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Asean cyclone relief talks likely to be held in Singapore

Tajikistan News.Net Monday 12th May, 2008 Foreign ministers from the Association of South-East Asian Nations are likely to meet in Singapore soon to discuss measures to support relief and recovery efforts in ... via Tajikistan News.Net



WFP suspends flights to Myanmar as military holds up aid

"We are in discussions with the government in Myanmar and we hope to find a resolution soon"

Rome/ With reports of a possible 100,000 cyclone deaths in Myanmar, the United Nations World Food Programme Friday suspended relief flights to Myanmar after 38 tons of aid were impounded by authorities in the ... via Uzbekistan News.net



HPL in deal to rebuild, refurbish hotels in Libya; Creation of JV...

"Unless you are sure of the clarity of the direction of the Libya economy it will be a bit difficult for us to consider investing in the economy in the big way"

The Business Times Singapore May 9, 2008 Friday TOP STORIES 636 words HPL in deal to rebuild, refurbish hotels in Libya; Creation of JV with that country's state pension fund manager is on cards Chew Xiang in ... via Hotels



S'pore offers to host Asean ministerial meeting on Myanmar's recovery

SINGAPORE has offered to host a meeting of Asean Foreign Ministers to discuss how the regional grouping can help Myanmar in its relief and recovery efforts. via The Straits Times



Lockheed Martin Wins Republic of Singapore Air Force Contract for Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods

"Sniper ATP offers aircrews precision engagement opportunities while remaining well out of harm's way."

Lockheed Martin has received a direct commercial sale contract from the Republic of Singapore Air Force for Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods for the nation's F-16 Block 52 aircraft. via Alert 5



Singapore's Unloved Chinese Labor Boom
Low-skilled workers from China are ubiquitous in Singapore these days: in the shiny new terminal of Changi Airport, in coffee shops, in shopping malls, in supermarkets, at gas stations, at construction sites and populating the much-loved open-air food courts called hawker centers.

Singapore's Foreign Workers: Do they steal or save local jobs?
She's smart, destined to do physics on a Singapore scholarship at Oxford University, yet aims to get a different perspective on life by working at a bar. She's from China, and likely to return to work in Singapore. Threat or asset?

Singapore's inflation may ease
Singapore's inflation may slow in the second half from the preceding period, Finance Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam said in Jakarta on Friday. Speaking to reporters, he said the Government does not need to adjust its inflation forecast of 4.5 per cent to 5.5 per cent, reported Bloomberg news.

Needy elderly to get subsidised care from all GPs next year
Starting from next year, needy elderly Singaporeans can get subsidised treatment for three major chronic illnesses - diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia - or high cholesterol - at their family doctors' clinics.

Dunman High students can bypass China varsity exam
Dunman High (DH) students can skip the entrance exam to one of China's most prestigious universities. They can get direct entry to Shanghai's Fudan University, provided their A-Level results meet the criteria agreed upon by Dunman and Fudan.



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