EuroCham

Closed-door meeting with NEA: Industry Consultation on Packaging Waste Management
2016-05-24
EuroCham has been proudly invited by NEA (National Environment Agency) to participate to the next industry consultation on Tuesday, 24th May 2016. This will be the occasion to provide insights from the industry and learn more about packaging best practices and find out how other companies have cut business costs by reducing packaging waste.
Participants will further be offered a presentation of the Singapore Packaging Agreement. Signatories that make notable achievements in reducing packaging waste may also stand to receive the annual 3R Packaging Awards and have the opportunity to be profiled in the media for their packaging reduction initiatives (click on the link to view the 3R Packaging Awards 2015 booklet).
Please note that this is by invitation only.
Please do not hesitate to contact Mr Yiannis Korkovelos at yiannis.korkovelos@eurocham.org.sg, should you have any questions.

Jacques Brel is Alive and Well & Living in Paris
2016-05-26
In this off-broadway blockbuster musical revue from May 26th to June 4th 2016, each song is presented as a mini play. Two men and two women transport the audience on a roller-coaster ride of emotions, spanning from fury and sadness to bliss and love in a whirlwind blend of ballads, tango, bolero, rock and classics. Every chanson touches you with a unique message, ingenuously universal, sometimes poignant yet always full of humour. Jacques Brel is Alive and Well & Living in Paris will make you think, cry, and laugh. He will also make you angry. And he will make you fall in love.
Please refer to www.singtheatre.com/SHOWS for more information.
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Responsible Drinking Campaign
2016-05-26
As part of our joint platform for the promotion of Responsible Drinking, EuroCham is proud to implement TIPS, Training for Intervention Procedures.
This leading global skills-based training programme is designed to prevent intoxication, underage consumption and drunk driving. This training programme will give bartenders and waiters the skills and confidence they need to prevent their customers from becoming intoxicated. It goes beyond mere information and a scare-tactic approach about the penalties for over-serving.
The programme has been put in place to support the EuroCham Wine& Spirits Committee in their engagement with stakeholders involved in Alcohol Policies.

Human Resources Committee Meeting
2016-05-27
On the 27th of May 2016, the Human Resources Committee will be meeting with Ms. Jane Grafton, Senior Trainer and Coach at Mindfulness, for a presentation on “Mindfulness at work: what’s going on?“
Mindfulness was first mentioned by The Harvard Business Review in 2010 as “Mindful Leadership: when East meets West“. Since then, HBR only published 14 articles on this topic…
With over 20 years of practice in the domain of mindfulness and meditation, Ms. Jane Grafton decided a few years back to bring some elements of her practice in the workplace. For this session, she will share with members her own path on the mindfulness practice, her experience introducing it in the workplace, why companies are increasingly interested to do so, as well as her views on the difference between meditation and mindfulness.
This session will allow members to share concrete examples, including Ms. Cecile Diversy’s experience (Co-Chair of the HR Committee) on this topic from a personal level and after introduction in the workplace at Fonterra, offering participants practical views on mindfulness at work.
This meeting is for EuroCham Members only.
Should you be interested in attending, please contact the Policy & Corporate Affairs Manager, Mr Yiannis Korkovelos at yiannis.korkovelos@eurocham.org.sg

ASEAN Conference 2016
2016-05-31
Singapore Business Federation is organising the 3rd Edition of ASEAN Conference on 31 May 2016 at Suntec.
This Conference brings together Government officials, as well as prominent ASEAN speakers and panellists covering the most relevant topics and policy updates in this journey towards an integrated AEC. There will be sharing sessions by business leaders from prominent regional and international companies on collaborations and building a strong pan-ASEAN strategy, and panel discussions on themes such as disruptive technologies and opportunities for ASEAN companies under the One Belt One Road initiative.
Programme of the event
Please register at this website : http://www.eventnook.com/event/aseanconference2016
Please enter “SBFTAC” in the promo code box.

Exclusive White Paper Preview on Emerging Model of Leadership in ASEA
2016-06-02
What does it mean to be a good and successful company within the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC)? To answer this question, SMU’s Office of Executive Development interviewed CEO’s across the AEC and within numerous industries.The findings are being released as a white paper titled: Leading in ASEAN. This is an exclusive breakfast event for a preview of the findings and to discuss what leadership in ASEAN looks like. For more information, please click here.

