Useful Information For Assistance On your arrival in Singapore, should you require any assistance, please contact the conference secretariat through the following channels: Mobile : +65 9050 4569 Email : sppbx211@nus.edu.sg About Singapore Located right in the heart of Asia, Singapore thrives as an international financial and trading hub. Its reputed efficiency, skilled workforce, strong trade agreements, excellent infrastructure, extensive and high-growth networking base make Singapore a compelling destination for business and conventions. Looking further beneath Singapore’s business legacy, you will find a rich social fabric that is vibrant, colourful and unique in many ways. Singapore is a city of contrast: It is East and West; it is where the ideas of the future mingle with the ways of tradition; where one can enjoy breakfast with orangutans at the famed Singapore Zoo or groove to a different beat in the company of party animals. This is a city with many unique and enriching experiences throughout the year. Enjoy a rich events calendar, from world-class musical to boisterous festivals. For culture vultures, museums and art venues are a must-see, and traditional Chinese operas have been and remain hot on the list. Climate Singapore has a pleasant, tropical climate year-round, varying from an average of 28 - 31 degrees Celsius during the day to 23 - 27 degrees Celsius in the evenings. It is not unusual to have intermittent showers on a sunny day but the showers rarely last long and they provide a cool respite. The rainy season in Singapore is from November till February. For today's weather, visit the Singapore Meteorological website. Getting around Singapore By Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) and Bus Singapore has an efficient and relatively inexpensive public transport system that makes travelling around easy and comfortable. The MRT has lines that covers the main areas of the city and out to the further parts of the island. It is probably the fastest way to get around the city. Buses connects the various corners in Singapore. It is comfortable and makes for a great scenic ride at a low rate. Stored-value EZ-Link fare cards can be used on both the MRT and buses, and can be purchased at TransitLink offices in MRT stations. These save you the bother of trying to dig up exact change for bus meters. The card does carry a S$5 initial cost and a S$3 deposit -- for a S$15 initial investment, you'll get S$7 worth of travel credit. A better deal is the Singapore Tourist Pass, a card that allows unlimited travel on MRT trains and public buses for 1, 2, or 3 days. The cost ranges from S$10 to S$20per day, with a refundable S$10 deposit.
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