SINGAPORE — Singaporean pianist Wang Congyu was only 16 when he left school to pursue music in Paris. "It was a very bold move and everyone around me was very much against it," says the 30-year-old, who is now based in Reunion Island, which is in the Indian Ocean, close to Africa. He was selected for a scholarship to attend Ecole Normale de Musique de Paris. Moving to Paris … [Read more...] about 30-year-old Singaporean pianist goes from living on the streets to becoming Steinway Artist
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Siam Piwat welcomes world’s women leaders from over 51 countries
Press Release The Global Summit of Women 2022 in its 32nd year officially took place in Bangkok over 2 days from 23-25 June. The international forum put Thailand in the limelight with more than 600 participants from over 51 countries in attendance. It was also an excellent opportunity to showcase the kingdom’s capabilities in hosting an international-standard forum and … [Read more...] about Siam Piwat welcomes world’s women leaders from over 51 countries
Blackpink’s Lisa, V of BTS and Park Bo-gum turn heads at Paris Fashion Week
Huge crowds gathered to watch the return of French label Celine to Paris Fashion Week Men's on Sunday (June 26). Yet, the Spring/Summer 2023 runway show had another big highlight. Blackpink's Lisa, V of BTS and actor-singer Park Bo-gum made an appearance to the delight of Celine's guests. Perhaps it was only apt that the menswear presentation had sort of a music theme. The … [Read more...] about Blackpink’s Lisa, V of BTS and Park Bo-gum turn heads at Paris Fashion Week
Soccer-LAFC general manager hopes Bale move not just for World Cup
(Reuters) - Los Angeles FC General Manager John Thorrington said Gareth Bale's stint in Major League Soccer will be the ideal preparation for the World Cup but they want him to stick around beyond the finals in Qatar. Bale, whose contract with LaLiga champions Real Madrid is due to end this summer, appeared to confirm the move in a post on Twitter on Saturday, writing, … [Read more...] about Soccer-LAFC general manager hopes Bale move not just for World Cup
Play fair, Songkhran revelers told
PHUKET: Police have issued a list of instructions to prevent next month’s Songkhran revels from getting out of hand. The list came with a plea from Pol Col Paween Pongsirin, Superintendent of Phuket Town Police Station, for people to indulge in traditional water play from April 13 to April 15 without drunkenness or lewdness. In past years, people’s clothes have been discolored … [Read more...] about Play fair, Songkhran revelers told