In a novel gesture of support from the Singaporean government, more than 285,000 citizens of the island nation have benefitted from SkillsFuture Credit in 2017.
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Former CHC leaders will serve shorter jail term, apex court rules
Singapore’s apex court has ruled that the six former City Harvest Church leaders convicted of misappropriation of church funds will serve the shorter jail term.
Indian Home Ministry proposes ‘Singapore model’ of governance to counter radicalisation
Highlighting security threats, particularly from extremist sources, the Indian Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in a note suggested the adoption of a ‘Singapore model’ of security and governance to manage the threat.
Singapore’s industry transformation should overlap between sectors: Heng Swee Keat
Industry Transformation Maps (ITMs) should not be thought of as “just another set of vertical silos.”
Thaipusam procession ends ahead of total lunar eclipse in Singapore, up to 40,000 strong turnout
The Thaipusam 2018 procession ended early in view of the lunar eclipse this year.
Mahatma Gandhi’s statue to be installed in Abu Dhabi today
The land of United Arab of Emirates (UAE) will get a message of peace from India as a statue of the ‘Father of the Nation’ Mahatma Gandhi will be installed at the India Social and Cultural Centre in Abu Dhabi on February 1.
Singapore emerges as one of least exciting cities of world in survey
In a startling revelation, Singapore has emerged as one of the least exciting among 32 cities from around the world, according to the latest survey of Time Out’s Life Index 2018.
NTU scientists create customisable, fabric-like “battery” that is rechargeable
Scientists at NTU Singapore have created a customisable, fabric-like “battery” that can be cut, folded or stretched without losing its function.
Indian government cancels plan for orange coloured ECR passports
Facing stiff criticism from the Opposition, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs in a complete volte-face decided to drop the plan to issue separate orange-coloured passports to citizens with Emigration Check Required (ECR), that is mostly required by less-skilled workers.
NUS pilots new Career Catalyst programme to help students be future-ready
The Centre for Future-ready Graduates (CFG) at NUS has introduced a pilot programme to prepare students for the future economy.
