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20 Aug 2010

Train to link Singapore and China
Six Mekong countries have signed a strategic agreement that will soon make it possible to take a train from Singapore to China.

19 Aug 2010

Green light for HDB blocks
HDB town councils switch to energy-efficient light bulbs and motion sensors to become more environmentally-friendly.

16 Aug 2010

Singaporeans grow rich but give more
The act of philanthropy is gaining more support in Singapore as the country becomes one of Asia’s richest nations.

19 Jul 2010

Drumming up support for a good cause
1,380 grassroots volunteers gathered in a mass percussion performance to promote racial harmony and raise money for charity.

15 Jul 2010

Singapore leads economic growth in Asia
Singapore doubles its 2010 growth economic forecast after an exceptionally strong performance in the first half of the year

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23 Jul 2010

New museum for natural history in 2014
A museum showcasing our natural history and heritage will be built at the National University of Singapore by 2014.

11 Jul 2010

College student wins 29th UOB Painting of the Year Competition
An 18-year old student beat 685 other competitors to emerge as the winner of the UOB Painting of the Year Competition

06 Jun 2010

NUS and NTU are among the top foreign universities to produce Chinese tycoons.
Singapore’s NUS and NTU are the only Asian universities to make the rankings on a global list of institutions that have produced Chinese multimillionaires in the last 15 years.

05 Jun 2010

NUS Business school Alumni set up “NUS Hope Schools”
National University of Singapore Business School alumni set up “NUS Hope Schools” to give village children in China a shot at a brighter future

26 May 2010

Native teachers conduct cultural lessons
Cultural classes conducted by foreigners are helping Singaporeans and foreigners here understand each other better.

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20 Aug 2010

Mercy Relief receives praise for good work
Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Teo Chee Hean paid tribute to local non-profit organisation, Mercy Relief, for its prompt response in rendering assistance to disasters all over the world.

17 Aug 2010

Singapore scientists research ways of fighting infectious diseases and viruses
World-renowned virologist Professor Naoki Yamamoto appointed head of a team of scientists developing vaccines for diseases in Singapore

11 Aug 2010

Singapore imparts expertise on liveable cities
Countries such as China, India and those from the Middle East are coming to Singapore to learn about building liveable cities that are economically and environmentally excellent.

08 Aug 2010

Expats find their writer’s voice in Singapore
Singapore is a good place for literary pursuits as expat authors get inspired by and spurred on by the writer-friendly island.

08 Aug 2010

Solar power for sunny Singapore
Solar energy programmes at Changi Airport’s Budget Terminal are saving it money and keeping it green – These are all part of a $350 million national clean technology push by the Economic Development Board for clean energy initiatives.

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12 Aug 2010

Happy 45th Birthday Singapore!
Foreigners and locals stood together unitedly to celebrate Singapore’s 45th birthday with a bang.

12 Aug 2010

Great Singapore Sale a smashing success this year
The Great Singapore Sale rang in positive figures in spending with a year-on-year jump of 28 per cent

12 Aug 2010

Free entry to museums for more
The National Heritage Board is encouraging more to visit its museums by offering free entry to all students and National Servicemen.

10 Aug 2010

Happy 45th Birthday Singapore!
Foreigners and locals stood together unitedly to celebrate Singapore’s 45th birthday with a bang.

26 Jul 2010

Celebration of diversity at the Singapore Flyer
The Orange Ribbon celebrations culminated with more than 3,000 gathering at the Singapore Flyer to participate in various activities that promote multi-ethnicity and diversity.