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BookTalk: Promote Mandarin Council’s Richard Siaw reads to unwind and for mental well-being

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PHOTO: COURTESY OF RICHARD SIAW

Lawyer Richard Siaw, who is a member of the Promote Mandarin Council, enjoys physical books over e-books.

PHOTO: COURTESY OF RICHARD SIAW

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Who: Richard Siaw, 55, is a lawyer who recently assumed presidency of the Singapore Teochew Chamber of Commerce, a platform for young and aspiring entrepreneurs.

He is also a member of the Promote Mandarin Council, which helms the Speak Mandarin Campaign. The campaign explores innovative and engaging ways to make learning and speaking Mandarin enjoyable.

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