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CNA
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNA
'Phygital', video game-like walking trails rolled out by CDCs, GovTech
Game enough to step out of your house and go on a walking trail? The Community Development Councils and GovTech have come up with five interactive routes which involve various tasks. These trails, up to 5.5km each, are a mix of heritage pathways, nature trails and even one which takes you through new urban areas. They also include historic or significant landmarks, such as the central trail ending at Fort Canning and the north-eastern trail going through the Punggol Digital District. And to encourage people to be more active, a number of incentives await those who complete the experience. Nicolas Ng with more.
Independent Singapore
12-07-2025
- Independent Singapore
Fight breaks out at Fort Canning Park after tourist takes too long for photo op
SINGAPORE: Tourists recently got into an altercation at Fort Canning, allegedly over the long wait to take photos at the Tree Tunnel, which many people place on their Singapore bucket list due to its picturesque nature. A long queue to get snapshots, however, seemed to be enough for some people to lose their cool. A video of the incident, in which a Caucasian woman argued with a Chinese man, was uploaded to the Chinese social media site Xiaohongshu. In the clip, the woman, wearing a long yellow sundress, appears to be scolding the man, who is kneeling and taking photos. Appearing to be fed up, he then stands and tells her, 'Shame on you.' She then answers back, 'Shame on you.' It is believed that the woman and the group of tourists she was with had been waiting for quite some time for their turn to take photos. The video also shows that at least a dozen other people were waiting for their own photo ops, and the woman may have gotten upset that the man in black was taking his sweet time. According to a report in Shin Min Daily News, during a visit to the Fort Canning Tree Tunnel earlier this week, around 50 people were in the queue waiting to take pictures. One woman had come after seeing a recommendation about the spot on Xiaohongshu. The other tourists present were from Indonesia, Thailand, and India. The woman suggested that a sign indicating the recommended time for each person to take pictures should be considered for posting by the authorities. She added that people who take too long are not very considerate of others, and that the children whose parents allow them just to run around everywhere ruin the experience for others. On TripAdvisor, the Fort Canning Park Tree Tunnel is ranked 1,009th of 1,292 things to do in Singapore While certainly picturesque, a number of reviewers point out the large number of people waiting to take photos. 'It's just a hole where people line up huge lines to take a picture. It's almost out of the park. We have to go down a lot of stairs,' a tourist who rated the experience 2 out of 5 wrote. See also HDB lift ownself test ownself 'Visited here around 9 a.m. and had a long queue already. Had to wait for more than an hour to even make it to the staircase… Crowded by people who are there for photo shoots. Has a spiral staircase, and the tunnel opening towards the sky above looks beautiful. But the wait is exhausting,' another wrote. For others, however, it's worth the wait. 'The view is amazing. Took so many photos, and it's beautiful. Convenient location as well. Love the place. Best out of all locations,' a visitor enthused. A tourist who had seen a long queue the first time they went returned at 7 a.m. the next day. 'We found only a few people present, allowing us enough time to capture a lot of cool photos. We highly recommend that travellers visit this famous spot early in the morning to avoid the crowds. Finally, we obtained a collection of memorable pictures that will serve as precious reminders of our trip to Singapore.' /TISG Read also: US tourist says food is better in M'sia than SG — and many S'poreans agree
CNA
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: Grains, grounds, and grit — how Kong Qi Herng started a food tech business right out of university
CNA938 Rewind - Actor Julie Wee on playing the ruthless Lady Macbeth in SRT's Shakespeare in the Park In 'Culture Club', Melanie Oliveiro speaks with actor Julie Wee, now acting as Lady Macbeth in of Singapore Repertory Theatre's staging of Macbeth in their 'Shakespeare in the Park' at Fort Canning. Wee discusses her role as one of William Shakespeare's most iconic and enigmatic women—a character often remembered for her ambition, her ruthlessness, and descent into madness. Wee will also talk about what it's like working with the other cast members, the eye-catching stage design and what it's like doing her 7th Shakespeare in the Park gig. 18 mins CNA938 Rewind - Gank – a go-to monetisation platform for content creators & influencers In 'Made in SG', Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Caine Teo, CEO and co-founder of Gank, a creator monetisation platform based in Singapore. Teo will discuss how Gank was established and how it operates: connecting financial systems in various Southeast Asian countries to localise payment options for content creators & influencers. Kitz Cua, a Filipino content creator and cosplay artist will talk about how Gank helps streamline her current and future earnings as she games and produces content online. 31 mins CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: Grains, grounds, and grit — how Kong Qi Herng started a food tech business right out of university Kong Qi Herng is a co-founder of The Moonbeam Company, a food tech company that turns spent grains and coffee grounds into high-fibre snacks like granola and cookies. The company actually began life as a university project while Kong and his two co-founders were still in university. He shares why he feels strongly about reducing food waste and the most valuable lessons about self-management and care he's gained through his entrepreneurial journey. 35 mins CNA938 Rewind - 'That's not me!' Can a LinkedIn gaffe hurt your career? A woman has gone viral for a LinkedIn post tagging former DBS CEO Piyush Gupta, claiming they'd met in Bali – except it wasn't him. How might habits relating to publishing on LinkedIn hurt your career and reputation, instead of helping it? And how can you recover from such gaffes? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Gerald Tan, Projects Director, Avodah People Solutions, to find out. 15 mins
