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6 social work undergrads get study awards

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SINGAPORE: Six Social Work and Special Education undergraduates received a financial boost to their studies on Thursday, when they were awarded the inaugural Tan Chin Tuan—SSTI Award. (read more here…) Related items Pay hike for social workers from 1 April MOE gives record number of awards for innovative ideas in education Over 5,500 job opportunities at career and education...
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Singapore National Football Team Saga: Straits Times article VS Avramovic’s subsequent clarification (The Temasek Review)

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sports@temasekreview.com Over the years, the Straits Times is not known to cover the S-League and the Lions extensively. Since the Malaysia Cup days, it is fair to say that our national paper had taken a scant interest at trying to sell local football to the public. Some will argue that ST does provide match...
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By Sara Schonhardt (Thailand Outlook Channel)

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JAKARTA – Indonesia is weighing the pros and cons of a new strategic partnership with the United States ahead of President Barack Obama’s visit scheduled for March 20. The two sides are expected to sign a comprehensive agreement that some analysts believe could signal a strategic shift in US policy towards the region. (read the...
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Asian financial firms beset by tunnel vision (ZDNet Asia)

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Financial institutions continue to collate business data, particularly in risk and compliance, on manual basis and lack organizational insight, say industry watchers. (read the story…) Related items Singapore Airlines to upgrade Abu Dhabi flights (Arabian Business) Singapore To Use Only EMV Chips-Based Bank Cards After April 2011 (Bernama) Nuveen Mortgage Opportunity Term Fund 2 Invests in Public-Private Investment Partnership...
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Investigate Burma war crimes, says UN (Guardian Unlimited)

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Special rapporteur on human rights details ‘pattern of gross abuses’ as junta unveils restrictive electoral laws A senior UN official has called for Burma’s military rulers to be investigated over allegations of crimes against humanity and war crimes perpetrated against Burmese civilians, in a move that will sharply increase pressure on the isolated regime...
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Mah’s story is also Singapore’s story? (The Temasek Review)

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Dear Madam Low, I refer to your Straits Times letter dated 8 Mar 2010. I understand your empathy for Mr Mah since both of you grew up in very overcrowded conditions. However, you need to understand that the improvement in each family’s living conditions over the years is not just a matter of studying...
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