2008 Past Events

 

Xmas BBQ -- 13th December 2008 - VENUE CHANGED!!
Come
warm up in the cold on 13th December 2008 with your friends and families. SA is organizing a get-together Xmas BBQ at Nam Hwa Club for those needs a fire place, food and lots of fun on a Saturday night.

Venue: The Filipino Club 10 Wylie Road, Kings Park (Yau Ma Tei)- Jordan MTR Exit B2
Date: Saturday, 13 December 2008
Time: 5 - 8pm (please arrive on time)
Cost: $138++ (eat & drink all you can for 3 hours!)
Dress code: Casual
RSVP: events@sahk.com by 10th December 08, 5pm
(ONLY LIMITED SKEWERS AVAILABLE!)
Payment details: When you get there

 

4th Asia Economic Summit -- 8-9th December 2008
Reinventing Asian Economies for Sustainable Growth and Prosperity

The 4th Asia Economic Summit, taking place in Hong Kong on December 8 - 9, 2008 is a premier event that will bring together leading strategic thinkers, government officials and business leaders from the region to brainstorm and discuss the strategic challenges Asia face and the prospects ahead. The summit provides an opportunity to feel the pulse of Asia and Asian business, evaluating strategic trends, key choices and major issues.


 

Venue: JW Marriot, Hong Kong
Date: Monday, 8 Dec to Tuesday, 9 December 2008
Keynote Speaker

Opening Keynote Session Speaker: The Hon. Dr Mari Pangestu Trade Minister & Indonesia Prof. William F. Miller Stanford

Research Institute Special Address by: The Hon. John Tsang, Financial Secretary, Government of Hong Kong S.A.R.

 

To make reservations for the event, please click here for more details! For more details about the event, check out the event website here.

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Life X-perience @ Crossroads - 29th Nov 2008

Venue: Crossroads Village @ 2 Castle Peak Road, Gold Coast, Tuen Mun
Timetable for Saturday 29 November
 

9.30am

For those will utilise SA-provided transportation, meet at Central Pier No. 9 for bus pick-up

 

10.15am

For those who will travel there on their own, meet us at the gates of Crossroads.

Free parking is available. Crossroads address and a location map can be found on their website

 

10.30am - 1pm

Refugee Run Experience  

1pm - 2pm

Lunch (feel free to bring your own food or eat at one of the restaurants / cafes around)

 

2 pm - 3 pm

Shopping at the Marketplace

 

3pm onwards

Depart on your own (Bus no. 962 goes straight to Central)

 

 

How much will it cost?
If you utilise the SA-provided transportation, SA will split the cost with you at the end of the bus journey. Otherwise, you do not have to pay for your visit to Crossroads. As Crossroad is a charitable organisation, please feel free to donate to them and / or purchase items at the Marketplace.  

 

How do I sign up?

Send an email to events@sahk.com by 5 pm on 26 November 2008 stating the following information:

  1. Names and number of participants

  2. Contact telephone number of at least one of the participants

  3. Let us know whether you will be travelling to Crossroads by SA-provided transportation or by own means.For more information about Crossroads & program for the day, please click here for more details!

For more information about Crossroads & program for the day, please click here for more details!


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Joint SA-NUS Alumni Wine Tasting - 20th Nov 2008

Date: 20th November 2008 (Thursday)

Time: 7pm onwards

Venue: Linq @ No. 35 Pottinger Street, Central

They are located at the top of Pottinger Street, between Lyndhurst Terrace and Hollywood Road.

Cost: HK$100 (SA Members) HK$110 (Non-members)

Wines: New World, 7 tasting glasses with light finger foods served.

 

Check out the list of wineries here.

Please RSVP at events@sahk.com & make payment by 16th November 2008.

Check out the photos here!!

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Halloween Mask Party for Singles - 30th October 2008

 A Halloween Party is Brewing! What will YOU be doing? Join us for an evening of entertainment, dancing and fun. Masquerade costumes welcome but not required. Decorated masks available at the door, So come by for munchies & mayhem if you Dare. This singles party will be quite a sight, 40 interesting guys & gals will be present that night.

