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PM Lee speaks in Tokyo of World War II memories
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong delivers the Keynote Speech and Dialogue at the Nikkei Conference in Imperial Hotel, Tokyo, Japan on Thursday, May 23, 2013. The Second World War holds different meaning for each generation, because of the different memories they have formed about it, said Mr Lee in Tokyo on Thursday, before illustrating the point with his personal stories of what he remembered. -- ...
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Singapores inflation slowed to 1.5 in April
Singapore inflation slowed to 1.5 per cent in April from 3.5 per cent in March, largely due to a big drop in certificate of entitlement (COE) premiums for ...
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Friends and family of Shane Todd met with police at his apartment after his death
(Left to right) Brother John, mother Mary, brother Dylan, and father Rick. Shane's other brother Chet and his wife Corynne were on a different flight at terminal 3 together with computer forensics expert Ashraf Massoud.The family left Singapore for the US this morning. -- ST FILE PHOTO: RAJ ...
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Singapores GDP growth slows in Q1
The Ministry of Trade and Industry says gross domestic product (GDP) climbed 0.2 per cent year-on-year in the three months to March, much slower than the preceding quarter's 1.5 per cent year-on-year ...
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Singapore GDP growth slows
SINGAPORE'S trade-sensitive economy slowed in the first quarter on sluggish demand for its exports, its government says, warning that risks remained despite improved global conditions. The Ministry of Trade and Industry on Thursday said gross domestic product (GDP) climbed 0.2 per cent year-on-year in the three months to March, much slower than the preceding quarter's 1.5 per cent ...
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Man fined for stealing two $1K casino chips
A Malaysian man was fined $3,000 on Thursday for stealing two pieces of $1,000 casino chips from a gambler. Mong Wai Cheong, 34, pleaded guilty to theft of the chips from businessman Loi Kheng Chin, 49, at a Sic Bo table at Marina Bay Sands casino on May 15. The court heard that Mr Loi placed two pieces of $1,000 chips on the "small'' betting area at the Sic Bo table. He left ...
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NTU medical school to pioneer use of plastinated bodies in teaching
Singapore's newest medical school at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) will be pioneering the use of plastinated bodies for medical education in Singapore. These are real human bodies donated to science, preserved via the method of plastination, and will be used to teach anatomy. It will be ready for the first batch of 54 medical students this August. The Lee Kong Chian School of ...
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Family of Shane Todd returns to the US Hopes to initiate a Congressional probe
Mrs Mary Todd speaking to a reporter at Changi Airport terminal 1 this morning. The Todd family left Singapore for the US this morning. -- ST PHOTO: RAJ ...
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UMC Singapore unit expands and puts focus on RD
United Microelectronics (UMC) announced on May 22 that its 12-inch fab in Singapore has turned into a dedicated R&D facility for advanced specialty process ...
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Singapore Economy Posts Surprising Expansion
Singapore on Thursday reported a surprise expansion in its economy in the first quarter, helped by a surge in financial services as trading in stocks and foreign exchange soared. The Southeast Asian city-state, whose economy is heavily dependent on trade, manufacturing and financial services, said gross domestic product expanded 1.8 percent in January-March on a quarter-on-quarter, seasonally ...
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Hong Kong tourist dies five days after metal archway fell on him
A Hong Kong tourist died on Tuesday after a metal archway fell on him at the grounds of the 2013 Audi Fashion Festival last week. His parents, who appeared to be in their 70s according to Chinese paper Lianhe Wanbao, and younger brother had rushed over from Hong Kong the night they received news of the accident. But as the man's condition worsened, the family decided to take the ...
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4 passengers hurt when driver cut into bus path
Yeap, whose action was caught by a camera on the bus, was fined $1,000. A bus passenger needed surgery after falling on his head. -- ST PHOTO: WONG KWAI ...
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Greenback hits 10-month high against Singdollar
THE United States dollar has risen rapidly against the Singapore dollar, up from $1.23 to $1.26 in the last two weeks alone. Experts say the greenback's quickfire surge against a range of currencies, including Singapore's, reflects the booming US stock market as well as fresh hopes the Federal Reserve will soon slow its stimulus measures. A stimulus slowdown will lift the US dollar, ...
