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If Only Singaporeans Stopped to Think: Parliament.
By Imelda Saad, Channel NewsAsia, 3 Nov 2014.. The man behind the Bill, Mr Christopher de Souza (Holland- Bukit Timah GRC) also talked about a chef who was offered work here but, once in Singapore, was told she owed a debt to the man who arranged her entry and needed to... For instance, the construction sector, where productivity growth is lagging by the standard measure, has been making progress on square metres constructed per man day, he said.
Singapore falling behind on productivity growth: Lim Hng Kiang
Data released on Tuesday (17th Feb) showed that Singapores labour productivity fell by 0.8 percent in 2014 - marking the third consecutive year of decline for productivity. Mr Lim said it reflects a mixed picture, with the externally-oriented sectors.
Politics: Did privy council, Prem shut-out Yingluck house-call.
While high-ranking Thai military generals made calls on Prem, including Yinglucks Defense Minister-news came out that Yingluck would also like to visit Prem to pay her respect. In fact, even after the. of the communist threat. Over twenty years since the fall of Berlin Wall and the collapse of the Soviet Union, the United States government is happy to do business with elements of the Prerogative State... Singapore Institute for International Study. Error: Twitter did not��.
Sylvia Lim: Increase size of cohort entering local universities.
Gerald Giam: Low Thia Khiang: It should not be all about economic benefit ��� Tan Kin Lians Blog: Productivity and related issues ��� Trappers Swamp: Low Thia Kiang vs Josephine Teo ��� guanyinmiaos musings: Growth For All ��� Military Life: The SAF. Productivity! ��� Feed Me To The Fish: Daft and Dafter ��� Yours Truly Singapore: Economic growth benefits all citizens ��� Insane Polygons: Motivational Posters for the Elite 7 ��� New Asia Republic: The question of productivity��.
Gushcloud explores legal options against blogger Xiaxue
. against her in relation to the post. Supporters of Ms Cheng responded to Gushclouds post with the hashtag #FaithInXiaxue. Ms Cheng describes herself as Asia Pacifics top blogger, with an average of 40,000 views on her blog daily. CHANNEL NEWSASIA.
Free-to-air TV channels still grabbing most eyeballs with 85% viewership
Channel 5 reached almost half (48 per cent) of the population weekly, with 20 per cent of adults in Singapore viewing daily, while Channel U saw 40 per cent viewing weekly, and 19 per cent viewing daily. Channel NewsAsia reached 32 per cent of the.
Over 400 receive National Day awards
Mr Chua Thian Poh (right), who is chairman and CEO of Ho Bee Land, receiving the Distinguished Service Order from President Tony Tan at the National Day Awards held at NUS yesterday. Photo: Ooi Boon Keong. mail · print. View all 0 comments .
Seeking Alpha: Why Asia is worrying about Europe? | Thai.
The following is from Seeking Alpha: On the forefront of the Chinese economic releases this week was the trade data, where headlines shouted +48.5% Y/Y export growth in May.. Europes self-imposed economic contraction stemming from harsh fiscal austerity measures will drag prices downward ��� may very well hamper the economic recovery for key Asian economies via the export channel... News house, Mother Jones, touts idea, that everyone is a racist?
Budget statement to be delivered on Feb 23
After the statement is delivered, the public is also encouraged to submit their feedback through feedback unit REACHs channels, Facebook and Twitter included, on top of the Budgets website. A toll-free hotline (1800-226-0806) and a SMS account .
Revving back into action
Singapore ��� Car lovers here have something to shout about again, now that the Singapore Motorshow is back. Visitors to the motorshow will have plenty to feast their eyes on. The show, which opened yesterday and will be held until Sunday, featured a.
Into the minefield of ministerial salaries | Yawning Bread
Kaya toast lowers Singapores productivity, part 1 ��.. Gerard Ee promised a committee with ���independent-minded people who are known to speak their their minds��� (see http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1130404/1/.html). However, from.. We have far more pressing matters at hand: very low Total Fertility Rates, the inadequacy of CPF to meet the retirement needs of Singaporeans, spiraling HDB prices, low productivity growth, etc.
If Only Singaporeans Stopped to Think: New bank liquidity.
By Linette Lim, Channel NewsAsia, 25 Jun 2014. Banks in Singapore may face difficulties in meeting the new liquidity requirements that were announced on Tuesday. Analysts say they would have to hold more liquid, or safer��.
NTU to let part-time students finish degrees in four years
The changes at NTU are meant to help part-time students juggling work and studies upgrade more easily, said the universitys senior associate provost. Photo: Channel NewsAsia. But they have to complete courses within six years, instead of the current.
Sg Truth: Chan Chun Sing - Nephew of Lee Kuan Yew?
Saw that picture of him standing behind the Pm family which seemed to show clearly that he was related to the PM by blood as the seats there were for them of close family of the Lees. Seriously, as Chan chun sing is minister;��.
Bukit Batok rat infestation: MP calls for more public education on dog feeding
Meanwhile, those involved in the pest control operation at Bukit Batok are seeing their efforts bear fruit. Only six rats were caught from last night to this afternoon, while infrared cameras set up around the area detected no trace of rats. CHANNEL.
Singapore-UK ties, new links and opportunities: Tony Tan
. creative and knowledge industries, and being the hubs for each other in our respective regions ��� Singapore being a hub for British businesses to expand into Southeast Asia, China, India and North Asia, and Britain being a hub for Singapore.
