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350 Aspiring Youth Entrepreneurs Take an Insider’s Look into Singapore’s Start-Up Scene at nEbO’s YES 2016

June 13, 2016

nEbO’s ninth annual Youth Entrepreneurship Symposium (YES) will cover a wide range of activities from expert sharing and skill-based workshops to networking sessions and an elevator pitch challenge. Singapore, 13 June 2016 – 350 aspiring youths entrepreneurs aged 17 to 25 from Institutes of Higher Learning (IHL) had an insider look into the local start-up scene at nEbO’s ninth annual Youth Entrepreneurship Symposium (YES) 2016. Held at National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School, this iconic symposium is one of the key initiatives from nEbO’s Entrepreneurship Community to get youths to be Work-Ready and to promote an entrepreneurial mindset among youths in Singapore. […]

Sporting Talents from Unions recognised at the Labour Movement’s Annual Key Sporting Event – U Sports Awards Night 2016

May 17, 2016

Awards were given out to unions and members who embody the U Sports values – U.P.R.I.D.E (Unity, Passion, Respect, Inspiration, Determination & Excellence). Singapore, 17 May 2016 – After a tabulation of all the scores achieved throughout U Games 15/16, The Singapore Manual & Mercantile Workers' Union (SMMWU) emerged as the Top Union once again at the eighth U Sports Awards Night 2016, held at D’Marquee in Downtown East. […]

nEbO is Committed to Nurturing Singapore Youths and Grooming Future Leaders

April 16, 2016

Acting Minister for Education, Mr Ong Ye Kung celebrates youth achievements and motivates other youths to follow in their footsteps and create their own defining moments at nEbO’s Spirit of Youth Awards. Singapore, 16 April 2016 – A total of 10 individual and team awards were presented by Guest of Honour Mr Ong Ye Kung, Acting Minister for Education (Higher Education and Skills) and Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Defence, to 54 youth leaders whose achievements were recognised at nEbO’s annual Spirit of Youth Awards (SOYA) today at Downtown East, D’Marquee. […]

176 Teams Compete in Singapore’s Largest 3-on-3 Floorball Tournament

March 19, 2016

50 sports leaders championed the event under U Sports Capability Development Programme. Singapore, 19 March 2016 – Over 800 participants dribbled, passed and scored their way to the top in the largest 3-on-3 floorball tournament held at D’Marquee, Downtown East. Held for the seventh consecutive year, this year’s tournament saw the highest number of teams participating to date as registration closed with a total of 176 teams, an overall increase of 40 percent from last year. […]

U Live promotes Fitness, Discovery and Education among Active Agers at Walk for Wellness

February 27, 2016

800 participants across all ages enjoyed a 5KM walk with NTUC Deputy Secretary-General Heng Chee How. Singapore, 27 February 2016 – Over 800 participants comprising active agers, families and friends gathered at Downtown East today, ready for their warm-ups before embarking on the 5KM fun walk along Pasir Ris Park. With a line-up of more than 10 activities encompassing around three concepts – Fitness, Discovery and Education, this year’s Walk for Wellness has doubled in the number of participants from last year, exemplifying the spirit of active ageing as more participants stepped forward to lead a healthy lifestyle. […]

nEbO’s W.I.S.H. – More Youth Volunteers Make a Difference Through Fun and Healthy Activities

January 21, 2016

nEbO's Ways In Sharing Happiness (W.I.S.H.) 2016 is back once again this year! Since its launch seven years ago, nEbO's W.I.S.H. was initiated by youth leaders in nEbO’s Care community and is one of the most popular activity to get more youths to give back to the community through volunteerism. The line-up of activities through the month of January is themed “Health and Wellness” so as to raise awareness and improve the overall health and well-being of the less fortunate. […]

U Live Symposium 2015 – developing seniors’ capabilities and encouraging lifelong learning

July 30, 2015

Singapore, 30 July 2015 – 67-year-old Mohan is the epitome of healthy, happy, productive and purposeful living. Friendly and lively, the former union leader from SATSWU has remained connected with the Labour Movement even after retirement. Mohan is currently U Live’s Park Ambassador, conducting monthly tours through the dense mangrove forest at Pasir Ris Park where mud crabs, mudskippers and even rare birds can be spotted. […]

Launch Of All-New D’Resort Marks Phase One Completion Of Refreshing Downtown East Project

July 01, 2015

Nature-Inspired Getaway with Waterpark Fun Featuring Nine Room Types Promises Whole New Experience for All. Singapore, 1 July 2015 – The opening of the all-new D’Resort @ Downtown East today marks the completion of Phase One of the $200 million Refreshing Downtown East redevelopment project announced in 2012. The five-year plan aims to update NTUC Club’s offerings to meet the changing social and lifestyle needs of members and the public. […]

Labour Movement Revises Income Criteria For Voucher Programmes To Reach Out To More Low-Income Members

May 31, 2015

11,000 more beneficiaries stand to benefit from U Stretch and Back to School vouchers. At the launch of the first run of Family Recreation & Fun (FRF) Carnival 2015 on 31 May 2015, the Labour Movement reaffirms its commitment to the welfare of its low-income union members as it revises the income criteria for the voucher programmes under NTUC-U Care Fund – U Stretch and U Care Back to School , to benefit more low-income members and their children. […]