Edward Chia (Singapore Politician)
Edward Chia | |
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| Born | 1984 |
| Education | Degree in Economics, Degree in Political Science |
| Alma mater | National University of Singapore (NUS) |
Edward Chia Bing Hui (born 1984) is the co-founder and managing director of the food and beverage company, Timbre Group. In June 2020, he was announced as a People's Action Party (PAP) candidate for the 2020 General Elections.[1]
Background
Edward Chia co-founded Timbre Group at 21 years old as an undergraduate.[2] In 2004, he won the National Youth Achievement Award (NYAA) Gold Award.[3]
Early life & family
Edward Chia was born in 1984 to a father who ran an events company and a mother who was a housewife.[4] He has two younger siblings.
Education
Edward went to Maris Stella High School.[5] He then studied at National Junior College before furthering his studies at the National University of Singapore (NUS). He graduated with a double degree in Economics and Political Science.[6]
References/ Citations
- ↑ Nabilah Awang, Ng Jun Sen and Daryl Choo. "GE2020: PAP unveils 8 new candidates, including UOB banker and former People's Association chief". TODAY. June 24, 2020. Accessed on 26 June 2020.
- ↑ "Singapore GE2020: Profiles of PAP's new candidates". The Straits Times. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 26 June 2020.
- ↑ "National Council". NATIONAL YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT AWARD. Accessed on 26 June 2020.
- ↑ Lui, John. "The Life Interview with Timbre Group's Edward Chia: Changing Singaporeans, one tray at a time". The Straits Times. May 23, 2016. Accessed on 26 June 2020.
- ↑ Lui, John. "The Life Interview with Timbre Group's Edward Chia: Changing Singaporeans, one tray at a time". The Straits Times. May 23, 2016. Accessed on 26 June 2020.
- ↑ "Singapore GE2020: Profiles of PAP's new candidates". The Straits Times. June 25, 2020. Accessed on 26 June 2020.