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As the June school holidays wrap up and travel bills roll in, Cheryl Goh finds out smart tips to help you keep your next holiday budget on track with Ashley Thomas, Head of Strategy & Operations for Revolut in Singapore.
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AsiaOne
29 minutes ago
- AsiaOne
Concert featuring Stefanie Sun, festivals and more: Free events and things to do as Singapore celebrates SG60 , Lifestyle News
With Singapore's 60th birthday nearing, more festivities are popping up to celebrate SG60 and the nation's journey and milestones. From live performances by renowned local artistes to hands-on workshops, pop-ups and festivals, here are some free SG60 events and celebrations to check out. We'll continue to add more as we find them. Changi Airport Group SG60 celebrations Named Together, We Make Magic, Changi Airport Group is launching their own series of SG60 celebrations from July to August. The celebrations will include concerts like the SG60 Homecoming Concert happening at Jewel Changi Airport on Aug 1 featuring homegrown talents like Stefanie Sun, Kit Chan and Regina Song, as well as familiar National Day Parade (NDP) tunes. Tickets can be obtained by balloting, and more details will be available on Changi Airport's social media platforms in early July. Another part of the celebrations is the SG60 Outdoor Light-up taking place from Saturday (July 28) at Airport Boulevard - where drivers along the stretch will see it lit up and lined with images of familiar locations like the Merlion, Toa Payoh Dragon Playground and Gardens by the Bay. For the plant lovers, there's also going to be horticultural displays across Changi's terminals and Jewel Changi Airport throughout the celebration. Examples include a 270 square-metre floral garden celebrating Singapore's national flower, the Vanda Miss Joaqium at terminal three, which started on July 21, and a six-metre-high floral Merlion created using 60 plant types at Terminal 2. Over at Jewel Changi Airport, the Jewel Forest Valley will see a floral display of more than 1,200 orchids from Aug 1 to 31 featuring red and white blooms to match the festivities. Here, a Dendrobium (a type of orchid) Jewel Changi Airport hybrid will also be showcased. Throughout the month of August, the airport megamall's Light and Music showcase will also feature a special SG60 rendition — where visitors can enjoy projections of iconic Singaporean symbols in a hand-drawn, watercolour illustration style alongside the melody of the NDP favourite Home. More information can be found on Changi Airport's website. NTUC NDP Bay Celebrations The NTUC NDP Bay Celebrations will take place at the Promontory @ Marina Bay on July 26, Aug 2 and 9. Themed Majulah SG Youth, the celebration will focus on Singaporean youths' contributions to building the nation and includes performances by both established and budding local talents such as Shigga Shay, Regina Song and Estelle Fly. It will also include acts from local universities like Singapore Management University's Soundfoundry and Nanyang Technological University's Modern Jazz dance society. Additionally, there will also be interactive installations like The Future We Create — an AI-powered visual showcase of young Singaporeans' aspirations and visions for the nation's future, as well as Dream Exchange, a phone booth-styled space where visitors can listen to anonymous messages of hopes, dreams and encouragement from fellow youths. Other highlights include educational booths where visitors can challenge their friends to mini games like mini-golf and memory games as well as a multi-sensory experience blending light, movement and sound. Tickets are available for balloting at NTUC NDP Bay Celebration's website from now until July 4. Successful applicants will be informed by July 8. Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre SG60 Weekend: A Community Celebrates Want to learn more about Chinese arts, culture and heritage? Presented by the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC), SG60 Weekend: A Community Celebrates is a two-day cultural celebration organised by Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO) and SCCC's arts residents to celebrate the nation's 60th birthday. At this free open house event taking place on June 28 and 29, visitors will be able to get a rare behind-the-scenes look and interact with SCCC's arts residents like Nam Hwa Opera, Drum Feng, Reverberance and Tampines Arts Troupe. Additionally, there will also be hands-on workshops like The Story Keepers - an interactive theatre experience for children exploring Singapore's folktales of Kusu Island, Redhill and Radin Mas, as well as musical tributes like Ode to Singapore by SCO showcasing artworks by 60 children and their vision for Singapore's future. More information can be found on SCCC's website. Shaping Hearts 2025 Organised by the North East Community Development Council, Shaping Hearts 2025 is an arts festival showcasing over 700 artworks by artists with disabilities from organisations like Mouth and Foot Painting Artists (MFPA), Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped and Touch Community Services in public spaces. The first part of the festival kicked off from June 21, starting with a series of roving exhibitions at Bayfront MRT station and Gardens by the Bay featuring live painting demonstrations by featured artists with disabilities, interactive