Singapore Local News, 2011-08-03

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Prices for COEs fall Premiums for Certificates of Entitlement (COE) fell across the board in the latest bidding exercise, even as the new smaller quota allocation kicked in. The biggest fall was in Category A, sliding S$7,200 to around S$48,800......     15-year-old out on bail on molest charges A teenage boy accused of molesting four girls and insulting the modesty of four others has been offered bail of S$15,000. His lawyer, Ms Christina Goh, told the court that the parents of the 15-year-old student have already put in........ Consumer confidence down in Q2: Nielsen survey Consumer spending is likely to ease in Singapore with consumer confidence taking a slight beating in Q2 this year. According to the latest Nielsen's Global Consumer Confidence Index survey, the consumer confidence index fell six........ MTI's advance estimate: Economy grew 0.5 per cent on-year in Q2 The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) will release the Second Quarter Economic Survey of Singapore on Aug 10. This will include information and data on the overall GDP performance of the economy, sectoral performance, as well as........

New gastric cancer findings could improve treatment Researchers in Singapore have identified two new sub-types of gastric cancer through genetic profiling, which could allow for a new and more effective way of treating stomach cancer. Traditionally, stomach cancer patients undergo a standard........     LTA to carry out comprehensive review of bus service levels The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will carry out a comprehensive review of current bus service levels which will be completed by the fourth quarter of this year...... PE: Symbols presidential candidates can use The Returning Officer has approved nine symbols for use by potential candidates for the coming Presidential Election...... PE: Potential candidates have 3 days to file presidential eligibility forms The Writ of Election has been issued on Wednesday - and potential candidates who have not submit their applications for the Certificate of Eligibility have the next 3 working days to do so...... 5 SDP members appeal against conviction for illegal assembly SINGAPORE : Five members of the Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) and a blogger were in court on Wednesday to appeal against their conviction for an illegal assembly in 2008...... PE: Nomination Day for Presidential Election on Aug 17 Singaporeans will go to the polls on August 27 if there's a contest for the Presidential Election...... Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship awarded to four this year Four people received the Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship this year. All of them will be doing post-graduate studies in universities in the United States...... COEs drop for all vehicle categories COE premiums for vehicles reversed their recent uptrend to close lower across the board in the latest bidding exercise on Wednesday as new quotas kick in this month...... SAF outfield training halted for a day after NSF's death The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) has suspended outfield training for one day in all army units and training schools to conduct a review...... Changi Airport to enhance security around airfield SINGAPORE : Singapore's Changi Airport is beefing up its perimeter security. It is fitting fences with fibre optic sensors to enhance intrusion detection...... PE: Tan Jee Say submits eligibility application forms Former opposition party member, Tan Jee Say, submitted his forms for a Certificate of Eligibility on Wednesday to contest the upcoming Presidential Election......