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william-r-melich · 1 month

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Tik Tok on the Chopping Block - 04/25/2024

Yesterday, Joe Biden signed the Tik Tok Divest-or-Ban bill into law. I covered this bill extensively in my post, "Tik Tok Bill/HR 7521" back on March 16th of this year. This bill forces ByteDance to sell Tik Tok within one year. It's clear to me that this Chinese owned company is controlled by the CCP and is using it to gather information on US citizens and influence children toward committing self-harm and suicide.

Tik Tok's CEO, Shou Zi Chew released the following video statement yesterday. "Make no mistake, this is a ban, a ban on you and your voice. We are confident, and we will keep fighting for your rights in the courts. The facts and the Constitution are on our side, and we expect to prevail again." He was referring to how they circumvented Trump's executive order to ban the app in the U.S. back in 2020. Tik Tok's position is that through China's Counterespionage Law, its customer data is stored in Virginia and backed up in Singapore. They claim that they have never or ever will share U.S. data with the CCP. Yet the owner of ByteDance previously issued a letter of apology to the CCP about failing to follow the CCP's directives. It's obvious to me that they are more of an arm of the CCP than a private company and we should not trust them. At the same time, I'm also conflicted about trusting our own government. Regardless it's now signed into law, like it or not.

Tik Tok and ByteDance together spent over $7 million since the beginning of this year on TV and digital ads in an effort to stop legislation from passing the bill. A Tik Tok spokesperson said this, "This expenditure reflects work we do to educate policy makers about how legislation could affect our community of 170 million American users." Tik Tok officials lobbied Congress and Biden's executive office last quarter. Biden's executive office contains the National Security Council, the Office Management and Budget, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, and other divisions.

As I mentioned in my previous post on this bill last March, Donald Trump and Elon Musk both came out against it. Trump is concerned that it could expand government powers on other platforms, and Musk is concerned about censorship. The bill is intended to remove any foreign influence and investment in social media platforms and websites here in the U.S. The government would have to prove that a foreign entity is directly involved and then initially force divestment, and then later if necessary deplatform the app and shut down their operating websites.

I'm all for private companies operating platforms that allow freedom of expression, but not if they're being operated by a foreign adversary like China's CCP. Yet I'm always very skeptical of our government and their tendencies to over-reach in order to go after their political opposition. Especially with this current bunch in charge. All we can do is to stay informed and hopefully for the sake of our freedom and security vote in Republican majorities in both the house and senate, and get Donald Trump back into office, in my opinion.

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twoset-updates · 2 years

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[041222 straits times article]

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[EDIT 051222] video interview now also available on youtube:

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Practice makes perfect

Australian violinists Brett Yang and Eddy Chen tell Executive Editor Sumiko Tan that they set up TwoSet Violin to show how classical music can be fun, and to attract the young to it

Violinists Brett Yang and Eddy Chen are joking that if they must name their least favourite composer, Johann Pachelbel would be up there.

“Sometimes, some pieces are really overplayed, they’re put out of context. That gets a bit annoying,” says Yang, referring to the German composer’s pervasive Canon In D.

So you won’t play Pachelbel at your wedding then, I ask.

“Nah,” Chen dismisses.

“No way,” protests Yang. “Maybe at my funeral, you can play that.”

“But it’ll make you so angry, you’ll come out of your grave,” comes Chen’s rejoinder.

They laugh their heads off at this.

I decide not to mention that Canon In D was in fact what I had chosen to play at my wedding, and one of the few pieces of classical music I enjoy.

The two guys behind TwoSet Violin aren’t music snobs, really. They are just very passionate about classical music and see it as their mission to educate people about that world.

In 2013, the Taiwan-born Australians decided to form TwoSet Violin to make funny videos about life as classical musicians, which they posted on social media.

Their YouTube channel now has nearly four million subscribers, and the 1,300 videos there have garnered more than 1.2 billion views. There are also videos on other platforms such as Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram.

Their live shows mixing comedy and violin recital have been seen in more than 20 cities, and they are planning another world tour.

There’s also TwoSet Apparel, a line of music-inspired T-shirts, hoodies and cardigans.

Their videos are both hilarious and educational. Often looking as if they had just tumbled out of bed, they discuss everything from violin hickeys (neck bruises due to prolonged violin playing; I see one on Yang but not on Chen) to misconceptions about musicians (”musical geniuses are born, not created” really riles them up.)

A video of them critiquing a Guinness World Record holder for world’s “fastest violinist” has drawn 9.5 million views. Their Pachelbel’s Chicken video, played with a squeaky rubber chicken, has 3.7 million views.

I’m interviewing the influencers ahead of their Nov 16 concert with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO).

This was a rather more serious performance. Yang played Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto, and then Bach’s Concerto For Two Violins with Chen. The latter performed the closing movement of Paganini’s Violin Concerto No. 2, better known as La Campanella, for an encore.

The SSO event was sold out within minutes and its livestream on YouTube amassed more than 986,000 views in two weeks.

Yang had asked over e-mail for restaurant suggestions. I give him four and he picks One-Ninety at the Four Seasons. The hotel says filming there would be difficult and suggests we eat at its quieter Jiang-Nan Chun Cantonese restaurant.

They are fine with Chinese food, and also agree to bring along their violins — in this case, two precious Stradivarius instruments on loan to them for the SSO concert.

In person, they come across as smart, decent and sincere. They also look as if they could do with more sleep.

Yang, 30, is the friendlier, chattier one. When he sees the camera crew milling around, he asks me: “Is everyone eating or is it just us?”

Just us, I say.

“Sorry, guys,” he waves to them.

With his floppy fringe and dark-framed glasses, his style is collegiate preppy.

Chen’s is more hip hop. He’s wearing trendy oversized wire-frame glasses, a big white T-shirt and a sprinkling of jewellery. He appears a little more distant at first, possibly due to a lack of caffeine.

You’re quieter than in your videos, I remark.

“Yeah, people say that a lot,” Chen, 29, says. “I am, actually. But I also think I just haven’t had my coffee today.”

Yang vouches for this. “There is Eddy pre-coffee and after,” he says, mimicking how a tortoise retracts its head in and out of its shell. It sets them off laughing again.