booths with hands-on art activities and inclusive merchandised designed by artists with disabilities and public showcases of artwork in transit spaces, lifestyle venues and community hubs. The artworks are themed around SG60 and reflect each artist's journey, imagination and sense of belonging to the nation. The roving exhibitions will move on to Suntec City from July 28 to Aug 3. From Sept 13 to 28, a main showcase will take place at Our Tampines Hub — where the largest collection of Shaping Hearts 2025 artworks will be displayed. More information can be found on Shaping Hearts' website. It's Giving Fest Another free SG60 event is It's Giving Fest, a music, arts and community festival taking place at *Scape on July 12 and 13. Here, visitors can enjoy a variety of performances and activities like a flea market, fitness workshop and cosplay gatherings, as well as indulging in festival grub at food trucks, capture memories at the photo booth and challenge friends at arcade games at the digital game zones. The performance line-up includes several local talents like Benjamin Kheng, Tasha Low, Lullaboy and more. The full performance schedule, list of activities and more information can be found on It's Giving Fest's website. Installation at the Glass Rotunda A multi-sensorial experience bringing visitors back in time to explore key moments in Singapore's history, the new installation at the National Museum of Singapore's Glass Rotunda experience will open this August. Here, visitors can immerse themselves in an experiential multimedia production showcasing Singapore's past, present, future and the importance of the sea in shaping the nation's identity. RFID (radio frequency identification) wristbands will also be given out at the exhibition to allow visitors a more personalised and engaging experience. This will be the museum's first permanent gallery after its revamp which is currently ongoing. More information can be found on National Heritage Board's website. Safra Bayfront National Day celebration To mark SG60, Safra is organising a celebration including live performances, a NDP screening and party at the Bayfront Event Space on Aug 2 and 9. Themed Vibrant Heartbeat, the celebration will kick off with pre-parade live performances by local groups like Jumpstart and yIn Harmony, followed by a NDP live screening on large LED screens. Participants will each receive one NDP pack at the celebration. Thanks to its location at Bayfront Event Space, the audience will also be able to witness some parade favourites like the inaugural Jump of Unity by the Republic of Singapore Navy, state flag flypast, building light projections, fireworks and more. During the post-parade party, visitors can enjoy performances by Urban Drum Crew and DJ Tinc. Tickets are available for balloting on Safra's website from now until July 4, 12pm, and is only eligible for Safra members, Singapore citizens and permanent residents. Each applicant will have one ballot chance for two or four tickets. Successful applicants will be notified by July 10 via SMS or email. Additionally, the celebration will also extend to seven Safra clubs islandwide throughout the month of August at: Choa Chu Kang Jurong Mount Faber (Telok Blangah Way) Punggol Tampines Toa Payoh Yishun On National Day itself, national servicemen and their families can enjoy live screenings of the parade at the clubs, alongside activities such as sing-along sessions, traditional games and pop-up food stalls serving local flavours. For the island-hopping lovers, Safra will also be organising tours to Kusu Island, Sister's Island, Pulau Ubin, St John's Island and Sentosa, as well as a photography competition during the month of August. More information will be available on Safra's website. Red Dot August To celebrate SG60, Esplanade will be presenting Red Dot August — a music and arts programme including intergenerational performances by veteran and budding musicians, collaborations with overseas music artists, poetry readings and screenings of local films. Part of the 60 Connections — At Home and Afar (a year-long programme spotlighting 60 live and digital works), Red Dot August will take place from Aug 1 to 31 at Esplanade's Theatres on the Bay. More information will be available on Esplanade's website. PAssionArts Festival 2025 This SG60, rediscover the beauty of Singapore's neighbourhoods with PAssionArts Festival 2025 — a festival organised by People's Association Arts and Culture Division and its network of Community Arts and Culture Clubs. The theme for this year is Our Neighbourhood Gems, and will feature over 60 festival villages including activities like art installations, workshops and performances from now until September. An example of the activities includes the Turning Stories: A Glowing Tribute to Singapore workshop taking place at Kallang Community Club on June 28, where residents can collaborate to paint the acrylic panels of a dynamic rotating structure telling the story of Singapore's journey and the Jalan Besar community. Another is the Braddell Heights PAssionArts Festival happening on July 26 beside Braddell Heights Community Club - which will feature a futuristic large-scale art installation that pays tribute to the neighbourhood's heritage - spotlighting the upcoming Serangoon Polyclinic and revamped Serangoon Market and Braddell Heights Community Club. More information can be found on the People's Association's website. The Roots You Gave Me, the Wings I've Found Taking place at LOY Contemporary Art Gallery at Tanglin Road from now until Aug 8, The Roots You Gave Me, the Wings I've Found is a solo art exhibition by local artist Benedict Yu. Exploring the themes of familial love, spiritual legacy and memory-making in the digital age, the exhibition uses a mix of VR (virtual reality) and emotional storytelling amidst other tools like 3D painting to create an immersive experience. More information can be found on the gallery's website. [[nid:718477]]
