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Venus Tears Singapore has launched a Pokémon wedding ring collection for true Pokémon fans

Are you getting married soon? Or in the midst of shopping for a wedding ring you will hold dear for a lifetime? Venus Tears has launched a Pokémon wedding ring collection true Pokémon fans will love. Prices start from 199 SGD.

Let’s have a look.

Pokémon wedding ring collection

#1: Pokéball pair ring unisex silver

Price: 199 SGD

This first option is the most affordable design. Made up of countless Pokéballs, it can function as a wedding ring or fashion accessory. The same design can also be made using K18 white gold, K18 yellow gold, or platinum. And of course, with a price difference.

#2: Pikachu pair ring ladies silver

Price: 299 SGD

Made with the melee diamond in the centre, this Pikachu ring you see above is for the ladies. Click here to purchase the men’s version. If you can spare a little more budget, add on 100 SGD and you can customize it in K18 yellow gold and silver.

#3: Eevee evolution pair ring men’s silver

Price: 299 SGD

This design is all about Eevee and its evolutions, fire, water, grass, electric, ice, dark, psychic, and fairy. Bonus: Three drops of diamonds as the accent of maturity. Get the ladies’ design here.

#4: Pikachu electric shock motif pair ring ladies K18 yellow gold

Price: 1099 SGD

The unusual wave and curve of this ring is the highlight of this design. This ring apparently encompasses the vision of your love being forever as electrifying as the beginning.

#5: Mew pair ring ladies platinum x K18 rose gold

Price: 1,499 SGD

Let the legendary Pokémon, Mew, rest quietly on the inside of your ring as you embark on your new journey with your significant other. Its tail slipping to the front of the ring reveals a pleasant contrast of platinum and K18 rose gold.

View the full Pokémon wedding ring collection here.

Other than the Pokémon wedding ring collection, diehard fans who are not in need of wedding rings don’t have to be dismayed. That’s because there’s a Pokémon fashion jewellery collection waiting for you next.

Prices start from 199 SGD.

Pokémon fashion jewellery collection

#1: Umbreon & Pokéball necklace silver

Price: 199 SGD

The design features the Dark-type Pokémon Umbreon sitting on top of a Pokéball with an embedded diamond in the centre. Other pocket monsters designs are available as well.

#2: Pikachu & Pokéball (single) necklace silver

Price: 249 SGD

For the supporters of Pikachu, get this design of Pikachu sitting playfully on a Pokéball waving happily towards you. Similar to the previous necklace, it also has an embedded diamond in the centre.

#3: Charizard ring

Price: 549 SGD

The Charizard ring is filled with power as it captures all of Charizard’s rage with its outspread wings and flaming tail. Honestly, we’re not sure how we will ever wear this out but we agree that fashion knows no limit.

#4: Flareon & Pokéball necklace pink gold

Price: 849 SGD

Every detail of the character is replicated flawlessly in this necklace in pink gold. Together with the blood-red coloured gemstone – Ruby, it’s simply perfect.

#5: Pikachu ring silver x K18 yellow gold

Price: 1,449 SGD

We’re dead serious about how giant the Pikachu looks when this ring is worn on the finger. The iconic zigzag design of the Pikachu’s tail is also present on the back of Pikachu. Made in K18 yellow gold, Pikachu will be in the spotlight.

For more designs, head straight to the Pokémon fashion jewellery collection.

Tips from a 35-year-old director on how to manage your colleagues at work after a promotion

Looking back, sometimes I wished I had received solid advice from the senior management team on how to manage people. This is especially so if you’re promoted at a relatively young age compared to your peers.

If that is you, here are useful tips from Emily Subrata, a 35-year-old Director of Sudamala Resorts. Sudamala Resorts is a Bali-based hotel management company that specializes in crafting art-inspired boutique properties.

Apart from these tips, Emily also recommends that you find yourself a mentor you can trust to quicken your progress as a leader. It’s probably a good time to work on that LinkedIn profile too.

#1: Have empathy

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“We are humans first and foremost and acknowledging this is beneficial. We all have feelings, concerns and reasons. We have families and priorities. Understanding what’s behind your employees’ actions and motivations, and remembering that they’re not simply working machines, are the most efficient way to combining everyone’s energies to achieving both personal and company goals.”

#2: Recognize achievements

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“We all know how the hard slog can be, so I live by the philosophy of taking all the wins, no matter how small, and celebrating them, no matter how simple. These acts could be what fuel the team to go that extra mile and stop the camel’s back from breaking. It’s so simple yet beneficial.”

#3: Actions speak louder than words

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“This is particularly vital when working with, or managing, people who may be more senior than yourself in terms of age or experience. For all that you say, nothing comes across louder than your own action. I realised very quickly that every single thing I do is observed and interpreted by the entire team. They could be incorrect in their interpretation, but to them, it is their truth. So as best as I can, I show my intentions through my own actions.”

