SINGAPORE: Rich-poor gap narrowed to smallest in years
The gap between the rich and poor in Singapore narrowed to its smallest in years, according to an annual report titled “Key Household Income Trends, 2013” by the Department of…
SINGAPORE: Asia drives defence spending
Defence spending in Asia is expected to rise by up to 6 percent in 2014. By the end of the decade, Asia is expected to have spent almost US$500 billion…
SINGAPORE: Digital Inclusion Fund to bridge the digital divide
A new $8 million Digital Inclusion (DI) Fund will be set up in the second half of 2014 to help low-income households access the Internet. Half of the fund will…
Perspectives February 2012: Citizenship in a Globalized world
As economic forces bring national borders down, and more and more people move from the countries of their birth, what does it mean to be a part of a nation?…
SINGAPORE: Companies encouraged to provide more job opportunities for people with special needs
By tweaking work processes, companies can offer more employment opportunities for people with special needs. Social and Family Development Minister Chan Chun Sing says this can open up doors… source
16 Jan 2014: Interview with Dr Janil Puthucheary (Part 1)
Public transport fares will increase this April but there’ll be a slew of concessions for Singaporeans. Dr Janil Puthucheary, who’s a member of the Transport Government Parliamentary Committee,… source
SINGAPORE: SIA can target premium travellers through F1 packages, say observers
Singapore Airlines can target premium travellers and engage in aggressive marketing — this was what observers Channel NewsAsia spoke with said when asked how the national carrier can maximise… source
CHINA: Chinese lose interest in touring Malaysia because of MH370 crisis
Chinese anger over Malaysia’s handling of the search for the missing Malaysia Airlines (MAS) flight MH370 has spilled into the tourism sector. Some Chinese travel agencies have stopped selling… source
WASHINGTON: “Ilo Ilo” first Singapore film shown at Washington film festival
Washington hosted its annual international film festival, and among the over seventy films on offer at Washington DC’s Filmfest was its first ever entry from Singapore. “Ilo Ilo”, the debut……
28 Feb 2014: Interview with Baey Yam Keng
There’s been quite a bit of online chatter recently, about the Singapore Civil Defence Force connecting with the online community through its social media accounts. Baey Yam Keng, MP for…