During the National Day Rally in August 2013, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced the new MediShield Life scheme as an enhanced version of the existing MediShield scheme. As the mandatory health insurance scheme affects all Singapore citizens, the announcement generated a lot of attention and discussion amongst the people. Shortly after, the Ministry of [全文]
Organised by the SFCCA, Singapore Press Holdings, Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Singapore Tourism Board and People's Association, River Hongbao 2014 was successfully held from 29 January to 8 February at the Floating Platform @ Marina Bay. The 11-day celebration attracted approximately 1.2 million visitors. Some of the event highlights are captured below: [全文]
The Singapore Federation of Chinese Clan Associations (SFCCA) and Business China jointly held the Spring Reception 2014 on 2 February (Sunday). Many guests joined us in the celebration, including member clan associations and Singapore entreprenuers who have businesses in China. The Guest-of-Honour, Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean, was ushered into the event hall by [全文]
Usher in the Year of the Horse and celebrate the coming of spring at River Hongbao 2014! Held at Singapore’s iconic Floating Platform @ Marina Bay and organised by Singapore Federation of Chinese Clan Associations, Singapore Press Holdings, Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Singapore Tourism Board and People’s Association, River Hongbao is proud [全文]
SFCCA organised an entrepreneurship seminar "Heartland Entrepreneurs" on 28th December 2013. As part of the "New Immigrants and Singapore Society" series, SFCCA was honoured to have two representatives from the Singapore Business Federation, Dr Lee Seng Li and Mdm Chia Sai Im speaking to 85 fervent residents about the role of heartland entrepreneurs in Singapore. [全文]
SFCCA presented an evening of melodious music performances on 4 December 2013 at the Singapore Chinese Orchestra Concert Hall. Titled “My Clan! My Music!”, the concert brought together more than 200 performers of 8 different Chinese Orchestras from Dunman High School, Siong Leng Musical Association, Singapore Ann Kway Association, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore [全文]
The 3rd Zong Xiang National Student Weiqi Championship, which aims to promote traditional Chinese culture and the game of Weiqi, was successfully held on 24th November 2013 (Sunday) at the SFCCA auditorium. The Guest-of-Honour was Mr Choo Thiam Siew, President of the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts. Young participants focusing their attention on the competition [全文]
SFCCA's Social Affairs Committee organised a visit to the Kong Chow Wui Koon on 2nd November 2013. About 87 participants had a fun and engaging time. Participants touring the History Gallery at the SFCCA premises Sharing of anecdotes about Kong Chow Wui Koon by one of the guides
After a span of 8 months, the "Get to Know Singapore" competition successfully concluded on 27th October 2013, with a total of 8 teams competing for the championship title. The Guest-of-Honour was Mr Lawrence Wong, Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth, and Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Communications and Information. Participants preparing for [全文]
The SFCCA Social Affairs Committee organised a seminar on the "Singapore Collective Unconscious" on 26th October 2013 (Saturday) at the SFCCA Conference Room (Level 2). The guest speaker was Mr Low Teck Keong who specialises in counselling and psychological services. The seminar was part of the“New Immigrants and Singapore Society”series and provided the participants with [全文]