Carnival theme for ChildAid 2013, featuring acrobats, magicians and jugglers

Young Gymnasts From Chij (Kellock) School (above) Aim To Enchant The Audience During The Opening Act As The Orchestra Plays Movements From Camille Saint-Saens’ Carnival Of The Animals, While Award-Winning Flautist Ong Yi Ting  Will Be Showing Off The Skills That Have Wowed Audiences As Far Away As The United States And Russia. Childaid Will Be Staged On Friday And Saturday At The Sands Theatre At Marina Bay Sands. Tickets Are Priced At $18, $28 And $38. — ST PHOTOS: DESMOND WEE Carnival theme for ChildAid 2013, featuring acrobats, magicians and juggl...

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Kagawa should start against Spurs, say Goal Singapore readers

After a superb display against Bayer Leverkusen in Manchester United’s 5-0 romp, our readers feel the Japanese playmaker should feature – but only in the number 10 role Bet 5€ 10€ 20€ 50€ 100€ =TOTDrawMNU It was the first time Shinji Kagawa started a game behind the main striker. And what a performance he gave, as Manchester United ripped Bayer Leverkusen apart in a 5-0 rout on Thursday morning in the Champions League.Having made his name as a “number 10″ with Borussia Dortmund, the Japanese playmaker...

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Neighbours know Singapore will not harm their interests: Shanmugam

Foreign Minister K Shanmugam gave his first comments on allegations that Singapore had spied on its neighbours, saying at The Straits Times Global Outlook Forum on Friday that “the Indonesians and Malaysians know that we won’t do anything to harm their interests”.He said that on intelligence matters, the Singapore Government will not confirm or deny any specific reports even if they are untrue, because the ensuing back-and-forth would be “never-ending”.“You cannot say, this is 5 per cent true or 95 per cent true, that we work with the Americans, Australians, Malaysians and Indonesians on this...

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Tiwtiwong in Singapore

SINGAPORE, Singapore – Kawayan and his bunch of merry friends went on a round trip to Halsema Highway last year on a Dangwa bus. Actually, it wasn’t even a bus. It was a tarpaulin made to look like the iconic red, yellow and gray Dangwa and inside was the makeshift exhibition area and moviehouse where people along the highway would visit in that two-week trip.This being a country-and-western haven, Kawayan’s friend, DH Mark Zero, even held a Benguet cowboy remix concert at where the former Abatan...

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Leandro Issa vs. Russell Doane Added to UFC Fight Night 34 in Singapore

A bantamweight battle between Leandro Issa (11-3) and Russell Doane (12-3) has been added to the UFC Fight Night 34 fight card, which is set for the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore on Jan. 4. The event airs on Jan. 3 in the United States due to the time difference.Issa is originally from Brazil, but is based longterm in Singapore where he is a member of the fight team at Evolve MMA. He had been competing for ONE FC, but was released from his contract in order to sign with the UFC.Doane hails from Hawaii and will also be making his UFC debut. He will be one of a number of PXC veterans on the card...

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The Silk Road of the Sea

Not set in stoneTO THOSE who know Singapore as a thriving modern city, relentlessly striving towards the futuristic, it is something of a shock to learn that “Singapore’s golden age came to an abrupt end just before 1400.”Most visitors and even most residents think of Singapore as a place where nothing much happened until it was discovered by the British under Sir Stamford Raffles in the early 19th century. And it only really made something of itself after independence in 1965. “Singapore and the...

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Crying wolf over spying – A Kadir Jasin

Crying wolf over spying – A Kadir Jasin November 29, 2013 HAVING been born at the beginning of the Cold War and raised on the diet of ideological warfare and entertained by the “Black and White Spies” comic strip, I am not going insane over the allegation that Singapore spied on us. During the Cold War, spying and counter spying were as familiar and as certain as the orbit of sun and the moon. So I am not terribly excited by the Assange and Snowden revelations either. Nations, big and small, spy on each other all the time. Espionage is big business and it makes governments fell important....

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Singapore says no desire to "harm" Malaysia amid spy row

File photo by RapplerSINGAPORE – Singapore has assured Malaysia that it will not do anything to harm relations as the city-state grapples with allegations that it was part of a US-led electronic spying operation in Asia.“We have no interest in doing anything that might harm our partners or the friendship between our two countries,” Ong Keng Yong, Singapore’s high commissioner (ambassador) to Malaysia, said in comments carried by the Straits Times newspaper on Wednesday, November 27.“We have an excellent...