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LTA evaluating proposals for satellite-based ERP
A satellite-based ERP system would do away with the need to erect large physical gantries, said Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew last week. Each ERP gantry costs between $1.5 million and $2 million to build. -- ST PHOTO: LIM SIN ...
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Microsofts Xbox One game console curbs on used games
A LONG-RUMOURED addition to Microsoft's upcoming game console was announced yesterday morning - causing a stir among gamers and retailers here. The Xbox One is slated for release here later this year and will boast sharper graphics and a Blu-ray drive. But, controversially, it will have one feature that current games consoles do not have: It will limit the use of pre-owned games. ...
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SJI International bags Top in the World awards for IGCSE exams
THREE 16-year-old students broke new ground for St Joseph's Institution International (SJII) this month by winning four Top in the World awards for last November's International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) exams. Pham Minh Tue from Vietnam received the award for additional mathematics, while Singaporean Juan Ru Hoong won for international mathematics. Joshua ...
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Employee abuse video Ministry probing software company
The Manpower Ministry (MOM) is investigating the software company at the centre of an alleged employee abuse scandal. The ministry said in a statement last night that its labour relations officers yesterday met the worker filmed in a video circulated on YouTube which apparently showed him being hit by his supervisor at Encore eServices. -- PHOTO: SCREEN CAPTURE FROM ...
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Singapore embarks on 10-year study on dementia and depression
A 10-year study on dementia and depression is being carried out to gauge if loneliness or living alone increases the risks of such mental health problems among the elderly. -- ST FILE PHOTO: DESMOND ...
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Motorcycle theft suspect nabbed in Jurong Lake with the help of police K-9 unit
Police on Wednesday, arrested a 24-year-old man in connection with a case of motorcycle theft. Officers from Clementi Police Division were conducting a roadblock along Boon Lay Way at about 3am, when they saw the suspect abandoning a motorcycle after he spotted them. He fled towards Jurong Lake but was caught hiding among some shrubs, after a search was conducted with the help of dogs from the ...
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Ministry of Manpower to conduct labour force survey across 33000 households
Ministry of Manpower (MOM) building. The Ministry of Manpower will conduct the Comprehensive Labour Force Survey from May 23 to July 31. -- ST FILE PHOTO: GAVIN ...
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New road safety campaign to engage the youth
The Traffic Police and Singapore Road Safety Council on Thursday, announced a new initiative to help drive the message of road safety to Singapore's youth. On the cards in the new 'Educating the Young' campaign: A road safety poster design and video competition, which students can participate in. Speaking to 500 students at Woodlands Primary School at the launch of the youth ...
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Cooling measures drive up car loan interest rates in Singapore
The widely expected rise in interest rates for car buyers has materialised in Singapore, since measures to restrict the amount and tenure of loans were introduced in March to cool the market. As of yesterday, DBS Bank remained the ...
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ComfortDelGros biggest shareholder slashes stake
ComfortDelGro Corp's largest shareholder, the Singapore Labour Foundation, is paring down its stake in the transport giant. -- FILE PHOTO: ...
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PM Lee says US and China must take steps to ensure peace
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has urged the world's two biggest powers, America and China, to take steps towards enhancing trust and preventing mishaps - as China's rise brings about significant change in the world's balance of power. This will involve the pair becoming more transparent and forming clearer rules of engagement in their relationship, as well as institutionalising ...
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CPF contributions Board recovered $293m from errant firms last year
The CPF Board recovered $293 million from errant firms last year. The CPF Board said Thursday morning that more than 190,000 workers benefitted from CPFB's recovery efforts, consistent with 2011's figure. -- ST FILE PHOTO: CAROLINE ...
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Singaporean expansion of MRT leads to disruption
Singapore’s Mass Rapid Transit System (MRT) is not very big in comparison to Shanghai, Beijing or Tokyo, but proportionate to the size of Singapore and the city-state’s population, it is an extremely successful and extensive public transport system and one that the Land Transport Authority (LTA) plans to grow even further.
Singapore has a population of around 5 million, which is important when placing the MRT in context, it has a daily ridership of 2 million, giving it a commuter penetration of at least 40%, which does not take into account the fact that not all 5 million Singaporeans commute on a daily basis or use public transport. Read more
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