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Singapore Economy Continues To Grow In Q1 2011
Singapore’s economy continued to grow at a healthy pace in the first quarter of 2011. Based on advance estimates, the...
Utah Partners With Local Governments In China To Boost Technology Exchanges
Governor Gary R. Herbert has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Jinshan District Mayor, Zhao Fuxi, in order...
Singapore Outlines Response To Japan Earthquake
Minister for Foreign Affairs George Yeo has appointed Singapore’s former Ambassador to Japan, Ambassador Chew Tai Soo, as coordinator forSingapore Proposes New Measures To Protect Conveyancing Money
The Ministry of Law (MinLaw) has introduced the Conveyancing (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill in Parliament on 10 March 2011 to proposeSingapore Opens Serangoon Public Library
Welcome address by Ms Yeoh Chee Yan,Chairman of the National Library Board and second Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education atAlaska Governor Sean Parnell On The Japanese Earthquake
Governor Parnell has issued the following statement regarding the earthquake in Japan and the resulting tsunami: The devastation inFEMA Releases Japan Earthquake And Tsunami Update
FEMA is closely monitoring the effects of the earthquake and subsequent tsunami that struck Japan early this morning. Through ourSingapore Continues To Develop Vibrant Arts And Culture Scene
The Arts and Culture Strategic Review Steering Committee has made preliminary recommendations to make the arts and culture a partSingapore To Reduce Reliance On Foreign Workers
The salary threshold for part-time workers, Employment Pass and S Pass holders will be increased from 1 July. ThisGary Locke Appointed U.S. Ambassador To China
President Obama has named current Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke his new ambassador to the People’s Republic of China.Singapore Increases Cash Allowance For Families On Public Assistance
Starting 1 April 2011, families on the Public Assistance (PA) scheme can expect to receive more cash allowance every month.Singapore Invests $1.2 Million To Tackle Youth Delinquency
The inter-ministry Central Youth Guidance Office (CYGO) aims to further tackle youth delinquency by strengthening early intervention on youth-at-risk, including
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