Date: 30th October 2008 (Thursday)
Time: 1900hrs till 2130hrs
Venue: SOHO, Central
Attendees: 40 Interesting Singles
Investment: HK$300 (Members) HK$380 (Non-members) (Delectable buffet, Finger Food and drinks are included)

Sign up details:
Cheque Payable to: Lunch Actually Ltd
15F No. 1 Lan Kwai Fong, Central Hong Kong
Tel:2524 3010 / 2524 8020
Email: hkevents@lunchactually.com
(Registration deadline 20 October 2008) PLS TAKE NOTE: Seats will only be confirmed once Lunch Actually have received and confirmed your payment.

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Under Bridge Crab - 19th October 2008 (Part 2 of Makan Marathon)

[Event cancelled due to lack of response]

Theres no better way to shake of the gloom of the economic downturn than to EAT WELL. And in keeping with the spirit of the times, EAT CHEAP. The SA brings you UNDER BRIDGE SPICY CRAB... at a SPECIAL DISCOUNTED PRICE. Try their famous spicy crab, clams, fish and seafood for ONLY $250*. We are still finalising the menu with the restaurant. We will send the finalised menu only to members who indicate their interest by sending an email to events@sahk.com by 6pm, 16th October 2008 (Thurs).

 

Set your calendar for:

Date: 19 October 2008 (Sunday)

Time: 7 p.m. Venue: Under Bridge Spicy Crab, Lockhart Road, Wanchai

*Approximate cost: $250 - $280 per person

 

Check out the restaurant here: www.underspicycrab.com  

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The Entrepreneurs Series -- 17th October 2008

Defining Moments of an Entrepreneur, A Luncheon Panel Discussion with HO KWON PING, Founder, Banyan Tree and DOUGLAS YOUNG, Founder, G.O.D. In the second of the Entrepreneurs Series by the Asia Society HK, they present a panel of distinguished entrepreneurs from the region for a candid discussion of their entrepreneurial journey. From luxury travel to auto components to lifestyle products, the panelists will share their personal story and insights. Was there a defining moment? What was the most difficult decision they had to make and why? What were the highs and lows? What do they wish they had known then and what are they still learning?

Presenting: Mr HO Kwon Ping, Founder, Banyan Tree &
                Mr Douglas YOUNG, Founder, G.O.D.

For more information or reservations for the event, please click here for more details!

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Sotong @ Sea - 13th September 2008 (Part 1 of Makan Marathon)

Staying in HK over Mid-Autumn? Hungry for SOTONG?!? The Singapore Association has planned a night of SOTONG FISHING to celebrate this Mid Autumn Festival. Join us on an exciting "sotonging" experience to celebrate the full moon and enjoy the taste of sotong, fresh from the sea. A chef will be on board to cook your fresh sotong once its hauled up. Buffet dinner would be served on board (so dont worry if you dont catch anything). We will also provide moon cakes and pomeloes to round up the night.

Date: 13th Sep 2008 (Sat)
Time: 1830hrs till 2300hrs
Venue: Central Pier No. 9
Cost: HK$100 (Members) HK$150 (Non-members)

Please email sgassn@gmail.com to confirm places by 29 August 2008. Only 30 places available on the boat!

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Makan Marathon - TBC

Looking for fellow foodies in HK? Searching for the best seafood joint, the tastiest hotpot restaurant & the most authentic Singapore food? The SA is pleased to present to you with MAKAN MARATHON. For those who have been away for too long (or non-Singaporeans) MAKAN is defined as: makan /mah-kahn, EmAkAn/ n. & v. [Mal. makan food, a meal; eat, consume] A n. Food, a meal. B v. Eat, have a meal

Watch this space for our Makan trips and Eat Your Way Through HK with us! Have a great restaurant to recommend? Share your favourite restaurants with us us at sgassn@gmail.com.

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Catch National Day Parade 2008 Live With Us! - 9th August 2008

Join us for our National Day Dinner at Satay Inn, Royal Pacific Hotel, for a delicious spread of Singapore food and a live webcast of the National Day Parade. We will serve chicken rice, laksa, bak kut teh, chai tow kway and more!

Date: 9 August 2008 (Saturday)
Time: 6 pm
Venue: Satay Inn, The Royal Pacific Hotel, Shop 3, Tower 1, Podium Level, China Hong Kong City, 33 Canton Road, Kowloon
Dresscode: Casual
RSVP: sgassn@gmail.com Only 100 places available!

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