 | 31 Jan 2008 | | Singapore’s Employment Creation Hits Record High
A total of 236,600 jobs were created in 2007. |
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| 31 Jan 2008 | | More State Properties Released For Office Use
Additional sites will be released to ease office space crunch. |
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| 30 Jan 2008 | | Fast-Track Manufacturing Skills Programme Launched
Local and foreign workers to get workskills certification in 2 days. |
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| 30 Jan 2008 | | New Traffic Management System To Boost Port Efficiency
S$3 million integrated system to help hauliers save costs and raise productivity. |
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| 29 Jan 2008 | | New Programme Launched To Develop Business Leaders
S$60M allocated to train aspiring executives and managers. |
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| 28 Jan 2008 | | Simplified Licence System For Traders Introduced
New system in April will reduce licensing costs for traders. |
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| 28 Jan 2008 | | Manufacturing Output Dips 1.7% In December
Biomedical manufacturing and electronics output pull down overall figures. |
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| 25 Jan 2008 | | Singapore To Focus On Sustainable Development
Government committee formed to boost Singapore’s aim to be urban and environmental hub. |
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| 25 Jan 2008 | | More Local Products To Be Halal-Certified
Move allows Singapore businesses to expand into overseas Muslim markets. |
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| 24 Jan 2008 | | Inflation Up 4.4% For December
Higher costs for transport, oil, food and healthcare are main factors. |
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| 24 Jan 2008 | | Tourism Sector Hits Record S$13.8B In Receipts
Visitor arrivals also reach record 10.3 million visits in 2007. |
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| 23 Jan 2008 | | More Business-Friendly Customs Rules Introduced
Change in rules allow businesses to save on costs. |
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| 23 Jan 2008 | | More Workers Covered Under New Work Injury Compensation Act
Non-manual workers are also covered and injury payouts to be increased. |
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| 22 Jan 2008 | | Record High For Fixed Asset Investments In 2007
2007’s record S$16.1 billion in manufacturing investments surpasses 2001’s S$9.2 billion. |
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| 21 Jan 2008 | | Proposed Changes To Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act
Suggested amendments to deter dishonest business practices amid increased complaints. |
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| 21 Jan 2008 | | Bus Service Sector To Be Liberalised
Current bus industry can support more than two existing operators. |
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| 18 Jan 2008 | | Singapore's December Exports Slows, Missing Market Forecasts
Unexpected decline in non-oil domestic exports drags down overall growth. |
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| 17 Jan 2008 | | BCA’s Green Mark Rating To Encourage Energy Efficiency
More building projects attaining environment-friendly standard. |
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| 17 Jan 2008 | | Bio-Pharmaceutical Industry Gets Research Boost
New network launched to raise capabilities in immunology research. |
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| 16 Jan 2008 | | Construction Projects To Hit Record S$27B In 2008
Boom to be driven by major private sector projects. |
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| 16 Jan 2008 | | Singapore November Retail Sales Falls 0.9% From October
Unexpected fall in retail figures due to lower car sales. |
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| 15 Jan 2008 | | New S$2.3M Scheme For Infocomm Technology Entrepreneurs
Scheme to boost development of homegrown cellphone software applications. |
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| 14 Jan 2008 | | S$3M Funding For Developers Of Age-Friendly Devices In Singapore
New Government programme helps companies test-bed technology to help seniors. |
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| 11 Jan 2008 | | Singapore Port Segments Post Strong Growth
Double digit expansion in container traffic, cargo turnover and vessel arrivals. |
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| 11 Jan 2008 | | Singapore Legal News Website Launched
Lawyers will get free, up-to-date news and legal information. |
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| 11 Jan 2008 | | Companies Asked To Tap Into “Silver” Market
Affluent aging population offers Singapore companies a potentially lucrative new market. |
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| 09 Jan 2008 | | Government Contact Information Now Available Via SMS
New mobile service benefits users who need information on-the-go. |
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| 08 Jan 2008 | | Lower Profitability For Health Services Industry In 2006
Despite 8.9% increase in revenue, profitability for the year decreases. |
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| 04 Jan 2008 | | Manufacturing Output Registers Slower Growth
Dip caused by fall in orders, electronics and production. |
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| 03 Jan 2008 | | Local Medical Equipment Firms To Tap Into Europe, US Markets
Experience, expertise and track record allow these businesses to gain a foothold overseas. |
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| 02 Jan 2008 | | More Industrial Sites Offered In First Half Of 2008
1 site released and 7 others reserved to meet rising land demand. |
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| 02 Jan 2008 | | Singapore Economy Grew 7.5% In 2007
Fourth straight year of strong growth despite slower fourth quarter in 2007. |
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