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SM Goh calls on Cambodian PM Hun Sen, reaffirming strong ties

Channel NewsAsia - Tuesday, November 24

SINGAPORE: Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong, who is now in Cambodia for a two—day official visit, called on Prime Minister Hun Sen at the National Assembly on Monday afternoon. More »

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Minister for Education and Second Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen in Australia
Channel NewsAsia - Tuesday, November 24
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s Minister for Education and Second Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen is in Australia for a four—day visit.
Balakrishnan says integration of new citizens needs everyone’s effort
Channel NewsAsia - Tuesday, November 24
SINGAPORE: Community Development, Youth and Sports Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said on Monday that integration of new citizens is a long term, multi—dimensional challenge that requires the effort of all stakeholders.
MICA looks at feasibility of universal set—top box
Channel NewsAsia - Monday, November 23
SINGAPORE: While the rules will not change overnight, cable television subscribers grousing about the hassle of having two set—top boxes to get their football fix may be assured to know the Government is looking at the feasibility of a universal set—top box.
Health minister says touched by understanding of two cancer patients
Channel NewsAsia - Monday, November 23
SINGAPORE: Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan says he is touched by the generosity and understanding of the two cancer patients at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital despite being affected by a drug blunder.
No reports of S’poreans affected by Indonesian ferry sinking
Channel NewsAsia - Monday, November 23
SINGAPORE: There are no reports of any Singaporean affected by the sinking of a ferry off Indonesia’s Sumatra island on Sunday, says Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).
SM Goh to visit Cambodia and Laos
Channel NewsAsia - Monday, November 23
SINGAPORE: Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong will visit Cambodia from 23—24 November at the invitation of Prime Minister Hun Sen.
Health Minister Khaw to visit China for 4 days
Channel NewsAsia - Sunday, November 22
SINGAPORE: Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan will be paying a state visit to China’s Suzhou and Wuxi from Monday.
3 lessons for S’poreans to learn from the way downturn was handled, says Shanmugam
Channel NewsAsia - Sunday, November 22
SINGAPORE: According to Law Minister K Shanmugam, there are three lessons for Singaporeans to take away from the way the Government, employers and unions responded to the downturn.
PM Lee confident Buddhist community will help keep society harmonious
Channel NewsAsia - Saturday, November 21
SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, speaking at the opening of the S$12 million new building of the Singapore Buddhist Federation on Friday, said he is confident that the Buddhist community here will help maintain a harmonious, cohesive and compassionate society.
Foreign Minister Yeo addresses 3,000 Chinese entrepreneurs in Manila
Channel NewsAsia - Saturday, November 21
MANILA: Overseas Chinese businessmen have a role to play in leading economies out of the current recession, said Singapore’s Foreign Minister George Yeo in an address at the 10th World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention (WCEC) in Manila on Friday.
SM Goh urges board members of charities to provide better leadership
Channel NewsAsia - Saturday, November 21
SINGAPORE: Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong has urged board members of Singapore’s charity groups to be more responsible and provide better leadership.
Singapore’s F—15 fighter jets inaugurated in the US by DPM Teo Chee Hean
Channel NewsAsia - Saturday, November 21
SINGAPORE: The Republic of Singapore Air Force’s new generation F—15 fighter jets will start arriving in Singapore next April.
Buddhist community helps to keep society harmonious: PM Lee
Channel NewsAsia - Saturday, November 21
SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, speaking at the opening of the S$12 million new building of the Singapore Buddhist Federation on Friday, said he is confident that the Buddhist community here will help maintain a harmonious, cohesive and compassionate society.
MOE emphasises communication skills in information age
Channel NewsAsia - Thursday, November 19
SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Education (MOE) said that effective communication skills are essential in the information age.
MOH to roll out colorectal cancer screening for those over 50
Channel NewsAsia - Thursday, November 19
SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Health (MOH) will kick—start a colorectal screening programme for Singaporeans over the age of 50 in the next few months.
Singapore and Finland hope to boost economic and social ties
Channel NewsAsia - Thursday, November 19
SINGAPORE: Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong hosted a lunch on Wednesday for his Finnish counterpart Matti Vanhanen.
Magazine to pay damages to PM, MM
Channel NewsAsia - Wednesday, November 18
SINGAPORE: A magazine and its editor have been ordered to pay Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew over S$400,000 for defamation.
Health Minister Khaw assures Singaporeans of H1N1 vaccine safety
Channel NewsAsia - Tuesday, November 17
SINGAPORE: Singapore Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan dispelled concerns over the safety of the H1N1 vaccine, as he got his flu jab at a neighbourhood clinic on Monday.
Donald Tsang meets SM Goh at the Istana
Channel NewsAsia - Tuesday, November 17
SINGAPORE: Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Donald Tsang met Singapore’s Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong at the Istana on Monday.