Tan, who received her PhD in art history from The Courtauld Institute of Art, University of London, started as the Curator at the Gallery in January 2010. Her stint continued till September 2018, before she was promoted to her current post.
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Be careful with your cash: Amid geopolitical tensions, MAS advises Singapore to be ready for volatility
In its analysis of the ‘Global Macrofinancial Environment’, the central bank of Singapore said that while global economic activity “has remained resilient”, there was still a risk because of “heightened policy uncertainty, trade tensions, and geopolitical conflicts that increase the probability of adverse shocks”.
Singapore and India part of global Interpol operation busting human trafficking rackets; 3,200+ rescued, 2,500+ arrested
Authorities around the world conducted police raids, reinforced strategic border points, monitored nearly 24,000 flights and deployed officers to known trafficking and smuggling hotspots. Globally, nearly 8 million checks were carried out against Interpol’s databases.
World Chess Championship: D Gukesh claws back with draw as Ding Liren maintains lead
Playing with black pieces, Gukesh made a comeback of sorts, having lost to Liren in the opener of the 14-game showdown, on Monday, November 25.
Indian man charged in Singapore for molesting four women on SIA flight
Court documents did not disclose if the women were the carrier’s passengers or crew, and were not named due to a gag order to protect their identities.
China’s Ding Liren draws first blood in World Chess Championship opener as Indian GM Gukesh lets it slip
The victory with black pieces gave the Chinese an early lead in the 14-game showdown scheduled to last till mid-December.
Grandmaster Gukesh takes on China’s Ding Liren to break India’s decade-long World Chess Championship jinx in Singapore
In April this year, Gukesh scripted history by winning the Candidates Chess Tournament to become the youngest ever challenger to the world title. He won it after drawing his final-round game against America’s Hikaru Nakamura. This is also the first time in 138 years that two Asian players will compete for the coveted title, which has evaded India since 2013, when Viswanathan Anand lost to Magnus Carlsen.
Lee Hsien Loong’s first China visit as Senior Minister focuses on milestone SIP anniversary
Lee, who served as the third Prime Minister of Singapore from 2004 to 2024, visited China 14 times during his stint. In Suzhou, SM Lee will take part in commemorative activities for the 30th anniversary of the China-Singapore Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP), together with Vice Premier of the State Council He Lifeng.
Singaporeans must stand united to be heard on the world stage as global order shifts, says PM Wong at PAP70 conference
Set to become the next PAP Secretary General, completing the Singapore leadership transition, PM Wong told the audience, “With your support, and support from our newly elected CEC, I will lead the PAP into the next general election.”
Flash floods hit Singapore after record rainfall, among heaviest downpours in 40 years; public told to stay alert
Alongside posting some tips on social media for driving down flooded roads, PUB advised the Singapore public to use the MyENV app and subscribe to the PUB Flood Alerts Telegram Channel to receive heavy rain alerts and flood risk warnings.