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Hotel of the Month

Singapore Marriott Hotel, as iconic inside, as it is outside. Experience for yourself our redesigned guestrooms, fully equipped with luxurious amenities, dedicated vanity area, and enhanced entertainment facilities. The hotel is strategically located right above the Orchard Mass Rapid Transit (MRT)station, and linked to at least four shopping malls via an underpass. You can explore the city and enjoy world-class shopping experience right at your doorstep. Website: Marriott.com/sindt Hotel of the Mo...

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Bieber "spray paints hotel wall"

On Neil Road, ostensibly where many members of the gay community in Singapore gather to party, the vibe is upbeat and promising on a Friday evening. Everywhere you turn, it would seem, there are beautiful faces and dazzling personalities gathering, … Continue reading → … Bieber "spray paints hotel wa...

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Sampling a Tasty Sliver of Singapore"s Cuisine

The view through the oil-slicked window that separates the line from the food revealed a handful of narrow shelves packed with dishes filled with mounds of juicy squid drenched in spicy tamarind gravy, pork belly braised in a sweet soy sauce, chicken slathered in fermented shrimp paste and deep-fried to crispy perfection and, finally, crunchy planks of thin pork chops coated in a saltine-cracker crumble and fried. What you would not find here is Hainanese chicken rice. Though it is arguably Singapore’s...

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Singapore"s Home-Price Decline Accelerates After Curbs

Singapore’s home prices fell at a faster pace in October, dropping 1.2 percent from the previous month as evidence builds that the government’s efforts to cool the property market are working. The city-state’s residential property index fell to 159.1 points last month after declining a revised 0.9 percent in September, according to the National University of Singapore’s Singapore Residential Price Index. The measure tracking prices in the central region decreased 1.4 percent in October. Record home...

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“Vertical Garden City, Singapore” by Tan Puay Yok

I received my copy of Dr. Puay Yok Tan’s new book Vertical Garden City, Singapore, 2013 a couple of weeks ago, and Wow, it is awesome!Although clearly focused on the beautiful tropical island nation of Singapore, 192 pages of gorgeous color photos of skyrise gardens beautifully illustrate vertical and horizontal examples of greening from across the world.“Singapore is a modern, cosmopolitan city that is claiming its place as a global city of the world. This has emerged amidst dramatic...

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David Beckham signs hotel deal

The Marina Bay Sands, which was billed at the time of its opening in 2010 as the world’s most expensive casino hotel, cost £4bn to build, has 2,560 rooms, six celebrity chefs and a casino with 500 tables and 1,600 slot machines.The hotel is topped by the world’s largest public-access cantilevered platform which is home to a park and an infinity swimming pool.Michael Leven, president and chief operating officer of Las Vegas Sands Corp, said: “The energy and enthusiasm his [David"s] presence provides is captivating. We greatly look forward to further promoting our partnership with David in a variety...

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David Beckham to help develop resort properties in Asia November 28, 2013 David Beckham (pic) has been tapped to serve as a consultant and partner in the development of Las Vegas Sands properties in Singapore and the gaming capital of the world, Macao. It’s the latest business venture for the former soccer player, who has parlayed his global stardom into everything from underwear to electronics, soda and razor blade endorsements. Announced out of Macao, the partnership will see Beckham, described as a tastemaker, lend his expertise in developing dining, retail and leisure concepts at Sands...

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David Beckham to make property debut in Singapore

Integrated resorts developer Las Vegas Sands has announced that it’s joining forces with former football superstar David Beckham’s company Beckham Ventures, to develop resort properties in Singapore and Macao.  This partnership will see the development of retail, leisure and dining concepts at Marina Bay Sands Singapore and Sands China properties in Macao.“We are very excited about the partnership and we fully expect it to grow in the years to come, especially as we aggressively explore opportunities to further expand our presence in Asia,” said Michael Leven, President and CEO at Las Vegas...

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CommunicAsia2014 and EnterpriseIT2014 Uphold Industry Relevance with New 'NXT' Elements

Singapore, Nov 28, 2013 – (ACN Newswire) – CommunicAsia2014 and EnterpriseIT2014 is back for another year on 17 – 20 June 2014 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, with the spotlight cast on the latest innovative technologies through the entire communications ecosystem. As Asia’s largest ICT industry event, CommunicAsia2014 and EnterpriseIT2014 together will feature new elements with three refreshed thematic clusters ‘NXT’: NXT Connected Services, NXT Cities and NXT Enterprises. This comes at a time when consumers and businesses in the region are actively exploring innovations in connectivity and...