#4: No two people are the same

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“Every individual has their own strengths, weaknesses and goals. I believe a team member feels even more valued when they know we have worked hard to get to know them, which sometimes begins with calling them by their name and asking how they are, so that we can approach them in a way that suits them the best.”

#5: Remain reachable

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“I strongly believe that we must always know our own team, their achievements, challenges, ideas and concerns. They need to feel that their leaders are not out of their reach. I appreciate the structure of the organisation but that shouldn’t be a barrier for open discussions.”

Studio MU / YU 木语 has launched a ‘Masak-Masak’ earring collection that Singaporeans will appreciate

Happy birthday, Singapore! Are you celebrating at home or outdoors with your loved ones? Hope all of you are resting well and recharging this long weekend.

We can’t think of any other better time than today to introduce to you Studio MU / YU’s ‘Masak-Masak’ collection. This is because it’s inspired by the nostalgic icons of what Singaporeans love. If you were born and raised in Singapore, then you will find this earring collection hitting you in the feels.

Anyway, Studio MU / YU is a romanisation of the Chinese characters ‘木语’, which translates to ‘the language of wood’.

About ‘Masak-Masak’ collection

According to Studio MU / YU, ‘Masak-Masak’ is a reflection of the importance of “play” in our everyday lives, to take time to foster our imaginations and creativity.

This August, as we grapple with what it means to be Singaporean amidst global uncertainty, Studio MU / YU would like to take a moment to celebrate Singapore through the nostalgic lens of childhood.

From beloved HDB designs to our vibrant food culture, this is a sentimental homage to all the quintessential parts of Singapore that makes it home, truly.

#1: Breakfast 早餐

You’ve probably heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. As dietician Sarah Elder rightly points out, “The body uses a lot of energy stores for growth and repair through the night. Eating a balanced breakfast helps to up our energy, as well as protein and calcium used throughout the night.”

When I think of what a Singaporean breakfast (allow me to use such terminology) looks like, it’s about kopi, toast, and eggs. If you share the same sentiments, then Studio MU / YU’s breakfast earring collection is what you need.

Here’s a look at their breakfast collection:

Price: from 18 SGD

#2: High Tea 下午茶

While Studio MU / YU does not have a lunch set, they have a high tea earring collection designed for peeps who love pandan cake, chwee kueh, kueh salat, and teh! Shall not ramble further and let the pictures do the talking.

Price: from 16 SGD

#3: Potong Ice Cream 冰淇淋

Potong ice cream was definitely a part of my childhood and even now! My favourite’s got to be the classic red bean flavour which Studio MU / YU’s Potong ice cream collection includes! Apart from red bean, it also comes in yam, durian, and coconut.

Price: from 16 SGD

#4: Supper 宵夜

We shall end Studio MU / YU’s ‘Masak-Masak’ collection with everybody’s favourite supper items in the form of earrings. Think roti prata, egg prata, milo dinosaur, and curry! We feel hungry just looking at the creative designs.

Price: from 18 SGD

View Studio MU / YU’s jewellery collection here.

Everest Gold: What you need to know before investing

Everest Gold is a Singapore fintech company working to make gold trading and investment accessible and affordable for retail investors on a secure online platform. It employs advanced technology which allows clients to track real-time gold prices as they seamlessly build, invest, trade and sell their gold portfolios.

Investors do not need any specialised trading experience to yield higher profits when investing in gold via Everest Gold. Simply buy when the price of gold is low and sell when price is high to get instant profits! With zero transaction fees and no minimum amount required, take advantage of price movements to execute unlimited trades! Everest Gold is truly the most affordable and accessible platform for retail investors to start investing in gold today.

Read: How To Maximise Your Returns Investing In Gold With Everest Gold

Investment safety

Even more reassuring is the fact that Everest Gold recognises that being able to invest in a safe and secure portfolio is often the utmost important criteria in the minds of investors. Therefore, it has made investment safety and security its top priorities. To ensure that its customers have peace of mind while trading gold, it has entered into a tripartite supervision agrrangement with Pacific Trustees Singapore and Malca-Amit. This ensures that no party can unilaterally exercise its rights over the gold. Here is how each party plays a part in ensuring investment safety for clients trading on Everest Gold’s platform.

Third Party Custodian

Pacific Trustees Singapore is appointed as the gold custodian in the Everest Gold and the appointment. After users purchased gold on the platform, the ownership of the gold is transferred to PTS. Investors can rest assured that Everest Gold has no authority over gold assets.

With over 25 years in business under the Pacific Trustees Group International, Pacific Trustees (Singapore) Ltd (“PTS”) has over 4 years of experience in the corporate and individual trust. PTS provides a comprehensive end to end clearing and Trustees services for global and domestic equities and fixed income securities. As a fully licensed Trust Company by Monetary Authority of Singapore, PTS has full capabilities to provide for full range of trust and other related services thereto for major domestic corporates and regional corporates and financial institutions.

