MICE in Singapore 2022

Tuesday, September 27, 2022 | Posted by lily_lee68@yahoo.com.sg

 


Singapore’s MICE (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) industry is bouncing back strongly after being hit badly by the pandemic. The number of events timed to coincide with the F1 are similar to pre-Covid-19 levels, noted the Singapore Tourism Board (STB). It added that the 25 events are expected to be attended by close to 90,000 delegates.

  • The Milken Institute Asia Summit (Sept 28-30), an annual meeting of investors, business executives and others to discuss issues affecting the region.
  • The Forbes Global CEO Conference (Sept 26-27).
  • One of Singapore's largest trade shows, FHA-Food & Beverage (Sept 5-8), is also returning for the first time since the pandemic hit in 2020.

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/consumer/f1s-return-boosts-singapores-mice-industry-heavy-hitting-events-returning-around-race-period#:~:text=the%20Milken%20Institute,to%2090%2C000%20delegates.

How does MICE events help to promote tourism in Singapore?
Who are the ones attracted by MICE events?

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Drinkable Tap water

Friday, September 23, 2022 | Posted by lily_lee68@yahoo.com.sg

 

https://travelerdoor.com/2022/08/17/travelchart/

Does the 2 maps show distinctive groups of countries in terms of development? 

Does the map on the left (blue) shows DCs (Developed Countries) and the map on the right shows LDCs ( Less Developed Countries)?

What are the indicators of development?

Where are more developed countries found?

How does economic development affects the accessibility to food and level of health in a country?

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Flood and Malaria in Pakistan

Thursday, September 22, 2022 | Posted by lily_lee68@yahoo.com.sg

 Flooding in Pakistan

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sustainability/climate-change-worsened-pakistan-floods-study-2942511

Where are the areas affected?
How has climate change affected flooding in Pakistan?

Spread of Malaria in Pakistan



https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/malaria-and-diseases-spreading-fast-flood-hit-pakistan-2954116

How does flooding contribute to the spread of Malaria?
What are the measures to mitigate the impact of Malaria?


https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/climate-change-hotspots-surge-acute-hunger-cut-emissions-compensate-low-income-countries-2942696

How does extreme weather impact on food security?
Where are the areas affected by extreme weather other than Pakistan?
What are the international response that can be used to mitigate climate change?

Updated 9 Oct 2022
Read more on the economic impacts of flood to Pakistan.

Social impacts:
The flood killed 1,700, devastated two million homes, and put a third of the nation underwater, displacing 8 million people from home.

https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/floods-to-drag-up-to-9-million-pakistanis-into-poverty-world-bank

Updated 11 Oct

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sustainability/drive-climate-compensation-grows-after-pakistans-floods-2999271

At least 1,300 people were killed, and 33 million people in Pakistan have been affected. Almost 100 per cent of the district’s cotton and rice crops were destroyed. More than half its primary and secondary schools were fully or partially damaged.

Pakistan, which contributed only 0.8 per cent to the world’s emissions, now faces damages estimated at more than US$30 billion, more than 10 per cent of its GDP.

It must repair or replace two million damaged or destroyed homes, nearly 24,000 schools, nearly 1,500 health facilities and 13,000km of roads. Bridges, hotels, dams, and other structures were also swept away.

Developed nations agreed to give money to help poorer countries reduce emissions and adapt their infrastructure for future climate change, but have been slow in providing the money.

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Food price inflation

Friday, September 16, 2022 | Posted by lily_lee68@yahoo.com.sg


Why has prices food increases?

Where are the areas affected?

What are the main food items affected?

How does this impact on food security?



https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/prices-soaring-everywhere-beans-brazil-pork-china-2943681




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Sichuan earthquake 5 Sept 2022

Wednesday, September 07, 2022 | Posted by lily_lee68@yahoo.com.sg

 


Where is the epicenter of the earthquake?

Why was the earthquake damaging?

What was the impacts of the earthquake?

What are the responses to the earthquake?

How was the rescue work hampered?

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3191365/chinas-sichuan-province-hit-68-magnitude-quake

The tremors hit at a depth of 16km in Sichuan’s southeastern Ganzi prefecture, next to the Hailuogou National Geological Park, a tourist hotspot.

How would this affect tourism in the affected area?



https://www.dhakatribune.com/europe/2022/09/05/earthquake-in-chinas-sichuan-kills-21


https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/magnitude-earthquake-strikes-southwestern-china-sichuan-province-2921151



https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/china-clears-roads-earthquake-68-magnitude-death-toll-74-2924501


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Typhoons in Sept

Tuesday, September 06, 2022 | Posted by lily_lee68@yahoo.com.sg

 Typhoon Hinnamnor hits South Korea 4 Sep 2022.



Where are the areas affected by the typhoon?
What are the impacts of the typhoon?
Why are typhoons more common Sept in Northern hemisphere?
How are typhoon formed?

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/south-korea-typhoon-hinnamnor-thousands-evacuated-strong-winds-heavy-rain-2922321

Updated 7 Sep 2022

How does emergency action save lives in respond to the typhoon?

https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-koreas-typhoon-hinnamnor-death-toll-rises-to-10

Another Tropical storm Earl affecting the Caribbean and cruises 3 Sep 2022




Where are the areas affected by the tropical cyclone which is predicted to develop into a hurricane?

