of Technology
The Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) is Singapore’s University of Applied Learning, offering applied degree programmes targeted at growth sectors of the economy. With a mission to nurture and develop individuals who impact society in meaningful ways, SIT aims to be a leader in innovative learning by integrating learning, industry and community.
The university’s unique pedagogy integrates work and study by incorporating applied research for students to work on real industry problems and creating solutions that meet industry needs. SIT also advocates the work-learn continuum, which places an emphasis on upskilling and lifelong learning
For more information, visit www.SingaporeTech.edu.sg.
About WiseNet Asia Pte Ltd
Founded in the year 2011, WiseNet Asia Pte Ltd is a one stop HR solutions provider and management consulting firm headquartered in Singapore, with other locations in Kuala Lumpur, Chongqing, Shanghai and Hong Kong. WiseNet Asia’s HR solutions consist of talent acquisition, talent transition, talent development and HR outsourcing. WiseNet Asia’s core value is to accelerate human resources development through innovative HR models and knowledge sharing. For more information, visit http://wisenetasia.com/.
For media enquiries, please contact:
| Nur Atiqah Ali Manager, Corporate Communications Singapore Institute of Technology Tel: (65) 6592 1154 / 9724 4462 Email: Atiqah.Ali@SingaporeTech.edu.sg
| Regine Chin GM, Marketing WiseNet Asia Pte Ltd Tel: (65) 6337 2231 Email: regine.chin@wisenetasia.com |
Seated from left: Mr Diron Chua, Director, WiseNet Asia; A/Prof Ivan Lee, SIT；Standing from left: Mr Tan Kiat How, Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office and the Ministry of National Development, Mrs Josephine Teo, Minister for Manpower & Second Minister for Home Affairs
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Singapore, 26 Oct 2020 – With mutual interest in the field of training and development, and to promote international collaboration, WiseNet Asia and the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) have signed an MOU to work together in the following areas:
- Co-designing of internship programmes for SUSS students in overseas markets
- Expand SUSS entrepreneurship programmes to overseas markets, bridging entrepreneurs through networks and activities
WiseNet Asia will work with employers in Asia Pacific on the placements of interns, which will be on either remote internship or on site, depending on COVID-19 developments and measures in each country. For the entrepreneurship programmes, WiseNet Asia will co-ordinate with overseas companies interested at expanding into Singapore and ASEAN by matching them with a Singaporean co-founder from SUSS who is equipped with entrepreneurial skillsets.
For more information about the internship and entrepreneurship programmes, please refer to the following:
WiseNet Asia internship programmes: https://wisenetasia.com/hr-solutions/internship-programs/
Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) entrepreneurship programmes: https://www.suss.edu.sg/experience-at-suss/entrepreneurship/alibaba-cloud-suss-entrepreneurship-programme
For companies who are keen to participate in either the internship or the entrepreneurship programme, please contact the following:
Mr Wesley Hui
DID: 6238 0982 / HP: 9661 9473
wesley.hui@wisenetasia.com
This article is a translation republished from xinhuanet.com. View source in Chinese: http://www.cq.xinhuanet.com/2020-10/02/c_1126569602.htm
On October 1, Chongqing Bashu Secondary School held an online strategic cooperation signing ceremony with NIE International Pte. Ltd., a subsidiary National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
The online meeting was attended by the following:
Professor Paul Teng, Managing Director/Dean, NIE International Pte. Ltd, Singapore
Mr Wesley Hui, Founder and Executive Director, WiseNet Asia Pte. Ltd, Singapore
Dr. Han Peng, Director of Information Center, Chongqing Institute of Science and Technology and Chairman of Chongqing Science and Technology Service Company
Mr Wang Guohua, Principal, Bashu Secondary School
Shu Yihai, Party Secretary
Other attendees in the meeting included leaders of relevant departments in Bashu Secondary School and representatives from Chongqing Zhongxing Education Technology Co., Ltd
Dr. Han Peng, Director of Information Center, Chongqing Institute of Science and Technology and Chairman of Chongqing Science and Technology Service Company
At the signing ceremony, Dr. Han Peng delivered a speech on behalf of the China-Singapore (Chongqing) Information and Communication Innovation Cooperation Alliance. Dr. Han Peng gave an introduction on the background of the establishment of the China-Singapore Alliance and China-Singapore (Chongqing) International Internet Data Channel. He believed that the cooperation between Bashu Secondary School and NIEI provided experience for China-Singapore Data Channel to carry out educational cooperation. This collaboration is a demonstration case of the application of new data channel in the field of education, and stated that the alliance will try its best to provide services during the cooperation between the two parties.