Over our two-hour set-menu lunch, they finish each other’s sentences and reaffirm the other’s opinion or observation, Chen warms up after his caffeine fix from the Chinese tea. They share the same humour and their affection for each other seems genuine.

Sharing similar backgrounds, they have been friends for more than half their lives.

Both were born in Taiwan. When they were four, their families moved to New Zealand before settling down in Brisbane, Australia.

Yang, whose Chinese name is Po-yao, adopted the name Brett in Taiwan when his parents asked his English teacher for Western names. She went down the alphabet in giving them suggestions. His older brother is Alan, he got Brett and his mother is Cathy. “We skipped D as we couldn’t find a good name. My dad’s Eric.”

Chen’s mother picked Michael for him when he started kindergarten in New Zealand, but there were three other Michaels in his class.

He asked her for a new name, and she told him to pick one himself. Chen, whose Chinese name is Wei-chen, decided on Eddy after a fighter character in Tekken, a PlayStation game.

They met when Yang was 14 and Chen 13, at a maths tutoring class in Brisbane attended by Asian students.

The next day, they ran into each other again at a youth orchestra rehearsal they had signed up for. They didn’t attend the same school, but the classical music world was so small that they stayed friends.

Chen’s father was a dentist and his mother a housewife. He and his sister, who’s five years older, learnt the violin and piano. When she was 18, she decided to focus on the piano. “My mum was like, ‘well, we have only one piano, so I’m not giving you piano lessons anymore.’” He did the violin.

As for Yang, his older brother played the cello for a while and is now a dentist — “he’s fulfilling that for my parents”. His father is a semi-retired architect and mother an artist and teacher.

Their childhood revolved around practice, performance and competitions. Both went to Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, one of Australia’s leading music and performing arts schools, and knew they would make a career in music.

Chen remembers what his father, who died in 2015, once told him.

“He said, ‘Look, I’ve done that whole make your Asian parents happy part, and it’s cool, but I’m staring at teeth every day from the moment I wake up till I go to sleep. So unless you’re really passionate about teeth, maybe think a bit about doing what you’re passionate about.’

“That stuck with me, which is why I chose to do music even though my mum was like ‘be a doctor, be a doctor’.”

Yang tells his friend: “Your dad’s the chillest dad.”

Did your father get to see your YouTube success before he died, I ask chen.

“We had just started. He saw a little bit, but he didn’t see our first world tour, unfortunately, which would have been cool,” he says, sounding wistful.

Yang adds comfortingly: “He left you with his blessing — and passion.”

Around the time they were in university, South Korean rapper Psy’s Gangnam Style video became a global hit. Inspired, they started to make videos.

There was then a popular duo called 2Cellos. Calling themselves TwoViolins would be lame, “like a copy-paste”, says Yang. “So our two set of violins? Okay, TwoSet Violin.”

They got jobs in orchestras after graduation — Yang with the Sydney Symphony and Chen with the Queensland Symphony.

The fanbase of their videos continued to grow. At the end of 2015, they left their jobs to do videos full time. Audiences lapped up content like 8 Most Epic Piano Performances Everyone Should Watch.

In 2017, they decided to raise funds for a world tour and, as they said at the time, “turn our viral classical comedy videos into one crazy recital”.

They busked and slept on the streets of Sydney, and hit their goal of A$50,000 (S$46,000) in five days. From 2017 to 2019, they performed in more than 20 cities, including Singapore.

INFINITE IDEAS

As classical musicians, they saw how audiences were ageing. A key motivation behind TwoSet Violin has been to win over young fans.

“At concerts, it’s a sea of white hair,” says Yang. “You see a few young people in the front, which is usually us, the students, going to watch their favourite artists on student tickets.”

Adds Chen: “In 20 years, what’s going to happen?”

Yang replies: “We’re not going to have a job... It starts from the younger generation appreciating these things.”

I wonder if making videos has felt like they were dumbing down.

Yang points out that they do play the violin. “It’ll be a different story if we were faking it... But we still offer the integrity of classical music.”

Chen reminds me that his partner would be playing the full Mendelssohn Violin Concerto with the SSO. “No YouTube violinist I can think of could do that, right?”

They love it when people tell them how the videos have inspired them to pick up or relearn instruments.

They are brimming with “infinite” ideas on how to make classical music entertaining.

Anything, it seems, can be turned into content.

An idea like whether one can play the violin on the moon could lead to a discourse on how sound and frequency travel in space.

Some videos critique the treatment of classical music in popular culture.

Their recent parody of the Korean group Blackpink’s use of Paganini’s La Campanella drew flak from K-pop fans for being disrespectful, which they have shrugged off.

Blackpink’s treatment of La Campanella was “pretty artistically uninspiring”, says Chen dryly.

“They turned such a great piece into one of the most monotonous-sounding loops. Like they tuned it down, they processed it to sound almost like a machine violin, and then it was just looping like half the sentence.”

Their critiques aren’t mean-spirited, they add.

“I don’t think we’ve ever insulted someone for the sake of insulting. When we’re making videos, we’re coming from a perspective of sharing the world of classical music,” Chen says.

“So it’s like we’re educating about classical music but in a fun and entertaining way. We add some comedy to it, and sometimes with comedy there’s a bit more spice to it, and we add a bit of roast occasionally.”

As performers, they have had their struggles with stress and exhaustion.

When Chen was about 20, he couldn’t play the violin for about eight months and was in a wheelchair for two. He was preparing for a performance when first his arms, then legs, became mysteriously wracked with pain.

Eventually, a doctor diagnosed it to be psychological, and he had to learn to push through the pain. He has since recovered.

In 2020, Yang took about three months off, suffering from exhaustion.

They have since tried to take more breaks. They manage themselves, with a team of about 12, half of whom work part-time. Big agencies have asked to represent them, but they prefer to be independent.

Covid-19 put a halt to touring, but they held a virtual tour in December 2021. The duo, who are single and semi-based in Singapore, have announced another world tour for 2023/2023.

