SkillsFuture and Education - Let's Think About It
Let's Think About It – SkillsFuture and Education2 Mar 2016Would you pursue your passion or academic achievements? How do we encourage innovation in education and nurture curiosity and creativity in...
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SIA heralds new Airbus A350 as 'game changer'
By Karamjit Kaur, Aviation Correspondent, The Straits Times, 4 Mar 2016Singapore Airlines' first Airbus 350 landed at Changi Airport yesterday, carrying with it the airline's hopes that the new plane...
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Having your cake and eating it too
Why shouldn't Lana Cake's recipe be worth millions?By Tan Hsueh Yun, Food Editor, The Straits Times, 4 Mar 2016It occurs to me, reading comments on social media about the impending retirement of Mrs...
View ArticleThe seduction of the simple
By Devadas Krishnadas, Published The Straits Times, 4 Mar 2016In democracies, the old saying goes, "you get the government you deserve".In the US Presidential Election, the rise of Mr Donald Trump to...
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Groups plan activities to mark Lee Kuan Yew's legacy
At least 100 events are being held this month, as first anniversary of his death approachesBy Rachel Au-Yong and Pearl Lee, The Straits Times, 4 Mar 2016As the first anniversary of Mr Lee Kuan Yew's...
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Manual workers deserve a bow too
By Lee Wei Ling, Published The Sunday Times, 6 Mar 2016My ideal Singapore would be one that not only gives all its people equal opportunities, but also a country where we treat each other with equal...
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Singapore carriers must track flights at least every 15 minutes from July 1:...
Singapore carriers to track flights - ahead of global deadlineThey must be tracked every 15 mins from July 1 to boost safety: Aviation authorityBy Karamjit Kaur, Aviation Correspondent, The Straits...
View Article2015 A-level results: 93.1% get at least 3 passes, best performance in a decade
Students ace the A-levels with best performance in 10 years93.1% score at least 3 H2 passes, and pass in GP or KI, the highest since curriculum revisedBy Calvin Yang, The Straits Times, 5 Mar 2016The...
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22 secondary schools to merge due to falling cohort sizes
11 new merged schools to emerge from largest exercise in five years as cohort sizes declineBy Yuen Sin and Amelia Teng, The Straits Times, 5 Mar 2016A series of mergers will see 22 secondary schools...
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More needy people are getting welfare help, thanks to social media
Online alerts helpful, says ministry, but find out more about the person's situation firstBy Kok Xing Hui, The Sunday Times, 6 Mar 2016The rise of social media is providing the authorities with a fresh...
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Singapore-style schools a hit in the region
Institutions in places such as the Philippines, Thailand expand to cater to rising enrolmentBy Calvin Yang, The Straits Times, 7 Mar 2016She has not studied in Singapore, but Filipina Trixie See...
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More in Singapore remaining in workforce past 65
Over 40% of people aged 65-69 still hiredGovt policies, tight job market and rise in life expectancy among reasons for increaseBy Salma Khalik, Senior Health Correspondent and Aw Cheng Wei, The Straits...
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More women ministers possible, says Grace Fu
Singapore's first woman minister with her own portfolio says there are 'quite a few good, talented' candidatesBy Charissa Yong, The Straits Times, 7 May 2016Singapore's first woman minister with her...
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Changes to Women's Charter: When marriages end...
Caught in the middle: How changes to Women's Charter can help families affected by divorceBy Priscilla Goy, The Sunday Times, 6 Mar 2016Around one in five marriages here ends in divorce.When couples...
View ArticleSmoke-grenade case: NSF's fatal allergic reaction
Duo convicted of negligence2 officers found guilty in 2013; Eng Hen says MINDEF should waive legal costs for lawsuitBy Jermyn Chow, Defence Correspondent, The Straits Times, 8 Mar 2016Two Singapore...
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Tesla electric car slapped with carbon tax surcharge in Singapore
Tesla boss calls PM Lee over CO2 surcharge levied on first Model S in SingaporeBy Christopher Tan, Senior Transport Correspondent, The Straits Times, 8 Mar 2016Tesla boss Elon Musk has contacted Prime...
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Jurong Lake Gardens to be a "People's Garden"
Vision of a 'people's garden' at Jurong LakeNParks shares idea of a green space with smart tech as it calls for design proposalsBy Audrey Tan, The Straits Times, 8 Mar 2016When the Jurong Lake Gardens...
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Competitive cities create jobs and drive growth
By Anabel Gonzalez and Ede Ijjasz-Vasquez, Published The Straits Times, 8 Mar 2016The rise of cities can play a key part in creating jobs for the millions of young people who enter the work force every...
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Smart Nation Fellowship aims to woo top Singaporean IT talent home
They will work for up to six months with IDA crack team; those based here may apply tooBy Irene Tham, Tech Editor, The Straits Times, 8 Mar 2016The call for top data scientists, technologists and...
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NUS Law School to give out more first class honours to reflect rising quality...
More students can earn first class honours from NUS LawIndustry players and students cheer landmark policy revision that will start with cohort graduating in JuneBy K.C. Vijayan, Senior Law...
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