Professor Deng Bingxiang affirmed the achievements of Bashu Secondary School, especially the top-notch innovative talent training system of Bashu Secondary School, and hopes that through strategic cooperation with Bashu Middle School, it will promote more professional development of the teacher team. It is expected that the two sides will establish a long-term cooperation mechanism in education, training, cultural exchanges and other aspects to promote mutual progress.
Mr Wang Guohua, Principal, Bashu Secondary School
In his speech, Wang Guohua emphasized that Bashu Secondary School emphasize great importance to the curriculum system and development of the teaching staff. The school will continue to implement the spirit of the document “China Education Modernization 2035”. Under the of China-Singapore (Chongqing) Connectivity Strategic Cooperation, Bashu Secondary School will rely on NIEI’s education system and high-quality courses to facilitate the development and growth of education professionals. Starting from the signing of this strategic cooperation agreement, we will closely focus on each other’s objectives through joint planning, increasing consensus, working on mutual benefits, and jointly promote further innovation and progress of education products.
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SINGAPORE, 13 May 2020 – To support undergraduates seeking internships in an uncertain market amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) is partnering human resources consultancy WiseNet Asia, and the Chongqing Yubei District People’s Government (YDPG) to offer internship opportunities in areas such as big data and artificial intelligence (AI).
These internship and employment opportunities, found primarily in the Yubei District, a burgeoning tech and innovation hub in Chongqing, China, will be open to NTU Singapore students across all disciplines. The Yubei District is home to the Xiantao International Big Data Valley, where more than 700 companies have set up offices, including big names such as Microsoft and Qualcomm.
NTU Deputy President and Provost Professor Ling San, WiseNet Asia Consulting Director Mr Diron Chua, and Communist Party of China Yubei District Committee Vice Secretary Mr Tan Qing inked the agreement yesterday at the fifth Joint Implementation Committee Meeting for the China-Singapore (Chongqing) Demonstration Initiative on Strategic Connectivity, at The Treasury building, Singapore. Mr Tan, who is also the Chief Executive of YDPG, signed the agreement remotely via video conferencing.
Joining them at the event were Minister for Trade and Industry Chan Chun Sing, Minister for Manpower and Second Minister for Home Affairs Josephine Teo. Chongqing Party Secretary Chen Min’er, and Chongqing Mayor Tang Liangzhi witnessed the signing through video conferencing.
(Back row from left to right): Josephine Teo, Second Minister for Home Affairs; Chan Chun Sing, Minister for Trade and Industry. (Front row from far right): Diron Chua, Director, WiseNet Asia; Professor Ling San, Nanyang Technological University
The collaboration seeks to leverage each party’s strengths, experience, and capabilities in order to facilitate increased collaboration in talent development and mobility between Chongqing, China and Singapore.
Prof Ling San said: “During this period of unprecedented challenges, it is even more crucial to give our students a competitive edge in securing employment. The internship opportunities that arise from NTU’s collaboration with WiseNet and the Chongqing Yubei District People’s Government will allow our students to experience the vibrancy and agility of the tech companies in Chongqing, and build up expertise in fast-growing fields such as big data and AI. Students may even get full-time employment opportunities arising from this collaboration. It will also give our students an opportunity to understand our region better, so that they are well-prepared to thrive in other countries and cultures, including in Asia.”