Wine & Spirits Committee Meeting
2016-06-06
On the 6th of June, the Wine & Spirits Committee will meet to discuss the next steps of the implementation of the responsible drinking campaign.
Members will focus on a strategic planning for the upcoming Music Festival, and discuss on initiatives under the Joint Platform.
This meeting will also be a follow-up of the first Responsible Drinking Campaign training session on May 26, implementing the TIPs program, Training for Intervention ProcedureS, in Clark Quay Singapore.

This meeting is for EuroCham Members only.
Should you be interested in attending, please contact the Policy & Corporate Affairs Manager, Mr. Yiannis Korkovelos at yiannis.korkovelos@eurocham.org.sg

Responsible Drinking Campaign
2016-06-06
As part of our joint platform for the promotion of Responsible Drinking, EuroCham is proud to implement the second training session: TIPS, Training for Intervention Procedures.

This leading global skills-based training programme is designed to prevent intoxication, underage consumption and drunk driving. This training programme will give bartenders and waiters the skills and confidence they need to prevent their customers from becoming intoxicated. It goes beyond mere information and a scare-tactic approach about the penalties for over-serving.

The programme has been put in place to support the EuroCham Wine & Spirits Committee in their engagement with stakeholders involved in Alcohol Policies.

Data Marketing Analytics: Turning data into value
2016-06-08
Campaign Asia-Pacific presents Data Marketing Analytics (DMA), an inaugural summit that will look at unlocking and utilising the full potential of big data in marketing.
Join CMOs, VPs of Marketing, Senior Marketing Directors, Data Scientists, CRM experts and more to discuss how to gain more value from data, how to use it to better target your consumer, how to increase efficiencies, and how to lower your costs. .
Only by attending this conference will you:
– Understand how to successfully contextualise and fully monetise your data
– Learn how to avoid the dangers of “vanity metrics” to get the best out of social data
– Acquire in-depth learning on cutting edge case studies from industry leading experts
– Discover the most effective ways to achieve C-level buy-in for utilising big data
– Realise the full potential of predictive analytics and much more…
Register Here: http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/2656182/45c066fccb68
Please refer to their website for more information.
For further information and to register, please contact:
Randy Erno
Delegate Sales Executive
Direct: +852 2122 5271
Email: randy.erno@haymarket.asia

Have I Got Your Attention? By Sam Horn, Intrigue Expert
2016-06-09
Did you know goldfish have longer attention spans than we do? Nine seconds to our eight.
How then, in a world of infobesity and impatience, are we supposed to get our ideas heard, programs approved, projects funded, products bought?
In this free interactive Webinar from 9 June to 21 June, Sam Horn an intrigue expert will be sharing with us on the process on how to connect with people – no matter how busy, distracted or sceptical they are.
For more info on this free Webinar, Click here

ASIFMA-GFMA Market Liquidity Conference 2016
2016-06-14
ASIFMA in conjunction with the GFMA’s Global Foreign Exchange Division are pleased to present the ASIFMA-GFMA Market Liquidity Conference 2016 – Fixed Income and Foreign Exchange to be held on Tuesday 14 June 2016 in Hong Kong. The event is modeled on the well-established series of AFME’s annual European Market Liquidity Conference in London, as well as the successful inaugural Asian edition that ASIFMA and GMFA co-hosted in Singapore last year.
This industry-wide conference aims to provide a unique opportunity for 300 global and regional industry representatives from both sell-side and buy-side, fixed income and foreign exchange communities, to discuss and debate in-depth with policy makers on market liquidity topics. It features keynote speeches, presentations, panel discussions and break-out sessions including Q&A with the audience and networking opportunities.
Members are entitled to a discounted delegate fee at USD650 per person (original at USD780).
For details and enrolment, please click here for the event website. If you are interested to attend the conference. Please register here and quote the PROMO CODE: MKL2016GOE.
A confirmation email will be sent to you shortly for successful registration. Seats are served on first-come-first-served basis.
For registration inquiry, please contact Rosanne Tong of ASIFMA at rtong@asifma.org.

