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  1. No Tightening of Existing Income Tax Policy For Property SaleRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | Topix

    The Singapore Ministry of Finance (MOF) clarifies that the proposed amendment in the Income Tax public consultation document does not involve tightening of the existing income tax policy for...

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  2. MoreRead the original story

    15 hrs ago | Littlespeck.com

    Hong Kong-Singapore A study of differences The same mini-bonds problem, but a different way of handling it - and Hong Kong emerges with the accolade.

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    Related Topix: Southeast Asia, World News, Financial Markets

  3. S'pore most trade-friendlyRead the original story w/Photo

    Yesterday | The Straits Times

    The World Economic Forum pointed to Singapore's many advantages, including policy approaches, that have made it No.

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    Related Topix: Southeast Asia, World News

  4. SBS Transit Night Owl 5N – Route ChangesRead the original story

    Wednesday | Topix

    From 10 July 2009, SBS Transit Nite Owl 5N bus will skip bus stops at Block 131 (Jurong East St 13) and Seventh-Day Adventist Church (Jurong East Central)...

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  5. S'pore's education reformsRead the original story w/Photo

    Tuesday | The Straits Times

    ... investing in it. Such a level of commitment to education by a country's political leadership is evident in Singapore, noted Mr Chris Harrison, president of the European School Heads Association, which has members from 36 European countries. 'There's ...

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    Related Topix: World News, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Victoria, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Lee Hsien Loong, Southeast Asia

  6. Inaugural int'l education roundtable held

    Tuesday | People's Daily Online

    For the first time, education ministers from seven top-performing school systems gathered in Singapore for the inaugural International Education Roundtable, Singapore's Ministry of Education said in a statement on Tuesday.

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    Related Topix: Southeast Asia, World News, China, Asia

  7. A teary farewellRead the original story w/Photo

    Tuesday Jul 7 | The Straits Times

    ... of three shots rang out at the Mandai Crematorium on Tuesday afternoon as family, friends and officers from the Singapore Armed Forces bade farewell to Second-Lieutenant Nicholas Chan Wei Kit in a full military funeral. The 21-year-old officer - the ...

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    Related Topix: Singapore, Singapore, Mandai, Singapore, World News

  8. 'Make education a key priority'Read the original story

    Tuesday Jul 7 | The Hindu

    Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister of Singapore, addressing principals from around the world in Singapore on Tuesday.

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    Related Topix: Adolescents and Pre-Teens, Family, Southeast Asia, World News, Lee Hsien Loong

  9. Inaugural int'l education roundtable held in SingaporeRead the original story

    Tuesday Jul 7 | Xinhuanet

    For the first time, education ministers from seven top-performing school systems gathered in Singapore for the inaugural International Education Roundtable, Singapore's Ministry of Education said in a statement on Tuesday.

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    Related Topix: Southeast Asia, World News

  10. How education was upgraded

    Tuesday Jul 7 | The Straits Times

    A key factor accounting for the success of Singapore's education system - giving schools the means to customise programmes to students' needs.

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    Related Topix: Southeast Asia, World News, Lee Hsien Loong

  11. Singapore Bans 10 Banks From Selling Structured Notes After Lehman FailureRead the original story w/Photo

    Tuesday Jul 7 | Bloomberg.com - Asia

    ... Holdings Inc. The bans range from six months to two years, and will only be lifted after the Monetary Authority of Singapore is a oesatisfieda the institutions have taken steps to improve their processes for offering financial advisory services, the ...

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    Related Topix: Southeast Asia, Investment Banking, World News, Lehman Brothers Holdings, Financial Services, Investment Services, Marketing

  12. Education reforms workRead the original story w/Photo

    Tuesday Jul 7 | The Straits Times

    ... and persistent efforts to take effect, but they have borne fruit. -- ST PHOTO: FRANCIS ONG THE slew of reforms in Singapore's education system to raise standards at all levels and strengthen the teaching service has paid off, said Prime Minister Lee ...

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    Related Topix: Southeast Asia, World News, Lee Hsien Loong

  13. A brand new slate of NMPs in the HouseRead the original story

    Monday Jul 6 | Channelnewsasia.com

    SINGAPORE: It will be a slate of completely new faces in the House, all nine of them - the maximum number of Nominated Members of Parliament allowed by the Constitution.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Swimming

  14. Worldwide ND celebrationsRead the original story

    Sunday Jul 5 | The Straits Times

    ... beyond the shores of this island, as Singaporeans worldwide gather to mark Aug 9 in ways both grand and cozy. The Singapore United Kingdom Association plans to throw either a lunch or a dinner for its members, but the treat will be more than just ...

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    Related Topix: Southeast Asia, World News, Qatar, Middle East

  15. Singapore holds anti-terror drill; simulates Mumbai attack

    Sunday Jul 5 | Daily Times

    SINGAPORE: Singapore will hold its biggest anti-terror drill today - simulating the deadly Mumbai attacks that killed 166 people last year - ahead of hosting an Asia-Pacific summit in November.

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  16. Soundtrack that unitesRead the original story w/Photo

    Sunday Jul 5 | The Straits Times

    ... part of Chapter Four (The First Wave) of the One Show concept, which tells the story of the earliest immigrants to Singapore through song and dance. While Mr Hogan has reprised this female role many times, this will be his biggest audience ever. ...

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  17. SINGAPORE: PM Lee honours womenRead the original story

    Saturday Jul 4 | Asia News Network

    People's Action Party Women's Wing veterans, like Mrs Angie Neo, who have worked for years behind the scenes yesterday received a big thank you from the party's chief, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.

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    Related Topix: Southeast Asia, World News, Lee Hsien Loong

  18. Green trends make presence felt in aviation sectorRead the original story

    Saturday Jul 4 | Channelnewsasia.com

    ... of the day. At the Paris Air Show, defence technology attracted much attention. And organisers say at next year's Singapore Airshow, 60 per cent of the innovations will be defence-related - up by 10 per cent from the last show. Managing director, ...

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    Related Topix: Southeast Asia, World News

  19. PAP Women's Wing must see its work as a long term effort for nation: PM LeeRead the original story

    Saturday Jul 4 | Channelnewsasia.com

    SINGAPORE: Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said the PAP's Women's Wing must see its work as a long term effort.

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    Related Topix: Southeast Asia, World News, Lee Hsien Loong

  20. Bridge too far?Read the original story

    Friday Jul 3 | The Star Online

    YESTERDAY I had the opportunity to ponder this long-standing problem of cooperation - lack of, that is - between Malaysia and Singapore with someone over breakfast.

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    Related Topix: Southeast Asia, World News, Travel, Malaysia Travel, Opinion