Mr Wesley Hui, Director of WiseNet Asia, said: “We are excited to be working together with NTU Singapore and Chongqing Yubei District People’s Government in talent development. Talents are a constant priority in companies of any size. When young workers are groomed from the start of their career, they are conditioned with the right mindsets, values and the tenacity to withstand tough challenges. These are the soft factors that make up successful leaders.”
Internships to start second half of 2020
The placements that are expected to start in the second half of this year will see NTU students being offered internship opportunities in the Yubei District, as well as industry networking opportunities, with the help of YDPG and WiseNet.
In addition to being given an allowance, students who are successfully recruited as interns will have their visas, accommodation and meals taken care of.
WiseNet will coordinate with companies on the selection and placement of potential interns, while YPDG will take care of the students’ visas, accommodation and meals for up to six months.
As part of the agreement, NTU will contribute to the human capital development of executives in Chongqing through its postgraduate programmes and executive courses.
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Back row from left to right: Josephine Teo, Second Minister for Home Affairs; Chan Chun Sing, Minister for Trade and Industry
Front row from far right: Diron Chua, Director, WiseNet Asia; Professor Ling San, Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
Media contacts:
Foo Jie Ying
Manager, Corporate Communications Office
Nanyang Technological University
Tel: 6790 6681; Mobile: 9117 5023
Email: jieying@ntu.edu.sg
Regine Chin
GM, Marketing
WiseNet Asia
+65 6337 2231
regine.chin@wisenetasia.com
About Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Engineering, Business, Science, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, and Graduate colleges. It also has a medical school, the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, set up jointly with Imperial College London.
NTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N).
Ranked 11th in the world, NTU has been placed the world’s top young university for the past six years. The University’s main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and it has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) building projects, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Singapore’s healthcare district.
For more information, visit www.ntu.edu.sg.
About WiseNet Asia Pte Ltd
WiseNet Asia Pte Ltd is a regional integrated Human Resources services provider and consulting firm headquartered in Singapore. WiseNet Asia’s HR solutions consist of talent acquisition, talent transition, talent development and HR outsourcing. WiseNet Asia’s core value is to accelerate human resources development through innovative HR models and knowledge sharing. For more information, visit http://WiseNetAsia.com/
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SINGAPORE, 19 Dec 2019 – Last Friday, China issued the first batch of internship S2 visa to 19 foreign students from the National University of Singapore who arrived at Chongqing under the Singapore (Chongqing) Youth Talent Program. Prior to this, China did not have an internship visa for foreign college students.
The talent program is a collaboration project between WiseNet Asia, Chongqing Yubei District Talent Service Center and Xiantao Big Data Valley, and is part of the Chongqing Connectivity Initiative, the third government-to-government joint project between China and Singapore. The talent program agreement was signed by all three parties on 11 September during the Singapore-China (Chongqing) Economic and Trade Cooperation Forum, jointly organized by the Ministry of Trade and Industry, Enterprise Singapore and Chongqing Municipality.
The Singapore (Chongqing) Youth Talent Program aims to be a platform for China-Singapore young talents exchanges and cooperation, as well as employment and entrepreneurship. Based on the joint service mechanism formed by the talent’s office of Yubei District Party Committee, Yubei District Human Resources and Social Security Bureau, Yubei Youth League District Committee and other departments, the program provides free accommodation of up to 6 months for eligible young talents at home and abroad, and short-term personal accident insurance.
30 students from the National University of Singapore will go through a 5-weeks internship training in Xiantao International Big Data Valley Park. The students consist of Singaporean, Malaysian, Vietnamese and Chinese nationalities. They have graduated from sophomore to postgraduate level, covering computer, electronic engineering, economics, financial engineering, business analysis, business administration and other majors. The duration of this internship will be extended to 6 months in the future.