They don’t have any significant sponsors or government funding, and get income from YouTube advertising, concerts and apparel. “We try to make it work from the resources we have,” says Yang. “It forces us to be super creative.”

They are certainly changing the way classical music is perceived. At their SSO concert at the Victoria Concert Hall, they tied up with Tiger Sugar to serve bubble tea. (They are big bubble tea fans.)

A lot of their success — as well as their future — hinges on them staying in sync with the other.

Chen says they are on the same wavelength in most things and have hardly ever fought. “We are very much on the same page in our bigger outlook on life. Obviously, there will be smaller decisions that we might disagree on, but we just discuss it.”

Yang echoes this. They approach situations not from a “me perspective” but seek to understand each other.

As we wrap up the meal, I ask what they like about each other.

Yang says: “Eddy’s a very open-minded person, and he also thinks really deep. So it’s not just one-dimensional. You think broadly, you also think depth.”

Chen says he appreciates his friend’s ability to be in touch with people’s feelings and be considerate in social situations.

“He knows how to bring uncomfortable conversations up in a non-confrontational way. You know how sometimes people just bottle things up and then over time it explodes, right? But with Brett, it never feels like it has to get to that.”

Yang says softly: “Thanks, bro.”

The lunch crowd has gone, and we take over the restaurant to film the video. They play for us a segment of Augustin Hadelich’s arrangement of Por Una Cabeza by Carlos Gardel.

Yang e-mails me later to ask if I’d like a ticket to their SSO concert. I ask for one to their open rehearsal.

There’s nary a head of white hair among the audience. The seats are occupied by happy young people — mostly women — clapping wildly when they walk on stage and soaking in the Mendelssohn and Bach that follow.

I’m not a classical music lover, but, I, too, enjoyed myself.

#twosetviolin #twoset violin #tsv on the news

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southeastasianists · 1 month

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“I am ready for my next assignment,” a beaming Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong had declared at a People’s Action Party (PAP) convention last November.

“I am all in, heart and soul,” he said, adding that he has been working hard to get ready for what would be the “biggest responsibility” of his career – to take over the baton from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong as Singapore’s next leader.

Now, the assignment has come as Mr Lee announced his retirement on Monday (Apr 15).

Mr Wong will officially take over the leadership reins on May 15, when he becomes Singapore's fourth Prime Minister.

RISE THROUGH THE RANKS

The 51-year-old entered politics in 2011 after being elected as a Member of Parliament in West Coast GRC. He was given his first political office two weeks after the election – as Minister of State for education and defence.

In the 2015 General Election, Mr Wong moved to contest in the new Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC, where he has been anchor minister ever since.

By then, he had risen steadily through the ranks with positions in various ministries, including the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth where he was appointed acting minister in 2012 and made full minister two years later.

After the elections in 2015, he moved to head the Ministry of National Development where he stayed on until July 2020.

In 2020, Mr Wong was tasked to co-chair Singapore’s multi-ministry COVID-19 task force with then-Health Minister Gan Kim Yong. Together with Mr Gan, and later, new Health Minister Ong Ye Kung, he helmed the country’s pandemic response and fronted key announcements at frequently held press conferences.

Political observers later said that it was Mr Wong’s steady leadership style during COVID-19, clear explanation of policies and grasp of details that put him in pole position to take over as the country’s next leader when Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat took himself out of the running for the top job in April 2021.

Mr Heng, then 60, had cited his age as the reason and that he would have “too short a runway” should he become Prime Minister after the pandemic.

Mr Wong, who was then Education Minister, took over the Finance Ministry from Mr Heng in the ensuing Cabinet reshuffle, providing the first hint of his frontrunner position given how the high-profile finance portfolio has traditionally been helmed by PAP heavyweights.

Questions about political succession were finally laid to rest in April 2022 when Mr Wong was named as the leader of the PAP’s fourth-generation, or 4G, team. Two months later, he was promoted to Deputy Prime Minister in another Cabinet reshuffle, while holding on to his finance portfolio.

Since cementing his standing as Singapore’s next Prime Minister, Mr Wong has fronted major speeches, such as delivering the keynote speech at the May Day Rally last year in place of Mr Lee.

He has also launched the Forward Singapore exercise, which provided a glimpse of how he and the 4G team intends to take the country forward.

A CIVIL SERVANT AND GUITAR LOVER

Prior to entering politics, Mr Wong was a civil servant for 14 years.

He began his career at the Ministry of Trade and Industry in 1997 before moving on to other roles in the finance and health ministries.

Mr Wong became principal private secretary to the Prime Minister in 2005.

In 2008, he joined the Energy Market Authority as deputy chief executive and was promoted to chief executive in 2009.

Two years later, he stepped down from the post to enter politics as the youngest of five candidates tipped to form the core of the PAP’s 4G leadership.

The Straits Times reported previously that Mr Wong had resigned from the public sector to enter politics, a year short before reaching 15 years of service. Administrative Service officers were eligible for pension after 15 years of service.

“It was a loss, but it was not something that factored into my consideration at the time,” he had said.

On the personal front, Mr Wong grew up in what he described as an “ordinary family” in the Marine Parade HDB estate.

His late father was born in China’s Hainan Island, went to Malaysia as a young boy before moving to Singapore to work in a sales job.

His mother was a teacher. Describing her as a disciplinarian both in school and at home, Mr Wong has spoken highly of his mother in several interviews and public speeches for managing to teach while caring for him and his brother.

Mr Wong is an alumnus of Haig Boys’ Primary where his mother taught. In his teens, he attended Tanjong Katong Secondary School, which he chose because it was near his home, and later on, Victoria Junior College.

He obtained his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. He also holds a master’s in public administration from the Harvard Kennedy School.

Outside of work, Mr Wong, who is married to Ms Loo Tze Lui, is known to be an avid music lover and skilled guitar player.

His love for the guitar goes back to when his father gave him his first guitar at the age of eight. He spent his weekends borrowing guitar books from the old Marine Parade library and when he got a government scholarship to study in the United States, he made sure to bring his guitar along.

Mr Wong has said that playing the guitar helps him to destress and unwind.

