2011/2012 New Year Countdown In Singapore
2012 New Year is coming soon! Some are starting the New Year Eve countdown already. In Singapore, this year-end tradition will bring together the collective wishes and aspirations of thousands of people, and unite all in counting down the final seconds of the 2011 year to celebrate the beginning of a new year 2012 with new hopes, challenges, changes and dreams. More >
International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference 2011
IMDEX ASIA, Asia Pacific’s only dedicated international maritime defence show, is a biennial event offering a one-stop opportunity for trade exhibitors and visitors to keep abreast of the latest maritime defence technologies and research developments.
Supported by the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN), IMDEX Asia 2011 promises more rousing features such as flying and waterborne demonstrations that create value for both visitors and exhibitors alike. More >
With lots of new destinations and attractions, 2011 is certainly a very good year to visit Singapore. The two Integrated Resorts (Sentosa IR and Marina Bay IR) will be fully open by then, and the new shopping malls sprawling around the town will win the hearts of any shopaholic. With no major world-wide sporting event such as World Cup or the Olympics, the more reason for people to just relax in the lush spa’s around Singapore or enjoy the city buzz. More >
As we are approaching year 2011, the 2011 calendar can be quite handy in planning for holidays or task. Here is a free 2011 calendar download, courtesy of sgholiday.com. More >
Hari Raya Eid al-Fitr Celebrations
Eid al-Fitr, often abbreviated to Eid, is a Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Around the world, there are many names to refer to this day, which is one of the most important festival for Muslims.
In Malay-speaking countries of Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, and Brunei Eid is often called (affectionately) as Hari Raya (literally means “Big Day” or “Celebration Day”), Lebaran, Idul Fitri, or Aidil Fitri.
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List of 2011 Australia Public Holidays
Most of public holidays in Australia are declared on a state and territory basis, except for some holidays which are observed in all states and territories, and are therefore de facto national holidays.
Usually, public and private workers in Australia are entitled to take off on a public holiday with regular pay, while businesses that are normally open on a public holiday may require employees to work on the day. Traditionally, in this case, the workers were paid at a penalty rate – usually 1½ (known as “time and a half”) or 2 times (known as “double time”) the regular pay. In recent years this tradition has changed somewhat. Most of the entitlement to penalty rates of pay has been reduced or entirely eliminated in many work places. More >
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List of 2011 Philippines Holidays
In Philippines, aside from national holidays which are celebrated nationwide, there are local holidays depending on the demographics of the population. National holidays are further differentiated between Regular Holidays, Special (Non-Working) Days, and Special Holiday for schools. More >
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2011 United Kingdom Bank Holidays / Public Holidays
In the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, workers are not automatically entitled to time off on a public holiday. Time off can be provided for in an employment agreement or by expending annual leave.
Owing to the fact that England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales are not formal subdivisions of the United Kingdom, each country have different set of public holidays (more commonly called as bank holidays in UK). More >
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List of 2011 Vietnam Public Holidays
There are a total of 9 days of Vietnamese public holidays a year, making it the lowest in the region. Before that, there are even less Vietnamese public holidays, with workers observed just 8 days of public holiday a year. Starting from March 28, 2007 Vietnam government added the traditional holiday commemorating the mythical Hung Kings to its list of public holidays, increasing the number of days to 9. More >
Dates of 2011 People’s Republic of China (PRC) National/Public Holidays
Here is the list of China public holidays. Do note that some of these public holidays falls on Saturday or Sunday, which is a norm in the seven working days China.
Most of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) public holidays are traditional holidays, with some holidays dating back to pre-Civil war era festivals. The only international holidays observed here are New Year’s Day on 1 January 2011 and May Day/Labour Day on 1 May 2011. More >
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