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GIC's Tan to Run for President of Singapore

GIC's Tan to Run for President of Singapore
SINGAPORE—Tony Tan, deputy chairman of the Government of Singapore Investment Corp., said Thursday he will resign from the sovereign wealth fund effective July 1 in order to run in the city-state's coming presidential election.



Mr. Tan's candidacy would intensify what is shaping up to be the most keenly contested presidential vote since the introduction of the elected presidency in 1991. The post has no executive authority and isn't involved in day-to-day running of the government. It does carry certain veto powers to safeguard Singapore's reserves, and some responsibility over civil-service appointments and government and statutory board budgets.



Mr. Tan will also resign as chairman of the media group Singapore Press Holdings Ltd. as of July 1.



Jean Danker engaged to Glenn Ong



Kate Jean Danker engaged to Glenn Ong

"He put a ring on it!" Jean Danker first announced to friends and fans via Twitter in the wee hours on Saturday morning.

A rather inconspicuous tweet if not for the exclamation mark, considering the sexy ex-bachelorette has just been proposed to with a 1.75-carat Lazare solitaire engagement ring.



In an interview with xinmsn in February last year, Glenn had said "I think I can propose anytime already" and that if he proposes, he wants to do it the right way.

Indeed, the man kept his word. Knowing how attached Jean is to her parents, the loving Glenn went on not one but two bended knees, and popped the million dollar question last Friday night at Jean's parents' house.

"In the cutest manner, he asked, "Will you marry me?" with the biggest grin on his face and earnest puppy dog eyes!" Jean reminisced, "I said yes immediately, no pregnant pause!" (Laughs)

Yesterday, when xinmsn spoke to the newly-engaged Jean in a telephone interview, she sounded composed despite the oodles of joy from a surprise weekend engagement. "I'm almost a little shy about it," Jean said.

Apparently, it was only a couple of weeks back that Glenn "asked my parents for my hand" and got their approval. Jean's parents then played along pretending not to know about his proposal.

"It [the proposal] came as a surprise! It's great. I'm really happy," Jean shared, "We've talked a lot about marriage, not too long ago, but I didn't think it'll be so soon!"

"But I've been very chilled about it, actually. It's my girlfriends who are more excited!"

No wedding date has been set yet for the couple who's been dating for over two years now. Jean said, "We haven't thought about anything yet. It could be soon or it could be a long engagement!"

The soon-to-be Mrs Ong mused, "I always recognise [that] it's him and me. It could be a simple ceremony or a grand wedding, regardless, I'd still be very happy."

Glenn was previously married to fellow deejays Kate Reyes for three years and Jamie Yeo for five years, until their high-profile separation in 2009.

2PM drops their music video for “Hands Up”!

2PM drops their music video for “Hands Up”


A few days ago, 2PM galvanized K-pop fans the world over with the teaser for their title track, “Hands Up“, and now the music video has been released!

JYP Entertainment revealed to allkpop that, “2PM’s ‘Hands Up’ is a fun club dance track that will allow fans to enjoy the summer season with 2PM. We ask for your attention and interest.”

Working the camera like the red carpet princes they are, 2PM has prepared a phenomenal new work which was filmed in Singapore for their fans and definitely make you put your hands up!

Check out the music video below!

Beerfest Asia 2011 Returns to Singapore

Beerfest Asia 2011 Returns to Singapore



Beerfest Asia 2011 is back with a bang this weekend – get ready to celebrate the third installment of everybody’s favorite thirst-quenching festival at the Marian Promenade, Singapore, from June 16-19.



Organized by Timbre Group and Sphere Exhibits, the four day festival promises to showcase in excess of 250 different types of beer from all over the world, with exhibitors arriving from famous beer-producing nations like Belgium, Germany, Czech Republic, Thailand and more.