HSBC Host CNY Dinner For Special Guests
By James Kon

Bandar Seri Begawan - HSBC celebrated the Chinese New Year with their top customers at a dinner held at the International Convention Centre on Wednesday evening.

Around 1,000 customers comprising government officials and ambassadors attended the Chinese New Year dinner.

Among the guests were Madam Tong Xiaoling, the Chinese Ambassador and Joseph Koh, the Singaporean High Commissioner.

Also present were Mr Tareq Muhmood, Chief Executive Officer of HSBC Brunei and other senior managers.

The dinner began with a lion dance performed by the Chung Hwa Middle School Lion Dance Troupe.

In his welcoming remark, Mr Muhmood expressed his gratitude to those who were present at the dinner.

"Last year was the Year of the Golden Boar and it marked the bank's 60th anniversary celebration in Brunei, thanks to the support of our customers and staff," he said.

"The Year of the Rat will see the launching of a new department to support our private banking business. This involves Singapore and Brunei working very closely together to provide investment guidelines for customers. In addition, we recently launched the business vantage to support small and medium enterprises," he said.

To signify the auspicious occasion, guests were invited to a Yee Sang tossing session, a gesture believed to bring good luck and fortune for the year ahead, after a sumptuous Chinese banquet.

Throughout the evening, special guest artiste from Singapore, Bryan Wong and local stars, Spring Hue and Wu Pei Pei, entertained guests with popular Chinese New Year songs.

A dance performance from students of the Chung Hwa Middle School also added colour to the event. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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