CNA
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
CNA938 Rewind - Gank – a go-to monetisation platform for content creators & influencers
CNA938 Rewind Play In 'Made in SG', Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Caine Teo, CEO and co-founder of Gank, a creator monetisation platform based in Singapore. Teo will discuss how Gank was established and how it operates: connecting financial systems in various Southeast Asian countries to localise payment options for content creators & influencers. Kitz Cua, a Filipino content creator and cosplay artist will talk about how Gank helps streamline her current and future earnings as she games and produces content online. CNA938 Rewind - Actor Julie Wee on playing the ruthless Lady Macbeth in SRT's Shakespeare in the Park In 'Culture Club', Melanie Oliveiro speaks with actor Julie Wee, now acting as Lady Macbeth in of Singapore Repertory Theatre's staging of Macbeth in their 'Shakespeare in the Park' at Fort Canning. Wee discusses her role as one of William Shakespeare's most iconic and enigmatic women—a character often remembered for her ambition, her ruthlessness, and descent into madness. Wee will also talk about what it's like working with the other cast members, the eye-catching stage design and what it's like doing her 7th Shakespeare in the Park gig. 18 mins CNA938 Rewind - Gank – a go-to monetisation platform for content creators & influencers In 'Made in SG', Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Caine Teo, CEO and co-founder of Gank, a creator monetisation platform based in Singapore. Teo will discuss how Gank was established and how it operates: connecting financial systems in various Southeast Asian countries to localise payment options for content creators & influencers. Kitz Cua, a Filipino content creator and cosplay artist will talk about how Gank helps streamline her current and future earnings as she games and produces content online. 31 mins CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: Grains, grounds, and grit — how Kong Qi Herng started a food tech business right out of university Kong Qi Herng is a co-founder of The Moonbeam Company, a food tech company that turns spent grains and coffee grounds into high-fibre snacks like granola and cookies. The company actually began life as a university project while Kong and his two co-founders were still in university. He shares why he feels strongly about reducing food waste and the most valuable lessons about self-management and care he's gained through his entrepreneurial journey. 35 mins CNA938 Rewind - 'That's not me!' Can a LinkedIn gaffe hurt your career? A woman has gone viral for a LinkedIn post tagging former DBS CEO Piyush Gupta, claiming they'd met in Bali – except it wasn't him. How might habits relating to publishing on LinkedIn hurt your career and reputation, instead of helping it? And how can you recover from such gaffes? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Gerald Tan, Projects Director, Avodah People Solutions, to find out. 15 mins
CNA
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
CNA938 Rewind - Actor Julie Wee on playing the ruthless Lady Macbeth in SRT's Shakespeare in the Park
CNA938 Rewind In 'Culture Club', Melanie Oliveiro speaks with actor Julie Wee, now acting as Lady Macbeth in of Singapore Repertory Theatre's staging of Macbeth in their 'Shakespeare in the Park' at Fort Canning. Wee discusses her role as one of William Shakespeare's most iconic and enigmatic women—a character often remembered for her ambition, her ruthlessness, and descent into madness. Wee will also talk about what it's like working with the other cast members, the eye-catching stage design and what it's like doing her 7th Shakespeare in the Park gig. CNA938 Rewind - Actor Julie Wee on playing the ruthless Lady Macbeth in SRT's Shakespeare in the Park In 'Culture Club', Melanie Oliveiro speaks with actor Julie Wee, now acting as Lady Macbeth in of Singapore Repertory Theatre's staging of Macbeth in their 'Shakespeare in the Park' at Fort Canning. Wee discusses her role as one of William Shakespeare's most iconic and enigmatic women—a character often remembered for her ambition, her ruthlessness, and descent into madness. Wee will also talk about what it's like working with the other cast members, the eye-catching stage design and what it's like doing her 7th Shakespeare in the Park gig. 18 mins CNA938 Rewind - Gank – a go-to monetisation platform for content creators & influencers In 'Made in SG', Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Caine Teo, CEO and co-founder of Gank, a creator monetisation platform based in Singapore. Teo will discuss how Gank was established and how it operates: connecting financial systems in various Southeast Asian countries to localise payment options for content creators & influencers. Kitz Cua, a Filipino content creator and cosplay artist will talk about how Gank helps streamline her current and future earnings as she games and produces content online. 31 mins CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: Grains, grounds, and grit — how Kong Qi Herng started a food tech business right out of university Kong Qi Herng is a co-founder of The Moonbeam Company, a food tech company that turns spent grains and coffee grounds into high-fibre snacks like granola and cookies. The company actually began life as a university project while Kong and his two co-founders were still in university. He shares why he feels strongly about reducing food waste and the most valuable lessons about self-management and care he's gained through his entrepreneurial journey. 35 mins CNA938 Rewind - 'That's not me!' Can a LinkedIn gaffe hurt your career? A woman has gone viral for a LinkedIn post tagging former DBS CEO Piyush Gupta, claiming they'd met in Bali – except it wasn't him. How might habits relating to publishing on LinkedIn hurt your career and reputation, instead of helping it? And how can you recover from such gaffes? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Gerald Tan, Projects Director, Avodah People Solutions, to find out. 15 mins
