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Asia/Singapore |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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America/Chicago |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-6 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-5 |
Raffles Place is Singapore's core financial district, located on the south bank of the Singapore River and is known as the "Wall Street of the East". It is home to many skyscrapers, multinational bank headquarters and financial institutions, such as OCBC Bank Center, One Raffles Place and other landmarks, highlighting Singapore's status as an international financial center. The area is named after Sir Raffles, the founding father of Singapore, and is steeped in history. In addition to its business ambience, Raffles Place is also conveniently located adjacent to Marina Bay, with easy access to all parts of the city via the MRT. It is a meeting point for business, culture and urban life, and is a perfect blend of modern prosperity and historical heritage.
Ruby is a small incorporated town in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States, located about 60 miles northeast of the state capital of Baton Rouge and adjacent to the Mississippi border, and characterized by a quiet rural atmosphere and a deep community culture. Sparsely populated, with fewer than 500 people according to the most recent census, the town dates back to the late 1800s and, with its early rise to an agricultural economy (e.g., cotton and soybean farming), still retains the rustic look of a traditional Southern town. The town's landmarks include a century-old community church and several Victorian-style homes, and the annual fall "Ruby Family Day," which blends elements of local Cajun and Creole culture, has become a shared memory for the surrounding residents. Despite its small size, Ruby epitomizes the serenity of the American countryside with its simple folk and distinctive Louisiana southern flavor.