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Korea tour operator S Travel closes down suddenly, licence to be revoked

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The Singapore Tourism Board said it is looking into the matter and may consider taking further action against S Travel and its directors if necessary.

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Private outdoor learning operators aim to standardise safety procedures

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In the wake of an earthquake in Sabah that killed seven primary school students on an excursion last year, 10 private outdoor learning operators have come together to standardise safety procedures in the hopes of assuring parents and schools that safety is their priority.  

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6th edition of Singapore Garden Festival to be largest ever

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National Development Minister Lawrence Wong says the festival will take up nearly 10 hectares, more than twice the size of the previous event.

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Significant slowdown in productivity growth a challenge globally: Tharman

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Speaking at the Singapore Forum, the Deputy Prime Minister says there has been a divergence in productivity growth between outward-oriented sectors and domestically-focused ones.

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Lack of political will impeding flow of skilled labour in ASEAN: Experts

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The ASEAN Economic Community promises greater mobility of human capital, but cultural, political and socioeconomic differences remain obstacles, experts on Channel NewsAsia’s Perspectives panel.

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Interest in European vacations sag in the aftermath of terror attacks

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No cancellations or significant changes to travel plans already made, but travel companies report a decline in visitors searching for trips to Europe. 

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ICA advises public not to be deceived by GST scam e-mail from sender "Chen Ping"

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April 01, 2016 11:06 PM

SINGAPORE – The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) issued an advisory on Friday (April 1) to warn the public about an e-mail scam.



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SPRING Singapore, PA to extend collaboration on SME Centres initiative

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The two partners will extend their collaboration on the initiative, which provides SMEs with advice and helps them have better access to Government schemes, by three years.

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NLB to expand programme to promote reading, learning among seniors

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SINGAPORE – In a move to encourage seniors aged 50 and above to stay active, read books and pick up new hobbies, the National Library Board (NLB) is planning to expand its range of programmes at 11 Senior Activity Centres.
A quarterly programme, which helps…

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Lim Ho Kee to step down as SingPost's chairman

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Board member Professor Low Teck Seng will be appointed as the new chairman from May 10, says SingPost.  

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