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Yahoo Singapore News

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Yahoo Singapore Gov/Politics News

  • Temasek Review Emeritus to continue operations
    Financial pledges and support from its readers have convinced the team behind socio-political website Temasek Review Emeritus (TRE), formerly known as Temasek Review, to keep the site running for at least five more years. During this time, the team would … Continue reading →...>> full story.
  • WP to name firm to manage Aljunied-Hougang Town Council
    The Workers' Party (WP) is set to hire a new managing agent for the Housing and Development Board (HDB) estates in Aljunied and Hougang, constituencies won over in the May General Election. The company, FM Solutions and Services, which was … Continue reading →...>> full story.
  • S’pore will remain open to global investment, talent: PM Lee
    Singapore's fundamental economic policy of welcoming global talent and investment will remain the same despite the landmark General Election in May, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. Speaking to over 900 corporate bigwigs at the Economic Development Board's (EDB) 50th … Continue reading →...>> full story.
  • The big debate over parent volunteers
    By Seah Chiang Nee TV star Zoe Tay, like a US investment billionaire before her, has joined a growing trend in Singapore's high pressure education system. The actress volunteered to work without pay at the elite Nanyang Primary School to … Continue reading →...>> full story.
  • Train crowding to ease with launch of full Circle Line: Minister Lui
    Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew says peak hour train overcrowding is expected to ease with the launch of the final 12 stations of the Circle Line on October 8. Stations running from  Marymount to Harbourfront will open for passenger service … Continue reading →...>> full story.
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Channel NewsAsia (Singapore Business)

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Channel NewsAsia (Singapore)

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Zaobao (Singapore News) 联合早报网 (新加坡新闻)

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Today Online (Singapore News)

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AFP News on Singapore

  • Corruption making euro debt crisis worse: NGO
    At the other, more virtuous, end of the scale, New Zealand topped the ranking with 9.5 points, coming just ahead of Denmark, Finland, Sweden and Singapore. Nearly two-thirds of the countries listed scored less than five, indicating, according to TI, ......>> full story.
  • Setback for 100 bln dollar aid fund at climate talks
    "We risk opening a Pandora's box," said Burhan Gafoor, Singapore's chief climate negotiator. "If we try to reopen it, there is no guarantee that we will have a Green Climate Fund in Durban. The European Union (EU), Japan and Australia all favoured ......>> full story.
  • Golfer Pagunsan aims to win Asian Tour Order of Merit
    Pagunsan, who hasn't won on the Asian Tour in 2011, leapt to the lead in the Order of Merit thanks to the $666660 he collected for finishing second behind Spain's Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano at the Singapore Open earlier this month. ......>> full story.
  • Chinese panda loan to France kept top secret
    China has loaned dozens of pandas to other countries in recent decades including the United States, Thailand, Singapore, Spain, Austria and Japan. Despite the high cost, they are highly sought after for the publicity they bring to zoos. ......>> full story.
  • Protest-averse Singapore allows 'SlutWalk'
    SINGAPORE — Protest-averse Singapore will allow a "SlutWalk" rally against sexual violence to be held this weekend, police said Wednesday after a public squabble between the authorities and organisers. "A permit has been approved," a police spokesman ......>> full story.
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Straits Times (Breaking News, Singapore)

