The evolution of CSR in Singapore

The Straits TimesThe evolution of CSR in SingaporeThe Straits TimesWhen it opened Singapore's first "green factory" featuring a solar panel rooftop and state-of-the-art, energy-efficient technologies two years ago in Jurong, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam commended the firm as an ...

Singapore, Egypt hail longstanding ties

The Straits TimesSingapore, Egypt hail longstanding tiesThe Straits TimesSingapore and Egypt have hailed their longstanding friendship and welcomed more opportunities for cooperation as they look to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations next year. President Tony Tan Keng Yam, speaking at a state banquet last ...Singapore names an orchid in honour of Egypt's SisiAhram OnlineEgyptian president visits SingaporeXinhuaSisi Discusses Anti-Terrorism and Investment in SingaporeAllAfrica.comChannel News Asia -Egypt SIS (press release)all 346 news articles »

Some Singapore firms extend paternity leave after National Day Rally announcement

Channel News AsiaSome Singapore firms extend paternity leave after National Day Rally announcementChannel News AsiaSINGAPORE: Some Singapore firms have announced plans to extend paternity leave by a week, following Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's recent announcement during his National Day Rally speech that the Government would finance the extension.Singtel, NCS and DBS give up to two weeks' paid paternity leave, in response ...The Straits Timesall 7 news articles »

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Mashable94-year-old's memories of World War II in Singapore will give you chillsMashableSingaporean Redditor WWIIGPA held an AMA session with his 94-year-old grandfather on Sunday evening in which he talked about his experiences during World War II when Singapore was under Japanese occupation. The poster claims his grandfather was ...

Singapore begins operations as ASEAN's first international patent search ...

Channel News AsiaSingapore begins operations as ASEAN's first international patent search ...Channel News AsiaSINGAPORE: Local and global businesses and inventors will from Tuesday (Sep 1) be able to fast track their applications for patent protection in multiple markets via Singapore. This comes as the Republic kicks off operations as ASEAN's first ...and more »

Singapore begins operations as ASEAN's first international patent search ...

Channel News AsiaSingapore begins operations as ASEAN's first international patent search ...Channel News AsiaSINGAPORE: Local and global businesses and inventors will from Tuesday (Sep 1) be able to fast track their applications for patent protection in multiple markets via Singapore. This comes as the Republic kicks off operations as ASEAN's first ...and more »

Python vs. King Cobra: Reptile Battle In Singapore Captured On Camera

The Weather NetworkPython vs. King Cobra: Reptile Battle In Singapore Captured On CameraHuffington PostIt was an unlikely setting for such a battle: a college campus in the concrete jungle that is Singapore. But the two combatants seemed oblivious to the terrifying strangeness of the scene. Python versus cobra -- the fight was on.MUST SEE: Deadly snakes wrestle on Singapore streetThe Weather Networkall 13 news articles »

Singapore lifts ban on HIV

The GuardianSingapore lifts ban on HIV-positive visitorsThe GuardianSingapore has lifted its two-decade-long ban on HIV-infected people entering the country, but will limit their stay to a maximum of three months. The health ministry said on Monday that the ban was lifted on 1 April, “given the current context with ...Singapore Softens Ban on HIV-Positive VisitorsABC NewsSingapore Lifts Ban on HIV-Positive People Entering Country but Still Limits ...TheBlaze.comSingapore allows HIV-positive foreigners on short-term visitsTimes of Indiaall 44 news articles »

Singapore FHM ends its run

Channel News AsiaSingapore FHM ends its runChannel News AsiaWe thank our Singapore FHM readers for their support in the last 10 years,” said Ms Jessie Sng, Head of Men, Women and Parents Customer Group at MediaCorp. With the cessation of Singapore FHM, MediaCorp will now focus its resources on new men's ...

Our schools should be less like Singapore and more like Silicon Valley

The GuardianOur schools should be less like Singapore and more like Silicon ValleyThe GuardianPitting teachers against each other and setting unrealistic goals doesn't work. As the tech giants have shown, the best results come from cooperation, not competition. A class at a primary school in Singapore. 'An unrealistic goal is never named as ...

Singapore Softens Ban on HIV

Times of IndiaSingapore Softens Ban on HIV-Positive VisitorsABC NewsSingapore said Monday it has lifted a two-decade ban on HIV-infected people from entering the country, but will limit their stay to a maximum of three months. The Health Ministry said the ban was lifted on April 1, "given the current context with more ...Singapore allows HIV-positive foreigners on short-term visitsTimes of IndiaBan on entry into Singapore eased for foreigners with HIVThe Straits Timesall 17 news articles »

Singapore allows HIV

Times of IndiaSingapore allows HIV-positive foreigners on short-term visitsTimes of IndiaSINGAPORE: Singapore has lifted a two-decade old ban on visits by HIV-positive foreigners who intend to stay for a short period, citing "availability of effective treatment". However, the ban on HIV-positive foreigners who are looking to work in ...Ban on entry into Singapore eased for foreigners with HIVThe Straits TimesSingapore Softens Ban on HIV-Positive VisitorsABC NewsForeigners with HIV can now visit S'poreAsiaOneall 10 news articles »

Singapore July bank lending rises on housing loans

Channel News AsiaSingapore July bank lending rises on housing loansChannel News AsiaSINGAPORE: The Republic's total bank lending in July rose on stronger demand for property loans and from the general commerce sector, central bank data showed on Monday (Aug 31). Loans and advances by domestic banks in the city-state amounted to ...Growth in Singapore bank lending eases to 0.6% in JulyThe Straits TimesGrowth in bank lending in Singapore eases to 0.6% in July: MASTHE BUSINESS TIMESall 10 news articles »

