Exploring Careers, Expanding Horizons
– Singapore Career Exploration Tour (10-15 May 2026)
The Singapore Career Exploration Tour concluded successfully, bringing together 20 student participants from diverse academic backgrounds. Students were given the chance to engage with more than 10 leading companies, gaining invaluable exposure to Singapore’s dynamic work environment and industry landscape.
Some key companies and organizations visited include:
| Company | Industry |
|---|---|
| BNP Paribas | Banking & Finance |
| Technology | |
| DBS Bank | Banking & Finance |
| Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) in Singapore | Government / Public Sector |
| IKEA | Retail |
| Carousell | E-Commerce |
| OPPO | Technology |
| Hyundai | Automotive & Manufacturing |
Through direct exchanges with industry leaders, students explored a wide range of career pathways across sectors. Student participants shared that the tour was highly enriching, significantly broadening their perspectives and deepening their understanding of different industries. Let’s take a look at some students’ feedback:
“It shifted my perspective from seeing a ‘social network’ to seeing a powerful, multi-faceted business engine.”
— William Liu, Year 2, Computer Science (Visit of LinkedIn)
“I discovered how the bank acts as a critical European gateway in Asia, managing complex cross-border trading, institutional liquidity, risk management, and capital market solutions.”
— Jacky Chan, Year 3, English (Visit of BNP Paribas)
“By comparing institutional and developmental differences between regions, we can deepen our understanding and critical thinking and learn from each other’s strengths to gain greater insight into Hong Kong’s governance capabilities.”
— Rachel Chen, Year 2, Professional Accountancy (Visit of HKETO in Singapore)
Although the Singapore Career Exploration Tour has come to an end, the insights and experiences gained by the students will have a lasting impact. These valuable learning will continue to guide, inspire, and empower them as they navigate and shape their future career paths.