(MENAFNEditorial) SMU launches International Advisory Council to foster and deepen SMU's engagement with China
Holds inaugural Industry Leaders Dialogue in China
on leadership and innovation
HONG KONG, CHINA - - 17 January 2018 (Wednesday)
-- Singapore Management University
(SMU), a premier university in Asia internationally recognised for its
world-class research and distinguished teaching, has today launched its International
Advisory Council in China to establish, strengthen and deepen SMU's
collaboration and engagement with the government, academic and business
communities in the country.
The SMU International
Advisory Council seeks to collaborate with and involve friends of SMU and its
alumni to reach out to corporates and grow the friends of the SMU community in
overseas countries. The Council will provide platforms for active engagements
between SMU's overseas alumni, international students, and the local business
community and academia.
In conjunction with the
launch, SMU also hosted the SMU Industry Leaders Dialogue in China to discuss how
organisations are responding to rapid changes and capturing the opportunities
that Industrial Revolution 4.0 bring to the economies and industries.
About 120 business,
government and academic leaders from China, SMU senior management and SMU alumni
in China, were present at the event which was held at Island Shangri-La Hong
Kong. Among the dignitaries present were Ms Foo Teow Lee, Consul-General of
Singapore in Hong Kong who gave the welcome address, and SMU President
Professor Arnoud De Meyer who delivered the keynote address.
SMU's
International Advisory Council in China
Professor De Meyer
said, "SMU is stepping up our engagement with countries in the region through a
series of initiatives, and we are keen to foster closer ties with China. Over
the last few years, we have made good progress in advancing strategic
partnerships and strengthening our expertise in China, serving as a knowledge
partner and platform for numerous Chinese entities to conduct joint work. We are
collaborating with industry to conduct research on big data as well as information
security and trust. We are also partnering Chinese institutions and enterprises
to offer study or internship exchange opportunities in China for students.
Going forward, SMU aims to contribute to the Singapore-China bilateral
cooperation by nurturing China-ready and bicultural graduates, and engaging in
top-notch China-related research projects.
"To guide and aid us in
our effort, the International Advisory Council comprising prominent and
esteemed business leaders from China and Singapore has been established to
support SMU's overall efforts to build our international reputation as a
premier university in Asia. We look forward to having their advice and guidance
to further develop our engagement with China.
SMU's International
Advisory Council in China, chaired by Dr Victor Fung, comprises the following
members:
(1)
Dr
Victor Fung, Group Chairman, Fung Group (2)
Dr
Justin Chiu, Executive Director, CK Asset Holdings Limited
(3) Mr
Kuok Khoon Ean, Chairman, Kuok (Singapore) Ltd (4)
Mr
Lee Kang Ho, Chief Representative, Shing Kwan Group
(5)
Mr
Li Rongrong, Vice Chairman, China Centre for International Economic Exchanges;
andFormer
Chairman, State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the
State Council, People's Republic of China (6)
Mr
David Su, Founding Managing Partner, Matrix Partners China
(7)
Mr
Michael Zhu, Chairman, Sunjoy Group Holdings Pte Ltd (8)
Mr
Jeff Tung*, Chairman & Executive Director, Sheng Ye Capital Ltd
(9)
Mr
Nicholas Chui*, Investment Manager, Aberdeen International Fund Managers Ltd.
He is also President of SMU Alumni Chapter in Hong Kong (10)Mr
Eason Liu Yudong*, CEO and Co-Founder, N5 Capital. He is also President of SMU
Alumni Chapter in Beijing
(11)Mr
Terence Chong Meng Hwee*, Supply Chain Development Associate, Global Leadership
Development Programme for Global Operations, Nike Sports (China). He is also President
of SMU Alumni Chapter in Shanghai
* denotes
SMU alumni
The members of the SMU
International Advisory Council (China), in their roles as ambassadors of the
university, will lend support to SMU's activities in China. These activities
will include dialogues and panel discussions to raise awareness of SMU's
thought leadership and our areas of excellence, as well as alumni
showcase/gatherings and networking sessions. The members may be invited to be
panelists, or nominate and help to invite suitable persons to participate in
such dialogues and discussions or networking sessions.