Ban on entry into Singapore eased for foreigners with HIV

The Straits TimesBan on entry into Singapore eased for foreigners with HIVThe Straits TimesSINGAPORE - For more than two decades, foreigners infected with HIV have not been allowed to set foot in Singapore. However, the ban on those entering on short-term visit passes was lifted on April 1, The Straits Times has found out. The ban remains ...Foreigners with HIV can now visit S'poreAsiaOneall 3 news articles »

Singapore Votes: Economic Issues Shaping This Year's Election

AsiaOneSingapore Votes: Economic Issues Shaping This Year's ElectionBloombergSingapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will find out at the Sept. 11 election if he's done enough to stem a decline in support that in 2011 gave the ruling People's Action Party the smallest share of the popular vote since independence. Lee has ...Crowd-funding to raise funds for Singapore elections allowedAsiaOneGE2015: The prodigal son returns homeYahoo Singapore NewsThe changing face of PAP's new candidatesThe Straits Timesall 202 news articles »

Singapore Airlines pushes Boeing, Airbus for 18

Runway Girl NetworkSingapore Airlines pushes Boeing, Airbus for 18-hour flightsRunway Girl NetworkUp Front Will an airline ever again fly nonstop between the US and southeast Asia? Singapore Airlines would certainly like to bring back the all-business flights it decided to cut in 2013, from its Changi hub to Newark and Los Angeles. The carrier has ...

Schooling, Quah Earn $31K From Singapore For Southeast Asia Games Success

SwimSwamSchooling, Quah Earn $31K From Singapore For Southeast Asia Games SuccessSwimSwamSingaporean swimmers Joseph Schooling and Quah Zheng Wen each earned $31,250 from the Singapore National Olympic Council based on their performances at the Southeast Asia Games earlier this summer. Archive Photo via Mike Lewis/Ola Vista ...and more »

Singapore coach Bernd Stange in line for contract extension after Syria game

ESPN FC (blog)Singapore coach Bernd Stange in line for contract extension after Syria gameESPN FC (blog)National coach Bernd Stange could earn himself a contract extension if Singapore avoid a heavy defeat in Thursday's AFC World Cup qualifier against Syria in Oman. According to the Sunday edition of the Straits Times, Stange will be given another six ...and more »

Korean photographer captures captivating Singapore

Korea TimesKorean photographer captures captivating SingaporeThe Korea Herald“Five Days in Singapore” at Seoul Auction Gangnam from Aug. 26-Sept. 1 presents 40 photographs by Kim Jung-man, 61, who visited Singapore earlier this year to publish the tourism guidebook “Splendid Singapore.” During his five-day trip, Kim took 14,000 ...Singapore through a Korean lensKorea Timesall 2 news articles »

Singapore's next PM to be elected this GE

The Straits TimesSingapore's next PM to be elected this GEThe Straits TimesSingapore's next prime minister is likely to be drawn from among the MPs elected in the coming general election, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said yesterday. Stressing that political succession is an urgent matter, he said the next prime minister ...“With you, for you, for Singapore”: PAP launches manifestoThe Online CitizenWe will fight to earn your trust and support: Lee Hsien LoongChannel News AsiaPAP launches manifesto: With you, for you, for SingaporeTODAYonlineEconomic Times -Irish Independentall 75 news articles »

Last Singapore victims of Bangkok blast return

The Straits TimesLast Singapore victims of Bangkok blast returnThe Straits TimesThe last remaining Singaporean victims of the Bangkok blast returned home last night, 12 days since the worst bomb attack on Thai soil took place. Semi-retired administrative executive Betty Ong, 69, along with her younger sister Jane, younger brother ...and more »

MUST SEE: Deadly snakes wrestle on Singapore street

The Weather NetworkMUST SEE: Deadly snakes wrestle on Singapore streetThe Weather NetworkStudents and faculty at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore were treated to ringside seats when two deadly snakes engaged in a full-on street fight on Thursday afternoon. In one corner, a reticulated python packed a metaphorical punch with ...Python and a cobra go head to head in street battle in SingaporeDaily MailCobra and python battle it out at Singapore varsity (video)The Rakyat Postall 8 news articles »

Egypt's president in 1st State Visit to Singapore since diplomatic relations ...

The Cairo PostEgypt's president in 1st State Visit to Singapore since diplomatic relations ...The Straits TimesSINGAPORE - Egypt's president Abdel Fattah Al Sisi will make a State Visit to Singapore from Aug 30 to Sept 1 at the invitation of President Tony Tan Keng Yam. This will be the first such visit by an Egyptian president to Singapore since the ...Singapore Media Focuses On Upcoming Sisi VisitAllAfrica.comall 21 news articles »

GE2015: Singapore Democratic Party's Chee Soon Juan says he will contest ...

The Straits TimesGE2015: Singapore Democratic Party's Chee Soon Juan says he will contest ...The Straits TimesSINGAPORE - Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) secretary-general Chee Soon Juan formally announced on Saturday that he will contest the coming election. He also introduced two more candidates at a press conference at the party headquarters in Ang ...GE2015: SDP's Chee Soon Juan to contest in GEYahoo Singapore Newsall 2 news articles »

Bersih 4: Singapore warns against holding illegal assembly

The Straits TimesBersih 4: Singapore warns against holding illegal assemblyThe Star OnlineSINGAPORE: Singapore police have warned people not to organise or participate in any illegal assembly in the republic in support of the Bersih 4 rally in Malaysia. In a statement, the force said it had been made aware of calls encouraging overseas ...Singapore police warn against illegal assembly supporting Bersih-led rally in ...The Straits TimesSingapore police warn against importing BersihFree Malaysia Todayall 6 news articles »