Singapore Global Network 🇸🇬

Hi SGN Community👋 Celebrate this #NationalDay2024 with SGN! 🇸🇬 This year, we are shining a spotlight on all things which make Singapore special through a virtual carnival! 😍 Dive into exciting activities, catch exclusive local films and stand a chance to win attractive prizes for the whole month of August! Catch the livestream programme with your family and friends, hosted by Hossan Leong! Premiering 3 August, he will explore hidden heritage gems in Singapore, race against SG's first Formula Four Champion and meet the athletes flying our nation's flag. That's not all... ever wondered what local ice cream flavour embodies your personality? Head to our virtual carnival & take the test to find out🍦✨ Don't miss out! Come and celebrate with us! Register now at: go.gov.sg/sgathome2024 ❤️, Singapore Global Network

Hi SGN Community👋 Happy weekend! As we get into summer, our friends in China 🇨🇳 took a trip organised by the Singcham Outdoor Adventure Club. We funded an exciting two-day hiking trip in Suzhou ShuShan, where they harvested fresh loquats on a three-hour hike surrounded by lush tea plantations, pear trees, and a stunning view! 🌸 No matter where you are in the world, if you’re a part of an organisation or student group, or just someone who wants to bring the community together, check out our SGN Funding Programme. 🇸🇬 ❤️, Singapore Global Network

Hi SGN Community👋 📣 Singaporeans residing overseas can apply to vote in Singapore Elections by post or at any one of the 10 overseas polling stations if he or she meets the following criteria:   ✅ is a citizen of Singapore (holder of pink NRIC); ✅ is not less than 21 years of age: ✅ is not disqualified from being an elector under any prevailing law; ✅ a) has a Singapore residential address on his NRIC; or b) is residing overseas and has changed his or her NRIC address to an overseas address, and has a contact address in Singapore registered with Immigration & Checkpoints Authority for voting purpose; and ✅ has resided in Singapore for at least 30 days within the 3-year period prior to the date of application to be registered as an overseas voter.   Register at https://www.eld.gov.sg/online.html using your Singpass! ❤️, Singapore Global Network

Hi SGN Community👋 Happy Friday! Who runs the world? Girls! 👯 Stephanie Seow, Head of Love, Bonito, leads a team of strong, independent women in driving business development and operations from New York City 🗽 As a Singaporean, Stephanie takes great pride in bringing this homegrown brand to the US 🇺🇸 She is dedicated to promoting Love, Bonito’s mission of empowering and representing diverse women 💪 Stephanie envisions Love, Bonito as the go-to destination for the Asian diaspora and diverse women in the Western world. Read her full story here. ❤️, Singapore Global Network

Hi SGN Community👋 TGIF! Ever wanted to drop everything and hit the road? 🚗 Former start-up founder and Carousell Group Product Manager Ritesh Angural did just that. He’s on a year-long overland journey with his family, sharing their adventures on Instagram at @sabbatical.living ⛰ So far, they’ve covered Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and China. Their plan is to continue through Mongolia, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Iran, and Turkey, ultimately aiming to reach Norway 🇳🇴! Through this trip, they’re spending quality time together as a family and finding personal fulfillment that a corporate career simply can’t offer. To find out more, read their full story here. ❤️, Singapore Global Network

Hi SGN Community👋 Gummy bears, sour gummies, teeth gummies - But have you heard of TCM gummies? 😯 For those who can't stomach raw herbs and herbal soups, help is here because Kai Lim of Reprise Health is transforming traditional Chinese herbs into delicious and convenient gummies. 🍬 Incorporating quality herbs like ginseng and goji berries, he is creating a delicious fusion that captures the essence of today’s consumer preferences. 😋 Through the business, Kai hopes to honour his grandmother’s traditional remedies and introduce revered ancient Chinese medicine to a global audience. Read his full story here. ❤️, Singapore Global Network

📸: deerfoodie_, eat_jonlove, togiehajeap (IG) Hi SGN Community👋 What if there was a restaurant right in the middle of your HDB corridor? 📍 Lou Shang, an old HDB estate themed restaurant aims to commemorate the parts Singapore that can’t be found anywhere else in the world. Not only did they design the restaurant to look like old Singapore, their menu is made up of a fusion of items that we all grew up with. Talk about nostalgic! 😱 Find out more from sights to bites on our Insider’s Guide here. ❤️, Singapore Global Network

Hi SGN Community👋 While most restaurants focus on presentation 🍲, Nox – Dine in the Dark, goes beyond that. Offering a unique experience in complete darkness, it champions inclusivity for the visually impaired 👀. At Nox – Dine in the Dark, every aspect of a dish contributes to the overall experience. Without sight, guests find their other senses heightened, making taste, texture, and aroma take centre stage 👅 More than just a delicious meal, founder Jesper Gustafsson aims to foster a deeper appreciation for our surroundings and honor the incredible abilities of the visually impaired community. “I hope to see a continued commitment to inclusivity and accessibility, not only at Nox but in society as a whole. I aspire to witness a world where opportunities for visually impaired individuals and people with disabilities are even more abundant and accessible.” Read the full story here. ❤️, Singapore Global Network

Hi SGN Community👋 📣 Singaporeans residing overseas can apply to vote in Singapore Elections either by post or at one of the 10 overseas polling stations, but not both. Should you need to change your mode of voting from postal voting to in-person voting at one of the 10 overseas polling stations, or vice versa, you must do so by the 2nd day after Writ of Election is issued. The nearest overseas polling stations available within the region can be found here: https://www.eld.gov.sg/voters_opsorc.html Register at https://www.eld.gov.sg/online.html using your Singpass! ❤️, Singapore Global Network

Hi SGN Community👋 Spring has sprung! 🌷 Check out what our communities in USA 🇺🇸 were up to this month. In Texas, the Dallas-Fort Worth Club had a Seafood Boil, a quintessential American tradition that has been warmly embraced by our overseas Singaporean community 🦀 Over in sunny California, one of our communities had an afternoon tea party along with a historic tour of the Biltmore Hotel 🫖   No matter where you are in the world, if you’re a part of an organisation or student group, or just someone who wants to bring the community together, check out our SGN Funding Programme. 🇸🇬 ❤️, Singapore Global Network