BritCham Brexit Debate
2016-06-14
BritCham will be hosting a Brexit Debate on Tuesday 14th June at Raffles Hotel, from 7.30am. The key points of both arguments and the potential impacts of Britain leaving the EU to the financial sector and beyond will be addressed.
Moderated by Mark Worthington, Singapore Managing Director for Bell Pottinger Asia, a keynote speech will be made by Simon Baptist, Chief Economist at The Economist Intelligence Unit and Bicky Bhangu, representing the Chamber membership as President.
The case for remaining in the EU will be articulated by Paul Landless, Partner at Clifford Chance, with the argument for leaving the EU made by Richard Whittall, Fund Manager at Alltus Capital.

Please click here for more information.

Prior to the debate, we ask Members to complete a short poll which reflects your understanding of the arguments and potential implications of this decision. Click here to access the survey, which can be taken anonymously if preferred.

Official Launch of the EU Business Avenues in South East Asia Programme
2016-06-15

The Economist Events' Myanmar Summit 2016
2016-06-16
One hundred days into the new government’s term, The Economist Events will convene its second Myanmar Summit, where the nation’s decision-makers, advocates, entrepreneurs and investors will discuss how to build and maintain the country’s development path.
Why attend?
Building on the success of the inaugural Myanmar Summit 2015, the 2016 summit will explore the country’s most pressing and timely issues, bringing together the country’s opinion leaders for a day of debate and high-level discussion.
Featured topics:
– New government: 100 days and beyond
– The NLD’s policy priorities
– Building policymaking and administrative capacity
– Priorities for regional and global investors
– The environmental challenge for investors
– Myanmar’s digital economy
– Resource extraction – challenges and opportunities

Questions we will answer:
– How will the NLD build its policymaking and administrative capacity?
– Where do the key opportunities lie? How are savvy investors managing the risks?
– How can Myanmar develop both profitably and sustainably?
– How can Myanmar become an inclusive, pluralistic society?
Programme of the event
For more information, please visit Myanmar Economist.

Closed Door Meeting with Mr Christopher Koh, MOM
2016-06-17
On the 17th of June, EuroCham will be meeting Mr Christopher Koh, Director of the Foreign Workforce Policy Department at Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM).
By invitation only.

Further information to be released soon.

Mr Christopher Koh
“Christopher is the Director of the Foreign Workforce Policy Department of Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower. His role is to foster a carefully balanced foreign workforce policy to support economic growth, by having foreign manpower supplement the local workforce, while contributing to better job opportunities and higher wages for local workers.
Before joining the Manpower Ministry in 2012, Christopher has worked in four other Ministries, taking on a diverse range of economic and social policy topics that include international healthcare diplomacy, industrial land pricing and planning, encouraging parenthood, and improving public housing for the poor.
Christopher was trained as a chemical engineer at Johns Hopkins University and has a Master’s degree in management from Stanford University.”

Special ICCS Event UEFA EURO 2016
2016-06-17
For more information and to register, please refer to ICCS event page.

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For any queries, please drop them an email at marketing@italchamber.org.sg.

VOILÁ FASHION SHOW
2016-06-18
RÊVE brings to life the talented works of local and overseas Fashion Designers with great Magnificence.
Up to 20 Fashion Designers would present their not so ordinary collections on the RUNWAY. Feast your eyes not just on the designer pieces but also the creative photography born from this project. There is so much more to see and do at the MAD Museum of Art & Design.
RÊVE wants everyone to immerse in great company, meet new people, support the budding fashion designers, entrepreneurs and enjoy the evening away!

For more information and to register, please refer to Voila Fashion Show.

EUSFTA: Stakeholders Roundtable Discussion
2016-06-22
On the 22nd of June, the Financial Services Committee together with the Regional Trade Committee will be meeting with experts appointed by the EU Commission for a Joint-Session regarding the EUSFTA, European Union-Singapore Free Trade Agreement. This is the first FTA concluded between the EU and an ASEAN country.
The European Commission has already launched a process of legal analysis and review of the Agreement and the identification of all actions that Singapore must take to implement the EUSFTA. A team of consultants has been charged to draft a report to this effect and will also gather views and input from relevant stakeholders.
The goal of this joint session is to enable the European Commission to better track the implementation process with a view of ensuring that Singapore takes all the necessary steps needed to abide by its obligations.
For members of the Financial Services Committee together with the Regional Trade Committee. Companies that have a keen interest to attend, please contact Mr Yiannis Korkevelos, Policy and Corporate Affairs Manager, at yiannis.korkovelos@eurocham.org.sg..