The incoming Prime Minister has posted several videos of him strumming his six string, including an acoustic rendition of American pop star Taylor Swift’s hit song Love Story as a tribute to educators on Teachers’ Day last year.

#Southeast Asia #Singapore #Lawrence Wong #Politics

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kmadrigalsoto · 9 days

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𝐅𝐔𝐋𝐋 𝐍𝐀𝐕𝐈𝐆𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

Name: Kimberly Madrigal Soto

Faceclaim: Kylie Verzosa

Gender & Pronouns: Cis Woman & She/her

Age: 31

Birthday: July 20, 1993

Occupation: Executive Assistant (Mayor's Office)

Neighborhood: Midtown

Does your character have a secret? Moved to Wilmington to live a modest lifestyle, when she’s actually an heiress on the run

Would you be willing to have this secret used against them at some point in the future? Yes

𝐈. 𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘

Being born into a family that had built a legacy in all of Southeast Asia was a double edged sword for Kimberly Soto. At a young age, failure wasn’t an option and expectations from others was the reality of it all. Of course, this wasn’t her fault as she had no control over the family she was born into, but a part of her felt torn as she experienced both appreciation and self-loathing of such privilege. For starters, money does buy happiness as she never understood the concept of debt as everything was handed to her. However, that was a hefty price to pay as her fate was already decided for her.

You see, the Soto Industries are Southeast Asia's largest conglomerates, with interests in department stores, supermarkets, banks, hotels, real estate and mining. Kimberly’s father is the eldest of four siblings that had inherited a portion of her grandfather’s business and from there has been making it a family tradition to ensure the Soto name doesn’t die out. Unfortunately for him, Kimberly’s heart and mind was far from all this. Sure, she maintained good grades, was heavily involved in extracurricular activities and stayed out of trouble in the public eye for her family’s sake. However, as Kimberly grew older, she had felt a longing for such a sweet escape and more importantly, her freedom.

Her rebellious phase didn’t kick in until she was in university, exposing herself to Asia’s nightlife while studying for her bachelor’s degree and soon her MBA. With the goal of not having to rely too heavily on her family’s wealth, Kimberly earned her own, yet unnecessary side income by working her way into being a known DJ in Asia’s club scene under the alias MS K (pronounced: Miss K). By the age of 27, she had graduated from her MBA and was thrown into Soto Industries as a Business Analyst before working her way up within her professional growth. It was nepotism, the end of her nightlife, and her need to please people that got her to a Director role at the prime age of 30. However, all it took was a bit of a push for Kimberly to leave it all behind.

Her father expected her to be wedded by now and was in the process of setting her up with another business heir. However, before they could even meet, Kimberly had left for the United States as she’d secretly been obtaining a work visa behind her family’s back. With a legal document curated by her lawyer that outlined her terms and conditions, as well as a name change to Kimberly Madrigal, the Soto heiress left without another word and went no contact upon her arrival to her new home. Now she’s residing in Wilmington as an Executive Assistant in the Mayor's Office and is trying to maintain a quiet and quaint life away from the limelight.

Or at least she hopes.

𝐈𝐈. 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐍𝐒

LAST NAME CHANGE: Currently known as KIMBERLY MADRIGAL, rarely discloses her full legal name unless needed (i.e. in legal documentations, etc.)

EDUCATION: Has her Bachelors in Business and completed her MBA in the National University of Singapore (NUS)

Has been living and working in the US for two years now

Hobbies and interest include gaming (PC/Console), still djing and creating mixes, shopping, travelling, astrology, karaoke, eskrima (filipino martial arts)

Wants to get a tattoo, but is scared of commitment - same goes with getting a pet

The drastic career change from a director level role to an administrative one was something Kimberly got used to as she enjoyed not having to make any decisions for herself or the greater good of a company and instead treated her admin role as an 'organizational game'

UNKNOWN: Doesn't really know what her true passion is and hopes that through her interactions and a new environment that she'll be able to do some self-discovery

IGNORANCE IS BLISS: She knows that she's living a lie and will have to eventually face her family in the future, but for now no news is good news and she's just vibing out

#❀ ⋆*･ﾟ about.#wnc.intro

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jordanianroyals · 5 months

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11 January 2024: Crown Prince Hussein visited the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore.

During the visit, a memorandum of understanding was signed to provide specialised programmes in public policy and administration for Jordanian government officials and public servants, as well as facilitate their participation in the school’s executive and master’s programmes.

The memorandum entails cooperation between the school and the Jordanian Institute of Public Administration, which provides the opportunity to enhance training methods for public servants in line with the objectives of administrative modernisation, in addition to enabling knowledge transfer to Jordan through executive education and postgraduate programmes. (Source: Petra)

Crown Prince Hussein stressed the importance of the partnership between Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy and relevant institutions in Jordan in empowering senior employees and equipping them with knowledge and experience to effectively lead and implement national reforms in Jordan.

The school offers master’s degrees in public policy, public administration, and international affairs, in addition to a doctorate in public policy. In 2022, more than 3,800 students from 94 countries graduated from the school, and over 24,000 experts from 114 countries received trained.

Planning Minister Zeina Toukan, Jordan’s Ambassador to Singapore Samer Naber, and Director of the Office of the Crown Prince Zaid Baqain accompanied His Royal Highness on the visit.

#crown prince hussein

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mdlearning · 10 months

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Working in Singapore

Working in Singapore as a foreign national can offer exciting opportunities in a vibrant and diverse city-state. Here are some key points to consider if you're interested in working in Singapore:

1. **Visa and Work Pass Categories:** Singapore offers several types of work passes based on the level of skills, qualifications, and experience. The main work pass categories include:

- Employment Pass (EP): For professionals, managers, executives, and specialists.

- S Pass: For mid-skilled workers in various sectors.

- Work Permit: For foreign workers in specific industries such as construction, manufacturing, and domestic work.

2. **Job Search and Networking:** Research industries and companies in Singapore that align with your skills and experience. Networking, attending job fairs, and using online job portals can help you find job opportunities.

3. **Job Offer:** Secure a job offer from a Singaporean employer. The employer will typically apply for the relevant work pass on your behalf.

