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AsiaOne
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Beyond politics: GE candidates with atypical hobbies, Singapore News
At this stage of the General Election, Singaporeans are closely tuning in to candidates' ideas — reading party manifestos, attending rallies and weighing promises. But beyond politics, there's also something to be said about understanding these candidates as individuals. From porcelain dolls collection to playing the saxophone, here are some pastimes from this year's candidates that might surprise you. Belting it out [embed] Who doesn't love a good singing session? But unlike many, The Workers' Party (WP) new face Jimmy Tan comes with credentials when it comes to having a mic in his hand. The 53-year-old clinched first place in the competition Golden Age Talentime on Channel 8 in 2023, with his rendition of the Chinese tune The Past Can Only Be Remembered. In fact, residents have taken note of this talent too, with some requesting Tan, who owns an engineering company, to perform at WP celebration events. If Tan and his teammates come out top in Tampines GRC, it could be quite a karaoke party in the east. Mountain biking [embed] For Associate Professor Elmie Nekmat, politics isn't the only arena where he relishes a challenge. The 43-year-old, part of the People's Action Party's (PAP) four-member team battling for Sengkang GRC, happens to be an avid mountain biker. In January, he shared on his social media account his participation in the Singapore Enduro Race 2025, which took place on trails located in Bukit Timah Nature Reserve and Chestnut Nature Park. Dropping a beat [embed] WP newcomer Andre Low joined the choir during his time in junior college. But instead of singing, the Jalan Kayu SMC candidate picked up a more atypical hobby — beatboxing. The 33-year-old staff product manager at a global financial technology company mentioned that it's a "little party trick" he'd pull out every now and then, as reported by The Straits Times. Porcelain doll collection [embed] According to a Yahoo Singapore report in 2016, Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) treasurer Surayah Akbar owns a collection of 30 porcelain dolls, a passion she picked up in her mid-twenties. The 42-year-old Sembawang GRC candidate, a music publisher, described her porcelain dolls as "beautiful", adding: "I don't want to acknowledge them with names… I appreciate them because it's porcelain, it's handmade and it makes me appreciate the craft." Musically inclined [embed] During his rally speech on April 24, WP candidate Harpreet Singh impressed supporters by speaking in Mandarin and Teochew. But that's not his only hidden talent. During an interview with The Straits Times, the 59-year-old senior counsel shared that he plays the saxophone. Singh, who's contesting in Punggol GRC, admitted that he has not had enough time to practise his saxophone of late but nonetheless, he mentioned that it'd be "wonderful" if he, his colleagues and members of the PAP could come together for a jamming session. Former triathlete [embed] Campaigning during a General Election can be physically demanding but shipping lawyer Dennis Tan is no stranger to endurance. The WP candidate, who is contesting for Hougang SMC, has a background as a triathlete. Back in 2015, when he was challenging for Fengshan SMC, his wife shared with the media he used to take part in triathlons, and they would often spend the weekends cycling and jogging. [[nid:717200]] For our GE2025 microsite, visit here. amierul@
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
FinVolution Group Files 2024 Annual Report on Form 20-F
SHANGHAI, April 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- FinVolution Group ("FinVolution," or the "Company") (NYSE: FINV), a leading fintech platform in China, Indonesia and the Philippines, today announced that it has filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on April 18, 2025. The annual report on Form 20-F can be accessed on the SEC's website at and on the Company's investor relations website at The Company will also provide a hard copy of the annual report containing its audited consolidated financial statements, free of charge, to its shareholders and ADS holders upon request. About FinVolution Group FinVolution Group is a leading fintech platform with strong brand recognition in China, Indonesia and the Philippines, connecting borrowers of the young generation with financial institutions. Established in 2007, the Company is a pioneer in China's online consumer finance industry and has developed innovative technologies and has accumulated in-depth experience in the core areas of credit risk assessment, fraud detection, big data and artificial intelligence. The Company's platforms, empowered by proprietary cutting-edge technologies, features a highly automated loan transaction process, which enables a superior user experience. As of December 31, 2024, the Company had 208.3 million cumulative registered users across China, Indonesia and the Philippines. For more information, please visit: For investor and media inquiries, please contact: In China:FinVolution GroupHead of Capital Markets Jimmy Tan, IRCTel: +86 (21) 8030-3200 Ext. 8601Email: ir@ Piacente Financial CommunicationsJenny CaiTel: +86 (10) 6508-0677Email: finv@ In the United States:Piacente Financial CommunicationsBrandi PiacenteTel: +1-212-481-2050E-mail: finv@ View original content: SOURCE FinVolution Group
