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Singapore top in Asia, third globally in JLL-Business of Cities ranking
By Ann Williams, The Straits Times, 21 May 2015SINGAPORE is Asia's top-ranked city across a broad range of indicators, beating Hong Kong and Tokyo, according to a report by real estate firm JLL and The...
View ArticleGovt agencies turn to drones to boost their operations
By Amos Lee, The Straits Times, 22 May 2015DRONES could soon be buzzing about more here, as government agencies start tapping unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for various projects.The Maritime and Port...
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Splinter parties point to fragmented Opposition
Emergence of new parties not unusual in lead-up to polls, but quality still the key: AnalystsBy Valeria Koh, TODAY, 22 May 2015After the watershed 2011 General Election, the possibility of a two-party...
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George Yeo: The Tao of life after politics
This is an excerpt from an introduction to a new volume of speeches titled George Yeo On Bonsai, Banyan And The Tao.By George Yeo, Published The Straits Times, 22 May 2015DR PHUA Kok Koo, founder and...
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ESM Goh: Two obstacles in East Asia's drive for growth
He cites lack of trust, confidence and absence of a long-term shared visionBy Wong Siew Ying, The Straits Times, 22 May 2015EAST Asia has "a historic opportunity" to drive growth but needs to overcome...
View ArticleNew Outram Community Hospital to ease crunch with additional 550 beds
By Kash Cheong, The Straits Times, 22 May 2015WHEN it opens in 2020, the new Outram Community Hospital (OCH) will help ease the national bed crunch that has seen hospitals resort to placing patients on...
View ArticleResidents of three towns can share ideas on makeover
HDB to hold focus group discussions for Toa Payoh, Woodlands, Pasir RisBy Yeo Sam Jo, The Straits Times, 23 May 2015RESIDENTS of Toa Payoh, Woodlands and Pasir Ris will soon get a chance to contribute...
View ArticleRise of one-person households
As family structures change, so must help schemes and policies: ExpertsBy Priscilla Goy, The Straits Times, 23 May 2015THE nuclear family is still the dominant family structure in Singapore, but the...
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SG50 Seniors Package - Goodies for 700,000 seniors
Discounts, freebies to thank them for making Singapore what it is todayBy Salma Khalik, Senior Health Correspondent, The Straits Times, 23 May 2015SENIORS in Singapore will enjoy a slew of goodies,...
View ArticleMeasures in place to ensure blood supply safety
WE THANK Mr Kang Choon Tian for highlighting that the integrity of our national blood supply also depends on donors' honesty and sense of social responsibility ("Enough checks on blood donors?"; May...
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Many diabetics at risk of going blind
150,000 people in Singapore unaware they have the eye condition: StudyBy Salma Khalik, Senior Health Correspondent, The Sunday Times, 24 May 2015Many diabetic patients in Singapore are at risk of...
View ArticleObama's Twitter debut marred by hate posts
While most welcome him, a small number lash out with racial slursThe Straits Times, 23 May 2015WASHINGTON - When US President Barack Obama sent his inaugural Twitter post from the Oval Office on...
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Mr Lee Kuan Yew's name and image to be protected
Govt looking into how to prevent them from being used for commercial gainBy Rachel Chang, Assistant Political Editor, The Sunday Times, 24 May 2015In an unprecedented move, the Government will change...
View ArticleAnti-scam TV commercial launched
It reminds public how scammers target victims' weaknesses, emotions and desiresBy Joanna Seow, The Sunday Times, 24 May 2015The first of three new television commercials on how the public can protect...
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Protect our social unity: DPM Teo
Threats to communal harmony can be overcome by building mutual trust, he saysBy Jasmine Osada, The Sunday Times, 24 May 2015With forces like religious radicalisation and growing diversity posing a risk...
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LionsXII clinch Malaysian FA Cup after 3-1 victory over Kelantan
Double caps amazing runSahil not the only hero as long shots stun hostile stadium to bring home FA CupBy Wang Meng Meng, In Kuala Lumpur, The Sunday Times, 24 May 2015Call it the exuberance of youth,...
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A new world order, thanks to Lee Kuan Yew
What might the geopolitical landscape look like in 2065? A veteran Pacific watcher gazes into the crystal ball with a touch of whimsy.By Tom Plate, Published The Straits Times, 25 May 2015THE following...
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From 50 shades of brown to a green city
By Jack Sim, Published The Straits Times, 25 May 2015SINGAPORE'S toilet journey is one to be proud of as we celebrate our country's 50th birthday and reflect on just how far our nation has come in its...
View ArticleURA launches heritage storyboard on Singapore’s first air defence unit
Past and present servicemen from 160 Squadron attend commemorative ceremony at Block 450 Seletar East CampBy Tan Weizhen, TODAY, 25 May 2015For Mr Patrick Peh, 70, the unveiling of a new storyboard at...
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SG Heart Map: 50 places of significance to Singaporeans unveiled
The 50 places are frequently-mentioned locations in more than 80,000 personal stories contributed by Singaporeans.By Kimberly Spykerman, Channel NewsAsia, 25 May 2015Fifty locations across the island...
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