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Netballers crowned Asian champs again
A perfect week of competition for S’pore ends with an 18-point win over Sri LankaBy Jean Au, TODAY, 15 Sep 2014Singapore retained their title as netball champions of Asia, beating Sri Lanka 59-41 in...
View ArticleHistory's many shades of grey
By Tan Tai Yong, Published The Straits Times, The Straits Times, 15 Sep 2014WHY is history important? Let me begin by asking another question: After 50 years of nationhood, how well do Singapore...
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Europe's new bloodless nationalist revolutions
As Scotland votes on independence from the United Kingdom, the spotlight is on why stable, prosperous countries in Europe face the threat of disintegration.By Jonathan Eyal, Europe Correspondent In...
View ArticlePM: Exciting options for S'pore businesses in Guangxi
By Rachel Chang In Nanning (Guangxi), The Straits Times, 15 Sep 2014THERE are new and exciting opportunities for Singaporean businessmen in China's relatively unexplored areas such as south- western...
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Tributes pour in on Lee Kuan Yew’s 91st birthday
Tributes, gifts pour in as Mr Lee turns 91By Rachel Au-Yong, The Straits Times, 16 Sep 2014FORMER Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew turns 91 today and well-wishers are brimming with tributes and gifts to...
View ArticleHow Asian cities stay ahead
A study of cities' competitiveness highlights four areas of reform: building institutions, business regulation, and building hard and soft connectivities.By Janamitra Devan And Razeen Sally, Published...
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New roads connecting MCE to city centre to open Sep 28
LTA says it has drawn lessons from the confusion that greeted the opening of the MCE last December, and has taken several measures to ensure motorists understand the changes.By Sharon See, Channel...
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More jobs, higher wages for Singaporeans
Foreign employment growth also falls to its weakest since late 2009By Amelia Tan, The Straits Times, 16 Sep 2014THE tight labour market has helped drive up wages and employment for locals while foreign...
View ArticleGuidelines to safeguard bus workers' jobs
By Christopher Tan, The Straits Times, 17 Sep 2014BUS workers must be offered a job by companies which take over the routes of their current employers.And the terms cannot be worse than what the...
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Khaw's vision: Fewer cars, better lifestyles
By Yeo Sam Jo, The Straits Times, 17 Sep 2014CARS may one day go out of fashion in Singapore, said National Development Minister Khaw Boon Wan, as he envisions a city with fewer vehicles and more space...
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Charities hope you'll let them keep sending fliers
They and VWOs seek to keep fund-raising channel via mailers openBy Lester Hio, The Straits Times, 17 Sep 2014CHARITIES and voluntary welfare organisations (VWOs) sending flier inserts with phone or...
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Customer details of karaoke chain leaked
Karaoke chain may face the music after customer data breachPersonal details of over 300,000 patrons exposed in alleged hackingBy Irene Tham, The Straits Times, 17 Sep 2014THE personal data of over...
View ArticlePM: Keep up momentum of China-ASEAN integration
Don't let spats overshadow growing relations, he saysBy Rachel Chang In Nanning (Guangxi), The Straits Times, 17 Sep 2014CHINA and ASEAN should maintain the momentum of their regional integration and...
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Indonesia's parliament agrees to ratify ASEAN haze pact
S'pore welcomes Jakarta's move to ratify haze pactIndonesian officials hail decision as a new chapter in efforts to tackle issueBy Wahyudi Soeriaatmadja Indonesia Correspondent In Jakarta, The Straits...
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The Forgotten Reservoir
'Lost' reservoir historically significant: NHBMuch can be gleaned from materials and methods usedBy Melody Zaccheus, The Straits Times, 18 Sep 2014AN ABANDONED man-made reservoir that dates back more...
View ArticleWalter Woon, Tommy Koh differ on 377A anti-gay sex law at NUS forum
Views differ on anti-gay sex law at NUS forumTop lawyers debate repealing of Section 377A at human rights sessionBy Walter Sim, The Straits Times, 18 Sep 2014THE subject of universal human rights took...
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Poly students quiz minister on kampung spirit, foreign talent
By Marissa Lee, The Straits Times, 18 Sep 2014MANY young people want to understand how the "kampung spirit" of old relates to modern Singapore, going by the number of questions they asked Minister for...
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What S’pore can learn from Scotland’s referendum
By Tan Wu Meng, Published TODAY, 18 Sep 2014Today, 18 September 2014, Scotland will hold a referendum on independence from the rest of the United Kingdom.A year ago, the pro-independence Yes campaign...
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SIA-F1 tie-up set for roaring success
Sponsorship deal offers many synergies for both premium brands - and also for Singapore itselfBy Wang Meng Meng, The Straits Times, 18 Sep 2014COME this weekend, rival Mercedes team- mates Lewis...
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Pioneers can apply to be subsidised patients at SOCs
By Lim Bee Khim, Director, Corporate Communications, Ministry of Health, TODAY Voices, 18 Sep 2014We refer to the recent letters on some Singaporeans’ experiences with the rollout of the Pioneer...
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