Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Stamp - Singapore: 50 Years of Independence (1965 – 2015)‘A Brighter Future Together’ Commemorative Stamp Set Launch

By Singapore Post (SingPost), together with the SG50 Programme Office


2015 SG50 NATIONAL DAY COLLECTOR'S SHEET *Printed in France (Cartor Security Print) with
PHOTO: 2015 SG50 NATIONAL DAY COLLECTOR'S SHEET *Printed in France (Cartor Security Print) with "Guilloche effect" using gold foil*
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Title: Singapore: 50 years of independence postage stamps
Date of Issue: 5 August 2015
Country: Singapore
Denominations: 1st Local, 2nd Local, 60¢, 70¢, 90¢, $1.30


SINGAPORE, 4 August 2015 - Singapore Post (SingPost), together with the SG50 Programme Office, announce the release of the Singapore: 50 Years of Independence (1965-2015) ‘A Brighter Future Together’ commemorative stamp set. As the third and final set of the SG50 commemorative stamp series, the stamp set will be issued on 5 August 2015.

The first stamp set ‘Our Journey Together’ (48 years of independence) which was released in 2013, featured defining moments of Singapore’s past – what we have shared, overcome and achieved together as a nation.


The first stamp set ‘Our Journey Together’ (48 years of independence) which was released in 2013, featured defining moments of Singapore’s past – what we have shared, overcome and achieved together as a nation.
PHOTO: The first stamp set ‘Our Journey Together’ (48 years of independence) which was released in 2013, featured defining moments of Singapore’s past – what we have shared, overcome and achieved together as a nation.
Posted by srmodh, Philatelynews on 13 August 2015 [1]
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In 2014, the second stamp set ‘I am Singaporean’ (49 years of independence) was launched. It celebrates the unique traits, values and characteristics of Singaporeans and this island that we call home.


In 2014, the second stamp set ‘I am Singaporean’ (49 years of independence) was launched. It celebrates the unique traits, values and characteristics of Singaporeans and this island that we call home.
PHOTO: In 2014, the second stamp set ‘I am Singaporean’ (49 years of independence) was launched. It celebrates the unique traits, values and characteristics of Singaporeans and this island that we call home.
Posted by srmodh, Philatelynews on 13 August 2015 [1]
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The third and final set, ‘A Brighter Future Together’, commemorates Singapore’s 50 years of independence by celebrating our hopes for the future. Designed by Weng Ziyan, this set of SG50 stamp designs feature our achievements, the values which bind us together, as well as the vision that we share as a nation.


2015 SG50, the third and final set, ‘A Brighter Future Together’, commemorates Singapore’s 50 years of independence by celebrating our hopes for the future.
PHOTO: 2015 SG50, the third and final set, ‘A Brighter Future Together’, commemorates Singapore’s 50 years of independence by celebrating our hopes for the future.
Singapore: 50 years of independence 1965-2015 - miniature sheet (S$ 5.00)
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The stamp set focuses on people from all walks of life who make up Singapore. The ‘red dot’ concept which inspired the SG50 logo is the key design element which flows through each of the stamps. It represents the Singapore spirit that lives in the things we do, and behind how we do them. The stamp set is a reflection of Singapore’s optimism and confidence for the future.


Singapore: 50 years of independence 1965-2015 - stamp set (S$4.17)
Singapore: 50 years of independence 1965-2015 - stamp set (S$4.17)
PHOTO: Singapore: 50 years of independence 1965-2015 
- stamp set (S$4.17)
- First Day Cover (S$5.20)
Denominations: 1st Local, 2nd Local, 60¢, 70¢, 90¢, $1.30
The year 2015 marks Singapore's 50th year of independence.
To celebrate our golden jubilee, a series of three commemorative stamp sets was released yearly since 2013.
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These annual stamp sets have been released in August around the National Day period.

Mr Woo Keng Leong, Senior Executive Vice President and Head of Postal Services at SingPost, said, "The issuing of this commemorative stamp set is one of the key highlights of SingPost's celebration of Singapore Golden Jubilee. This is a very special and meaningful stamp issue for all Singaporeans as it expresses our hopes and aspirations to secure a better and sustainable future in the highly competitive globalised and digitised world.”