Independent Singapore
41 minutes ago
- Independent Singapore
SIA CEO's annual pay fell 13.5% to S$7m despite record profit
Photo: Facebook/Singapore Airlines SINGAPORE: Singapore Airlines (SIA) chief executive officer Goh Choon Phong's annual salary fell by 13.5% to S$7.01 million for the financial year ended March 31. According to Singapore Business Review, Mr Goh's pay package included a base salary of S$1.46 million, S$3.12 million in bonuses, and S$2.44 million in shares and other benefits. In July last year, Mr Goh received a salary of S$8.11 million, 20.5% higher than his salary the previous year , thanks to a post-pandemic travel boom. Mr Goh's annual salary dropped this year even though the group recorded a net profit of S$2.78 billion for the year ended March 31, up from S$2.68 billion the year before. Eligible SIA staff will also see slimmer takings with a 7.45-month bonus for FY2025, slightly lower than the 7.94 months awarded the previous year. The group's profit was boosted by a one-off non-cash gain of S$1 billion after the Air India–Vistara merger was completed in November 2024. See also DBS: S-REITs will continue to be net outperformers in 2024 In November, Singapore Business Review reported that SIA completed the Vistara–Air India merger, giving it a 25.1% stake in the expanded Air India. The group, which includes budget airline Scoot, also posted record revenues after carrying a record 39.4 million passengers. However, the group's operating profit fell 37% as passenger yields declined amid growing competition, though both remained above pre-pandemic levels. In a letter to shareholders, SIA's chairman Peter Seah credited SIA's performance to effective cost management through the company's digital and staff productivity initiatives amid rising expenses. He noted, 'In a year marked by rising geopolitical tensions, supply chain constraints, cost inflation, and an increasingly uncertain macroeconomic landscape due to global tariff wars, the Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group successfully delivered another impressive performance.' Looking ahead, Mr Seah added, 'While aviation landscape is rapidly evolving, the SIA Group is in a strong position to not only withstand these changes but to shape them.' /TISG Read also: Sheng Siong CEO Lim Hock Chee's FY2024 pay rises 20.6% to S$7.06M on bigger bonus See also What We Demand in Return for Fare Hikes
Independent Singapore
42 minutes ago
- Independent Singapore
Nanyang Old Coffee in dispute with Chinatown Business Association over S$77K in alleged back rent
SINGAPORE: The decades-old Nanyang Old Coffee is being sued by the Chinatown Business Association for more than S$77,000 due to unpaid rental fees for its outside dining area along Smith Street. According to a report from Lianhe Zaobao earlier this week, Nanyang Old Coffee had occupied a sheltered walkway on the street by placing tables and chairs for its customers. The 'cafetaurant' is allegedly supposed to have paid a rental fee of S$8,636.02 per month beginning from Oct 1, 2024, for a total of S$77,724.18, according to a legal letter sent by the Chinatown Business Association, which is a nonprofit entity made up by representatives from businesses and the community and which won a tender to manage the 13 shophouses in Smith Street last year. Nanyang Old Coffee, which has been located at the intersection of South Bridge Road and Smith Street for 15 years, is not among the shophouses managed by the Singapore Business Association. However, the outdoor area in dispute is, based on the tender documents of the Singapore Land Authority at the time, Lianhe Zaobao reported. The association is also seeking S$5,000 in legal fees. Proceeds from the lawsuit would be donated to help the community, it said. It attempted to reach out to Nanyang Old Coffee last October but stated that the establishment did not give its efforts any attention. 'Despite multiple attempts to resolve the matter amicably, including a formal letter requesting the removal of furniture and potted plants from the outdoor dining area, the unauthorised use of the space has continued, even so, as of Jun 22. 'As such, the Chinatown Business Association has had to take the necessary steps to address this issue,' it said. The Chinatown Business Association also claimed it offered on multiple occasions to sublet the area to Lim Eng Lam, the founder and manager of Nanyang Old Coffee. The other establishments using the outdoor areas are required to pay a rental fee. Mr Lim has since spoken to CNA, saying that he does not agree with the demand from the Chinatown Business Association regarding the rental issue and is hoping for clarification from the authorities on the matter. CNA added that on Thursday (Jun 26), the two parties met concerning the matter at the State Courts. /TISG Read also: Smith Street revamp: Chinatown businesses strive to preserve culture amidst concerns of gentrification
