After the O levels: Going from normal stream to law school
Mr Jason Chua enrolled in City College in 2007 and is now in his first year studying law at the Singapore Management University. Ms Sandra. The 24-year-old, who was from the Normal (Technical) stream in St Andrews Secondary School, found no.
The Economist magazine pulls controversial cartoon out of copies printed in.
SINGAPORE - The Economist magazine has pulled a page out of copies of its latest edition that were printed in Singapore, which would have included a picture of French magazine Charlie Hebdos latest cover.. Times Printers said in a media statement.
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The Straits Times News In A Minute: Dec 24, 2014
In todays News In A Minute, we look at The Workers Partys Aljunied-Hougang-Punggol East Town Council fined $800 for holding a Chinese New Year fair without a permit. -- PHOTO: SCREENGRAB FROM RAZORTV .
China Wont Swallow Bitter Pills of Humiliation, Containment.
(1) His remarks, meant for U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and the Western Pacific Naval Symposium, were balanced with the assurance that Chinas rise as a naval and military power posed no threat.. The defense chiefs of China and the US faced off Tuesday over Beijings escalating territorial disputes in the region, with US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel telling his Chinese counterparts they do not have the right to unilaterally establish an air defense zone��.
The Coming Russian Naval Modernization.
But the key point is that Russia continues to publicly state they will spend $16.5 billion US annual average through 2020 for naval shipbuilding. According to. I note this is a Russian naval modernization, not a buildup, as the new ships will be replacing the current fleet of old warships that are presently in very poor condition, and many of which are barely functional relics from the cold war.. Malaysia passes critical first test as ASEAN chair ��� AsiaOne February 7, 2015��.
National servicemen do not need to obey manifestly illegal or unlawful orders.
Cavin Tan, 22, had no Class 3 driving licence when he caused the death of NSF Tan Mou Sheng and caused hurt to NSFs Ow Yong Wei Long and Dickson Hong, who were all 20 then, at the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Marsiling training area in Mandai 21/2.
Taiwans Force Modernization: The American Side
China is not happy, but theyre making a lot of fuss for 2-4 weaponless ships that the US Navy gave up upgrading and Australia found tough to modernize.. Most of the budget and political issues were eventually sorted out, and after a long delay, some major elements of Taiwans requested modernization program appear to be moving forward: P-3 maritime patrol aircraft,.. The firms proposed F-16V was announced at Singapores airshow in February 2012.
SMU plants seeds for new urban farming movement
(From left) Imran Aljunied, 28, SMU President Professor Arnoud De Meyer, Mayor for Central Singapore District Denise Phua and urban farmer Donald Tan, 48, plant a nutmeg sapling at the Grow initiative at the Singapore Management University campus on.
The New York Times lists Singapore as top destination in Asia for 2015
Its a year-long birthday party, and the world is invited, the US newspaper wrote in the travel feature. Highlights include the Chingay parade in February, the new National Gallery Singapore, and the National Day Parade in August, NYT pointed out.
China defence | The New ASIA OBSERVER
American naval officers who publically raise concerns about Chinas military capabilities and intentions can find themselves sidelined, their careers stunted. That is the case of Capt. James Fanell, formerly the chief of naval intelligence for the��.
All about South Korea | The New ASIA OBSERVER
No easy retirement in South Korea. Out of work and out of pocket, South Korean retirees are struggling to force their way back into an unwelcoming job market in an effort to supplement meagre or non-existent pensions.. aims to strengthen air defence. South Korea is stepping up efforts to strengthen its air defence with its final approval this week of a deal to purchase 40 F-35 radar-evading warplanes for deployment from 2018 through 2021 at a cost of 7.3 trillion won (US$7 billion)
Man arrested for driving sports car at 146kmh in Seletar Link
The driver, believed to be in his 20s, was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, in a joint operation by the Traffic Police (TP) and Land Transport Authority (LTA) over New Years Eve and New Years Day. The authorities set up road blocks and.
South China Morning Post - Midtown blogger
New A Chinese fighter jets interception of a US Navy sub-hunter aircraft was possibly triggered when the US plane dropped a sonar surveillance buoy into the South China Sea, state media said. 28 Aug 2014 - 9:39am 7.. Central government has moved a step closer to a showdown with pan-democrats after the nations top legislative body hammered out a tougher-than-expected framework for electing Hong Kongs chief executive in 2017. 28 Aug 2014 - 9:02am 18��.
