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If Only Singaporeans Stopped to Think: ASPIRE committee.
Under major changes being made, Institute of Technical Education (ITE) and polytechnic graduates will get more career options, guidance and direction. The moves come amid. You can read about ASPIREs recommendations and the Governments response here [http://moe.gov.sg/aspire/aspire-report-online], or download the full ASPIRE Report here [www.moe.gov.sg/aspirereport]. The report is a. At a glance. By Pearl Lee, The Straits Times, 26 Aug 2014.
New book tells story of Singapore-India ties over 50 years
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (right) shakes hands with Singapore President Tony Tan Keng Yam prior to a meeting in New Delhi on Feb 9, 2015. From Sir Stamford Raffles arrival in Singapore to joint cooperation between Singapore and India in a .
A-level results: 91.4% with at least three H2 passes, best performance since.
Students went back to their schools at 2pm on Monday to collect their results slips. Private candidates will receive their results by post, or they can access them via the Singapore Examinations And Assessment Board website at http://www.seab.gov.sg.
Ministry of Education, Singapore: Speeches - FY 2012.
It is more about how to process information, discern truths from untruths, connect seemingly disparate dots, and create knowledge even as the context changes. It is about. I hope that the introduction of Values in Action will over time allow students to see themselves as part of the larger community, and for the community to adopt the school as one of their own. Tanjong Katong.. Second, we will resource schools to better meet the learning needs of these students.
Train service from Yew Tee to Kranji resumes after track fault causes hours.
Signage at City hall MRT station showing a train disruption along the North-South line. A track fault caused MRT train services on the North-South line from Yew Tee to Kranji station to halt for at least half an hour on Monday afternoon. -- ST PHOTO: .
If Only Singaporeans Stopped to Think: Govt to tighten rules.
Prompt action will be taken when irregularities crop up: DPM Tharman. By Tessa Wong, The Straits Times, 13 Aug 2012. THE Government is not satisfied with the state of its procurement processes and is working to improve��.
Jurong Port to have worlds first green berths next year
SINGAPORE - By next year, Jurong Port will be home to the worlds first green berths made of recycled concrete from existing berths and yards. Two berths at the port have received an award for environmentally friendly upgrades that will be completed by .
Kiasu is Oxford English Dictionarys Word of the Day: Other Singlish words in.
These are then selected for entry based on what the team judges to be the most significant or important, as well as being likely to stand the test of time. Former Straits Times journalist Janadas Devan also noted in a 2007 interview that the Internet.
If Only Singaporeans Stopped to Think: All get a shot at.
In an interview with The Straits Times earlier this month, Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam alluded to such doubts when he said the present meritocratic system needed to evolve. Weve got. Those who look at more recent history, such as Non-Constituency MP Yee Jenn Jong, recall the Goh Keng Swee report on education in 1979, which lamented the high dropout rates and other inefficiencies. This led... Is a career as a full-time athlete feasible?
If Only Singaporeans Stopped to Think: Parliament.
Society here is more fluid but keeping it that way will become tougher: Tharman By Tham Yuen-c, Assistant Political Editor, The Straits Times, 6 Mar 2015. SOMEONE who comes from a low-income background has a better��.
PM Lee Hsien Loong diagnosed with prostate cancer, to undergo surgery on.
SINGAPORE - Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and will undergo surgery on Monday to remove his prostate gland, said a statement from the Prime Ministers Office (PMO) on Sunday. He will be on. He spent the first.
86-year-old retiree loves skating
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More recognition and added safety measures to better care for servicemen.
. more recognition for servicemen. From September, the Ministry of Defence (Mindef), together with the Home Affairs Ministry, will be advancing Medisave grant payments for full-time National Servicemen (NSFs) when they are serving their two-year NS.
Sea Asia: Senior business leaders gather to discuss key.
The show, which articulates the voice of the Asian maritime communities, was officially opened by Singapores Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Tharman Shanmugaratnam. DPM Tharman spoke to more than��.
Too early to relax property cooling measures, says MND
By Cheryl Ong, The Straits Times, 1 Jul 2014. I dont think the cycle is over, says Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam, when talking about moderating home prices at the DBS Asian Insights Conference.. I dont think the industry will crash, because we moved early enough, and we moved each step of the game, knowing full well that what we do may not be enough, but knowing too well that if we did too much, it may engineer a��.
Two in Toa Payoh vandalism case get probation
(From left) David William Graaskov, Goh Rong Liang, Chay Nam Shen, Boaz Koh Wen Jie, and Reagan Tan Chang Zhi arriving at the States Court on 10 May 2014. Chay and Tan were each given 24 months probation on Monday. -- PHOTO: ST FILE.
Asia can do more to meet full potential: DPM Tharman
Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam today urged policymakers in the region to give serious thought to reforms that will ensure sustainable broad-based growth, as he cautioned that Asias economic ascendancy should not be taken for granted.
Under The Angsana Tree: Myths And Misconceptions About.
read more. CPF system will evolve to meet changing needs: DPM Tharman. The Government is considering studying ways to provide better options for Central Provident Fund (CPF) members who are able to take higher risks to earn higher income from investing.. Its been addressed so many times over (and even made the front page of the Straits Times a few days back) that I actually feel a bit silly talking about it again.. Up-and-coming travel destinations in Asia.