SMU Industry
Leaders Dialogue
At the Industry Leaders
Dialogue, SMU President Professor Arnoud De Meyer delivered the keynote address
"Is China ready to be a leading innovator?". Professor De Meyer shared his
insights on how well China is performing in process and product engineering
based innovation, customer focused innovation in products, services and
business models, as well as science driven invention and innovation. He concluded
that China will become a global player in innovation, and the Chinese consumer
will be a source of innovation for the world.
The panel discussion on
"Leadership in an age of change" was moderated by Professor Cheng Qiang, Dean,
SMU School of Accountancy. The panel members were Dr Victor Fung, Group
Chairman of Fung Group; Mr Ho Kwon Ping, Chairman of Singapore Management
University; SMU alumni Mr Jeff Tung, Chairman & Executive Director of Sheng
Ye Capital Ltd; and Mr Michael Zhu, Chairman of Sunjoy Group. The panel
discussed issues pertaining to leadership styles amidst rapidly evolving technological
innovations, how firms can encourage innovations, and the increasing threat of
data breaches.
Professor Arnoud De
Meyer added, "China is undergoing rapid demographic, economic and social
changes. It has shifted from a purely low-wage economy towards innovation and
productivity, and is moving up the value chain. The country has also gone from
being the 'factory of the world' to creating global brands. To sustain its
competitive edge and growth momentum amidst the wave of disruption brought
about by technological advancements, the quality of leadership will be crucial.
This Industry Leaders Dialogue is therefore timely and forms an integral part
of SMU's overall efforts to deepen our understanding and collaboration with
China. The Dialogue serves as a platform for industry leaders, academia and
other stakeholders to share, discuss and debate ideas and issues about China
that are current and relevant.
"The success of this
Industry Leaders Dialogue and launch of the International Advisory Council in
China come on the heels of our successful efforts in Myanmar in July,
Philippines in October, and Vietnam in December last year. Over the next few
months, we plan to roll out similar initiatives to other countries in the
region where we have a sizable alumni base and established relationships with
local academia, businesses and governments."
SMU's
recent engagements with China
On 16 January 2018, SMU
has launched the Shenzhen Alumni Chapter, its fifth alumni chapter in China after
Beijing, Shanghai, Xiamen and Hong Kong, and its 12th overall globally.
The Shenzhen Alumni
Chapter, which currently has 85 members, aims to help deepen SMU's engagement
in China and provide services and support to SMU's alumni based in Shenzhen. These
include promoting employment and entrepreneurship, enriching alumni's life and
professional image, enhancing cohesion of alumni, and encouraging alumni to
increase professional exchanges in myriad industries.
In the last few years,
SMU has steadily increased its engagement with China. These include:
-
Case Teaching &
Writing Initiative:
SMU's Centre for Management Practice (CMP) has written several case studies
about China since 2012, including "Taxi
Wars: Uber in China". In 2016, CMP published five articles about China in
its Asian Management Insights publication, including "China's Digital Landscape: Breaking Barriers to Innovation".
-
Research:Faculty members of
various schools at SMU have been conducting research on China, topics include
agricultural modernisation, building effective business relationships, and
intellectual property rights.
-
Study Missions: Various schools at
SMU have been organising study missions to China to enable students to better
understand various aspects of the country. For example, the School of
Information Systems organised an 18-week Technopreneurship Study Missions to
Beijing in 2013 and Zhejiang in 2015 to help students learn more about the
entrepreneurship scene in China and the challenges involved in starting high
tech companies. In
addition, the International Trading Institute at SMU organised Industry Study
Missions to China in 2015 and 2017 to develop the next generation of competent
human capital for the trading sector. The Business Family Institute at SMU
organised a Learning Journey to China in 2015 for participants to learn about
the latest developments in China and to meet with family business owners in
Shanghai, Suzhou and Ningbo.
- Student exchange: SMU has signed student exchange agreements
with several renowned universities in China, including Renmin University and Fudan
University.