4. **Employment Pass (EP) Criteria:** To qualify for an EP, you generally need to meet certain qualifications, including having a job offer with a minimum monthly salary, relevant educational credentials, and professional experience.

5. **S Pass Criteria:** The S Pass requires meeting specific criteria related to salary, qualifications, skills, and experience.

6. **Work Permit Criteria:** Work Permits are industry-specific and are available for sectors like construction, manufacturing, and domestic work.

7. **Documentation:** Prepare all required documentation, including application forms, job offer letter, educational certificates, passport, medical examination results, and fees.

8. **Health and Background Checks:** Some work pass categories may require medical examinations and police clearance.

9. **Application Process:** Your prospective employer will submit the work pass application to the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) in Singapore. Processing times vary depending on the type of pass and other factors.

10. **Issuance of Work Pass:** Once your work pass application is approved, your employer will receive an In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter, which you'll need to obtain your actual work pass upon arrival in Singapore.

11. **Arrival and Formalities:** Travel to Singapore and complete the necessary formalities to receive your work pass. You may also need to complete additional steps, such as registering your fingerprints and photo.

12. **Quality of Life:** Consider factors such as cost of living, healthcare, education, and lifestyle when planning your move to Singapore.

It's important to stay updated on Singapore's immigration laws and procedures, as they can change. Consulting with an immigration consultant or seeking guidance from official Singaporean government sources is highly recommended to ensure accurate and up-to-date information.

When job searching, tailor your applications to the Singaporean job market and use local job boards, job fairs, and online job portals to find suitable employment opportunities.

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bxrtycrouchjr-is-a-theatre-kid · 1 year

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'Why do we need pride month' aka my y11 gcse speech

My first memory was small, little, 5-year-old me, looking in the mirror and thinking, “You do not look like a [my deadname]”. That’s the first thought I can remember, word for word. Looking in the mirror and not recognizing the face that looks back, is not the biggest hardship these people face. Now I am not the only person who has had these experiences, in the 2021 UK census, 0.5% of the population said that their gender was different from that at birth, and that’s just those over 16 who answered the question. This group of people who are part of the LGBT community.

Now, we all know of the LGBT community, all know people in it, friends, families, acquaintances, celebrities, all that jazz. There is two whole months of celebrating, February and June, LGBT History month and Pride month, respectively. And, well, I’m sure we’ve all heard, maybe said, maybe thought pf a simple question: ‘Why do we need Pride Month?’

Pride Month, set in June, is filled with celebration, parades, floats, weird things in stores that are just there for corporation’s capitalist games. Many of us have issues with the way that companies have commercialised a period of joy and triumph over hardships. By turning this month, a time of celebrating, into a time of consummation of as many distastefully designed products as they can, businesses have ignored the persecution, execution, homicide, and torture inflicted on the LGBT community in favour of making a pretty penny. You might be thinking ‘doesn’t doing it in the name of the community help? No, not when they aren’t working to educate people. Not when they don’t donate even the smallest part of their profit to an LGBT charity, actions speak louder than words, so if these companies are really trying to help, they should practise what they preach.

You may think I’m saying: ‘No we don’t need Pride Month,’ but I am instead saying the exact opposite, we need the celebration. We need education on the history, hardships, and rights of a group of people that make up a rough 20% of our world (that is 1 in 5 people). We should donate to charities that help Queer People who are homeless, on the run or being abused because of something that they were literally born as. We must look at our laws and how they prevent those who aren’t cis-het from living a normal life. But we must also step away from looking at the pretty face of Pride and instead see how we can change for the better.

In 2021, there were 375 recorded murders of trans people globally with 95% being trans women. This number has been steadily increasing every year, and I would like you to remember that this is recorded deaths where the motivation was because the victim was trans. In 69 countries it is illegal to be queer (as of 2020)including Barbados, Malaysia, Saint Kitts and Nevis and Liberia (Afghanistan, Algeria, Antigua & Barbuda, Bangladesh, Barbados, Bhutan, Brunei, Burundi, Cameroon, Chad, Comoros, Cook Islands, Dominica, Egypt, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guinea, Guyana, Iran, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Myanmar, Namibia, Nigeria, Occupied Palestinian Territory (Gaza Strip), Oman, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Qatar, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and The Grenadines, Samoa, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Tanzania, Togo, Tonga, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe- include list in PowerPoint-)- in fact 70% of the commonwealth it is illegal. Now, here we should be both proud and disturbed that this is something we are proud of, in only 10 countries is homosexuality punished through capital punishment. That is right, being executed because of who you are, including Brunei, Nigeria, Somalia and Yemen. (Afghanistan, Brunei, Iran, Mauritania, Nigeria, Quatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, UAE, and Yemen -include list on PowerPoint-).

In England and Wales only decriminalised male homosexuality in 1967 (with female homosexuals legal throughout time and law which makes relatively little sense because either they didn’t believe lesbians exist or some other strange reason). However, despite being frowned upon, male homosexuality was only punishable by death from 1533 in the UK, another reason to despise Henry VIII. It was only in 2001 when the age of consent for queer couples was lowered to 16, the same as the heterosexuals. In 2000, people could be openly queer in the military, in 2005 both the legal ability to change gender and Same-Sex civil partnership was legalised and in 2014, the same was applied to Same-Sex Marriage. Surprisingly it was only 2020 when Northern Ireland did the same, with Cuba and Slovenia legalising in 2022 and Andorra’s Same-Sex marriage laws coming into affect this year. A total of 34 countries have legalised Same-sex marriage, including Argentina, Ecuador, Mexico and Taiwan. (Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands,, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay -include list on PowerPoint?).