Third Party Storage

Malca-Amit, an international vault chain established since 1963, provides storage of luxury goods for high net worth individuals and internationals banks. Its global team of experts have vast experience over logistics, security, customs house and special operations. Malca-Amit has over 70 offices in 40 countries worldwide and uses highly secured and strategically located facilities.

Gold purchased by customers on Everest Gold’s platform is fully insured and stored securely in Malca-Amit’s state of the art facility located in the Singapore Freeport.

Regular Audits by Professional Company

Everest Gold has appointed a professional firm, Crowe Horwath First Trust LLP (“Crowe Singapore”) to perform independent verification of its gold supply, gold reserves and gold collection, on a quarterly basis, in accordance with Singapore Standard on Related Services. This is to ensure amount of digital gold issued on the platform is equivalent to amount of physical gold stored in the vault.

Crowe Singapore is part of an international professional services network, Crowe Global. Ranked as the eighth largest global accounting network, Crowe Global consists of more than 200 independent accounting and advisory services firms in close to 130 countries around the world.

The tripartite supervision arrangement between Malca-Amit, Pacific Trustrees Singapore and Everest Gold will allow retail investors to trade safely and securely while building up their dream gold portfolio. Investing in gold has never been safer.

Everest Gold is available for download on Android, iOS and desktop.

For more information, visit https://everestgold.sg

In line with this year’s National Day celebrations, Everest Gold will be giving 400,000 reward points (worth 55 SGD) for every new-sign up upon successful account verification. Reward points can be converted to gold during Gold Subscription Events. Enter referral code “WAVTW” when you register your Everest Gold account. Promotion valid from 8 to 31 Aug.

How To Master Working From Home With Kids Around

With the restrictions of the coronavirus pandemic and our compliance to social distancing guidelines, many of us have transformed our homes into offices. Your home is an oasis, except when you are forced to mix your personal life with your professional life. Schools may have opened last June, but some rotate between online and on-campus lessons. It is a gradual transition that comes with the new normal.

The “no kids allowed in the office” rule no longer applies to us. Employees and business owners are now juggling their household duties with their workplace tasks. Some find it a struggle to create a peaceful environment free from the distractions created by their children, pets, or younger siblings. Just take a look at the video below!

TALK TO YOUR CHILDREN

It is important to talk to your children about what is happening around them. Ensure that you are explaining the situation at an age-appropriate level. Some children may understand the safety restrictions, while others may see the pandemic as an unreasonable limitation.

Explain to them that we are looking out for each other during this pandemic. Part of how we help each other right now is by staying at home. Sometimes, a change in perception is all that we need.

ESTABLISH A SCHEDULE

One of the benefits of working at home is flexibility. Write down your priorities for the day and set them within your working hours. If you’re married, you may explore alternating schedules in coordination with your partner and your children. This will help you manage your household chores and office tasks accordingly.

Have an agreed schedule with your employer to ensure that you are filling in the required number of hours per day. Given that most of us work from home, some employers may understand the need for non-traditional schedules.

FOCUS ON YOUR PRIORITIES

Prioritize your work by accomplishing important tasks first. There will be interruptions along the way and it will take longer than usual. This is why you accomplish urgent tasks in the morning and save the minor tasks later in the day.

Avoid unexpected yells and loud noises in the background by hitting the mute button during conference calls. Toddlers will not understand that they cannot always have your undivided attention. If your toddler seeks your attention during a business call, you may ask to reschedule if you can. Minor tasks such as replying to client comments on social media may be done while your children are sleeping.

CREATE SNACK AND PLAY STATION

Find a spacious corner in your home and assign that as the “snack and play station”. Prepare a bunch of snacks and drinks for your children and instruct them on how much they can consume per day. Aside from this, you may let your child’s creativity run wild through free-play. Provide books, art materials, and other learning materials such as puzzles and blocks within this station.

Tackle your workload while your kids are having fun and playing safely on the corner.

PLAN FOR INTERRUPTIONS

Think of alternative strategies to minimize the disruptions from your family members. Firstly, you can take advantage of naptime. Do bulk of your heavy tasks during this time. Whether your child sleeps for one to three hours, use this time to complete tasks that seek your focus and concentration.

You may also setup a virtual meeting between your children and your relatives while you work. Ask a friend or a family member for a favor to teach your children a new skill while they are chatting online. Connecting your children to their friends and their grandparents through Skype, Zoom, or Facetime can be helpful to their well being too.

SET REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS

Let us face it! There are no professional advantages to pretending things are the way they used to be. Reduce your anxiety and manage everyone’s expectations by being honest with your coworkers. Tell them what is going on in your home office.

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Similarly, you must be honest with yourself when it comes to your abilities in handling your children. You cannot turn into a good teacher overnight. Be patient with yourself and your children throughout the process.

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