The different themes of the ‘A Brighter Future Together’ Commemorative Stamp Set are listed below:


United As One People
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United As One People
Be it singing our favourite songs or being treated to spectacular performances and fireworks, there is nothing quite like the National Day Parade to bring all Singaporeans together as one people.


A Smart Singapore

A Smart Singapore
We move towards a Smart Nation that connects us through technology, improving the way we live, work, and play, bringing us closer to our families and loved ones.


Hear us Roar


Hear us Roar
Watch us score, swim and smash! Who says a tiny island nation of five million can’t make an impact on the global stage? After all, a nation that keeps active together, stays together.


Realising our Aspirations

Realising our Aspirations
Our education system is the solid foundation upon which our society and the nation’s economy grow. This in turn provides ample opportunities for all of us to realise our potential.


Our Heritage, Our Culture, Our Future

Our Heritage, Our Culture, Our Future
We remind ourselves of our culture, heritage and everything that makes us Singaporean, so that we embrace the future confidently and carry on shaping a better Singapore.


Harmonious at Heart

Harmonious at Heart
Through the years we have kept the kampung spirit alive, caring for others in the community. At the heart of our nation is a cohesive and caring society.

Acknowledgement: Special thanks to Jewel Changi Airport and studio Milou Singapore for the provision of images to make this stamp issue possible.

Items on Sale
First Day Cover (without stamps): S$0.35*
Pre-cancelled First Day Cover affixed with stamps: S$5.20*
Pre-cancelled First Day Cover affixed with Miniature Sheet: S$6.10*
Presentation Pack (with complete set of stamps and Miniature Sheet): S$11.60*

Technical Details
Date of Issue: 5 August 2015
Denomination: 1st Local, 2nd Local, 60₵, 70₵, 90₵, $1.30
Stamp Size: 40mm x 45mm (1st Local, 2nd Local)
Stamp Size: 40mm x 45mm (60₵, 70₵, 90₵, $1.30) 
Stamp Size: 45mm x 45mm ($5 stamp in Miniature Sheet)
Miniature Sheet Size: 113mm x 80mm
Perforation: 13
Paper: Unwatermarked
Printing Process: Offset Lithography with gold-coloured foil stamping (stamps)
Offset Lithography with gold-coloured aluminium hot stamped with Guilloché effect (Miniature Sheet)
Printer: Secura Singapore Pte Ltd
Sheet Content: 10 stamps per sheet
Designer: Newday Design (Weng Ziyan)

Obtainable from any Post Office and the Singapore Philatelic Museum.
* Prices inclusive of 7% GST for purchases within Singapore


About Singapore50
Singapore is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its independence in 2015. It is a time to celebrate what we have been through as a nation, the little things that make us Singaporean and our hopes and dreams for the future. Singaporeans can look forward to a variety of national and community programmes in the year-long celebrations. They are also invited to plan and organise their own activities, which could be supported by the SG50 Celebrations Fund. To guide and coordinate the plans for the 50th anniversary celebrations, a Singapore50 Steering Committee has been formed, comprising representatives from the public, private and people sectors. For more information on SG50, please visit www.Singapore50.sg.

By Singapore Post (SingPost), together with the SG50 Programme Office



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Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Stamp - Singapore botanic gardens - unesco world heritage site

PHOTO: Singapore Botanic Gardens - UNESCO World Heritage Site - Stamp Set (CSK15AST) - S$2.60
Posted by National Parks Board on 07 August 2015
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Singapore, 7 August 2015 - Produced by Singapore Post Limited (SingPost) in partnership with the National Parks Board (NParks), ‘Singapore Botanic Gardens UNESCO World Heritage Site’ commemorative stamps will be issued today to celebrate the inscription of the Singapore Botanic Gardens as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The stamp design celebrates the Garden’s rich natural and cultural heritage through the featuring of some well-loved icons of the Gardens such as the gazebo at the Bandstand, Burkill Hall and Tanglin Gate.

Mr Woo Keng Leong, Senior Executive Vice President and Head of Postal Services at SingPost, said, "This is Singapore’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is an important milestone for us as a nation and to mark the significance of this event, SingPost is very pleased to be able to partner NParks to produce the commemorative stamps, and having our Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong unveil it today. My heartiest congratulations to Singapore and the Singapore Botanic Gardens.”


