NEA looking at biological control methods to curb dengue
By Amanda Lee, TODAY, 16 Jun 2014For the first time, the National Environment Agency (NEA) is considering the use of biological control methods to limit the spread of dengue, by infecting male Aedes...
View ArticleBeijing tightens grip on Hong Kong
By Li Xueying, The Straits Times, 16 Jun 2014FOR those in doubt of China's generosity towards Hong Kong, here are some statistics.As of the end of last year, 95 per cent of live pigs, 100 per cent of...
View ArticleSomaly Mam's fall exposes larger tale of deception
Some Cambodian families are lured into sending their kids to orphanagesThe Straits Times, 16 Jun 2014PHNOM PENH - The fall from grace of Ms Somaly Mam, one of Cambodia's most prominent social...
View ArticleRight training, 'deep skills' needed for new jobs: Minister
Apprenticeship schemes one way to keep young people's skills relevantBy Sandra Davie, The Straits Times, 16 Jun 2014AS SINGAPORE adds more university places and looks at improving its polytechnics and...
View Article有事鐘無艷, 無事夏迎春
Don't take good govt for grantedI AM not sure how Ms Catherine Lim would know how most Singaporeans feel about the Government ("Govt refutes author's claims over public trust"; June 14).It was not too...
View ArticleNetizen's claim of avoiding NS being probed
By Daryl Chin, The Straits Times, 17 Jun 2014THE Ministry of Defence is investigating a netizen's claim that he avoided his national service duty by faking mental instability and going on a "medical...
View ArticleCleaners first to be lauded in NTUC "Appreciating U" movement
By John Leong, Channel NewsAsia, 16 Jun 2014More than 10,000 cleaners in Singapore will be given special treats in a show of appreciation for the work that they do, the National Trades Union Congress...
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Robots set to be part of Japan's growth strategy
Plan for subsidies to boost sector to tackle labour shortage issuesBy Kwan Weng Kin Japan Correspondent In Tokyo, The Straits Times, 17 Jun 2014THE Japanese government plans to hand out subsidies to...
View ArticleMHA seeks feedback on ways to restrict sale, consumption of alcohol
By Monica Kotwani, Channel NewsAsia, 17 Jun 2014The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Monday (June 16) launched the second phase of its public consultation exercise looking into strengthening measures...
View ArticleSingapore unveils Super Wi-Fi regulations
By Kevin Kwang and Leong Wai Kit, Channel NewsAsia, 16 Jun 2014The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) on Monday (June 16) announced a regulatory framework for the use of TV White Space...
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Singapore unveils plan in push to become smart nation
Jurong Lake District to be test bed for 'smart nation'Innovations include traffic sensors, apps to locate covered walkwaysBy Irene Tham, The Straits Times, 18 Jun 2014LATER this year, the Jurong Lake...
View ArticleBotanic Gardens top park in Asia on TripAdvisor
US travel site also ranks it 11th worldwide in its park categoryBy Cheryl Faith Wee, The Straits Times, 18 Jun 2014FOR the second year in a row, Singapore Botanic Gardens has been ranked the top park...
View ArticlePM: Be simple, direct in govt communications
Civil servants, politicians asked to use language people can understandBy Amelia Tan, The Straits Times, 18 Jun 2014CIVIL servants and politicians should be simple and direct when communicating with...
View ArticleNew community mental health care programmes launched
Team to take mental health services into homesAllied health professionals will visit those identified as at risk of psychiatric conditionsBy Siau Ming En, TODAY, 18 Jun 2014With a survey finding that...
View ArticlePolice reports lodged over hate post targeting Filipinos in Singapore
By Lim Yan Liang And Raul Dancel, The Straits Times, 18 Jun 2014SEVERAL police reports have been made against a blogger over a hate-filled blog post targeting the Filipino population in...
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Many in S'pore find work a chore: Poll
Workforce second most dissatisfied in Asia-Pacific, just behind JapanBy Tee Zhuo, The Straits Times, 18 Jun 2014PLENTY of people here reckon their job is far from perfect - so many, in fact, that...
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National job bank draws firms, job seekers
Over 7,000 vacancies in national jobs bankFirms, job seekers drawn to free trial version of website since last monthBy Toh Yong Chuan And Amelia Tan, The Straits Times, 18 Jun 2014A NATIONAL job...
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Most feel S'pore has religious harmony
They are confident rising religiosity won't impact situation: IPS studyBy Tham Yuen-C, The Straits Times, 18 Jun 2014A MAJORITY of people in Singapore feel there is a high level of religious harmony...
View ArticleHealthcare in Singapore
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Docs, nurses struggling with palliative care
Many find basic training insufficient for handling dying patients: SurveyBy Feng Zengkun, The Straits Times, 19 Jun 2014MANY Singapore doctors and nurses believe their basic training does not prepare...
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