Journalism professor Cherian George rebuts NTUs comments
. to disclose his tenure documents so that the matter could be put to rest. Speaking to The Straits Times from Hong Kong on Tuesday night, he said: I have moved on, but unfortunately the NTU presidents out-of-the-blue remarks could not be left.
Singapore Budget 2015: Government to add Temaseks contributions to revenue.
SINGAPORE - The Government will move to include Temasek Holdings as a contributor to its Net Investment Returns (NIR) later this year, as a measure to strengthen the Republics fiscal position amid increased spending on social and infrastructure.
If Only Singaporeans Stopped to Think: Budget 2015.
By Aw Cheng Wei, The Straits Times, 24 Feb 2015. COME January, older Central. Based on the new salary ceiling, a 45-year-old worker who earns $6,000 or more today will save an extra $60,000 by the time he reaches 65, said Mr Tharman. At least 544,000 CPF. The (measure) will allow our workers to strengthen their CPF savings to meet financial needs in key areas such as health care, home ownership and retirement, said Ms Cham. Some employees who��.
If Only Singaporeans Stopped to Think: Singapore.
By Lydia Lim, The Straits Times, 1 Aug 2012. THE Prime. With the changes, Mr Tan will helm the Manpower Ministry from today, taking over from Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam, who also holds the Finance portfolio. Mr Chan. Besides nurturing arts, sports and engaging youth, MCCY will also drive community development, which in Singapore, perhaps more than elsewhere, is integral to building an inclusive and cohesive society, Mr Lee said.
If Only Singaporeans Stopped to Think: Reactions to Budget.
While the Government forecast a projected Budget deficit of S$6.7 billion in the fiscal year ending March 2016, SandP said it estimated that the general government account will remain in surplus over the fiscal years ending March 2015 and.. In truth, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam had already flagged the Governments intention to move the fiscal system towards a much more progressive one, compared with the years before.
If Only Singaporeans Stopped to Think: Parliament.
He revealed that the Republic of Singapore Air Force is in the final stages of deciding whether it will get a F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, touted as the worlds most advanced fighter jet, and it is also looking to replace its ageing. By Goh Chin Lian And Jermyn Chow, The Straits Times, 12 Mar 2013. The army has sent more full-time safety officers to its ground units, with a direct reporting line to the unit commander... The silver industry is also a potential growth segment.
If Only Singaporeans Stopped to Think: 5-year plan to.
By Amelia Tan, The Straits Times, 18 Sep 2014. WORKERS will get more access to training, career guidance and job market information to help them navigate an economy that is being shaped by the twin forces of technology and competition. Companies will also. These new moves were laid out by Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam yesterday in a five-year plan which will see Singapores economy transit to the next level. Speaking at the launch of��.
Number of visitors to Singapore falls in 2014, but amount spent remains the same
. can be attributed falls in visitors from top source countries including China (-24 per cent), Malaysia (-2 per cent), Australia (-4 per cent) and Indonesia (-2 per cent). Even so, tourism receipts stayed stable compared to 2013 due to each visitor.
Singapore navy ship finds main wreckage of crashed AirAsia plane
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If Only Singaporeans Stopped to Think: Budget 2014.
By Lee Su Shyan, The Straits Times, 22 Feb 2014. IT WAS a Budget that delivered on. Mr Tharman announced the CPF employer contribution rate will go up by one percentage point for all workers, with the increase channelled to the Medisave Account. Lower and. DPM Tharman Shanmugaratnam presented Budget 2014 this afternoon.. MORE assistance is in store to help Singaporeans meet rising medical costs that will inevitably stem from our longer lifespans.
Manpower Minister Tan Chuan-Jin has fluid build-up in chest wall
The more important question is why it happened? What is the cause? Blood clot? TB? Infection? he wrote. His doctor performed a CT scan and extracted fluids for testing, and confirmed that it is not blood. He added: Will wait for the outcome. Sounds.
If Only Singaporeans Stopped to Think: Parliament.
By Radha Basu, The Straits Times, 5 Aug 2014. The Family Justice Courts will oversee divorce and other cases relating to painful and personal matters such as family violence, disputes over wills, adoption and guardianship, and custody and other family issues involving.. Dr Yaacob replied: The norms will change over time and therefore we rely on government polls and feedback channels. and Meet the Customer sessions NLB has held from time to time..
Fish deaths: Plankton bloom causing fish deaths likely to recur
NEA cleaners cleaning up the dead fish washed up on Lim Chu Kang jetty. Minister for the Environment and Water Resources Vivian Balakrishnan yesterday said the bloom will pose a real challenge for long-term fish farming in that area. -- ST PHOTO: LAU .
If Only Singaporeans Stopped to Think: Reactions to Budget.
By Chia Ngee Choon, Published The Straits Times, 28 Feb 2013. AS AN open economy. As the median gross monthly income from full-time work is $3,480, the Wage Credit Scheme will help lift wages for at least half the local workers... A capital gains tax, for example, would potentially be progressive because the affluent are more likely to have more capital gains, but to impose one would mean a sharp departure for Singapore, which has never taxed capital gains.