Singapore Botanic Gardens FDC, posted on 07 August 2015 from Paya Lebar to Taipei with arrival postmarked on 17 August 2015.PHOTO: Singapore Botanic Gardens FDC, posted on 07 August 2015 from Paya Lebar to Taipei with arrival  
Postmarked on 17 August 2015.
Picture posted by George WU, Gulfmann Collection on Tuesday, 18 August 2015
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Dr Leong Chee Chiew, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Professional Development & Services Cluster, National Parks Board, said, “We are delighted to launch the Singapore Botanic Gardens UNESCO World Heritage Site stamps, in partnership with SingPost. The Gardens is a place where shared memories are forged. Many Singaporeans have grown up playing in the shade of the Heritage Trees, watched concerts with their loved ones, or have had their wedding photos taken in the Gardens. The commemorative stamps not only celebrate the inscription but also elegantly capture the natural and cultural heritage of the Gardens for everyone to appreciate.”

Commemorative stamps are selected to reflect and showcase a country's history, culture, values and national achievements. Other SG50 commemorative stamps that SingPost issued this year include Singapore’s 50 years of Independence stamp and Singapore World Stamp Exhibition 2015.

Each of the ‘Singapore Botanic Gardens UNESCO World Heritage Site’ commemorative stamp has a face value of $1.30. Besides this set of two stamps, other related stamp products include First Day Cover and Presentation Pack. They are on sale from 7 August 2015 at all post offices, Singapore Philatelic Museum and online at www.stampdelight.com. The First Day Cover will be on sale until 11 August, 2015.


First Day Cover, The Singapore Botanic Gardens
PHOTO: First Day Cover, The Singapore Botanic Gardens
"Special thanks to Terence for this superb FDC sent from Paya Lebar Post Office on the first day of issue."
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About Singapore Botanic Gardens (SBG)
Established in 1859, the Singapore Botanic Gardens played an important historical role in the introduction and promotion of many plants of economic value to Southeast Asia, including the Para rubber tree.

Over the years, the Gardens has continued to introduce and rejuvenate its horticultural attractions while continuing its mission of connecting plants and people.

Today, the 74-hectare Gardens is a key civic and community space, and an international tourist destination.

Attracting an annual visitorship of more than 4.4 million, it is also an important institution for tropical botanical and horticultural research, education and conservation.


Singapore World Heritage Site - Bandstand in Botanical Garden
PHOTO: Singapore World Heritage Site - Bandstand in Botanical Garden
新加坡第一个世界遗产 - 植物园 Xīn jiā pō dì yī gè shì jiè yí chǎn - zhí wù yuán
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Stamp issued on : 7 August 2015
Postmark : First Day Pictorial , Singapore
Postcard : Botanical Garden Postcard
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The Gardens showcases the best and most spectacular of tropical flora, including more than 10,000 types of plants and the region’s most significant living collection of documented palms, orchids, cycads and gingers. Its historic 19th century garden landscape is well preserved and includes the earliest ornamental designed lake in Singapore. Home to numerous heritage trees and a tract of primary rainforest, the Gardens is less than a 10-minute walk from the shopping belt in Orchard Road. The Gardens was inscribed as Singapore’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015.

The Gardens was ranked the number one park in Asia in TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards for attractions in 2014. In 2012, it clinched the inaugural Garden of the Year Award by the Canadian Garden Tourism Council. In 2008, it was awarded the Michelin three-star rating and selected by Time Magazine as Asia’s Best Urban Jungle.

The Singapore Botanic Gardens is managed by the National Parks Board. For more information, visit www.sbg.org.sg and www.facebook.com/singaporebotanicgardens


Singapore World Heritage Site - Botanical Garden
PHOTO: Singapore World Heritage Site - Botanical Garden
新加坡第一个世界遗产 - 植物园 xīn jiā pō dì yī gè shì jiè yí chǎn - zhí wù yuán
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Stamp issued on : 07 August 2015
Postmark : First Day Pictorial , Singapore
Postcard : Botanical Garden Postcard
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About National Parks Board (NParks)
National Parks Board (NParks) is responsible for providing and enhancing the greenery of our City in a Garden.

Beyond building green infrastructure, NParks is actively engaging the community to enhance the quality of our living environment.

NParks manages over 350 parks and 4 nature reserves. Adding to this is the extensive streetscape, or roadside greenery, that forms the backbone of our City in a Garden. An island-wide Park Connector Network is also being developed to link major parks, nature areas and residential estates.