Regional Trade Committee Meeting
2016-06-22
On the 22nd of June 2016, the Regional Trade Committee, along with the Financial Services Committee, will host a Closed-door industry consultation regarding “The Implementation of the EU-Singapore FTA: Issues, Challenges and To-Do Items for Singapore”.
While waiting for the Court case on the EU’s competence to ratify the EUSFTA, the EU Commission has launched a process of legal analysis and review of the Agreement and the identification of all actions that Singapore must take to implement the EUSFTA. The goal is to enable the European Commission to better track the implementation process with a view of ensuring that Singapore takes all the necessary steps needed to abide by its obligations.
A team of consultant has been charged to draft a report to this effect and, besides the desk work, they will also gather views and input from relevant stakeholders.
To this effect, EuroCham is the main interlocutor from the EU business side.
As such, this closed-door round-table feedback session will be a crucial element for the successful implementation of the EUSFTA.

This meeting is for EuroCham Members only.
Should you be interested in attending, please contact the Policy & Corporate Affairs Manager, Mr. Yiannis Korkovelos, at yiannis.korkovelos@eurocham.org.sg

Internationalisation Forum 2016
2016-06-23
Human Capital Singapore (HCS), with the support of IE Singapore, NTUC U Associate and strategic partners (SBF, SMF and WAF), is organising the inaugural Internationalisation Forum, graced by Mr Heng Swee Keat, Minister for Finance on 23 June 2016. Mr Lim Hng Kiang, Minister for Trade & Industry (Trade) will be gracing the Opening Plenary and Mrs Josephine Teo, Senior Minister for Foreign Affairs will be gracing the Closing Plenary.
The Forum aims to provide a unique platform for the gathering of MNCs, SMEs, GLCs and public sector agencies to discuss relevant topics pertaining to their business ventures overseas.

For more information on the Internationalisation Forum 2016, please click on this link.

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION!
EuroCham members can enjoy a special 10% discount by using the code: “EUIF2016”.

IPR Committee Meeting
2016-06-24
On the 24th of June 2016, the IPR Committee will be meeting for an update on the current initiatives ongoing in Singapore and the region.
Committee members will be meeting right after the closed-door session with Mr. Daren Tang, chief Executive of the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS), as part of a private sector consortium.
Agenda items and topics of discussion will include strategic planning and briefing on key ongoing initiatives for 2016, discussion on the Economist Intelligence Unit study, and E-commerce.
This meeting is for EuroCham Members only.
Should you be interested in attending, please contact the Policy & Corporate Affairs Manager, Mr. Yiannis Korkovelos, at yiannis.korkovelos@eurocham.org.sg

Closed-door meeting with Mr. Daren Tang, Chief Executive of the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS)
2016-06-24
On the 24th of June 2016, EuroCham will have the pleasure to host a closed-door meeting with Mr. Daren Tang, Chief Executive of the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore, IPOS. EuroCham’s members will be offered the opportunity to engage in a discussion on challenges and issues faced by the industry in Singapore and the region.
With the mandate to facilitate the development of Singapore’s IP eco-system, IPOS envisions to place the nation as an IP Hub in Asia, ensuring that the country’s infrastructure and expertise support the creation, protection and exploitation of IP. To this end, a number of recent initiatives have been undertaken by the Organisation in Singapore, as well as outside the island’s borders. With the presence of Mr. Daren Tang, participants to this special event will be offered an overview of recent initiatives implemented by IPOS. Topics of interests will range from international negotiations on IP regulations to fostering innovation in the region.
For more information or should you wish to participate please contact the Policy & Corporate Affairs Manager, Mr. Yiannis Korkovelos at yiannis.korkovelos@eurocham.org.sg.