Now as we can see through legislation, despite us getting excited about 34 countries doing the bare minimum, there is still a lot of work for us to do. However, it is best to understand why we need Pride month if we look back at its origins. Pride Month originated after the Stonewall riots in the US 1969, the UK had their first Pride celebration in 1972, thus the 50-year celebration in the New Years celebration last year. The Stonewall Riots began in the 28th June 1969 when Police raided the Stonewall Inn, brutalised a number of patrons for being suspected homosexuals, female police officers to certain Patrons into the bathroom to check their sex because they thought they were crossdressing- there where laws on crossdressing which is mad- and it ended with the Patrons fighting back, a catalyst that started a gay rights movement. Now if you have heard ‘Glad To Be Gay’ by the Tom Robinson band, or you are a Marauders fan, or you just pay attention in History, you would know that up until the 1980s, Police would raid gay pubs and arrest queer people for stuff like resisting arrest- which makes no sense because why would they be being arrested for resisting arrest, what was the original charge?- and there was just a lot of violence against the LGBT community, because that is exactly what they needed during the AIDs epidemic when they were losing many friends and lovers to an invisible enemy.

Now with that briefest History you will ever get from me, I do hope you see how important it is that we recognise, remember and rebel for the sake of the millions of people killed throughout time for being something that God made them. We need pride month to remember the trials and tribulations, we have, are and will face but also show how far we have come. Hopefully next time you think about a question similar to this one, or choose to completely disregard common sense, you will remember why the LGBT community shout, fight, rebel, cry, celebrate and laugh, and rethink what you’re saying.

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SP Jain School of Management | Executive MBA | Mumbai | Sydney

SP Jain School of Management is a leading business school known for its global perspective and innovative approach to management education. Founded in 2004 the school has campuses in Mumbai, Dubai, Singapore, and Sydney, offering a truly international learning experience to its students.

One of the distinctive features of SP Jain is its emphasis on global business education.which are designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the global business environment. SP Jain School of Management offers programs such as Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Global Master of Business Administration (GMBA), Executive MBA, Master of Global Business (MGB), and Executive MBA (EMBA).

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Best Universities for UK Master’s Degree

A student is interested in learning about the best UK universities for master's degrees when considering studying there. Before limiting their options and starting the application process, students must conduct extensive study.

Students from all over the world must weigh their selections because the UK is home to more than 100 universities. There are numerous undergraduate and graduate degree possibilities. For instance, some students may check for rankings of UK universities for MBA and base their decision on them if they are considering UK universities for a master's degree.

Top UK Universities for Masters Degrees

It can be challenging to evaluate institutions based just on their rankings if you're seeking for the best master's degree in the UK. Rankings are one of the first factors students take into consideration while weighing their selections. It should be noted that while the institution's overall ranking is important, it is also important to consider the ranking of each individual department.

The University of Manchester

The university offers one of the most practical Masters in Business Administration programmes in Europe and the rest of the globe and is home to the Alliance Manchester Business School, the top-ranked post-graduate institution in the UK.

Engagement with clients is a component of the programme. Additionally, centres in Dubai, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Singapore offer elective module study.

The course can also be finished in twelve months, though it may occasionally be extended to 15 or 18 months.

The University of Manchester is ranked number 36 globally by the Financial Times, while QS has it at number 55. In any case, it is one of the top choices that qualified students should consider.

Durham University

Durham is a viable alternative in the rankings of UK universities for MBAs. Three specialised subjects—entrepreneurship, consulting, or technology—can be focused on by students.

Additionally, students who enrol in the 15-month programme can take advantage of business possibilities, participate in an internship, and even start their own company! The finest university in the UK for masters, Durham University's MBA also gives students the ability to travel to foreign firms, take language training, and engage in a consulting exercise.

Additionally, Durham University and the German European Business School offer an executive master's degree in business administration online. Last but not least, Durham is rated 67th overall and 64th (Financial Times) (QS).

London Business School (LBS)

Without taking London Business School into consideration, rankings of UK universities for MBA programmes are impossible. One of the greatest MBA programmes in the world is taught at LBS. They provide academic education, for instance, as well as a Global Business Experience, which entails a week-long international trip, workshops, and interaction with guest speakers.

In addition to two different EMBAs, London Business School also offers an Executive MBA. the EMBA Global Europe, the EMBA Global Americas, and the EMBA Global Asia. In instance, the former gives students the chance to study abroad in places like Shanghai, Hong Kong, and New York.

Finally, LBS is ranked higher than most countries and universities in the UK. The Financial Times rates it as the fourth-best in the world, while QS ranks it as the fifth-best globally.

Contact AHZ Associates for information on master's degree admissions to top-ranked UK universities.

University of Glasgow

For master's degrees, they offer more than 300 courses. They offered a wide range of postgraduate programmes; by earning a postgraduate degree in a new direction, you can improve your chances of success in the future.

You can pick between a master's degree (MSc, MA, MEng, or MRes), which is a one-year full-time programme, a postgraduate diploma (PgD), which is a qualification level above a bachelor's degree, and a postgraduate certificate (PgC).

You will benefit from top-notch facilities, cutting-edge instruction using standard tools, and award-winning student assistance while you are studying. They primarily provide a top-notch education at a reasonable cost.

University of Southampton

Their popular master’s degree programs are-

Acoustical Engineering

Aeronautics and Astronautics

Audiology

Biomedical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Energy

Mechanical Engineering

Maritime Engineering

It is listed among the top 100 institutions in the world and boasts academics of international reputation (QS World University Rankings 2019). They promote innovative thinking and imaginative mindsets.

With more than 21,000 students from more than 130 nations, the University has five campuses in Southampton, one in Winchester, and another in Malaysia.

It is the ideal setting for realising your potential, putting a concept into action, changing the world, discovering new passions, and figuring out what to do next.

University of York

North Yorkshire has a strong connection to the university. They serve as a centre for knowledge exchange and life improvement. Having over 25 years of experience and 252 master's degrees

They are primarily a vibrant, research-focused institution that belongs to the Russell Group. Even though moving across borders can be challenging, the university offers its own housing options close to the campus. For financial savings, international students can room together.

You can visit the libraries to use their first-rate library system to borrow and return books. Doctors, the NHS urgent care centre at York District Hospital, as well as numerous pharmacies, dentists, and opticians in York, offer medical services.

Graduate students at the University of York are automatically members of an independent, student-run organisation that is dedicated to postgraduate students. A standard swimming pool, a 3G football field, an outdoor cycle track, a 250m Velodrome, a spin studio, and other sporting facilities are all available at the University of York.

