Eight individuals from the field of art and culture in Singapore were conferred the Cultural Medallion and Young Artist Award at the Istana this week. The awardees include Indian-origin Singapore author Meira Chand. Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam was the Guest of Honour at the ceremony, alongside First Lady Jane Ittogi. Chand, born in London and […]
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Singapore’s National AI Strategy 2.0 designed to unlock huge economic potential over 5 years
The National AI Strategy 2.0 launched this week by Singapore Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong is set to unlock the country’s huge social and economic potential over the next five years. Singapore has been a leader in the Artificial Intelligence field for several years now, having topped a global index […]
From a Shah Rukh Khan fanboy to Singapore’s hope: 28-year-old actor Shrey Bhargava’s fascinating journey
Come the 7th of December, Singapore’s historic Chijmes Hall will remain privy to the presence of a bevy of movie stars and who’s who of the film industry from all across Southeast Asia. The 19th Century Gothic styled chapel, that was featured in the hit Hollywood production Crazy Rich Asians, will play host to the […]
26th edition of SWF ends with community karaoke, Pooja Nansi bids adieu as festival director
It’s one for the books for the Singapore Writers Festival (SWF), as the 26th edition of the festival concluded with about 200 free and ticketed events for festivalgoers to enjoy. Befitting of this year’s theme, Plot Twist, festivalgoers were in for a ride with unconventional programmes such as a Hip Hop 50th anniversary series, combat […]
Raffles Hotel Singapore showcases winter specialities created with best-in-season produce
Winter in Asia is a season full of food and festivities. For people and visitors in Singapore, this is the perfect time to explore the Raffles Hotel winter promotion, centred around specialities created with best-in-season produce. At the hotel’s energetic Bar & Billiard Room (BBR), Chef de Cuisine Natalino Ambra presents a riveting winter menu, […]
Singapore named the world’s most expensive city for 9th time in 11 years in global cost of living survey
In the 2023 results, Singapore and Zürich have overtaken New York City, which is in third place now. Hong Kong is the second Asian city to be in the Top 5 this year.
Singapore exhibition traces the culture-rich Malayalee journey in the island nation
Ente Veedu, My Home: Malayalees in Singapore is the latest special exhibition at the Indian Heritage Centre (IHC), having opened on November 25, 2023, and scheduled to till September 14, 2024.
DBS Foundation gives SGD 1 million to support financial and digital literacy for persons with disabilities
The DBS Foundation, which works to bring about social uplift through positive changes in business and communities, has tied up with SG Enable, the focal agency for disability and inclusion in Singapore, in order to accelerate financial and digital literacy for persons with disabilities.
Singapore gets new regulation from Jan 2024 on liquor sale online or through telecom channels to under-18s
With effect from 2 January 2024, the supply of liquor to persons under 18 years of age online or through telecommunication services will be an offence under the Liquor Control (Supply and Consumption) (Liquor Licensing) Regulations 2015.
Singapore Writers Festival 2023 opens with a ‘Plot Twist’, as ChatGPT takes part in opening debate
The 2023 edition of the annual Singapore Writers Festival was inaugurated with the theme ‘Plot Twist’. The festival runs till November 26; its programme encompasses a wide range of events, from activities with children to hip-hop performances to Plot Twist walking tours.