As the core big data intelligent industrial base in Chongqing, Xiantao Data Valley has gathered together a total of 764 high-tech companies. The first batch of students will enter Huawei’s Chongqing Innovation Center, China Automotive, Chongqing Xiantao Consumer Insight Research and Big Data Co, Transsion Communication Technology Company, Xiantao College and other representative companies in the valley.
Ethan Neo, Head of Operations, WiseNet Asia said, “We are in talks with other universities in Singapore and have already confirmed the next one. We are planning to bring about 100 students to Chongqing for internship next summer.”
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About WiseNet Asia Pte Ltd: WiseNet Asia Pte Ltd is a regional integrated Human Resources consulting company headquartered in Singapore. Incorporated in 2011, WiseNet Asia’s key services include talent acquisition, talent transition, talent development and HR outsourcing. Our core value is to accelerate human resources development through innovative HR models and knowledge sharing. For more information, visit http://wisenetasia.com/
Media Contact:
Regine Chin
General Manager, Marketing
T: +65 6337 2231
E: regine.chin@wisenetasia.com
13 December 2019, the staff of the Exit-Entry Administration of the Municipal Public Security Bureau came to Xiantao Big Data Valley
All these foreign students came from the National University of Singapore, and their internship in Chongqing lasted for 5 weeks.
Before this, China did not have an internship visa for foreign college students.
Luo Xiufeng, Commissioner of Human Resources Department of Chongqing Nuoersi Education Technology Group, said: “It
Ethan Neo, Manager of Singapore WiseNet Asia said, ” We are in talks with other universities in Singapore and have already confirmed the next one. We are
(Eye 1-Chongqing Radio and Television reporter Chen Wang, Song Niannian)
Republished from Chongqing Re Bao. View original news in Chinese: https://epaper.cqrb.cn/html/cqrb/2019-12/10/008/content_249123.htm
Xiantao Data Valley welcomes the first batch of young talents from the National University of Singapore
This morning (9th), Xiantao International Big Data Valley (referred to as Xiantao Data Valley) in Chongqing held a welcome meeting for the first batch of internship students from the National University of Singapore (NUS). The 30 young talents from the National University of Singapore will conduct a 5-week cross-country internship training in Xiantao International Big Data Valley Park. This also marks the official opening of the Singapore (Chongqing) Youth Talent Program.
“Xiantao Data Valley’s 5G technology and unmanned driving are beyond our imagination”, “For us, Xiantao Data Valley has many opportunities for development” … During the welcome event, 30 students from the National University of Singapore visited Xiantao Data Valley’s 5G technology, driverless automotive, etc. Deng Kaihong, a junior from the National University of Singapore, is coming to Chongqing for the first time, and next month he will enter China Automobile Research Institute. He said that this opportunity for exchange internships allowed them to get a good exposure and also experience the speedy development of China’s advanced technology.
30 students visited 5G technology in Xiantao Data Valley
As the core big data intelligent industrial base in Chongqing, Xiantao Data Valley has gathered together a total of 764 high-tech companies. According to the relevant person in charge of Yubei District, under the first batch of 30 internship cooperation plans, the first batch of students will enter Huawei’s Chongqing Innovation Center, China Automotive Research Institute, Xiantao Frontier Consumer Company, Transsion Communication Technology Company, Xiantao College and other representative companies in the valley. The 30 students have graduated from sophomore to postgraduate level, covering computer, electronic engineering, economics, financial engineering, business analysis, business administration and other advantageous majors. The duration of this internship is five weeks, and the internship period will be gradually extended to 6 months in the future.