-
Research collaborations: SMU has several
ongoing research collaborations with leading universities in China. These
include Shanghai Jiao Tong University-SMU Centre for Quantitative Economics and
Finance for research on Econometrics; Fujitsu-SMU Urban Computing and
Engineering Corp Lab and Sichuan University for research on Big Data and Urban
Logistics.
-
Postgraduate programmes: Examples include the Tsinghua-SMU
Master of Science in CFO Leadership programme; and SMU-Shanghai Jiao Tong
University Doctor of Business Administration programme.
-
Forums: The SMU China Forum
was launched in 2013 as a platform for scholars, senior officials, business and
industry leaders from both countries to exchange views of significance to China
and Singapore. In 2014, SMU launched the SMU Global Forum which is co-organied with
partner universities in China for business leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers
and researchers to discuss global socio-economic development issues relating to
China.
-
Innovation and
Entrepreneurship:
The SMU-Peeli Entrepreneurship Program is jointly organised by SMU's Institute
of Innovation and Entrepreneurship and Jiangsu Tao Shing Pee Education
Foundation to support the entrepreneurial aspirations of students from China.
-
Overseas community
service projects in China: SMU students participated in numerous such projects in
China over the years, in partnership with the local communities and
organisations. For example, during Academic Year 2016/2017,
- Project
Xinyuan 9: SMU students taught English to the students at
Guangzhou English Training Center for the Handicapped.
- Project
Wings 6: SMU students taught English, financial management, resume
writing and leadership skills to the students at Wuhan Dongxihu Vocational
Technical School.
-
Support for Chinese students:
- SMU Fung Scholarship: For outstanding
full-time SMU undergraduates proceeding for exchange in overseas universities,
as well as outstanding students from universities in China on exchange to SMU.
The aim is to enrich the scholars'
understanding in their fields of study and to expose them to different cultures
and environments.
- Li Ka Shing Endowed
Scholarship: Scholars
will be able to take up internships in Hong Kong and mainland China. Two
scholarships will be awarded to outstanding full-time SMU undergraduates from mainland
China or Hong Kong for up to four years.
- The KKH Scholarship and
The Wilmar Scholarship: The scholarships are for full-time SMU undergraduates from
financially-disadvantaged backgrounds.
- Doris and Mick Aw
Accounting Study Grants: Provide assistance to full-time School of Accountancy
undergraduates participating in the Accounting Study Mission.
-
Support for overseas
experiences in China:
- Wilmar Overseas
Internship Grants:
Seeks to expose students to emerging economies of the world, including China.
Up to five grants for recipient's travel and cost of living expenses during
his/her overseas internship attachment in selected markets.
- The Temasek Foundation
InternationalLeadership Enrichment and Regional Networking Programme @
Singapore Management University 2017: Overseas exchange scholarship for up to 15
undergraduate students in our partner universities (including China) to study
for a semester at SMU. The programme provides scholars with opportunities to
develop leadership skills, forge friendships and build ties with each other.
About Singapore
Management University
A premier university in
Asia, the Singapore Management University (SMU) is internationally recognised
for its world-class research and distinguished teaching. Established in 2000,
SMU's mission is to generate leading-edge research with global impact and
produce broad-based, creative and entrepreneurial leaders for the
knowledge-based economy. SMU education is known for its highly interactive,
collaborative and project-based approach to learning, and for its
technologically enabled pedagogy of seminar-style teaching in small class
sizes.
Home to around 10,000
undergraduate, postgraduate, executive and professional, full- and part-time
students, SMU is comprised of six schools: School of Accountancy, Lee Kong
Chian School of Business, School of Economics, School of Information Systems,
School of Law, and School of Social Sciences. SMU offers a wide range of
bachelors', masters' and PhD degree programmes in the disciplinary areas
associated with the six schools, as well as in interdisciplinary combinations
of these areas.
SMU has an emphasis on
generating rigorous, high-impact, and relevant multi-disciplinary research that
addresses Asian issues of global relevance.
SMU faculty members collaborate with leading international researchers
and universities from USA, Europe, China and India, as well as with partners in
the business community and public sector, through its research institutes,
centres and labs. SMU's city campus is a state-of-the art facility located in
the heart of downtown Singapore, fostering strategic linkages with business,
government and the wider community.
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