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Singapore Is The Biggest Contributor Of Pollution in Asia Pacific

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By admin, April 11, 2012 7:13 pm

Some travellers think of the new casino in Singapore with a sparkling, delicious food, a luxury hotel, clean streets, and airports in the world. Well, at the same time, enter the shadow matter is also a city full of pollution.

According to media reports quoting the release of World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Singapore became the biggest polluters in the Asia-Pacific region during 2010. Building construction industry sector in which to comply, including the concept of environmentally friendly buildings, resorts, and hotels, was appointed as the culprit. Also, consumerist lifestyle of Singaporeans.

“Singapore is the scope of the public who may be the best example of what not to do. Every citizen ate lots of food too wasteful of energy,” said Yolanda Kakabadse, President of WWF, told CNNGo, Wednesday (07/03/2012).

Then, what about China? The findings of WWF China and India has always placed as the nation’s biggest polluters pollution in Asia. It’s certainly not surprising, compared to what is found in Singapore.

Singapore’s carbon footprint is in stark contrast to the traditional view that states the city is one of the cleanest in the world. Singapore even a country in which the National Environment Agency to send its officers to dress casually to the streets to clean up the environment in order to repel mosquito larva.

Meanwhile, environmental services company in Singapore is famous for their technical expertise in the field, such as water, sewage and wastewater treatment technologies, clean air, consulting, and engineering. Environmental Council of the City has even launched a search for the best environmental reporter in Asia. But now, these achievements seemed to fade with the release of the WWF to be launched next June.

June, Harry Potter will enchant Singapore

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By admin, March 28, 2012 1:03 pm

Phenomenal movie, Harry Potter there is no end to enchant his fans around the world. Today, Singapore is prepared to welcome this witch herd in June 2012.

The ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, announced that Harry Potter: The Exhibition will be in Singapore from June 2 to September 30, 2012. Tickets will go on sale from 1 May 2012. Harry Potter Exhibition will feature hundreds of costumes and properties of 8 Harry Potter film.

For the first time in Singapore and Asia, Harry Potter fans will see up close all the artefacts that exist in the movies is phenomenal. The exhibition is organized by Global Experience Specialists, Inc.. (GES), in collaboration with Warner Bros. Consumer Products.

“Harry Potter is a major phenomenon in Asia, and we are delighted to bring the fans to see the direct part of the Harry Potter movies is in Harry Potter: The Exhibition in Singapore,” said Karen McTier, executive vice president of Warner Bros. Consumer Products Domestic Licensing and Worldwide Marketing as reported by The Straits Times, Saturday (10/03/2012). “Later, ArtScience Museum visitors can submerge themselves directly in the Harry Potter magic,” he added.

Visitors in addition to viewing the properties and costumes are never displayed in the Harry Potter films will also be able to view the locations and sets that exist in the film Harry Potter eight magnificent in ArtScience Museum, Marina Bay Sands.

Previously, Marina Bay Sands ArtScience Museum is now often a place of international exhibitions, including exhibitions Gengis Khan, Titanic, Van Gogh, and others. The museum has 21 galleries space, with an area 50ribu square meters and provide a range of exhibitions embracing the spectrum of the influence of the arts and sciences, media and technology, as well as design and architecture.

Travel Guide Shopping in Singapore

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By admin, February 16, 2012 12:21 am

Singapore is the place to indulge the shopaholic. Starting from the convenience of shopping, diversity brand products are sold, so prices vary widely from class to class five foot five-star boutique.

Before shopping, you should equip yourself with information on shopping and spending time visiting us. The best time for shopping in Singapore is at Christmas and New Year Season Great Singapore Sale (between May to July), and during the Chinese New Year (Lunar).

Shopping Hours. A number of department stores (department stores) and some smaller shops are open daily from 10.00 am until around 22:00 tonight.

There’s even open for 24 hours. At certain times, like a great sale during the season, some malls and stores held a shopping program until midnight.

The only department store that provides all kinds of stuff is Mustafa Centre. Located in Little India area (Farrer Park MRT station). Mustafa Center is open 24 hours, every day throughout the year.

Prices and Offers. In large shops, the prices of goods have been given a price tag that has been fixed. Similarly, some small shops do the same.

