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Australian Stocks Rise; Japanese Shares Drop in New York on Yen (Bloomberg)

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March 10 (Bloomberg) — Australian stocks gained on expectations for faster growth in the nation’s retail sales. Japanese shares slid in New York as a stronger yen dimmed the earnings outlook for companies dependent on U.S. demand. (read on…) Related items Emerging Stocks Rise, Head for Biggest 3-Day Rally in 3 Months (Bloomberg) Asia Stocks Rise on Improving...
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Singapore’s growth strategy, education are learning models for Denmark (Channel NewsAsia via Yahoo! Philippines News)

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SINGAPORE : Denmark expects to learn more about Singapore’s growth strategies and education system. (read on…) Related items Australian Stocks Rise; Japanese Shares Drop in New York on Yen (Bloomberg) Singapore says growth unlikely to average 5 per cent next decade (EARTHtimes.org) Finance industry wants to fly higher (The Age) Asian Stocks Decline on Valuation Concerns; BHP Billiton Falls (Bloomberg) Most...
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Taxi drivers use walkie—talkies to share information & increase earnings

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SINGAPORE: As a result of the economic downturn last year, taxi drivers say they have been earning less overall. (read more here…) Related items Schools plan to devote 20% of curriculum to use ICT to support learning MDA to co—invest S$1.5m in 8 projects SIF launches programme to promote cross—cultural learning among youths PAP Community Foundation Kindergarten launches experiential learning...
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Schools plan to devote 20% of curriculum to use ICT to support learning

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SINGAPORE : Over the next five years, schools will progressively devote at least 20 per cent of their curriculum to use information and communication technologies (ICT) to support learning. (read more here…) Related items Sembcorp Industries FY09 net profit up 34.6% to S$682.3m Pay hike for social workers from 1 April Taxi drivers use walkie—talkies to share information &...
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MDA to co—invest S$1.5m in 8 projects

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SINGAPORE: The Media Development Authority (MDA) will co—invest a total of S$1.5 million in eight projects selected under its Media in Learning initiative. (read more here…) Related items MediaCorp’s Suria & Vasantham channels get higher funding; see jump in viewership Taxi drivers use walkie—talkies to share information & increase earnings Drop—out rate 50% for selection of BTO flats in...
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SIF launches programme to promote cross—cultural learning among youths

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SINGAPORE : The Singapore International Foundation (SIF) wants to get youths to play a bigger role in social enterprise through a new programme. (read more here…) Related items Taxi drivers use walkie—talkies to share information & increase earnings Two PCF kindergartens experiment with LEGO products for teaching 4,000 women participate in aerobics—based event Schools plan to devote 20% of curriculum...
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