Jedi Masters in Singapore Lucasfilm Animation Singapore has started an apprentice program aptly named the Jedi Master Program. The Straits Times reported that the local studio has an “aggressive expansion plan” that will double its staff to 300 by year end. As Lucasfilm is the first Hollywood studio to set up …
Tao Li Gets Fifth in Beijing Olympics Tao Li, the first Singapore swimmer to represent the country in the Olympics, came in fifth in the 100m butterfly event. Although coming in fifth, she still was the pride of the country. Her time of 57.99 seconds was just over a second …
Singapore has all but won its second-ever Olympic medal, after their women’s table tennis team beat South Korea 3-2 to advance to the women’s team finals at the Beijing Olympics earlier today. The Republic’s women table tennis team, consisting of Li Jiawei, Wang Yuegu and Feng Tianwei, will contest for …
Singapore clinches Silver Medal at the Beijing Olympics Singapore has ended its 48-year wait for a second Olympic medal, winning the Silver medal in the Women’s table tennis team event. Despite going down 3-0 to the China team, Singapore President S R Nathan remained proud of the local paddlers for …
National University of Singapore preserving the Peranakan culture To preserve and exhibit the Paranakan culture, the National University of Singapore Museum and NUS Centre for the Arts is opening the Baba House to showcase the unique Peranakan culture. The Baba House is designed to ‘transport’ visitors back to a typical …
Artists worldwide showcase talent at the Singapore Biennale 2008 The Singapore Biennale 2008, organised by the National Arts Council, opened in September 2008 to showcase artworks from around the world. On show are 137 artworks by 66 artists all around the world. A major feature is the Kids Biennale with …
Bernie Ecclestone praised Singapore Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone praised Singapore for putting together a top quality race within a short span of 1 year. Find out from the article below what Singapore did right to make the inaugural night race a resounding success. Singapore Praised SINGAPORE’S famed efficiency has …
$8 million will be given out over five years Singapore’s National Heritage Board has implemented the Heritage Industry Incentive Programme to promote Singapore’s diverse culture and ethnic heritage. A fund of $8 million will be given out over the next five years to help finance the development of projects important …
Singapore will host talent-scouting competition Sutasi, an Asia-wide competition to scout for music talent, will be holding its regional finals in Singapore. 42 acts from 4,500 applicants will be selected for the regional finals. These include bands, solo artists and songwriters from around the region including Brunei, China, India, Japan, …
LPGA expanding its brand through Singapore The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) is looking at expanding its brand through Singapore. This is because of the country’s strategic location as well as its strength in the financial markets. The article below highlights the LPGA’s inroads into Asia. Singapore, here we come …