For stores that do not put a price tag, question the best prices and discounts that can be obtained. If you need to bid, bargain with a realistic price to achieve agreement.

At the moment there is a discount program, show your passport to the cashier. You can get a larger piece. Continue reading 'Travel Guide Shopping in Singapore'»

Guide Rumble in the Singapore Travel

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By admin, January 24, 2012 9:21 am

Did you know that in Singapore we can perform activities that do not require a fee. Here are some activities to do in Singapore for free.

Enjoy the arts. Visit Singapore City Gallery at the URA Centre, 45 Maxwell Road where the photo exhibition and building a miniature city of Singapore is very detailed.

Window shopping till you drop! Window shopping at malls along Orchard Road are magnificent or Vivo City, HarbourFront offering open space with panoramic sea and also a place to play free fountain for children. Can also go to Mustafa Centre in Little India is open 24 hours and Bugis Street or China Town.

Do tai-chi. Start the day early by practicing tai-chi with the locals, at the Singapore Botanic Gardens or simply to enjoy Singapore’s largest flower garden is. Also attend a weekend concert at Symphony Lake this beautiful park.

Understand more deeply about the arts and culture. Visit the free museum in Singapore, such as the Art Retreat Museum in Ubi Techpark, Changi Chapel & Museum at Upper Changi Road North, Civil Defence Heritage Gallery in Hill Street, the National Museum of Singapore on Stamford Road.

Also visit the campus of NUS Museums NUS Kent Ridge Crescent, Republic of Singapore Air Force Museum at Airport Road, Republic of Singapore Navy Museum, Admiralty Road West, Endurance Block, SGH Museum, Singapore General Hospital and the Singapore Mint Coin Gallery in Teban Crescent Gardens. Continue reading 'Guide Rumble in the Singapore Travel'»

Travel Guide Shopping in Singapore

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By admin, August 31, 2011 5:15 am

Singapore is the place to indulge the shopaholic. Starting from the convenience of shopping, diversity brand products are sold, so prices vary widely from class to class five foot five-star boutique.

Before shopping, you should equip yourself with information on shopping and spending time visiting us. The best time for shopping in Singapore is at Christmas and New Year Season Great Singapore Sale (between May to July), and during the Chinese New Year (Lunar).

Shopping Hours. A number of department stores (department stores) and some smaller shops are open daily from 10.00 am until around 22:00 tonight.

There’s even open for 24 hours. At certain times, like a great sale during the season, some malls and stores held a shopping program until midnight.

The only department store that provides all kinds of stuff is Mustafa Centre. Located in Little India area (Farrer Park MRT station). Mustafa Center is open 24 hours, every day throughout the year.

Prices and Offers. In large shops, the prices of goods have been given a price tag that has been fixed. Similarly, some small shops do the same.

For stores that do not put a price tag, question the best prices and discounts that can be obtained. If you need to bid, bargain with a realistic price to achieve agreement.

At the moment there is a discount program, show your passport to the cashier. You can get a larger piece.

As an initial benchmark price, look at the ads on specific sites that are always updated information about sales discounts across Singapore.

Payment Method. Almost all stores accept credit cards issued by international banks. Some cases had occurred, such as denial of credit cards issued by banks in Indonesia.

Therefore, it is worth carrying a credit card issued by international banks. Some stores require the imposition of additional charges for the use of a credit card the amount of about 3%.

In urgent situations, use a bank ATM card that Indonesia Visa or MasterCard logo. With an ATM card, you can withdraw money from cash machines of dollars all over Singapore, for a fee in accordance with the then prevailing exchange rate.

Receipts and Returns Policies. Almost all stores give pay slip or receipt during the purchase transaction. Match the return receipt with a list of items purchased and prices listed.

?As well as proof of receipt for replacement or exchange goods. If done in a given day (usually three days) from date of purchase.

Check that the warranty card must contain the correct details of the product purchased and have been endorsed with a stamp store. International guarantees for a variety of goods, usually term 12 months.

But there are some products that are not accompanied by guarantees and are usually sold at lower prices. Some reports are often received by the author are electronic shops located in one of the famous shopping centre on Orchard road.

Here the often hidden or store to price lower prices at the time of promotion, but raised at the time of the transaction. Be careful to always ask the price of total net already include taxes and so forth. Continue reading 'Travel Guide Shopping in Singapore'»

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