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To Singapore with love and diplomacy
Foreign ambassadors share what they most admire about the Little Red Dot, and their criticisms.By Tommy Koh, Published The Straits Times, 15 Nov 2014AHEAD of Singapore's golden jubilee next year comes...
View ArticleSG Heart Map to feature places with special meaning for S'poreans
The public can contribute stories about places in Singapore at over 70 booths islandwide.By Amanda Lee, TODAY, 14 Nov 2014All Singaporeans are invited to pin down their special moments and places on...
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BCA Academy's new campus extension to be smart and green
Room to groom construction talentBCA Academy's extension allows for higher intake, better materials testingBy Yeo Sam Jo, The Straits Times, 15 Nov 2014A NEW $62.2 million extension to the Building and...
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More funding for older professionals making mid-career switches
Boost for those seeking mid-career switchGovt to foot up to 90% of workers' pay while they go for retrainingBy Joanna Seow, The Straits Times, 14 Nov 2014OLDER professionals diving into a new industry...
View ArticleHave S'poreans grown too soft?
THE lament by Public Hygiene Council chairman Liak Teng Lit, that it will take some time to persuade "spoilt" Singaporeans to clean up after themselves, could be solved if more daring rules were...
View ArticleTreat health-care workers with respect
HOSPITALS and outpatient clinics have been traditionally thought of as safe havens, where the sick are protected and cared for.Yet, after working for more than 20 years in health care, I have witnessed...
View ArticleSigns of a more compassionate Singapore
Statutes to protect the vulnerable must be rigorously enforced and updated where necessaryBy Radha Basu, Senior Correspondent, The Sunday Times, 16 Nov 2014Singapore is known the world over for its...
View ArticleGluten-free diets: Separating wheat from the chaff
By Andy Ho Senior Writer, the Sunday Times, 16 Nov 2014The Economist magazine recently highlighted how market demand for gluten-free food is growing so fast it is outstripping vegetarian fare....
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New logo and uniform for PCF preschool services
PCF centres' makeover not just skin-deepPre-schools get new uniforms and standard curricula, amid rising expectations, competitionBy Janice Tai, The Sunday Times, 16 Nov 2014The iconic white and blue...
View ArticleNew rule on foreign spouses a boon: Experts
By Janice Tai And Toh Yong Chuan, The Sunday Times, 16 Nov 2014The move to make it easier for foreign spouses of Singaporeans to work here will go a long way in helping them contribute financially to...
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CPF focus group: More to be done to explain CPF to low-wage earners
CPF Advisory Panel chairman gives assurance at first public discussionBy Pearl Lee, The Sunday Times, 16 Nov 2014More will be done to reach out to low-wage earners to educate them about the Central...
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New HDB flats more affordable now
Prices relative to applicants' incomes have fallenBy Janice Heng, The Straits Times, 17 Nov 2014NEW Housing Board flats have become more affordable relative to applicants' household incomes, compared...
View ArticleS'pore investors settle Morgan Stanley suit
Four-year legal battle over US bank's 'rigged products' resolved for $26mBy Grace Leong, The Straits Times, 17 Nov 2014IT TOOK four years of litigation, involving 800,000 pages of documents produced by...
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S'pore set to benefit from boost to global economy: PM Lee
G-20 SUMMITHe says vibrant world economy will support exports, draw investmentsBy Fiona Chan, Senior Economics Correspondent, In Brisbane, The Straits Times, 17 Nov 2014SINGAPORE'S economy is likely to...
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'Your Mandarin is better than mine'
Learn Chinese from these CaucasiansThe Sunday Times, 16 Nov 2014When American Pauli Haakenson speaks in Mandarin to taxi drivers and neighbours at the supermarket, some will switch to English halfway...
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Book preserves school's kampung spirit
Pei Hwa Public School marks 80th anniversary with coffee table bookBy Olivia Ho, The Straits Times, 17 Nov 2014IT HAS been over two decades since the last students left Pei Hwa Public School, but...
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Geraldene Lowe-Ismail: A walking encyclopedia on Singapore
Tour leaderGeraldene Lowe-Ismail's unusual tours include visiting clan associations and giant joss-stick makersBy Melissa Kok, The Straits Times, 17 Nov 2014Veteran Singaporean tour guide Geraldene...
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What donors want ≠ What charities want, says new study
Most non-profit groups prefer cash to donations in kind, study showsBy Priscilla Goy, The Straits Times, 17 Nov 2014Companies want to help by getting their staff to volunteer, but most non-profit...
View ArticleLandmark Shanghai-Hong Kong stock link officially opens
One-way traffic at HK, Shanghai stock linkBy Li Xueying, Hong Kong Correspondent And Rachel Chang, In Beijing, The Straits Times, 18 Nov 2014WITH the simultaneous strikes of two gongs 1,200km apart,...
View ArticleJakarta raises subsidised petrol price by 30%
Move seen as positive sign of new govt's resolve to reform economyBy Wahyudi Soeriaatmadja, Indonesia Correspondent, In Jakarta, The Straits Times, 18 Nov 2014INDONESIA raised the price of subsidised...
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