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David Beckham Adding Hotelier To His Resume

The mega star, athlete, model, husband, father and all around hunk David Beckham may have retired at the ripe old age of 38, but he certainly isn’t ready to start playing mahjong with the neighbors. The British superstar is teaming up luxury resort company Las Vegas Sands and entering the tourism industry. You may (or may not) know this brand to be the company behind The Palazzo and The Venetian in Las Vegas, but if you’re looking to rest your head on a pillow that is kinda, sorta owned by Becks himself, you’ll have to travel much further east.Beckham and the resort chain are going to be focusing...

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Thai baht plunges against Singapore dollar as tensions escalate

The political protests in Bangkok have sent the Thai baht tumbling to a 12-year low against the Singapore dollar. While tourists to the country might be smiling, Singapore firms with operations in Bangkok are starting to feel the heat.Uncertainty over the economy in the light of the demonstrations has driven down the baht about 0.54 per cent since last Friday, leaving it at around 25.57 to the Singapore dollar last night.Those with retail operations in Bangkok, including food and beverage...

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Lithuanian "Banksy" a hit in anti-graffiti Singapore

SINGAPORE – A Lithuanian artist who angered Malaysian officials with a street mural depicting a knife-wielding Lego robber has found unlikely admirers across the border in graffiti-averse Singapore for his works on a softer theme.Ernest Zacharevic, who has been likened to British graffiti artist Banksy, has seen photos of his murals depicting children playing go viral on Facebook as Singaporeans unused to seeing art on outdoor walls expressed their approval.Zacharevic received permission from the owners of private buildings in Singapore to paint the child-themed murals in the city’s picturesque...

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Spy Spat: Singapore High Commission denies knowledge of spying on Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR — The Singapore High Commission has denied knowledge of helping the US spy on Malaysia and said it has no interest in harming the friendship between the city-state and its neighbour.Singapore’s High Commissioner Ong Keng Yong, who was summoned by Malaysia’s Foreign Ministry on Tuesday, has explained to ministry officials that he does not have information about allegations in Australian media that the city-state had helped facilitate US-Australian surveillance in the region, which included spying on Malaysia. The Malaysian government said it is “thoroughly” investigating the latest...

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Max Holloway and Will Chope to Meet at Singapore's UFC Fight Night 34

A featherweight bout between Max Holloway and Will Chope will take place at UFC Fight Night 34 in Singapore, UFC officials announced on Tuesday.The Holloway vs. Chope showdown adds to the UFC‘s growing Asian card, which takes place on Jan. 4 (Jan. 3 in the U.S.) at the Marina Bay Sands.Holloway (7-3) will look to recover from a two-fight losing streak with the UFC Singapore card, dropping his last bout to Conor McGregor at UFC Fight Night 26. His last win came over Leonard Garcia at UFC 155 in December of 2012.Chope (19-5) makes his UFC debut with the Holloway fight. In the regional circuit,...

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Malaysia summons Singapore envoy over spying allegations

Malaysia on Tuesday summoned the High Commissioner of Singapore over allegations that it helped the US and Australia spy on its South-East Asian neighbours.Singapore and South Korea played a key role in tapping undersea telecommunications cables in Asia, the Sydney Morning Herald reported on Monday, citing documents leaked by former US intelligence contractor Edward Snowden.Malaysia and neighbouring Indonesia have been key targets of Australian and Singaporean intelligence since the 1970s, the report said.Malaysian Foreign Minister Anifah Aman said in an e—mailed statement that Kuala Lumpur was...

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Singapore an advanced surveillance state, but citizens don"t mind

Leaks of top secret documents by intelligence whistleblower Edward Snowden has exposed Singapore as a key “third party” providing five countries, including the United States and Australia, secret access to Malaysia’s communications data.This is done by way of Singapore intelligence tapping on the SEA-ME-WE-3 internet cable which runs from Japan to Singapore, Djibouti, Suez, and the Straits of Gibraltar to Northern Germany. SingTel, Singapore’s largest telco which has close relations to the government,...

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