The UK is one of the most well-liked study locations in the world, and you can find the top master's degree UK thanks to the high standard of education and academic achievement.

Be careful when applying because some Scottish universities offer an undergraduate degree called "Masters of Arts" to foreign students. This programme is not the same as a master's degree.

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Embark on Your Singapore Journey with Zeevolve: Indian Migration Made Easy

Are you considering a move from India to Singapore? The Lion City, with its vibrant culture, booming economy, and excellent quality of life, attracts thousands of expatriates every year. Whether you're relocating for work, education, or a fresh start, making the transition to Singapore can be both exhilarating and daunting. But fear not! Zeevolve is here to guide you through every step of your journey.

Understanding the allure of Singapore

Singapore's allure lies in its unique blend of East and West, offering a cosmopolitan lifestyle while still retaining its rich heritage. From its iconic skyline to its lush green spaces, the city-state offers a high standard of living coupled with unparalleled opportunities for career growth and personal development.

Why migrate to Singapore from India?

There are numerous reasons why individuals and families choose to migrate to Singapore from India. Firstly, Singapore boasts a robust economy with diverse industries ranging from finance and technology to healthcare and education. This translates to a plethora of job opportunities across various sectors, making it an attractive destination for professionals seeking career advancement.

Moreover, Singapore's efficient public transportation system, world-class healthcare facilities, and top-notch education system make it an ideal place to raise a family. The city's safety, cleanliness, and multicultural environment further enhance its appeal, offering a high quality of life that is unmatched in the region.

Navigating the immigration process

Before packing your bags, it's essential to understand the immigration process involved in migrating to Singapore from India. Singapore offers several visa options depending on your purpose of visit, including employment passes, student passes, and long-term visit passes for family members.

For professionals seeking employment in Singapore, securing an Employment Pass (EP) is crucial. The EP is granted to foreign professionals, managers, executives, and specialists who possess the requisite qualifications and work experience. Zeevolve can assist you in navigating the EP application process, ensuring a smooth transition to your new career in Singapore.

Similarly, students aspiring to pursue higher education in Singapore can apply for a Student Pass, which allows them to study at recognized institutions in the country. Zeevolve can provide guidance on selecting the right educational institution and navigating the student visa application process.

For individuals relocating with their families, obtaining a Dependent Pass or Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) is essential to ensure that your loved ones can join you in Singapore. Zeevolve can help you understand the eligibility criteria and documentation requirements for these passes, making the process hassle-free.

Settling into your new life

Once you've obtained the necessary visas and permits, it's time to start planning your move to Singapore. From finding accommodation to opening a bank account and enrolling in healthcare services, there are several logistical aspects to consider when settling into your new life abroad.

Zeevolve offers relocation services tailored to your specific needs, ensuring a seamless transition to Singapore. Our team of experts can assist you with everything from finding a suitable neighborhood to arranging school enrollment for your children. We understand that moving to a new country can be overwhelming, which is why we're here to provide support every step of the way.

Embracing Singapore's culture and lifestyle

One of the most exciting aspects of migrating to Singapore from India is immersing yourself in the city's vibrant culture and diverse culinary scene. From hawker centers serving up delicious street food to Michelin-starred restaurants offering gourmet cuisine, Singapore is a food lover's paradise.

Beyond food, Singapore offers a myriad of cultural and recreational activities to explore. Whether you're strolling through the historic streets of Chinatown, admiring the futuristic architecture of Marina Bay Sands, or relaxing on the pristine beaches of Sentosa Island, there's never a dull moment in the Lion City.

Conclusion

Migrating to Singapore from India is a life-changing decision that offers boundless opportunities for personal and professional growth. With its thriving economy, world-class amenities, and vibrant culture, Singapore provides an ideal environment for individuals and families looking to embark on a new adventure.

At Zeevolve, we understand the challenges of relocating to a new country, which is why we're dedicated to providing comprehensive support to our clients throughout their migration journey. From visa assistance to relocation services, we're here to make your transition to Singapore as smooth and stress-free as possible.

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Insights from the "Daang Dokyu" Masterclass: Unraveling the Legacy of Philippine Cinema with Professor Nick Deocampo

Last week, I had the privilege of attending the Daang Dokyu Masterclass, featuring the renowned Professor Nick Deocampo. With an impressive career as a documentary filmmaker, film scholar, author, and advocate for alternative cinema, Professor Deocampo's insights were nothing short of enlightening. His breakout documentary "Oliver" (1983) marked the beginning of his illustrious journey, and with over 30 award-winning documentaries to his name, his expertise is unparalleled.

During his three-hour lecture, Professor Deocampo took us on a riveting journey through the history of film, emphasizing three key lessons: the overlooked significance of documentaries, the birth of cinema, and the importance of understanding the language of film.

The Undervalued Medium of Documentaries

Professor Deocampo began by addressing a critical issue: documentaries, despite their deep connection to reality and history, remain one of the least recognized forms of cinema. He pointed out that this marginalization is paradoxical, given that documentaries often serve the very audience that tends to ignore them. Despite being one of the oldest cinematic traditions, the complexity and depth involved in documentary filmmaking make it a challenging art form to master.

The Dramatic Arrival of Cinema in the Philippines

Moving on, Professor Deocampo recounted the dramatic origins of cinema in the Philippines. He highlighted how cinema, an important import from the West, arrived during a pivotal moment in Philippine history—the revolution against Spain between 1896 and 1898. Notably, Manila was one of the earliest cities in Asia to screen motion pictures, even ahead of Tokyo, Shanghai, and Singapore. The first screening took place on January 1, 1897, in the salon of Spanish photographer Señor Francisco Pertierra, just two days before the execution of Dr. Jose Rizal.

Significant Figures in Early Philippine Cinema

Professor Deocampo also shed light on key figures who contributed to the development of early Philippine cinema. Stuart Blackton and Albert E. Smith, for instance, created reenactments of the Battle of Manila Bay using paper ships. James Henry White claimed to have filmed the actual battle, although his work turned out to be more about self-promotion. The early presence of film in the Philippines was notable enough to be featured in catalogs by Thomas Alva Edison, indicating the country's significant role during cinema's infancy.

