It can be hard to find kids’ activities around Singapore these days, but you still want to bring your kids out of home, and not let them be cooped up in their iPads. Well, fret not, we bring you 10 exciting kids’ activities to let your children have fun, and hopefully learn something along the
Plan your Christmas dinner for the year end with our list of best dinner and buffet ideas! Nothing brings people together as much as a shared meal. Book yourself a feast with Singapore’s premiere yuletide meal packages for a memorable event. 1. Season of Joy at Capella Singapore Capella’s annual festive brunch keeps to the
Gojek made the news in Singapore when it released its beta app last Thursday. For sure, many of us have been missing those sweet ‘S$5 off’ deals since the Uber-Grab marriage earlier this year. As the first foreign player entering the Singapore market after Uber’s exit, Gojek may bring back the competition and our favourite
The trend now is for people to go back to their daily lives of walking without switching the app on. Pokémon Go has given many an excuse to head out more. Family excursions, date nights and outings seem to be centred around Marina Bay, Changi Village, and of course, the legendary Block 401 at Hougang
Companies who do good and build a culture of giving back reap benefits like inspiring and engaging their staff, customers, suppliers and other stakeholders. – Catherine Loh, CEO of Community Foundation of Singapore (CFS) Corporate giving, or corporate philanthropy, has been gaining momentum in the Republic over the past decade, said Minister for Culture, Community
How can we enjoy ourselves while minimising – or even avoiding – the discomfort and fatigue associated with all the visitations and feasting? With the onset of festivities, the ‘sin’ of gluttony tempts us once again. Our affluent lifestyle turns every festive season into an overindulgent affair. I am not implying that we should not
Five stones, chapteh, congkak, goli (marbles) – these are the toys of yesteryear. In this digital era, tablets, mobile phones or laptops are the new toys. Nowadays, it is too common to see a child as young as three years old staring intently at a tablet or smartphone. A study led by Dr Nirmala Karuppiah,
In a report released by the National Population and Talent Division in 2015, there are now 4.9 working adults supporting an elderly person as compared to a decade ago when the figure was 7.2 working adults to one elderly person aged 65 years and above. To care for the ageing population, the Singapore government has released
(WATCH: Epoch Times spoke to Nelson Kwei, premier choral director) In 2004, the Singapore flag flew high and the national anthem rang out at the Choir Olympics award ceremony in Bremen, Germany. “It was a very surreal moment. Till today, I still can’t believe it’s true,” says Mr Nelson Kwei, a name synonymous with choral music in Singapore. The
Finding a green alternative to fossil fuels can never get this tough for Singapore – we can’t use wind turbines due to our low wind speeds; hydropower plants are not feasible as we don’t have fast-flowing rivers; our calm seas say no to tidal power generation; and our city is so highly populated that the
What is Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)? According to Financial Times, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a business approach that contributes to sustainable development by delivering economic, social and environmental benefits for all stakeholders. Stakeholders include suppliers, customers, communities, employees, investors and society. The World Business Council for Sustainable Development defines CSR as the continuing commitment by
“It’s not just about being able to write a cheque. It’s being able to touch somebody’s life.” – Oprah Winfrey, Host, Actress, Producer and Philanthropist Philanthropy is a Greek term that means “love of mankind”. According to Investopedia, the earliest act of philanthropy happened as far back as 347 B.C., when Greek philosopher Plato authorised his
The ageing population in Singapore has created daunting challenges for its healthcare sector, and the impact is increasingly being felt today. According to a DBS healthcare report published on July 4, healthcare expenditure for the ageing republic is set to triple to S$44 billion by 2030, and hospital admission is targeted to hit 791,000 yearly,
In a recent Epoch Times interview, Terence Quek, CEO of Emergenetics International-Asia Pacific—a global, human capital company—shared some of his childhood stories and what it felt like growing up in Jalan Bahagia City. Mr. Quek, who is also the outreach director for Project Happy Feet, a non-profit, humanitarian organisation, spoke about the carefree days he spent
The concept of Cultural Marxism has been used everywhere, and there are differing opinions on what it’s about. Some say it’s a conspiracy theory, some say it doesn’t exist, and yet some say that it’s the number one enemy of Western Civilisation. So, what is it really? Loosely defined, Cultural Marxism is a theory that states that Marxist ideas are now getting entrenched
You have printed documents in black and white or colour, but can you imagine printing a steak, a liveable house, rocket engine parts, prosthetic limbs, functional replica pistols, designer sunglasses, a two-seater car, a rowboat, clothing, or even a functional human organ? The rapidly evolving technology of additive manufacturing or three-dimensional (3D) printing has turned
SINGAPORE – In recent years, the use of the phrase “foreign talents” as an umbrella term for foreign nationals who are working in Singapore, some of whom may even be naturalised citizens, is a sign of the emergence of xenophobia in Singapore society. It is timely that Singaporeans understand from the scientific perspective xenophobia and
By Vibrant Dot Staff A meaningful life isn’t about acquiring money and other facilities; it’s about dedicating your life to helping others as much as you can,” wrote Quek Siu Rui, 28, co-founder of Carousell, on his Twitter page. The top National University of Singapore (NUS) business graduate has always opted for the road less
“I cannot smile,” quips Chef Benny Se Teo during a photoshoot with Epoch Times. Stern and stout, he exudes a ‘Da Ge’ (big brother) charisma. But underneath his formidable frame lies a compassionate soul. The 55-year-old chef cum owner of the Eighteen Chefs restaurant chain has been making an impact in people’s lives—particularly the lives
By Li Yen | Singaporean comedienne and actress Abigail Chay is famed for her role as Auntie Abigail in the Channel 5 sitcom Under One Roof. She is also widely known as the daughter of “McDonald’s granny”; her late mother portrayed an amicable granny in the popular McDonald’s TV commercial in the ‘90s. Prior to
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