Dear students,

The 2008 Asian Business Club is still "under construction", but we could not miss the opportunity to invite the graduating Masters as well as new students to join a networking and dinner session on

Experience of Working and Living in Singapore Date: Dec 10, 2008 (Wed)

Time: 20:30 - 23:00

Venue: La Loca Lola (MAP)

Address: Fernandez de la Hoz 53 Madrid 28003 (Directions: Go up from Moma's and turn right to the first connecting street of Calle Jose de Abascal)

Cost of meal: 20€ (includes wines and beers)

There will be speakers such as The President of the "Spanish Business Network in Singapore" as well as Singaporean Speakers from different sectors that will be sharing their experiences. Information useful for setting up businesses in Singapore will also be given out during the session.

Please RSVP HERE by indicating your name, surname and email. 

Agenda:

·         Welcome to Singapore:

o    Talent welcome country.

o    You have idea, you have a business plan, welcome. Ease of setting up a business in Singapore. Examples of opportunities.

o    Immigration and business related issues.

·         Let's get to business.

o    Business culture in a modern multicultural country

o    Experiences of people who have lived and worked in Singapore: local and expatriate visions.

o    Finance and Banking sector update (BBVA Singapore branch): The Asian Switzerland.

o    Spanish Business Network in Singapore - Speech by its president Uprising new sectors. Casinos, entertainment, medical and biotech hub. 

Japan culture& Business workshop was hold on 8th March.

Chiamin Lai (IMBA2007) – President of Global Business Environment club – Opened the workshop.

Chiyo Kubota (IMB2007) presented the Japanese culture following by guest speaker Mr. Takahashi from Japan External Trade Organization.

The workshop was concluded by Mr. Alfonso Cebollero from Sener Ingenieria y Sistemas, S.A through a real investment case in Japan.
The audience enjoyed the information from different angles

Hardly there are Asians who DO NOT know KARAOKE. It is a way for them to: showcase their singing skills (or otherwise); have tremendous fun; and release the stresses of the week.

On March 9th, it was an unforgettable night for Asians to share and enjoy the glory of KARAOKE with 20 other IE students who sang their hearts out in a KTV bar in Madrid. There was plenty of singing, dancing, boozing (drinking) and of course, laughter until 3am (which was a bit unusual for Asians..."early to bed, early to rise...")
Thank you Sarah- Yu Ting wonderful organization and management. Everyone had a great time.

Until the next exciting event....

Do you know where is the Filipino restaurant in Madrid?" I believe there are vey few people who can answer this question besides Mariella from IMBA section 3. Thanks for her best organization, the members from Asian Family Club enjoyed not only the wonderful Filipino gourmet but also a crazy night with a lot of KARAOKE and Salsa dancing on 23rd, February. It was a fantastic Filipino night!!
What's the next in March?? The month of Taiwan!!! If any of you want to join us, please send email to hwwang.imba2007@alumno.ie.edu in advance.

Twenty three people from 10 countries have attend the dinner on 24th, Nov, which was organized by Asian Family Club. Since this November has been named as the Month of Japan, the dinner has been put in a Japanese Restraunt in Madrid. Although the major people are from the same continent, many of us are happy to discover the differences between Japanese Culture and the culture of own country.

Thanks for all the efforts made of Eiji and his Japanese classmates that night. December will be the month of Korea. Let's wait and see.

For further information of Asian Family Club, please contact Hai Wei Wang through hwwang.imba2007@alumno.ie.edu

What have happened in Asia recently?
What are the Asian Cultures in detail?
What are the Asian foods, people, languages?
If these topics catch you well, you may find the right people and right place to
access.

We, the Asian students and spouses in IE, create this club in
order to:
1. Enhance the networking between the IE students who from Asia and interested in Asia;
2. Exchange information to IE students who are interested in asia related knowledges;
3. Coordinate the events related with Asian Family Club;

If you are interested in the above issues, you may have opportunity to join our monthly activities
to know more about Asia.

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