The Continuing Legacy and Importance of Documentary Films

Despite the rich history shared during the lecture, Professor Deocampo emphasized that the birthplace of Philippine cinema still lacks a historical marker. He discussed how the first images of the Philippines shown to American audiences depicted war, highlighting cinema's role in the narrative of colonization. Initially a scientific invention for studying motion, cinema evolved into a medium with economic and artistic value.

A Call to Engage with Documentaries

This masterclass highlighted the vital role of documentaries in educating and engaging audiences. In our "post-truth" world, it's more important than ever to seek out reliable sources of information and understand the events shaping our reality. Documentaries offer a powerful platform for dialogue and social movements, bringing pressing issues to light through compelling storytelling. By sharing real people's stories, documentaries foster empathy and understanding, bridging divides in our society.

Through the dedication of documentary filmmakers like Professor Deocampo, we gain access to genuine experiences that help us see the world from different perspectives. This masterclass was a poignant reminder of the importance of documentaries—not just as a form of cinema, but as a crucial tool for education, connection, and change.

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https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/singapores-new-leader-lawrence-wong-2024-05-15/

SINGAPORE, May 15 (Reuters) - Lawrence Wong, 51, will take over as prime minister of Singapore on Wednesday, becoming the fourth leader of the Asian financial hub since its independence in 1965.

Wong succeeds Lee Hsien Loong, the son of the founding father of modern Singapore Lee Kuan Yew, after two decades at the helm.

BACKGROUND

Wong was born on 18 December 1972 to a family he described as ordinary. His father worked in a sales job and his mother taught in a primary school that Wong and his elder brother attended.

Wong and his family lived in a public housing estate in Eastern Singapore called Marine Parade.

EDUCATION

While many politicians in Singapore have tended to come from top-ranked British universities such as Oxford or Cambridge, Wong did not attend elite schools. He went to local schools regarded as ordinary and in an interview said it was very natural for him to study near home where his friends were.

He studied economics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has said he picked the United States because it was home to his favourite musicians.

Wong has a Master's degree in Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School.

CAREER

Wong is a government scholar and started his career as an economist at the trade ministry.

He has occupied some of the biggest jobs in Singapore's bureaucracy, including chief executive of the Energy Market Authority and the prestigious post of Principal Private Secretary to the prime minister.

He entered politics in 2011 and was appointed to the board of directors of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, the central bank. He later held the culture, national development, and education portfolios.

In 2020, he catapulted into the spotlight as co-chair of the COVID-19 taskforce and won favour for his unflappable demeanour when explaining tough pandemic restrictions to Singaporeans.

Wong was named finance minister in 2021. The following year he was appointed deputy prime minister and successor to Lee, after winning over his peers to receive their backing to become "first among equals" - a term Singapore's top politicians use to describe their chosen leader. He served as chairman of the central bank board since 2023.

PERSONAL LIFE

Wong's social media is replete with videos of him strumming a guitar - including one of Taylor Swift's Love Story posted during the height of Swift-craze when the star performed in Singapore.

He is a music lover who was gifted a guitar from his father at age 8. Wong put his skills to good use and busked while studying in the United States. He also describes himself as a bookworm and a dog-lover.

Wong married in his 20s and was divorced due to what he said were incompatibility issues. The former wife's identity is not widely known.

Wong has since remarried. His wife, Loo Tze Lui, works in wealth management and the couple has no children. Wong is a Methodist Christian

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Infusing Virtual Corporate Events with Live Band Elegance: Singapore's Captivating Trend

In today's ever-changing landscape of corporate events, the transition to virtual platforms has become essential. While virtual gatherings offer convenience and accessibility, they often lack the tangible energy and engagement found in traditional in-person events. However, there exists a remarkable solution that bridges this gap��introducing live bands into virtual corporate events. With Singapore's rich musical heritage and diverse talent pool, integrating live bands into virtual gatherings not only provides entertainment but also enhances the overall experience. Let's explore how a live band in Singapore can metamorphose virtual corporate events into unforgettable experiences.

Mesmerizing Performances: Live bands infuse virtual corporate events with a distinctive allure through their mesmerizing performances. Whether delivering soul-stirring renditions of classic tunes or igniting the atmosphere with contemporary hits, the presence of live musicians injects excitement and spontaneity. The dynamic interplay between band members and the audience creates an immersive experience that transcends the constraints of virtual platforms.

Cultural Harmony: Singapore's multicultural mosaic offers a rich tapestry of musical influences, making live band performances a celebration of diversity. From traditional Malay melodies to lively Chinese folk tunes and pulsating Indian rhythms, live bands in Singapore seamlessly weave together cultural elements in their performances. This cultural amalgamation not only entertains but also educates and fosters cross-cultural appreciation among virtual event attendees.

Interactive Participation: A standout feature of live band performances is their ability to engage and interact with the audience. Through live chats, polls, and virtual applause, attendees can actively participate and feel part of the performance. Leveraging technology, a live band in Singapore creates immersive virtual environments where attendees feel connected and engaged, fostering a sense of community and camaraderie despite physical separation.

Customized Experiences: Recognizing the uniqueness of every corporate event, live bands in Singapore understand the importance of customization. Whether it's a themed event, product launch, or team-building activity, live bands can tailor their performances to align with the specific requirements and objectives of the event. From song selection to stage setup and visual effects, every detail is meticulously crafted to deliver a memorable and impactful experience for virtual event attendees.

Professionalism and Dependability: In the realm of virtual events, professionalism and dependability are crucial. Live bands in Singapore boast a reputation for excellence, supported by their professionalism, reliability, and technical prowess. From sound engineering to streaming logistics, live bands ensure seamless execution, enabling event organizers to concentrate on delivering a memorable experience for attendees.

Elevating Morale and Engagement: Amidst the challenges of remote work and virtual interactions, corporate events play a vital role in boosting morale and fostering team spirit. Live bands in Singapore inject energy and enthusiasm into virtual gatherings, creating moments of joy and celebration that linger in the memories of attendees. Whether it's an end-of-year celebration, virtual conference, or team-building workshop, live band performances uplift spirits and strengthen connections among colleagues.

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