Events 2012 - scroll here for new seminars!At the German Centre, we or our partners regularly organize business, social and networking events or languages classes. If you would like to be on our mailing list for events open to the public, please drop us an E-mail. We hope to see you at one of our many events!
18.05.2012: Data Protection Law
Singapore and Malaysia intend to put new laws on data protection into force by this year. For the first time, both jurisdictions will have a comprehensive regime on data protection and privacy laws in place. The experts from Luther will provide the key elements of the laws and outline their practical relevance.
Time: Friday, 3pm - 4pm
Venue: German Centre, Level 5, Seminar Room
Closing date: 11.05.2012
For more information and registration please click here: 120518_Data_Protection_Law.pdf
15.05.2012: Insurance Talk
Globalisation is defining new workplaces, companies and employees are seeking new opportunities abroad. This causes considerable risks in terms of insurance and pension arrangements.
Hoffmann Insurance Brokers GmbH – an independent insurance broker with international experience, specialising in the rules and regulations of overseas insurance. For over 40 years, we have provided German companies and expatriates with information and advice on overseas insurance. Assisting them in finding the most appropriate, long-term insurance plans for their needs. Talk conducted in German
Time: Tuesday, 9am - 12:30pm
Venue: German Centre, Level 5, Seminar Room
Closing date: 13.05.2012
For more information and registration please click here: 120515_Hofmann_Insurance_Talk.pdf
26.04.2012: B2B Dance Into May
This special networking event on 26 April was proudly sponsored by LBBW Singapore. Guests was entertained with live band playing music and having fun dancing with business friends, colleagues and (dancing) partners, while being served with German food, wine and beer.
 
27.04.2012: MAC Hands On Make Up Workshop
This is a 3 hours session of hands-on make-up workshop guided by M.A.C Trainer or facilitator. Trainer or facilitator will have a model & demonstrate the makeup application and participants will follow step by step following the guidance of the trainer or facilitator. Time: Friday, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Venue: German Centre, Level 5, Seminar Room
Closing date: 04.04.2012
For more information and registration please click here: 120427_02_MAC_HANDS_ON_MAKE_UP.pdf
17.04.2012: Reaching ASIAN Targets With Your Brands
The workshop looked at what drives Asians in their decision-making, how that is changing, and show successful cases of how European brands have managed to connect in the region.
 
13.04.2012: Retirement & Re-employment Act and Good Age Management Practices
With the Retirement and Re-employment Act enacted on 1 January 2012, employers will need to put their policies and procedures in place. The presentation will cover the Retirement and Re-employment Act, the Gazetted Tripartite Guidelines on Re-employment of Older Employees, and the Advantage! Scheme funded by the Workforce Development Agency  
04.04.2012- 20.06.2012: Taiji
Chen Style Xin Yi Hunyuan Taijiquan was developed by Grandmaster Feng Zhiqiang from Beijing China to create a form of Taijiquan that is suitable for a wider age group of students. Hunyuan Taijiquan adopts a more fluid style and sets out with an objective of aiding its practitioners attain holistic wellness. Time: Every Wednesday, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Venue: German Centre, Level 5, Rooftop For more information and registration please click here: 04042012_Taiji.pdf
29.03.2012: Crime Dinner
Participants are invited to be a suspect in a serious crime scene. After the Crime Dinner participants learn specific ways of questioning and answering and how to use these techniques to improve rhetorical skills in their daily life. In addition participants learn how to combine different information to an overall picture.
 
German Language Course
Learn German at the German Centre... Our experience for your success! Course dates: * 26 Mar - 28 May 2012, Every Monday 6:30pm - 9:45pm * 04 June - 06 Aug 2012, Every Monday 6:30pm - 9:45pm * 13 Aug - 22 Oct 2012, Every Monday 6:30pm - 9:45pm * 29 Oct - 17 Dec 2012, Every Monday 6:30pm - 9:45pm Venue: German Centre, Level 5, Seminar Room For more information and registration please click here: 2012_German_Language_Course.pdf
20.03.2012-15.05.2012: Mandarin Language Course
The German Centre in association with the Berlitz Language Centre, have organized a Beginner’s Mandarin Language Class. Our professional native lecturer will work closely with you and very soon you will find yourself speaking the foreign language in a few short weeks.
Time: Every Tuesday, 7.00pm - 9.15pm
Venue: German Centre, Level 5, Seminar Room
Closing date: 06.03.2012
For more information and registration please click here: Mandarin_Language_Course_registration_form
06.03.2012: Effective Accounts Receivable Management
This is an intensive workshop on accounts receivable management. While sales are important, it is more crucial that the amounts sold on credit are ultimately received on a timely basis with minimal bad debt losses.
Time: Tuesday, 9.00am - 5.00pm
Venue: German Centre, Level 5, Seminar Room
Early bird closing date: 07.02.2012
Closing date: 21.02.2012
For more information and registration please click here: 120306_02_Effective_Accounts_Receivable_Management
05.03.2012: Singapore Budget Statement 2012
Singapore’s Budget Statement 2012 was unveiled by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, on 17th February 2012. Experts from Luther LLP presented the budget highlights and their relevance. To provide some background, they have also presented an overview of the Singapore tax system.
 
28.02.2012: Conducting Performance Appraisal Sessions Successfully
Performance appraisal is an unavoidable supervisory activity as employees look forward to understand how their superior views their performance appraisal.
Time: Tuesday, 9.00am - 5.00pm
Venue: German Centre, Level 5, Seminar Room
Early bird closing date: 17.01.2012
Closing date: 07.02.2012
For more information and registration please click here:
Conducting_Performance_Appraisal_registration_form
21.02.2012: Love My Body Workout For Women
Every Body is somewhat different. So your body is different from any other on earth. Your body has been influence by a number of factors, many which were probably quite negative. For example; with its endless hours of sitting behind a desk or get trapped in jobs that require frequent physical repetition. Resulting in carpal tunnel syndrome, chronic back pains. Often we try to compensate for the physical abuse of our working lives by exercising. We think exercise will make us limber, strong and youthfully exuberant again. Many people will find conventional exercise to be emotionally stultifying and brutally repetitive.
Time: Friday, 6.05pm - 7.05pm
Venue: German Centre, Level 5, Seminar Room Closing date: 10.02.2011
For more information and registration please click here: 120221_Love_My_Body_Workout.pdf
17.02.2012: Business Talk - Intellectual Property For The Small and Medium Size Enterprises
This talk is designed to provide a platform for enterprises to understand IP at awareness level. It consists of a sharing on Intellectual Property and one to one IP clinic.
Time: Tuesday, 2.00pm - 5.00pm
Venue: German Centre, Level 5, Seminar Room
Closing date: 01.02.2012 (Complimentary entrance)
 
16.02.2012: CARNIVAL
Join us for this fun and exciting networking event. Meet people in a relaxed environment. Enjoy a taste of Brazilian Carnival with dance and music. Have some delicious German bites and let Koelsch & Caipirinha quench your thirst!
Time: Thursday, 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Venue: German Centre Lobby
Closing date: 14.02.2012
 
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