Voices of Future

Hear me, hear me yea...

APEC Voices of the Future (VOF) 2009 will be held from 9 to 15 November 2009 in Singapore, in conjunction with the APEC 2009 summit meetings hosted by Singapore this year. An annual youth event for youth leaders in the APEC economies, VOF aims to provide a platform for youth leaders to engage government and business leaders on issues relevant to APEC.

VOF 2009 will bring together 120 youth delegates, aged 18 to 25, from 21 APEC economies to deliberate on and explore issues relevant to the theme of APEC 2009, “Sustaining Growth, Connecting the Region”. This theme reflects the continuing efforts of APEC to facilitate trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific region, efforts which have gained even greater importance in the face of a challenging global economic environment.

VOF 2009 is organised by the National Youth Council (NYC) in cooperation with the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports (MCYS) and the National Youth Achievement Award (NYAA) Council.

Presentation of Credentials to Prataman at Istana

Four foreign heads of Missions presented their credentials to President S R Nathan in a ceremony at the Istana on 29 Oct 09.

The four were the Ambassador of the Republic of Panama, His Excellency Jose Antonio Ruiz Blanco, the High Commissioner of the Republic of India, His Excellency Dr T C A Raghavan, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bhutan, His Excellency Tshering Dorji, and the High Commissioner of the Republic of Uganda, Her Excellency Nimisha Jayant Madhvani.

Young Reporters Training Camp 2009 meets President SR Nathan at Istana.

A group of young, aspiring reporters visited President SR Nathan at the Istana on Thursday.

Aged between 14 and 20 years, seventeen youths — from Singapore, Ecuador, Guatemala, Indonesia, South Africa, Azerbaijan, Cook Islands, Lithuania, Macedonia, Solomon Islands, Somalia and Sri Lanka — were at Istana to have tea with the President.

The participants of the Young Reporters Training Camp 2009 learnt about print, broadcast and photo journalism, as well as digital media and broadcast design over the last ten days.

Participants with outstanding projects will be sponsored to return to Singapore during the Youth Olympic Games 2010.

I was on THE Verge of Fainting

The Verge (coupled with the new Chill @ The Verge) is for those who appreciate an interfusion of modernity and ethnicity. Within one accessible spot, venture into our retail mix selection of everyday necessities, cultured fashion, classic beauty parlours, gastronomic menus, quality artificial flowers and much more! This concept is captured in our NEW! look, where alluring colours amalgamate into one focal point.

Enjoyment doesn't have to come at a high price and smart shopping is all about quality and choices. Occupying two levels of The Verge, the newly renovated Sheng Siong Supermarket makes your grocery shopping experience a pleasant one with its spacious isles, neatly displayed promotional items and friendly service staffs. Offering you from a wide variety of cooking ingredients and utensils, your daily toiletry needs, electrical appliances to 50 types of fresh live seafood, your necessities are covered in Sheng Siong Supermarket's largest outlet to date.

When the time strikes 6pm, an array of sumptuous cuisines is available for your contentment. Banquet food-court, another of our key tenant, is recognised for its Halal certified label. Heating up the wok to your preferred home-cooked food, the local selection will boost your appetite. Otherwise, relax yourself, take a breather and stroll down Chill @ The Verge; indulging your taste-bud with names such as Subway, Lerk Thai, Nanyang Cafe and a handful more exciting openings just for you!

We have more: step into Level 5 of The Verge and be lost among flowers and greeneries. Looking exactly like the real ones, hesitating them is purely sinful. Enjoy the moment; select your favourite colour and style at your own pace. Spring your festive seasons with serenity and nature from the range of home-decorations.

Complete your shopping list with our attractive designs of accessories, jewellery and fashion apparels. Taking care of your well-being, visit our Spa & Beauty shops while your loved ones explore the trendy mobile phones. From shopping to entertainment, simply cross over via the link-bridge and sing your hearts out at the family karaoke outlet (available end of 2009) located on the entire Level 2 of Chill @ The Verge.

Endeavour into a UNIQUE shopping experience at The Verge where your preferred choice is never swayed by impulse.

Located in between 2 MRT stations: 3 minutes from the famous tourist attraction - Little India and 8 minutes from Bugis, The Verge is an ideal spot for niche offerings.

Well Named - I was on The Verge of Fainting... some shopkeepers felt shoppers would trip over the new name, which is a play on the word ‘converge’.