WS: Recession… not at the Singapore IT Show

Mar 16, 2009 under Things to do in Singapore

This weekend we checked out the I.T. Show in Suntec City, Singapore. We were shocked to see the huge crowd.


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People in the escalator looks back at the crowd in awe!

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We literally felt like ants in the crowd. People young and old, men and women and even infants were there.

According to the The Strait Times newspaper, about 768,000 people visted the 4 day show. And the sales hit $58.5 million surpassing last year earnings of $ 54.5 million.

Check my other WS entry here, I think you’ll find it interesting too!


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25 Responses to “WS: Recession… not at the Singapore IT Show”

  1. Bill says:

    Wow there are a lot of people there. I really does not look like people are having a hard time there. I started following you on twitter did you see me. Tazzman61. I did not see if you follow me yet. Have a great week.

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    • Jade says:

      @ Bill – Ohh I just signed in, I usually stop blogging on Friday afternoons so I haven’t done anything yet. Will find you and follow you soon. Thanks and Have a great week too!

  2. rosa says:

    WOW sis, there are lots of people there – its so crowded! Whew! sis award for u http://www.pink-precious.com/2009/03/sisterhood-award.html

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  3. PinayMama says:

    Hello sis, visiting you here :-)

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  4. I was there on Opening day and then on Saturday. I went away empty handed. It’s madness!

    No parking lots! No seats to rest tired feet. Walking was impossible. Citylink was blocked. arghhhh

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    • Jade says:

      @ eastcoastlife – Hey Saturday – we missed each other, I was there too in the afternoon. What we always do when we know it could be difficult to dind parking like on weekends is park at Bugis area and take the MRT to city hall.

  5. Ron says:

    Wow! too many people. I guess when it comes these things people are always excited to see whats new.

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  6. foongpc says:

    Yeah, with this kind of crowd, you can’t help but wonder where is the recession people are talking about.

    • Jade says:

      @ foongpc – True;) People are probably looking to get big discounts…prices were actually really good if you consider the freebie you get.

  7. wow! i’ve been to some IT Show myself, but nothing like that, look at all the crowds! I bet all the participating company are happy!!

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  8. CES says:

    whoa! that is a mob! happy week ahead!

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  9. Ebie says:

    What a mob! Maybe there are new toys coming out. Never seen that huge crowd!

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  10. sassy mom says:

    I heard about this from a friend of mine who works there. Did they mark down their prices? Nway, It was a good thing!

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    • Jade says:

      @ sassy mom – yes the companies lowered their prices alot;) Some people were really waiting for this. Dang…if I have know about this – wouldn’t have bought my phone weeks ago, I could have gotten some extra stuff. Oh well… ;)

  11. tigerfish says:

    I was there and just hated it. But I had no choice as I had to get something for my mum.

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  12. pehpot says:

    cheaper ba kaya dinayo? I want to go there on July.. for teh sale and food summit.. waaah! ampunin mo ako Jade sa July LOL

    Make or Break

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  13. Dora says:

    It’s recession and so many want to get cheap deals (discounts and/or free gifts). ;)

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  14. cherry says:

    it only means one thing…all the rich people are in singapore and that includes you….=)

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    • Jade says:

      @ cherry – I wish that’s true na rich ako LOL. But if we were rich we would already be living in our tree farm in Palawan. For now – hubby needs to kayod pa.

  15. Mariz says:

    Wow! What a crowd drawer, miss going to Tech Fairs like this, used to go often in M’sia. Who says the economic crunch is getting worse, look at these guys who couldn’t wait to grab their new toy gadget.

    Regards and enjoy your day!
    Mix Pix
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  16. Sherry says:

    there will be IT Show next month I bet its going to be huge crowd too!

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