As the lead agency on biodiversity conservation, NParks has developed an urban biodiversity conservation model, which aims to conserve representative eco-systems in land-scarce Singapore. NParks also monitors and coordinates measures to enhance the presence of biodiversity in our urban landscape.

NParks is working closely with partners in the landscape and horticulture industry to increase productivity, and provide training for all levels of the workforce. Enhancing competencies of the industry will support Singapore’s vision of being a City in a Garden.

For more information, visit www.nparks.gov.sg and www.facebook.com/nparksbuzz

By SingPost and National Parks Board (NParks) Stamps Launch


Singapore 2013 City in a Garden stamp issue
PHOTO: Singapore 2013 City in a Garden stamp issue
NParks Commemorative Book and Stamps, “Our City in a Garden” Stamps
The special set of four biodegradable Commemorative Stamps with seeds. The beautifully illustrated stamps comprise 1st Local, S$0.50, S$0.80 and S$1.10. The 1st Local stamp is affixed with seeds of the Portulaca grandiflora (commonly known as moss-rose) for planting.
Posted by My Green Space,  Issue 19 Vol 4/2013
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Singapore Stamp 2013 Our City In a Garden First Day Cover (FDC)
PHOTO: Singapore Stamp 2013 Our City In a Garden First Day Cover (FDC)
我们的花园城市 wǒ men de huā yuán chéng shì
The four designs in this stamp issue portray Singapore's vibrant urban landscape nestled within a thriving garden with native plants and wildlife. To commemorate 50 years of greening Singapore, the self-adhesive 1st Local stamps from this series come affxed with seeds of the Portulaca grandiflora for everyone to plant.
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Monday, September 28, 2015

StarHub has world's fastest 4G LTE network

Source Website: http://digital.asiaone.com/digital/news/starhub-has-worlds-fastest-4g-lte-network
By Liu Hongzuo, Hardware Zone, Monday, 28 September 2015
 

StarHub has world's fastest 4G LTE network
PHOTO: StarHub has world's fastest 4G LTE network
Photo: The Straits Times
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DO YOU have a mobile data line with StarHub? If so, congratulations, because you are currently enjoying the world's fastest 4G Long-Term Evolution (LTE) network offered by a telco.

This is based on collated survey results from LTE network users all over the world released last Wednesday by independent network coverage checker OpenSignal, better known for its smartphone app that boosts your cellular and Wi-Fi coverage.

The results are collected quarterly, with the latest findings showing StarHub in the top spot for having an LTE download speed of 38Mbps on average, the fastest LTE network offered by a telco globally.

Vodafone, a telco in Romania, is the second fastest with 36Mbps. In third spot is Denmark's TDC with 35Mbps, while No. 4 is South Korea's Olleh with 34Mbps.

Local rivals Singtel and M1 are doing pretty well for themselves, clinching the fifth and sixth-fastest spots at 32Mbps and 30Mbps respectively.

While StarHub's speeds may be unbeatable, it is not quite as good as its rivals when it comes to LTE coverage.

Singtel has 88 per cent LTE network coverage on our island, putting it ninth on the list of telcos around the world and M1 ranking 12th with 86 per cent coverage. StarHub trails behind at No. 35 with its 77 per cent coverage.

Singapore does very well for LTE speeds overall, ranking second in a list of about 70 countries and territories for having the best average speed - 33Mbps - surpassed only by New Zealand clinching the top spot with a country average of 36Mbps.

Taking third spot is Romania with 30Mbps and South Korea is No. 4 with 29Mbps.

However, LTE coverage in Singapore is not as impressive, as the country holds fifth place at 84 per cent.

Hong Kong and Kuwait are both ahead of Singapore with 86 per cent coverage each.

First place went to South Korea, which boasts 97 per cent LTE coverage. Only Japan, with 90 per cent coverage, and South Korea have LTE coverage above the 90th percentile.

The survey's data is collected using the OpenSignal app, and the information is anonymously collected via the app's data-collecting engine to produce its findings.

Some 325,000 global OpenSignal LTE users were sampled for the survey from June to August. The data comes from users of OpenSignal's Android app and iOS data was not included.

Even with the incredibly slow or non-existent LTE coverage many in Singapore may experience when travelling in crowded public trains, it is still easy to take for granted how advanced our infrastructure can be in a short span of time.
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