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A Hays report analysing 30 markets has ranked Singapore high among the top talent networks around the world. Singapore has outperformed other markets in the following key industries: 💻 Technology  🦦 Life Sciences  👩🔬 Engineering   🏦 Banking  💲 Financial Institutions Experienced working in Singapore? Share your thoughts below on what it’s like 👇 #SingaporeGlobalNetwork #Singapore #GlobalTalentNetwork

In honour of World Mental Health Day, Dr Mian-Li Ong, PhD, Founder of Lightfull Psychology Consulting and Practice, shares three powerful tips on supporting mental well-being in your community: 💬 Be mindful of your words – A little kindness can go a long way. 🧠 Seek help early – Don't wait for a crisis to reach out for support. 🤝 Build a supportive community – Surround yourself with people who uplift you. Together, we can create a world where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported on their mental health journey. #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthMatters #SupportSystem

Coffee, meet kopi ☕️ We're excited to share the success of the first-ever Coffee Connections event in the UK 🇬🇧 organised by us last month. The gathering brought together professionals from the creative and design industries in London and Singapore, fostering cross-cultural dialogue and networking opportunities for all. If you’re planning an event for your community, our SGN Funding Programme could be what you need. Find out more here: go.gov.sg/sgnfp #EventsAroundTheWorld #SingaporeGlobalNetwork

Food serves as a major vehicle for Kaylin Eu to stay connected to her heritage. Growing up in a Melbourne suburb, her family feasted on classic Singaporean and Malaysian dishes like popiah (fresh spring rolls), nasi lemak (rice cooked in coconut milk) and mee siam (spicy stir-fried vermicelli). When she arrived in Berlin in 2015, she had the opportunity to create a pop-up restaurant experience. She made 30 portions of food featuring ingredients she carried from Singapore, sold out, and the rest is history. “I’ve always found it really satisfying to cook something from my heart and watch people enjoy it.” Today, she’s helming Ma-Makan, a kopitiam in Berlin serving Singaporeans and Malaysians fare – read her story here:  https://lnkd.in/gdbyEbi2 #kopitiam #SGfood #SingaporeGlobalNetwork

With World Mental Health Day just two days away, a new wave of advocates across Asia is breaking the stigma and transforming mental health access. These leaders are reshaping the conversation and creating vital support networks across the region. Meet some of the champions driving this change: 🧘♀️ Stephanie Ng of Body Banter sparks open dialogue on body image and mental health, fostering supportive communities. 😊 Sherman Ho of Happiness Initiative delivers research-backed programmes that make wellbeing tools accessible to all. 🤝 Narasimman S/O Tivasiha Mani of Impart empowers at-risk youth with holistic mental health and education services. Explore the full list here: https://lnkd.in/gkCSDmYd Photo credit: The Straits Times #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthAdvocates #SingaporeChangemakers 

In early 2023, Suzhou-based educator Glory Goh met with an accident that left her with brain and skull injuries. Miraculously, she had no memory of the incident and thus, no PTSD. Her rehabilitation process led her to discover regenerative medicine and the importance of community. Doctors noted that her pace of recovery was “phenomenal”—hardly a surprise, as Glory had developed an obsession with health and fitness. She worked out regularly, slept well to aid better brain health, and played computer games for visual training. Above all, she credits her stellar post-accident health to her supportive friends and staff: “With the support of those who care, things can get better.” She continues to make an impact as an educator, animal rescue worker, and volunteer: https://lnkd.in/gu92B4R6 &utm_campaign=organic-li&utm_content=lf #CommunityLeader

Thomas Jeng, former Head of Global Business Development at 500 Global, is helping Southeast Asian startups thrive by adapting Silicon Valley strategies to local challenges. 🚀🌏 While many draw inspiration from Silicon Valley, Thomas believes Southeast Asia's tech future depends on creating its own playbook. Find out how he's guiding founders to scale internationally and navigate regional complexities: https://lnkd.in/g6tFV9mx #Startups #Entrepreneurship #SoutheastAsia #SiliconValley 

Can an app revive Singapore’s cherished kampung spirit and spark a new wave of community philanthropy? 🏠 💪 This is the vision behind GoodHood.SG, founded by tech entrepreneur Nigel Teo. In a city racing towards modernity, GoodHood.SG is breaking the mould by rekindling neighbourly connections through technology and compassion. Described by Teo as “a citizen-led movement,” GoodHood.SG is not just another app – it's a mission to foster kindness and support in Singapore’s communities. Philanthropy lies at its core, driving initiatives like #KindCooks, which mobilises home chefs to provide free meals to those in need during the pandemic. 👨🍳🍲 “When it is community-first, we are most concerned with driving real impact to the community, instead of being influenced by various stakeholders who may have other objectives for doing community like profits or community.” Teo says. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gssiq-f9 #Community #Philanthropy #GoodHoodSG

“It was my desire for community and connection that formed the bedrock of Boutiques Singapore.” When Danish artist Charlotte Cain moved to Singapore in 1989 as a trailing spouse, she never imagined becoming an entrepreneur. Yet, her brainchild Boutiques Singapore – a biannual retail extravaganza celebrating brands spanning women and men’s fashion and accessories, furniture and home décor, lifestyle, food, children’s products, has been going strong for the last 22 years. It first started out as a small-scale affair involving only 16 designers, whereas its present-day version, slated to take place in November 2024, will host 300 brands across seven rooms at the iconic F1 Pit Building. Local brands and community organisations like GINLEE Studio Pte Ltd, Moom Health, Carrie K., Babes Pregnancy Crisis Support Ltd, and Daughters Of Tomorrow (DOT) have appeared in previous iterations of Boutiques Singapore, given Charlotte’s personal philosophy of supporting local creatives. Learn more about how Charlotte is empowering the next generation of Singaporean and Singapore-based businesses and charities here: https://lnkd.in/gcTHyz6b #LocalDesigners #WomenEntrepreneur 

21 Singaporean companies have claimed their spots on the inaugural list of ASEAN's 30 top tech startups by tech venture-capital firm Granite Asia. Among the innovators making waves are:  💰 Endowus – Revolutionising wealth management with digital-first, affordable investment solutions. 📶 Circles – Transforming mobile services with its fully digital telco model, offering seamless connectivity. 🖥️ Sleek – Simplifying corporate services with innovative digital solutions for startups and businesses. Explore the full NextGen Tech 30 list here: https://lnkd.in/dzYetx_u Photo credit: Endowus #NextGenTech30 #SingaporeTech #Innovation #ASEAN