Chongqing Evening News reporters learned that the Yubei District High-level Talent Service Center, Xiantao International Big Data Valley, and Singapore’s WiseTern Asia, National University of Singapore, etc. have carried out in-depth cooperation agreements to jointly launch the Singapore (Chongqing) Youth Talent Station. It aims to take the lead in promoting interactive exchanges between young talents in Singapore and Chongqing. As early as September of this year, the Yubei District People’s Government, the National University of Singapore, and Singapore’s WiseTern Asia signed a memorandum of cooperation to jointly promote young talents from the National University to conduct internships and employment in Yubei District.
It is reported that the youth talent station in Singapore (Chongqing) is based on the youth talent station in Yubei District. Through the joint service mechanism formed by the Yubei District Committee Talent Office, Yubei District Human Resources and Social Security Bureau, and the Youth League Committee, eligible young talents local and abroad can be entitled to fully subsidized living cost and personal accident insurance plans. By adopting the “online + offline” dual service model, there will be availability of office space, vocational training, market matching, entrepreneurship guidance, etc. This is an interactive platform for innovation and entrepreneurship for young talents. The 2020 Summer Internship Program is expected to achieve a 100-person Singapore internship delegation to Chongqing. In addition, more than 200 students from universities such as Beijing University and Chongqing University have participated in the “dual selection” exchange program for youth talent stations in Yubei District.
Yubei Youth Talent Development Station has launched 10 preferential policies, such as:
Subsidy for employment, food and accommodation for entrepreneurship: For graduates of relevant majors who come to Yubei for entrepreneurship and employment, they can provide free board and lodging for up to 3 months upon confirmation, and purchase short-term personal accident insurance. For graduates who are not yet employed or in the early stages of starting a business, they will be given a half-price subsidy for room and board for up to 3 months after confirmation.
Financial discount interest for start-up guarantee loans: College graduates and related vocational school graduates who lack the liquidity to start a business can apply for a start-up guarantee loan of up to 300,000 yuan. The maximum loan period is 3 years, and the interest is discounted according to the regulations. The project has a special 300,000 yuan full discount.
One-time start-up subsidy: College graduates (including those who return from studying abroad) who are registered as unemployed within 2 years of graduation. As legal representatives of small start ups and micro enterprises are entitled to a one-time start-up subsidy of 8,000 yuan per entity if they meet the corresponding conditions.
Participation in paid internships during vacations: If college students voluntarily sign up for paid holiday internships during college breaks, the internship unit will provide a basic living allowance of 50 yuan per person per working day during the internship.
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Chongqing, 4 Nov 2019 – The China Singapore (Chongqing) Connectivity Initiative Financial Summit was held in Chongqing with the theme Financial Connectivity along the “Belt and Road” ─ Financial Opening and Innovation to Promote the New International Land Sea Trade Corridor. The summit was co-hosted by the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China, the People’s Bank of China, the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission, the China Securities Regulatory Commission, the State Administration of Foreign Exchange and the Chongqing municipal government, as well as the Ministry of Trade and Industry and the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
More than 1200 government officials and corporate leaders attended the event. Distinguished guests include Chongqing mayor and deputy secretary of the Municipal Party Committee Tang Liangzhi, Singapore Minister of Education and Monetary Authority of Singapore board member Ong Ye Kung, Monetary Authority of Singapore Managing Director Ravi Menon, People’s Bank of China Vice President and State Administration of Foreign Exchange Director Pan Gongsheng.
Left to right: Mr Wang Xiao Ping, Chairman of the Board, Chongqing Xian Tao Data Valley Investment Management Co Ltd; Ms Karen Woong, GM, WiseNet Asia Chongqing; Mr Xia Xiu Jun, Director of the Talents Office，Yubei District Committee
During the signing ceremony, a memorandum of agreement was signed between WiseNet Asia, Xian Tao Big Data Digital Valley and Yubei District Office to facilitate talents placements in Chongqing. WiseNet Asia was represented by Ms Karen Woong, GM, WiseNet Asia Chongqing.