Natural grass to be laid over hybrid pitch at SportsHub
InsideSingapore. Singapore falling behind in productivity growth: Lim Hng Kiang · PM Lee in good spirits after surgery, say ministers after a video call · Singapore turns to service as global economy weakens .
Singapores public transport 18th most affordable of 60 cities surveyed
. also ranked most affordable for public transport at US$0.22 per trip. Another city in India, Mumbai, had the cheapest taxis at US$2.32 for 10km, while Jakarta, Indonesia, has the cheapest rides on Uber at US$3.77 for a 10km journey. CHANNEL NEWSASIA.
Home Team reviewing deployment of NS personnel
. the Bukit Batok Clubhouse, one of three that were newly renovated. The clubhouse in Sembawang is also being upgraded and will be ready by the first half of next year, while a new clubhouse will be opened in Tampines by 2016. CHANNEL NEWSASIA.
Under The Angsana Tree: Our SG Population
Thats the total number of people Singapore can afford to accomodate in the near future, says Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong as quoted by Channel NewsAsia. Responding to a question from the host during a recorded panel��.
If Only Singaporeans Stopped to Think: Parliament.
By S Ramesh, Channel NewsAsia, 11 Mar 2013. Singapores economy is expected to grow at an average of three to four percent for the rest of the decade, said Trade and Industry Minister Lim Hng Kiang.. The silver industry is also a potential growth segment.. Second, drive productivity -- make sure its efficient, its effective -- the money that works for you, gives you that kind of returns that you need to sustain your business, and the government will play its role.
The Bukit Batok rat infestation: What you need to know
SINGAPORE ��� Bukit Batoks rat infestation problem came to light last week after a video taken by a resident was posted online and widely shared. Pest controllers have been trying to eradicate the rats for nearly a week, and the next phase of.
AFF Suzuki Cup: Malaysia minister questions why football fans not allowed into.
Myanmars Yan Aung Kyaw (centre) takes the ball past Malaysias Norshahrul Idlan Talaha and Gary Steven Robbat (right) during their AFF Suzuki Cup Group B soccer match in Singapore, Nov 23, 2014. Photo: AP. mail · print. View all 0 comments .
44 Percent of Workforce Are Non-Citizens (our estimate.
Locals arent all Singapore citizens, and foreigners dont include PRs. Confusing? In yet another good example of the locals-foreigners confusion, the Manpower Ministry has proclaimed in its Labour Market 2009 report that��.
Four charged with cheating ministry and stat boards
SINGAPORE ��� Four people were yesterday charged with cheating a ministry and three statutory boards by inflating the expenditure on Hari Raya decorative lights. Three of the four charged were former members of the Malay-Muslim community organisation .
Analysis: Bilingual foreigners playing key role in breaking.
The point that I am trying to get across is this-I think there is a new key communication channel developing-and yes it had been around but never like this before. Like foreigners going to Thai Rath-reading its report from��.
Little Stories: The Apology from PM Lee Hsien Loong
That is why Singapore needs to get a decent number of Opposition members into Parliament. This would institutionalise their alternative voices in national policy-making. They would get to speak up, and more often than just��.
Rice subsidy? Economic Nationalism and Economic Imperialism!
Thailands anti-corruption agency, is called ���Politicized��� and rated ���Boo��� being among the worse in Asia, by the respected Political and Economic Risk Consultancy (PERC). Corruption charges has been bought on Yingluck, in that. Today for example, Thai rath, a mostly anti-Thaksin newspaper in Thailand, reported a ���Fake News��� as its headline, that the USA is inspecting Thailands rice for quality. Where did the question on Thailands rice quality originated?
Thai Culture: 1) Deep rooted corrup Thailand attracts low.
BEIJING ��� Corrupt officials and company executives in China transfer their assets overseas through at least eight channels, according to a report released on Monday by the Anti-Money Laundering Monitoring and Analysis Center set up by the.. The Tyranny of SE Asias Establishment and Singapores Lim Hng Kiang ASEAN AEC �� Up-Dated > Ivy League Dystopia: USA oldest college newspaper, Harvard Crimson, pull report critical of Thai junta �� Thaksins initiative,��.
ASEAN Defense: How Optimistic? Thailand and Rebel.
At that time, that most were optimistic about chances for Malaysia to help Thailand, Thai Intelligence News reported, that the differences between the Rebel Movements in Thailand and the Philippines was that in Thailand, the political wing.. Successive Thai governments ���have opted to muddle through South East Asias most violent internal conflict,��� the group added in a report on the conflict, citing ���bureaucratic turf battles and a bitter national-level political struggle.���.
Heartland Hubby is first local animated sitcom series
SINGAPORE ��� Stand aside, Fred Flintstone, Homer Simpson and Peter Griffin ��� Singapore will now be taking its animated cue from Encik Lim Teh Peng, the fatherly figure in the first local animated sitcom, Heartland Hubby. Set to premiere on Jan 7 on.
If Only Singaporeans Stopped to Think: Parliament.
The new legislation also adds to the existing rules on hygiene, safety and minimum living space that currently govern all foreign worker dorms in Singapore. Operators of large... Said Mrs Teo: Whatever the age set, there will always be those who marginally fall short of it. It would therefore.. By Olivia Siong, Channel NewsAsia, 20 Jan 2015... On Monday, Trade and Industry Minister Lim Hng Kiang introduced a Bill in Parliament to regulate such mining. The Deep��.
