SINGAPORE: A starting seed grant of S$45 million a year will be given to two new laboratories in the Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) and DSO National Laboratories organisations, Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said in Parliament on Friday (Mar 3). ( read original story ...)
Singapore dollar slides across the board as data show dismal outlook
The Singapore dollar has dropped against most major currencies on Friday as surveys showed private sector growth is slowing and inflation outlook remains subdued in the island economy. Despite the broad weakness in the US dollar, the Singdollar weakened ... ( read original story ...)
Olympic golf champ Park In-Bee seizes Singapore lead
Olympic champion Park In-Bee recovered from a rare double bogey to grab the outright lead after the second round of the HSBC Women's Champions tournament in Singapore on Friday. Playing just her second tournament after a six-month break to recover from a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: World Class Education Embraces EdTech and Skills Based Learning
... problems (http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/going-beyond-grades-evolving-the-singapore-education-system). The advent of disruptive technology in the job market creates new challenges that the Singapore society needs to adapt to. Faced ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore's private sector growth indicator slips to 4-month low
A general view of factories at an industrial park in Singapore September 16, 2014. Reuters Singapore's private sector growth indicator has dropped to a 4-month low in February, due to slower expansions in output, new orders and hiring, according to the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore designed what could be the world’s best bus stop, with swings, books, and a rooftop garden
A bus stop in Jurong, Singapore. Singaporean firm DP Architects says it has designed a bus stop that “makes waiting fun.” The bus stop, first spotted by Citylab, features swings, books, a rooftop garden, bicycle parking, phone chargers, artwork by ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Morning News Roundup For March 3
Welcome to the Singapore morning news roundup by AEC News Today, your one stop for Singapore news on matters of governance and policies affecting Asean business communities. Singapore’s fiscal situation to face more challenges beyond 2020: Heng Swee Keat ... ( read original story ...)