  • Former engineer fined $500 for trespassing on casino property
    Liow Ngap Fatt would insist on wearing sunglasses in the Marina Bay Sands casino, which is against the rules. On some occasions, the 60-year-old Malaysian would also annoy other guests.Related StoriesProject Eco-Office initiative celebrates 10th anniversary at City Square Mall2 middle-aged men arrested for loansharking activitiesMalaysian woman arrested for stealing $22,000 from man at RWS64 arrested for suspected loansharking activities in 2 raidsManulife the title sponsor for 2nd Singapore ATP Challenger...>> full story.
  • 2 middle-aged men arrested for loansharking activities
    Police have arrested two men aged 58 and 59 respectively for suspected involvement in loansharking activities. Related StoriesProject Eco-Office initiative celebrates 10th anniversary at City Square MallFormer engineer fined $500 for trespassing on casino propertyMalaysian woman arrested for stealing $22,000 from man at RWS64 arrested for suspected loansharking activities in 2 raidsManulife the title sponsor for 2nd Singapore ATP Challenger...>> full story.
  • Malaysian woman arrested for stealing $22,000 from man at RWS
    Police have arrested a 30-year-old female Malaysian who is believed to have stolen a sum of $22,000 from a man at Resorts World Sentosa (RWS). Related StoriesProject Eco-Office initiative celebrates 10th anniversary at City Square MallFormer engineer fined $500 for trespassing on casino property2 middle-aged men arrested for loansharking activities64 arrested for suspected loansharking activities in 2 raidsManulife the title sponsor for 2nd Singapore ATP Challenger...>> full story.
  • 64 arrested for suspected loansharking activities in 2 raids
    64 people were arrested on Wednesday in two separate island-wide operations conducted by the Ang Mo Kio Police Division and Clementi Police Division respectively.Related StoriesProject Eco-Office initiative celebrates 10th anniversary at City Square MallFormer engineer fined $500 for trespassing on casino property2 middle-aged men arrested for loansharking activitiesMalaysian woman arrested for stealing $22,000 from man at RWSManulife the title sponsor for 2nd Singapore ATP Challenger...>> full story.
  • Manulife the title sponsor for 2nd Singapore ATP Challenger
    Manulife Singapore was announced on Thursday as title sponsors for the second edition of the Singapore ATP Challenger tournament, which will take place Feb 25 to March 4 at the Singapore Island Country Club. The title sponsorship is worth a six-figure sum. Related StoriesProject Eco-Office initiative celebrates 10th anniversary at City Square MallFormer engineer fined $500 for trespassing on casino property2 middle-aged men arrested for loansharking activitiesMalaysian woman arrested for stealing $22,000 from man at RWS64 arrested for suspected loansharking activities in 2 raids...>> full story.
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Zaobao (Latest News) 联合早报网 (即时报道新闻)

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Straits Times (Breaking News, Finance/Economy)

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Straits Times (Forum)

  • Agony over efforts to plug a leak
    WHEN the ceiling of my home in Block 536, Bukit Batok Street 52 started leaking last March, I reported the problem to the Housing Board and was told, after its investigation, that the leak was due to wear and tear. I was also told that I would have to split half the cost of repairing it with my upstairs neighbour, while the town council would pick up the remaining half of the tab. ...>> full story.
  • Lemon law should cover DBSS flats
    I AGREE with Madam Ong Chiew Hong ('Extend 'lemon law' protection to dream homes'; Monday). My husband and I were excited to receive the keys to our new Design, Build and Sell Scheme (DBSS) HDB flat in January last year. ...>> full story.
  • No way to make claim for damaged luggage
    I CAN relate to Mr David Lee's frustration ('Passenger: No way to win redress against AirAsia in Singapore'; Feb 11) because I had a similar unpleasant experience with Jetstar Asia. ...>> full story.
  • Why exclude durable items installed in homes?
    I SYMPATHISE and agree with Madam Ong Chiew Hong that the lemon law should cover apartment unit defects that, in fact, cost less to rectify than those in automobiles ('Extend 'lemon law' protection to dream homes'; Monday). ...>> full story.
  • Toa Payoh station's wonderful officers - and inconsiderate commuters
    FOR some reason, commuters using the special access fare gate at Toa Payoh MRT station are oblivious to strollers and wheelchair-bound passengers. ...>> full story.
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Today Online (Business News)

