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Overseas Singaporean Unit Speakers Series in Hong Kong 2017

12 May 2017

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The Overseas Singaporean Unit Speakers Series 2017 was held on Friday, 12 May 2017 at the Island-Shang Hong Kong. Over 280 Singaporeans in Hong Kong gathered to hear from speaker Mr Wong Kan Seng, Chairman of Ascendas-Singbridge Pte Ltd.


Audience seated indoors, listening to a speaker at a podium, with presentation screen.

Photo credits: Overseas Singaporean Unit (OSU)


The Consulate-General in Hong Kong was glad to have supported the event. Consul-General Foo Teow Lee (CG) and officials from the Consulate-General were present at the event.


In CG Foo’s opening remarks, she pointed out that Mr Wong was the pioneer who had launched OSU in March 2006. Back then as Singapore’s DPM, Mr Wong saw the importance of connecting overseas Singaporeans back to home. Mr Wong was also responsible for launching the OSU Speakers Series and had met with many corporate leaders to seek their support to engage overseas Singaporeans at the Speaker Series.


Woman at podium in front of red backdrop addressing an audience. "Speakers Series" banner.
Three formally dressed people pose indoors under a chandelier.

Photo credits: Overseas Singaporean Unit (OSU)

Five people in business casual attire pose indoors against a paneled wall.
A group of people sitting in chairs, dressed in business attire, in a warmly lit indoor space.


Mr Wong, also Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister from 2005 to 2011, is a familiar name to all Singaporeans. Having vast experience in the foreign affairs portfolio and his current business experience in Singapore and China, Mr Wong shared his perspectives on the evolving global political landscape, Singapore’s foreign relations and Singapore’s developments including its economic outlook  in his speech and the Q&A. These were issues that our overseas Singaporeans are deeply concerned with.


Man at podium with "Singapore Speakers Series" banner against a red wall.
Two speakers at a podium address a seated audience in a room with a projector screen.

Photo credits: Overseas Singaporean Unit (OSU)

Crowd watching a procession led by a woman holding papers and a man in a suit.
Audience seated, watching a speaker on stage under bright lights, with projection screens.


On the whole, it was an evening of networking, good food, and good insights. On behalf of the Singaporeans in Hong Kong, the Consulate would like to express our appreciation to OSU for making this event a success. We look forward to the Speakers Series in Hong Kong in 2018 next year.


Keep up the good work, OSU!


Five adults in business attire, posing for a group photo at an indoor event.
Four people stand behind a table, holding plush animals.

Photo credits: Overseas Singaporean Unit (OSU)

Group of Asian women around a table with food at an event, some holding chopsticks.
People line up for food at a buffet served by a chef at an event.
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