Calendar of Events Focus Dalian launches new issue
Holiday Events
Citibank coming to Dalian
Cultural Hall to be renovated
Read the new Focus Dalian now! Launch Party Rocks!
Many thanks to the sponsors of Focus Dalian's Dec/January issue launch party on Saturday, December 1st, hosted by the Viper Club, Barolo Italian Restaurant, Olive Garden, Metro, Kempinski and Aromila Italian Gelato.
These vendors provided the wonderful food and beveravages for the party.
All our friends were there to celebrate the new and improved magazine.
Watch for photos in the next issue. We got Jim to dance!
CITI CONTINUES MAINLAND CHINA NETWORK EXPANSION WITH APPROVAL TO OPEN DALIAN BRANCH
Citibank (China) Co., Ltd. (“Citi”) has been granted approval by the China Banking Regulatory Commission to open a branch in the city of Dalian.
The Dalian branch represents Citi's eighth branch in China. The announcement was made in Dalian on 6 September at a ceremony attended by Mr. Xia Deren, Mayor of Dalian, Mr. Dai Yulin, Vice Mayor of Dalian, Mr. William Rhodes, Senior Vice Chairman of Citi, Chairman, President and CEO of Citibank, and Mr. Richard Stanley, Chairman of Citibank (China) Co.,Ltd. and CEO of Citi China. Mr. William Rhodes said, “Citi is delighted to be consolidating our presence in Dalian with the opening of a new branch. With its excellent infrastructure and outstanding support for foreign investment, the thriving city of Dalian represents a key city for Citi’s expansion plans in China.” Mr. Richard Stanley, said, "Citi remains deeply committed to pursuing organic growth in China, and the opening of our Dalian branch reflects the growing momentum of the Citi franchise in China. There is high demand here for banking and wealth management services, and we are dedicated to bringing world-class products and services to companies and individuals in Dalian." The new branch will offer a comprehensive range of RMB and foreign currency products and services to multinational and local companies, Chinese residents and foreign nationals as regulations permit. In addition to general banking services, the branch will also offer CitiGold, Citi's world-renowned wealth management service. CitiGold provides customized banking products and services to enable customers to realize their wealth management goals. The branch will also provide services designed to meet the needs of corporate customers, such as cash management, electronic banking, structured corporate finance, and research services. Citi currently maintains two operational centers in Dalian. Citicorp Software and Technology Services (Shanghai) Limited (“CSTS”) provides software development and technology support for Citi businesses worldwide. The company is headquartered in Shanghai with a branch in Dalian.
Citigroup Data Processing (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (“CDP”) was established in 2007 in Shanghai. CDP provides financial back office operation services to Citi's customers in the Asia-Pacific region, including China, Hong Kong, and Japan.
The new branch is expected to open in late 2007.
Dalian Cultural Hall to undergo renovations
After the New Year Concert, held January 1, 2008 at the Dalian Cultural Hall, the historic building at 8 Zhongshan Square will undergo significant renovations, and will re - open in April with expanded offerings.
Watch for an interview with the conductor of the Dalian Symphony in the next issue of Focus Dalian.
Have a Christmas event you want the eXpat community to know about? Send it to us!
Olive Garden: For the month of December, DalianXpat members receive 10% discount (except wine or set menu) Riviera Restaurant: For a limited time, DalianXpat members can receive the Gold VIP card (good for 15% discount). MarToni Pizza : Now, find MarToni Pizza in Metro, Carrefour, Trustmart, and Quick Stores! Tel:8899-1168 Blossom Jazz Club:Located behind the Kempinski Hotel, Blossom Jazz Club has new jazz
band. Enjoy our relaxed environment and good music. ExpatNight is every Wednesday (6-9 pm), with discounted drinks. Barolo Italian RestaurantLocated at 14 Zhongnan Lu, Zhongshan District.
Tin Whistle Pub:
Every Friday and Saturday, please come to Live girls party
Dancing + Singing
Girl's drink 4 free!!!
Come Join Dalian's Hottest Party!
From 21:30 pm there will be a poker game and a quiz in the next week.
Happy hour starts from 6pm to 8 pm every day this month.
Carlsberg will be discounted at 20 RMB
Tequila Silver 10 RMB/shot
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