A record 506 patrons were recognised for their significant contributions to Singapore’s arts scene at the 2024 Patron of the Arts Awards, where the National Arts Council celebrated a landmark year for arts patronage since the awards began in 1983.

In 2023, contributions to the arts soared to $50.2 million, a 56% increase from the $32.1 million in 2022, with cash donations alone rising by 36% to reach $34.8 million. It’s also the highest amount recorded over the past three years. 

On this episode of Morning Shot, Sam Lay, Director for Strategic Partnerships & Engagement at National Arts Council and Suzanna Low, Lead for the Professional Artist Programme & Exhibitions at ART:DIS Singapore share their perspectives on what's driving this renewed interest in art philanthropy and why it is so crucial for the society on a broader level.

Presented by: Emaad Akhtar
Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
Photo credits: ART:DIS Singapore

A record 506 patrons were recognised for their significant contributions to Singapore’s arts scene at the 2024 Patron of the Arts Awards, where the National Arts Council celebrated a landmark year for arts patronage since the awards began in 1983.
In 2023, contributions to the arts soared to $50.2 million, a 56% increase from the $32.1 million in 2022, with cash donations alone rising by 36% to reach $34.8 million. It’s also the highest amount recorded over the past three years. 
On this episode of Morning Shot, Sam Lay, Director for Strategic Partnerships &amp; Engagement at National Arts Council and Suzanna Low, Lead for the Professional Artist Programme &amp; Exhibitions at ART:DIS Singapore share their perspectives on what's driving this renewed interest in art philanthropy and why it is so crucial for the society on a broader level.
Presented by: Emaad Akhtar Produced &amp; Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: ART:DIS Singapore

Get a head start to your work day with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6am to 9am. 

Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Get a head start to your work day with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6am to 9am. 
Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Get a head start on your workday with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6 am to 9 am. 

Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Get a head start on your workday with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6 am to 9 am. 
Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek (6am-9am)

Morning Shot: Why is art philanthropy on the rise in Singapore?

On World Sustainable Transport Day, we examine some creative electric vehicle options available in one of the most congested metropolises in the world: New York City!



Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek

Produced and Edited by Emaad Akhtar

Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

On World Sustainable Transport Day, we examine some creative electric vehicle options available in one of the most congested metropolises in the world: New York City!
 
Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang &amp; Audrey Siek
Produced and Edited by Emaad Akhtar
Photo and music credits: Pixabay &amp; its talented community of contributors

Breakfast Bites: Going green - electric unicycles, seated scooters, cargo bikes and more!

Vasu Menon, Managing Director, Investment Strategy, OCBC Bank discusses why he still finds Indian stocks attractive despite the Adani Group facing a bribery scandal. He also looks at how Donald Trump's pick for Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, will impact investors. 

Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Vasu Menon, Managing Director, Investment Strategy, OCBC Bank discusses why he still finds Indian stocks attractive despite the Adani Group facing a bribery scandal. He also looks at how Donald Trump's pick for Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, will impact investors. 
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Bigger Pic: Why Indian markets are still attractive

The drive towards sustainability in the automotive industry is growing, as climate change intensifies and environmental concerns mount.

In Singapore, the ultimate goal is for all vehicles to run on cleaner energy by 2040 as part of its Green Plan. And from 2030, all new cars and taxis registered here will be required to be cleaner-energy models.

But while we’re seeing staggering statistics with the automotive industry annually producing approximately 80 million vehicles, demanding a colossal 112 million tons of materials and contributing to over 10% of the world’s carbon dioxide emissions, there has been a relentless focus on driving electric vehicle adoption and supply chain decarbonisation that’s redefining the sector’s priorities.

On this episode of Electric Mornings with BYD, James Ng, Managing Director at BYD Singapore and Philippines shares his insights on what Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD has done to support Singapore’s green shift on the mobility front, and how the company’s presence in Singapore has evolved over the years.

Presented by: Ryan Huang
Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

The drive towards sustainability in the automotive industry is growing, as climate change intensifies and environmental concerns mount.
In Singapore, the ultimate goal is for all vehicles to run on cleaner energy by 2040 as part of its Green Plan. And from 2030, all new cars and taxis registered here will be required to be cleaner-energy models.
But while we’re seeing staggering statistics with the automotive industry annually producing approximately 80 million vehicles, demanding a colossal 112 million tons of materials and contributing to over 10% of the world’s carbon dioxide emissions, there has been a relentless focus on driving electric vehicle adoption and supply chain decarbonisation that’s redefining the sector’s priorities.
On this episode of Electric Mornings with BYD, James Ng, Managing Director at BYD Singapore and Philippines shares his insights on what Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD has done to support Singapore’s green shift on the mobility front, and how the company’s presence in Singapore has evolved over the years.
Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced &amp; Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (<a href="mailto:ykaiting@sph.com.sg">ykaiting@sph.com.sg</a>)

Morning Shot: Why is art philanthropy on the rise in Singapore?

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