What are the impacts of the tropical cyclone which is predicted to develop into a hurricane?

Why are hurricanes more common Sept in Northern hemisphere?

How are typhoon formed?

https://www.accuweather.com/en/hurricane/tropical-storm-earl-to-strengthen-as-atlantic-basin-heats-up/1241321

Updated 16 Sept
Typhoon Muifa hit China


https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/china-typhoon-muifa-east-coast-high-winds-heavy-rain-2939881

Where are the areas affected by typhoon Muifa?
What are the economic impacts of the typhoon Muifa?

Updated 17 Sep


https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/09/16/world/asia/typhoon-nanmadol-path-tracker-map.html

Singapore Grand Prix F1 race will be held from Sept 30 to Oct 2.

Race organisers are expecting this year's ticket sales to at least match that of the 2019 race, which drew a three-day total of 268,000 spectators - the second-highest after the 300,000 at the 2008 inaugural race. hit Japan




Where are the areas affected by Typhoon Nanmadol?

When is Typhoon Nanmadol expected to make landfall?

Why is the typhoon hazardous?

What was the preparedness measure taken?

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/japan-typhoon-nanmadol-kyushu-evacuations-2945586

Updated 26 Sep

Hurricane Ian









https://www.tropicalstormrisk.com/


Hurricane Ian hit Florida, USA on 26 Sep 2022


What are the hazards associated with the hurricane?




Preparedness measures - evacuation from Hurricane Ian





Typhoon Noru affecting Philippines and Vietnam


https://www.straitstimes.com/world/climate-battle-will-be-won-or-lost-by-businesses-says-leading-us-economist


Why is the extent of damage greater in Florida from Hurricane Ian?



Typhoon Noru affecting Philippines and Vietnam

Where are the areas affected by Typhoon Noru?
What are the environmental, social and economic impacts in the areas affected by the typhoon?
How are the emergency actions carried out?

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/typhoon-noru-philippines-marcos-aid-thousands-evacuate-flood-dead-2964846








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Flood threatening food security in Pakistan

Sunday, September 04, 2022 | Posted by lily_lee68@yahoo.com.sg


What cause the flood in Pakistan?

Updated 8 Sep 2022

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Landslide in Singapore

Friday, September 02, 2022 | Posted by lily_lee68@yahoo.com.sg

Where did the landslide occur?

Who are affected?

What caused the landslide?

Why would landslide lead to flood?

How can the impact be mitigated?





https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/part-of-clementi-park-connector-closed-after-landslide?





https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/landslide-at-clementi-bto-site-channel-created-in-ulu-pandan-canal-to-prevent-flooding?



https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch_06oOOev1/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=



Updated 7 Sep
 https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/clementi-landslide-pub-distributing-flood-bags-and-flood-barriers-as-precautionary-measure?

Update on incident at Clementi NorthArc BTO construction site: Recovery operations to be carried out in 3 phases

Recovery works, following the slope failure incident at Clementi NorthArc BTO construction site last Friday, 2 Sep. 





𝗣𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝟭: 𝗜𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸

Following last Friday’s incident, HDB and the contractor, Chiu Teng Construction Co. Pte Ltd, have taken immediate measures to stabilise the soil by applying a thin layer of concrete over the slope. The channel in Sungei Ulu Pandan is also widened to the current 3.5m and deployed several pumps to improve water flow in the canal. These immediate measures were taken to ensure public and workers’ safety, which is our foremost priority, by mitigating the impact of the slope failure and potential flood risk upstream. 

Nonetheless, the flood risk to the Ulu Pandan Park Connector and immediate upstream areas remains, especially during heavy rain, as the canal has yet to be restored. PUB and NParks will closely monitor the water level in the canal, and to promptly alert residents and park users of any flood risks.

𝗣𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝟮: 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀

With the completion of these immediate mitigating measures and the operational response put in place to manage flood risk, to begin Phase 2 of the recovery works. This involves installation of sheet piles along the affected stretch of the park connector, to reinforce and further stabilise the slope. This is a critical phase, and needs to be completed before the main recovery and reconstruction works can be carried out safely. 

During this phase, sheet piles will be driven deep into the ground to provide earth retention and excavation support. This helps to create a barrier for the safe removal of the displaced earth in the canal. The sheet piling works are expected to start this weekend and will take at least a month to complete. 

In the meantime, NParks will be reopening segments of the Ulu Pandan Park Connector from Boon Lay Way and the Ayer Rajah Expressway to the Commonwealth Avenue West flyover this weekend, which are downstream (i.e. west of the incident site). NParks will work with PUB to monitor the rain forecast and water level in the canal, and will temporarily close the park connector when necessary. 

The upstream (eastern) stretch of the park connector from the incident site to Clementi Road will remain closed for safety reasons, due to ongoing and planned recovery works, and potential flood risk. 

𝗣𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝟯: 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 

This final phase of recovery and reconstruction works involves fully restoring the canal, reinstating the damaged part of the park connector, and reconstructing the slope and retaining walls within the construction site. These works are extensive and expected to take a few months to complete. 

Updates from HDB 

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid03ipW9gxVemZW18i7AvPUB6qZvx8zGBttEMSCmZcDfzyoshRn21oroSzRpbcGwYhWl&id=100064871460618

Updated


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