The Singapore Prize is a lottery game that offers a one-in-eleven chance of winning a minimum of $2 million. It was launched in 1998, and all proceeds are donated to the Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay project. Prizes can be won by buying a ticket at any Singapore Pools outlet. Tickets are available for sale from 8am to 10pm daily. There is no entry fee.
The annual award, given out by the Singapore Book Publishers Association (SBPA), is a prize for publishing in the country’s official languages. To be eligible, books must have a significant Singapore element in their narratives, and have been published and legally deposited with the National Library Board of Singapore. Translated works are also eligible.
Winners of the awards will have the opportunity to build connections to expand their businesses in Singapore. This includes getting access to Singapore government agencies and the Singapore private sector to help them strengthen their competitive advantage. The event will also give participants a platform to showcase their products and services to potential customers.
In addition to the main prize, there are three sub-prizes, namely the Reader’s Choice Prize and two Book of the Year awards. The Reader’s Choice Prize — awarded to four books, including Ali bin Salim’s I Am That Man, Daryl Qilin Yam’s Beyond The Storm, Rama Sureess’ rma cureess and Pan Zheng Lei’s Pan Zheng Lei: My Life in Stories — is voted by Singaporeans from all walks of life. The prizes were announced in a ceremony at the National Museum of Singapore on 22 January.
The heir to the British throne traveled to Singapore for the first time since 2012, on a visit largely focused on promoting the Earthshot Prize that his Royal Foundation charity has launched in 2020. He walked a green carpet at Changi Airport, which was lit in green for his arrival, and was greeted by cheering fans as he wore a dark green blazer designed by Alexander McQueen. During his trip, he met with entrepreneurs and leaders from the worlds of science, business and finance to discuss ways to accelerate and scale their solutions for repairing the planet. Earlier, he had visited the 40-meter Rain Vortex and its indoor garden, which was illuminated green to welcome him. He was also shown a tree planted in his honour at the indoor garden. The royal’s next stop was Malaysia. Then he will travel to Thailand for the second leg of his trip, which ends on 1 March 2022 in Kyoto. He is scheduled to meet the Prime Minister of Thailand and other dignitaries. He will also address the Asia-Pacific Innovation Summit in the city. The event is a gathering of leaders from all sectors to promote the importance of innovation and its power to transform economies and improve lives. This year’s event is set to be bigger than ever. The programme will feature the latest and most advanced technology from the region.