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NUS to offer free online courses to public
By Amelia Teng, The Straits Times, 22 Feb 2013THE National University of Singapore (NUS) is joining other schools worldwide to offer free online courses to the public, with the first two to be rolled...
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Singapore's leap into the space industry
New office to research, develop sector, grow talent pool and related businessBy Grace Chua, The Straits Times, 22 Feb 2013SINGAPORE announced a new push into another potentially lucrative economic...
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New coins to feature local icons
By Magdalen Ng, The Straits Times, 22 Feb 2013A NEW series of coins depicting Singapore landmarks is due out in the middle of the year.The new coins, designed by Singaporean designer Fabian Lim, will...
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Spend more, to keep healthcare affordable
By Jeremy Lim, Published TODAY, 22 Feb 2013Singapore’s health system is lauded internationally for its ability to achieve outstanding health outcomes at very low national spending. Yet, 72 per cent of...
View ArticleFrontline Connects《前线开讲》Singapore’s Population Issues
《前线开讲》播出日期：2013年 2月22日晚上10点30分...
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A plan to house 2m more people
Veteran architect proposes building up southern coastBy Leonard Lim, The Straits Times, 22 Feb 2013Even as the debate continues over the 6.9 million figure in the population White Paper, veteran...
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Keep kampung spirit, even in a big city
Pioneering Singapore architect Tay Kheng Soon says the real concern for any society isn't overcrowding, but how cohesive and trusting the community will be.By Cheong Suk-wai, The Straits Times, 23 Feb...
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SAF officer's sterling Afghan service
He is 1st S'porean awarded US Bronze Star, at end of memorable 6 months thereBy David Ee, The Straits Times, 23 Feb 2013ON A clear, moonlit night last August, Major Cai Dexian was cycling home from...
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Measuring cost-of-living changes: MTI replies
THE article ("Poorest households hardest hit by inflation", Feb 6) noted that if imputed rentals on owner-occupied accommodation (OOA) are excluded from the Consumer Price Index (CPI), inflation for...
View Article27 sites ordered to stop work
Firms also fined over $350,000 after safety inspections beefed upBy Janice Heng, The Straits Times, 23 Feb 2013TWENTY-SEVEN sites were slapped with stop-work orders after workplace safety and health...
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New pre-school scheme to help the disadvantaged
By Sandra Davie, The Straits Times, 23 Feb 2013CHILDREN of disadvantaged families will have access to high-quality pre-schooling under a scheme that aims to close the gap between them and better-off...
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From covert vigilantism to communal vigilance
By Carol Soon, Published The Straits Times, 23 Feb 2013THE recent tragic deaths of two young brothers involved in a road accident in Tampines triggered an avalanche of online responses, which is to be...
View ArticleCDCs to create platforms to integrate existing and new citizens
By S Ramesh, Channel NewsAsia, 23 Feb 2013Singapore's Community Development Councils (CDCs) plan to create platforms for new and existing citizens to come together to forge friendships.The aim is also...
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WP releases own population paper
Counterproposal puts focus on raising total fertility rate and resident labour force participation rateBy Janice Heng, The Straits Times, 24 Feb 2013The Workers' Party (WP) yesterday issued its...
View ArticleWP’s Population Policy Paper detrimental to businesses: SBF
Channel NewsAsia, 23 Feb 2013CEO of the Singapore Business Federation (SBF), Ho Meng Kit said the proposal in Workers' Party's Population Policy Paper to keep foreign workforce constant and to rely on...
View ArticleWP's Population Paper lands new blow to local SMEs: ASME
Channel NewsAsia, 24 Feb 2013The Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (ASME) said it views the Workers' Party's Population Policy Paper as another blow to the local SME community.The association...
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Diners feeling the staff crunch
The dining experience has been marred by poorer service and higher food prices brought on by the manpower crunch in the food and beverage industryBy Rebecca Lynne Tan, The Sunday Times, 24 Feb...
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Minister's health vow to the needy
Medifund scheme will be strengthened to ensure aid is available to cover medical billsBy Salma Khalik, The Sunday Times, 24 Feb 2013No Singaporeans will be denied health care because they cannot afford...
View ArticleS'pore's best-kept secrets: Its virtues
Time to reboot Singapore brand and showcase achievements to the worldBy Parag Khanna, Published The Straits Times, 23 Feb 2013SINCE relocating to Singapore six months ago, I've continued my travels to...
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Picking up the pieces after the protests
No running away from ageing society, and the need to take steps to deal with itBy Warren Fernandez, The Sunday Times, 24 Feb 2013The large turnout at the protest rally two Saturdays ago against the...
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