“Mr Daren Tang was appointed Chief Executive of the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) on 16 November 2015.
Prior to his appointment, Mr Tang was Deputy Chief Executive (DCE) of IPOS and in charge of the Registries Cluster, which is the regulatory arm of IPOS. He helmed the Cluster from 1 August 2012, and was responsible for the regulatory framework of all types of IP in Singapore, including patents, trade marks, designs and copyright. Mr Tang also oversaw the operations of the Registries of Patents, Trade Marks and Designs, as well as the development of Singapore’s IP policy and legal regime. He also represented Singapore in international IP negotiations, including at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and in Free Trade Agreements.” Read More

Wine & Spirits Committee Meeting
2016-06-27
On the 27th of June, the Wine & Spirits Committee will meet to discuss the next steps of the implementation of the Responsible Drinking Campaign.Members will be given feedback on the Clarke Quay Music Festival Responsible Drinking Campaign.
This meeting will also be a follow-up of the second Responsible Drinking Campaign training session on June 26, implementing the TIPs program, Training for Intervention ProcedureS, in Clark Quay Singapore.
This meeting is for EuroCham Members only.
Should you be interested in attending, please contact the Policy & Corporate Affairs Manager, Mr Yiannis Korkovelos at yiannis.korkovelos@eurocham.org.sg

ESSEC Roundtable: Innovative Disruption and Value Creation of Fintech: Opportunities and Challenges for Financial Institutions?
2016-06-30
A few years ago, several apparently modest start-ups started offering consumers limited online lending or retail-payment services. Known as fintechs, they operated at the margin of the financial sector and didn’t directly threaten established financial-services companies. But, today fintechs are rapidly entering the mainstream, and attracting a growing customer base in the process. Compared to incumbent financial-services companies, fintechs deliver highly focused financial-services applications, often more effectively and less expensively. Their business models are underpinned by a better use of data and frictionless customer experience. So, to what extent are fintechs creating value? How can traditional financial institutions react to this new environment? What could disrupt fintech innovators’ road to success? These are some of the questions that will be raised during the roundtable, and discussed with our distinguished speakers:

Mr. Sopnendu Mohanty, Chief FinTech Officer, Monetary Authority of Singapore
Mr. Antony Eldridge, Partner, PwC Singapore Financial Services Leader

Mr. Jean-Charles Sambor, Director of Institute of International Finance (IIF)

Mr. Lawrence Yong, Founder and CEO of Moolah Sense, a Singapore based start-up and a marketplace lending platform that connect SMEs who are seeking short-term business loans from prospective investors.

