The Singapore Maritime Gallery (SMG) which underwent a facelift, was officially opened today by Senior Minister of State Josephine Teo, Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Ministry of Transport. Visitors can immerse themselves in virtual reality as they experience a 360 degrees vi
Author: Kareyst Lin
Last minute rush for 2FA as tax filing deadline looms
A long queue formed outside the office of Assurity Trusted Solutions at International Plaza before 8.30am yesterday, April 17, 2017. This was due to the hundreds of people who had put off registering the second factor authentication (2FA) for Singpass till a day before the deadline for e-filing inco
Horticulture to rehabilitate drug offenders at HEB-Ashram Halfway House
Tucked away amid the lush green landscapes of the Sembawang Road area is the Hindu Endowments Board (HEB) Ashram Halfway House. The eco-garden that resides within its compounds is a buzzing ecosystem. Launched by the 50 or so ex-offenders and volunteers at the Halfway House, the eco-garden took them
2G network shuts down tomorrow; most have switched to 3G
Last month, the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) said that the 2G network will be shut down from April 1, 2017, in stages. It was to be completed by tomorrow, April 18. Price was a concern many of the migrant workers shared; some of their smartphones cost as much as S$300. While some had
Assistive technology to help transform the lives of people with special needs
“Even as [Singapore] builds a digital economy, and [we] transform [ourselves] to become a digital government, we want everyone to be able to participate in this digital future,” said Dr Yaacob Ibrahim, Minister for Communications and Information. There is therefore a need to ensure that every Singa
Things to do over the weekend of April 15-16
This Easter weekend, Singapore offers a wide array of activities. Laze away your afternoon with a coffee at a cat photograph exhibition, or join in the fun at the annual Pet Expo! For those who love fairy lights and grassy lawns, head over to Artbox Singapore!
Singapore tops the list for Top 50 Meeting Hotels in Asia Pacific
Event management company revealed the Top 50 Meeting Hotels in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, according to its study. Singapore hotel brands occupied 7 of the top 10 with Grand Hyatt Singapore, Hilton Singapore, Conrad Centennial Singapore, Fairmont Singapore, Pan Pacific Singapore and Intercontine
10th Starbucks Reserve store opens at Changi T3
Starbucks officially opened its 10th Reserve store at Changi Airport Terminal 3 on Wednesday, April 12, 2017. The 24-hour airport outlet is located at T3’s public area.
Singapore 7th least corrupt country in the world: TICP Index 2016
The Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index 2016 ranked Singapore as the 7th least corrupt country in the world. Singapore also maintained its first-place in the 2016 Political and Economic Risk Consultancy (PERC) annual survey on corruption, Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (C
Rajul Mehta’s “Don’t Pressure Me” opens April 19 at ION Art Gallery
Indian artist Rajul Mehta’s exhibition opens April 19, 2017, at ION Art Gallery. Titled ‘Don’t Pressure Me’, the exhibition illustrates the everyday pressures which define the lives of most women.
