While Annetha achieved success early, with a top spot at the Best Model of the World 1998, putting Singapore on the map, Mark, admittedly an introvert, used his singing prowess to win over the model-singer.
Category: Singapore
Singapore starts new affordable childminding services for infants; 3-year pilot from Dec 1
An ECDA media release said that this pilot programme “aims to grow childminding services to be an affordable, safe and reliable infant caregiving option for parents” in Singapore.
This era is not of deglobalisation, but of reglobalisation, says PM Wong at G20; emphasises on making ASEAN stronger
Referring to the shifting global dynamics, Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro that it was necessary “[to] strengthen our own neighbourhood”, meaning the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden visits Singapore Navy Museum, attends business forum on day two of 3-day state visit
On the second day of his visit to Singapore on Wednesday, November 20, King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden visited the Singapore Navy Museum and attended a business forum.
Oceanus Media Global aims to replicate European Yuletide charm with a local twist with inaugural World Christmas Market Singapore
As per the 2020 census, 18.9 percent of Singaporeans identified as Christians. Of these, 220,900 people, or about 35.8 percent, identified as Catholics.
King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden coming to Singapore on state visit from Nov 19 to 21
A Swedish Royal Court press release said: “The aim of the State Visit is to consolidate and develop the good relations between Sweden and Singapore and strengthen economic and political ties, focusing on trade, innovation, investment and green transition.”
Odisha CM Majhi urges Singapore-based industrialists to invest in his state, assures all necessary support
A high-level delegation led by Majhi is on a six-day official visit to Singapore to woo investors.
Singapore ready to host APEC Summit in 2030, says PM Wong in Peru at 2024 meet
APEC Peru 2024 was held from 15 to 16 November 2024, and PM Wong offered to host the 2030 meeting at the closing of this year’s summit. This international forum has 21 member economies, which collectively account for almost half of all global trade and commerce.
Cost-of-living cash benefits coming to 2.9 million Singaporeans in December
A media release from the Ministry of Health in Singapore said: “Under the enhanced [Assurance Package], about 2.9 million Singaporeans aged 21 and above in 2025 will receive SGD 200 to SGD 600 in cash in December 2024.”
Singapore FinTech Festival 2024 attracts 65,000 participants from 134 countries and regions; makes big plans for 2025
More than 3,400 government and regulatory attendees across 665 central banks, regulatory institutions, and government organisations participated in the ‘Regulation Zone’. Key discussion areas included Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions, quantum research and finance, cross-border data flow, and digital asset growth.