  • Fitch downgrades Greece on debt swap plan
    ATHENS - Fitch cut Greece's long-term ratings on Wednesday to its lowest rating above a default, becoming the first ratings agency to make the widely expected downgrade after the country announced a bond exchange plan to ease its massive debt burden....>> full story.
  • US Markets
    Banks led stocks lower yesterday as the S&P 500 stalled near a 10-month-high after signs of weak European business activity rekindled concerns about a recession abroad. United States banks were the S&P 500's worst performing sector. Investors......>> full story.
  • Hyflux 2011 net profit falls 40%
    Hyflux said yesterday its net profit fell 40 per cent to S$53.03 million last year on lower revenue, due to projects in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region nearing completion, the impact of Arab Spring on new contracts, and a lower level of......>> full story.
  • MAS proposes extending Corporate Governance Framework
    The Monetary Authority of Singapore is seeking feedback on a proposal to extend the MAS Corporate Governance (CG) Framework, which comprises both regulations and guidelines, to all direct insurers and reinsurers incorporated in Singapore. CG......>> full story.
  • NOL to cut costs after Q4 loss
    Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) plans to cut costs by US$500 million (S$629 million) this year and increase freight rates after posting its largest quarterly loss in a decade. NOL reported a fourth quarter net loss of US$320 million, compared with......>> full story.
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Straits Times (Sports Updates)

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Reuters (Singapore News)

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International Herald Tribune (IHT) Singapore-related News

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Wall Street Journal (Singapore News)

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Bloomberg News on Singapore

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Forbes News on Singapore

  • In Pictures: Singapore's Very Richest
    Nineteen tycoons are richer, 13 are poorer, four held steady and four are new to the ranks....>> full story.
  • Comeback Billionaire: How Adelson Dominates Chinese Gambling And U.S. Politics
    Near default three years ago, Sheldon Adelson now dominates Chinese gambling--and U.S. politics. Inside his $25 billion comeback...>> full story.
  • Introducing Forrester's Data Privacy Heat Map
    By Chris Sherman Data privacy laws are the champions of citizens’ rights in the digital age. However, multi-national organizations often find these laws challenging to navigate given the complex framework of global legal requirements. To help our clients address these challenges, Forrester developed a research and planning tool called the Data Privacy Heat Map (try the [...]...>> full story.
  • Who Will Lead The World Bank?
    The race for the top job at the World Bank has just been kicked-off with the announcement that , the current President of the World Bank, would step down on 30 June at the end of his term. The announcement had been expected, as the odds were unlikely that the Obama Administration would re-appoint Zoellick, [...]...>> full story.
  • Former FDA Commissioner Gets It Wrong
    I have been involved in the drug discovery and development business for over three decades.  I  share the worries that a lot of people have about the difficulties of this process, the high rates of failure, the need for new medicines, and  the importance of getting them to patients as rapidly as possible to ease [...]...>> full story.
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Asia Times Online (Singapore News)

  • Singapore's migrant workers struggle to secure better deal
    Singapore's Ministry of Manpower was quick to step in to make sure that striking migrant workers obtained unpaid back wages, but similar employees are on their own when "agents" and "repatriation companies" squeeze their wages and grab their savings. - Kalinga Seneviratne...>> full story.
  • Singapore's gains look fragile
    The Singaporean economy took on a healthy glow at the end of last year, thanks in part to an unexpected surge in industrial production. The latest findings for the Purchasing Managers' Index are far less rosy. - Robert M Cutler...>> full story.
  • Upstart Singapore outstrips Las Vegas
    Singapore’s two casinos earned more from gambling in their first full year than the 39 casinos of the Las Vegas Strip. The Lion City now serves as a model for other Asian countries seeking to bet on gambling revenue, while a heavy-handed government with a grasp of law and the role of taxes is also suiting operators. - Muhammad Cohen...>> full story.
  • All roads lead to Myanmar
    With Myanmar slowly opening up, Western countries that shunned the country for decades are likely to stream in. In response, India, Singapore and Thailand can be expected to step up their engagement to protect their influence. China, which has invested huge amounts of capital and other resources, is unlikely to watch passively as its presence is whittled away. - Sudha Ramachandran (Dec 21, '11)...>> full story.
  • Asia's canaries coughing
    South Korean stocks steadied after sliding, along with the won, in initial reaction to the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il. The sensitivity of export dependent countries like Korea and Singapore to global economic health, however, means "stability" in the present climate is very fragile at best. - Robert M Cutler...>> full story.
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