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Enterprise Singapore launched the Global Ready Talent programme (GRT) on 10 Oct, with 60 Singapore companies coming on-board to offer 110 overseas internship positions and 86 management associate positions. GRT aims to build a pipeline of talent to support the global aspirations of Singapore companies,by exposing young talent to overseas work opportunities and equipping them with in-market knowledge and strong cross-cultural understanding. Minister for Trade and Industry Mr Chan Chun Sing was the Guest-of-Honour at the event.
The Global Ready Talent (GRT) programme will provide funding to local enterprises that offer overseas stints for students, fresh graduates and young employees.
To read the full press release from Enterprise Singapore, please click: https://bit.ly/2nE5HcY
For more information about WiseNet’s Global Ready Talent Programme, please click: www.wiseternasia.com
SINGAPORE, 9 Oct 2019 – Various Chongqing government authorities, together with WiseNet Asia, and in partnership with NUS Enterprise are organizing the 2019 Chongqing Talents Cup for start-ups. This is a competition for innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity. It is open for all nationalities and will take place in Block 71, Ayer Rajah Crescent on 19th October. The final round will be held in Chongqing from 9th to 10th November.
This competition brings together incubators, venture capitalists, corporate executives, mentors and related resources in one platform, with the objective of providing growth opportunities to founders who have innovative and creative entrepreneurial ideas.
A total of six winners will receive cash prizes. The highlight of the competition is RMB1million to RMB5million (SGD1mill) in funding to selected participants.
Judges for the competition consist of key corporate leaders. The list includes Adelyn Ong, Managing Director of China Mobile, Jo Hu, CEO of Distrii, Kelvin Tan, Director, Corporate Partnerships of NUS Enterprises and several others.
Start ups and the public who are interested in this event should refer to the event page for further information: https://www.wiseternasia.com/upcoming-events
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About WiseNet Asia Pte Ltd: WiseNet Asia Pte Ltd is a regional integrated Human Resources services provider headquartered in Singapore. Incorporated in 2011, WiseNet Asia’s key services include talent acquisition, talent transition, talent development and HR outsourcing. Our core value is to accelerate human resources development through innovative HR models and knowledge sharing. For more information, visit http://wisenetasia.com/
Media Contact:
Regine Chin
GM, Marketing
T: +65 6337 2231
E: regine.chin@wisenetasia.com
Singapore, 11 September 2019 – The Singapore-China (Chongqing) Economic and Trade Cooperation Forum, jointly organised by the Ministry of Trade and Industry, Enterprise Singapore and Chongqing Municipal People’s Government, was held today in Singapore.
Mr Chan Chun Sing, Minister for Trade and Industry, and Mr Chen Min’er, Member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee and Secretary of Chongqing Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) graced the forum and delivered speeches. Mr Hong Xiaoyong, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to the Republic of Singapore, Mr Wu Cunrong, Member of the Standing Committee, the CPC Chongqing Municipal Committee; Executive Vice Mayor of the Chongqing Municipal People’s Government, and Mr Teo Siong Seng, Chairman of the Singapore Business Federation also spoke at the event. Mr Chan and Mr Chen also launched the China-Singapore (Chongqing) International Data Channel (IDC), which is China’s first point-to-point international data channel with another country. More than 500 Singapore and Chongqing business leaders and government officials attended the forum.
During the event, one of the projects signed is between WiseNet Asia Pte Ltd – Chongqing Xiantao Big Data Valley Investment and Administration Co., Ltd – Chongqing Yubei District High-level Talent Service Center.
This is a collaboration to provide internship and job opportunities for overseas young talents in Chongqing Xiantao Big Data Valley and Yubei District. WiseNet Asia will also introduce training programmes for key leaders and business professionals in Chongqing.
For the full list of project signed, please refer to https://www.enterprisesg.gov.sg/media-centre/media-releases/2019/september/singapore-chongqing-economic-and-trade-cooperation-forum-and-mou-signing-ceremony
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