Johor Baru op nets $900k in unpaid fines from Singapore motorists
Malaysian traffic police, in a six-day operation, collected more than RM2.4 million (S$900,000) in outstanding traffic fines from Singapore motorists. The operation, conducted from Dec 27 to Jan 1, caught 13,529 drivers with outstanding fines near and.
Mindef to outsource more tasks to boost NS efficiency
Soldiers exiting the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Terrex Infantry Carrier Vehicle (ICV), an armoured infantry carrier. The Ministry of. According to tender documents obtained by The Straits Times, the Ministry of Defence (Mindef) is looking for.
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Next Big Future: Thailand and China sign rail, agriculture.
SOURCES - Wall Street Journal, Asia One, Bangkok Post. Author: brian wang. Next Big Future: India developing Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft with first flight about 2018. 4 comments. zzzzz. login. Sort by newest and votes. Newest; Reputation; Newest and voted up; Reputation and voted up. Our website policy allows for read only access. If you think this is a mistake, please let us know. avatar. Just to note that China and Russia are also kicking out the dollar
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McCain, the prominent senator and former presidential candidate, spent his first five years in Panama as a son of a navy admiral.. Though Modestin was aware of the more brutal racism suffered by her parents and grandparents, she still took pride in the work her family and community did to build the canal.. In 1977, Jimmy Carter signed a treaty signalling the beginning of the end for US involvement in Panama, and committed the US to leaving by the year 2000.
Euro 6 emission standards for diesel vehicles from 2018
SINGAPORE - Singapore will adopt the Euro 6 emission standards for diesel vehicles from 2018, the National Environment Agency said in a statement on Tuesday. Euro 6 is the latest engine emission standards set by the European Union that further cuts .
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Malaysia clamps down on cars that owe traffic fines: How to pay them?
According to a Straits Times report, there are 313,661 summonses for Singapore-registered vehicles still outstanding, and 4,621 arrest warrants that have been issued against repeat offenders from Singapore. Malaysia is also working to set up a.
The Sinocism China Newsletter 01.11.15
Per this story DMG is in regulators sights as well // Sony received a subpoena from the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding possible violations of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, which makes it a crime to bribe an. Related: Uber Says Chinas Endorsement of Licensed Car-Sharing Boosts App ��� Bloomberg The company said the fee-for-service side of its China operations, which connects ride-seekers with professional car-rental firms instead of��.
Clash of Clans Mathematics - Singapore Maths Tuition
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NTUs MBA students score first Asian victory at worlds largest business case.
SINGAPORE - Nanyang Technological University (NTU) has emerged champion at the 2015 John Molson Master of Business Administration (MBA) International Case Competition, the first Asian institution to win what has been dubbed the toughest and most.
Security in Asia | The New ASIA OBSERVER
. Norths nukes. South Korea said Thursday it would create a joint military unit with the United States, as a report suggested the contingent would target North Koreas weapons of mass destruction if a full-scale conflict broke out.. defence pact. The United States and Australia have signed an agreement to bolster US air and navy presence in northern Australia, under a plan to strengthen defence ties and project more power into the Asia Pacific, where Chinas influence is growing.
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New noise barriers for MRT tracks along nine neighbourhoods
SINGAPORE - Residents in nine neighbourhoods including Clementi, Eunos and Lakeside will enjoy more peace and quiet with new noise barriers being installed along MRT tracks in the coming years. The Land Transport Authority has awarded a contract to .
More COEs available for February to April quota
SINGAPORE - There will be 4,705 certificates of entitlement (COEs) up for grabs per month from February to April - 18.3 per cent more than the supply in the previous three-month period. Of the lot, the supply of car COEs (including Open) will rise 23.
Ultramarathoner, 61, to attempt 281km run for charity
He has been running for 43 years and completed other notable ultramarathons such as the 217km Badwater Ultramarathon in Death Valley, United States. To train for Brazil, he has been running 20km on weekday nights and 50km to 80km on weekends at .
4 US warships to operate out of Singapore by 2018: US Navy
SINGAPORE - Four US warships designed to fight in coastal areas similar to Southeast Asian waters will operate out of Singapore by 2018, a senior US Navy official said Tuesday, further underscoring Washingtons military tilt to Asia. The rotational .
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July 4, 2012 1:00 am Asean foreign ministers will explore the idea of bringing China, Japan and South Korea into the groups connectivity scheme when they hold their annual meeting in Phnom Penh next week, the chief of. U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ships steam in formation during their military manoeuvre exercise known as Keen Sword 15 in the sea south of Japan, in this November 19, 2014 handout provided by the U.S. Navy.and more ����.