The roundtable will be moderated by Dr. Patrick Lecomte, Senior Research Fellow at ESSEC Business School
Mr. Sopnendu Mohanty is the Chief Financial Technology (Fintech) Officer of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). He is responsible for creating development strategies and regulatory policies around technology innovation to “better manage risks, enhance efficiency andstrengthen competitiveness in the financial sector”. Prior to joining MAS, Mr. Mohanty was with Citibank as their Global Head of the Consumer Lab Network and Programs, which included driving innovation programs and managing innovation labs across multiple geographies globally. Mr. Mohanty has spent 20 years in the APAC region and held various roles in technology, finance, productivity, and business development. He was Citibank’s APAC regional head of Branch operations along with heading the Consumer Innovation Lab in Singapore. He spent a significant time in Japan, where he was Citibank’s Retail Business Development head and also did leadership stints in various functions within operations and technology. Globally, he played a significant subject matter expert role in driving Citibank’s global smart banking program, to transform bank’s physical network to digital first, smart & innovative, client centric and highly delightful customer engagement center. Mohanty has co-authored various patented work in area of retail distribution of financial sector. Having been with PwC in London for over 29 years, with tours of duty in New York, Zurich and nine years in Japan/Asia-Pacific, Mr. Antony Eldridge is now based in Singapore where he is the firm’s Financial Services practice leader. Across Asia-Pacific he also leads PwC’s Banking and Capital Markets practice. He has specialized in Investment Banking since very early in his career, working closely with most of the key institutions in the industry, in both an audit and an advisory capacity. Most recently, Mr. Eldridge was leading the global relationship and service delivery for a major British corporate and investment bank and he also serves a number of major international financial institutions in Singapore. Mr. Eldridge is also a member of PwC Global Financial Services Leadership team. Mr. Jean-Charles Sambor is the Institute of International Finance Asia-Pacific Director and based out of Singapore. Mr. Sambor has 15 years of experience in emerging markets research, strategy, portfolio management and risk management. Prior to joining the IIF in 2014, he was Managing Director and Head of Global Emerging and Frontier Fixed Income at Everest Capital. Before Everest Capital, Mr. Sambor was Senior Vice President of TCW Emerging Markets group in Los Angeles. He was responsible for Asia emerging markets fixed income and currency strategy. Prior to TCW, Mr. Sambor spent 4 years at Societe Generale where he was responsible for emerging market research (Asia and Africa). Founder and CEO of MoolahSense, Mr. Lawrence Yong is responsible for the strategic planning, overall management, and business development of MoolahSense. More than 12 years in the field, Mr. Yong had worked extensively in the financial services sector, acquiring a combination of front-to-back, buy- and sell-side experiences, particularly in the area of Fixed Income. Mr. Yong spent the first half of his professional life in Wealth Management, with his last role heading an award-winning investment product team at Standard Chartered Bank. Before founding MoolahSense, he was a Vice President at Macquarie Capital where he was closely involved in developing its sales and structuring business at the Fixed Income division.
MODERATOR
Dr. Patrick Lecomte is a Senior Research Fellow at ESSEC Business School, Asia-Pacific. He specializes and teaches in real estate finance, and financial innovation applied to commercial real estate. Dr. Lecomte holds a Ph.D. in real estate finance from the University of Paris, an MPhil in land economy from Cambridge University (England), an MBA from Columbia University (USA), and a post-graduate degree from the University of Paris-Dauphine (France).
Please kindly register by clicking here.

How to Always Captivate Your Stakeholders In Good Times & Bad
2016-07-01
How to Always Captivate Your Stakeholders In Good Times & Bad with Mr Mark Laudi

Learn how to engage your internal and external stakeholders effectively. Get tips on building your personal brand. Whether it’s a town hall, or a customer presentation, get your messages understood, accepted, and put into action, fast.
About Mark Laudi, CEO, Hong Bao Media
Mark is an award-winning radio and television presenter, and an ex-CNBC Bureau Chief. A sought-after moderator, chairman or conference anchor for financial and business events, Mark regularly conducts MasterClasses for senior executives. More
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The Ortho-SMU Summit:The CEO Agenda On Patient Centricity
2016-07-07
The Ortho-SMU Summit: The CEO Agenda on Patient Centricity is designed as a forum for Senior Hospital Executives in the Asia Pacific region. The workshop will be held from the 7th to 8th July 2016.
Addressing the issues that keep the C-suite awake at night, the 2-day summit provides opportunities to exchange best practices in facilitated workshops and panels as well as to hear from industry experts and academic thought leaders.
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ASEAN Market Insights Seminar: Lao PDR
2016-07-07
To register please email: gbd6@sbf.org.sg

Network with Canada at Singapore International Water Week
2016-07-12
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Singapore is pleased to invite you to Network with Canada at Singapore International Water Week!

Please register here.

Calling all Supply Chain Professionals for a Masterclass on Integrated Innovation with Your Partners in the Supply Chain
2016-07-14
This session presents the effect of the interaction of innovation with supply chain management in competitive and cooperative settings. The session will also explore the design of innovative supply chain strategies that provide firms with a strategic and sustainable competitive advantage that utilize global resources and markets.

For more information, please click here

Commercial Vehicles Committee Meeting
2016-07-29
On the 29th of July 2016, the Commercial Vehicles Committee will be meeting to discuss ongoing developments with the National Environmental Agency.
The meeting will explore productivity in the automobile industry, as well as the potential for the introduction of autonomous cars in Singapore.
In addition, various issues such as road safety and legal enforcement will be addressed.
This meeting is for EuroCham Members only.
Should you be interested in attending, please contact the Committees and Membership Manager, Mr Yiannis Korkovelos at yiannis.korkovelos@eurocham.org.sg
