SINGAPORE – A fresh S$200 million from the National Research Foundation (NRF) will be pumped into Singapore’s water industry for the next five years to come up with water solutions for the world, and to quicken the pace of commercialisation and export of its…
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S$200m fund to help S’pore produce water solutions for the world
Alexandra Canal accident caused by ‘moment of distraction’: Coroner
SINGAPORE – A “moment of inattention or distraction” was likely what caused Yep Lay Choo to step on the accelerator instead of braking, causing the silver Mercedes-Benz she and her daughter were in to plunge into the Alexandra Canal on Jan 24, said State…
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New mega-facilities to treat 40% of S’pore’s waste by 2027
SINGAPORE – Within the next decade, a new waste management facility and a water reclamation plant co-located in western Singapore will be able to treat about 40 per cent of the total used water and solid waste here, with the facility generating enough energy…
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Govts must ensure all citizens feel they gain from open economy: DPM Tharman
SINGAPORE – Rapid urbanisation and ageing, as well as the influx of immigrants in many cities have brought on anxieties that governments need to manage by making sure everyone can take advantage of the global economy, while a stronger social compact must also…
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TODAY's brief, Tuesday, July 12
HAGUE TO RULE ON SOUTH CHINA SEA DISPUTE
The Hague will announce a landmark ruling this evening on overlapping claims between China and the Philippines in the disputed South China Sea. It is believed that the tribunal will rule in favour of Manila, and the…
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Go beyond car-free Sundays to push people out of comfort zone: expert
SINGAPORE – While enjoyable, car-free Sundays do little to shift people’s attitudes enough to make them switch from cars to more environment-friendly modes of transport, an expert said.
This is because such car-free days do not affect people’s “day-to-day”…
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Singapore to pump additional S$200m into water industry over next 5 years
With the new funding, national water agency PUB hopes that the sector can provide a total of 15,000 jobs and add about S$2.8 billion to the economy by 2020.
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MOH considers making itemised billing at clinics compulsory
Move could allow patients to check the breakdown and prevent clinics from overcharging or misusing CHAS subsidies
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Singapore to match any increase in Malaysia's tolls: MOT
The question in Parliament came in response to Malaysia’s intention to charge 20 ringgit for each foreign vehicle entering Johor from Singapore.
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Suspected StanChart robber arrested in Bangkok
Singapore police managed to establish the identity of the suspect on the same day but he had already left Singapore for Bangkok, shortly after the crime was reported, said police.
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