Thursday, October 11, 2012

Singapore Local News, 2012-10-11



    Affluent S'poreans buck trend in luxury spending in Asia: Survey
While other Asian countries have seen a recent decline in luxury spending by the wealthy, affluent Singaporeans appear to be bucking the trend. A survey of over 20,000 of the well-heeled across 11 countries in the region showed that........

    S'pore, Australia still working out long-term solution for Korban ritual
Singapore and Australia are still working out a long-term solution for the supply of sheep for the Korban ritual during Hari Raya Haji. The issue was discussed during a meeting between the prime ministers of both countries in Canberra........

Hiring expectations in S'pore see modest increase in Q4
Hiring expectations in Singapore have seen a modest increase this quarter - with more than nine in 10 employers saying that they will increase or maintain headcount in the remaining months of this year. According to the latest........

M Ravi's medical report certifies him fit to practise
The Law Society of Singapore has been given a copy of lawyer M Ravi's medical report, which certifies him fit to practise. Speaking to the media after a closed-door session on Thursday morning, Mr Ravi's lawyer, Louis Joseph, said........

Study to help welfare organisations benefit from technology use
Voluntary welfare organizations (VWOs) and help agencies can look forward to delivering better services to the community through the adoption of Infocomm Technology (ICT), after a multi-agency study on the social service sector's existing ICT........

    High Court judge dismisses SDP's 'backdoor appeal'
The High Court yesterday dismissed applications filed by Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) Secretary-General Chee Soon Juan and three others, as they sought to turn to the Court of Appeal for its determination on whether there........

    S'pore-Australia relations boosted by meeting of leaders
CANBERRA: Relations between Singapore and Australia got a further boost on Thursday as the prime ministers from both countries reaffirmed their commitment to enhance economic links......

Australian Air Force chief in S'pore for introductory visit
The Chief of Air Force of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), Air Marshal (AM) Geoff Brown, called on Senior Minister of State for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing at the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) on Thursday afternoon......

Man gets jail, cane for molesting maid
A 43-year-old man was sentenced to three years' jail and nine strokes of the cane for molesting his maid......

Affluent S'poreans buck trend in luxury spending in Asia: survey
While other Asian countries have seen a recent decline in luxury spending by the wealthy, affluent Singaporeans appear to be bucking the trend......

Singapore's first ice gallery to open in November
Singapore's first ice gallery will open on November 1 as a permanent feature at Snow City in Jurong......

Two senior JI members detained under ISA
Two senior members of the Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) terrorist organisation have been detained under the Internal Security Act (ISA) for involvement in terrorism-related activities......

S'pore, Australia working out long-term solution on sheep for Korban
Singapore and Australia are still working out a long-term solution for the supply of sheep for the Korban ritual during Hari Raya Haji. The issue was discussed during a meeting between the prime ministers of both countries in Canberra on Thursday......

Giant pandas move to new home
Giant pandas Kai Kai and Jia Jia are being introduced to their new home, the Giant Panda Forest at River Safari, after one month in quarantine......

S'pore Red Cross opens new academy
The Singapore Red Cross (SRC) aims to train another 15,000 first-aiders locally by the end of 2014. It boosted its capacity for first aid learning, with the opening of Singapore Red Cross Academy @ Atrium......

S'pore, Australia sign MOU to combat transnational crime
The police forces of Singapore and Australia will work closer together in the fight against transnational crime and in developing cooperation in key areas such as capacity building, information sharing and training......

Green Mark scheme expanded to retail outlets, supermarkets
Retail outlets and supermarkets now have more incentive to put in place green technology and eco-friendly features......

Bangladeshi confessed to paid sex with minor under threat
A Bangladeshi man is claiming trial to a charge of paying a minor S$10 for sex in 2011, on the grounds that he had confessed to the crime under threat......

More establishments incorporating green solutions
J's Salon's owners try to add as little as possible to Singapore's carbon footprint......

Hiring expectations in S'pore see modest increase in Q4
Hiring expectations in Singapore have seen a modest increase this quarter - with more than nine in 10 employers saying that they will increase or maintain headcount in the remaining months of 2012......

Singapore, South Korea reaffirm defence ties
The defence ministers of Singapore and South Korea have reaffirmed the warm and friendly defence relations between their countries......

Elderly pedestrian dies after being hit by cement truck
An elderly pedestrian died after he was hit by a cement truck along North Bridge Road on Thursday......

Two NUS students receive Prime Minister's Social Service Award
Two students of the National University of Singapore (NUS) are the first recipients of the new Prime Minister's Social Service Award......

M Ravi's medical report certifies him fit to practise
The Law Society of Singapore has been given a copy of lawyer M Ravi's medical report, which certifies him fit to practise......

Motorcyclist dies in accident involving lorry
A motorcyclist died in an accident involving his vehicle and a lorry at the junction of Woodlands Avenue 7 and Admiralty Road West on Thursday......

Pilot project to re-home cross-breed dogs sees success
The first dog adopted by an HDB resident under a pilot project to re-home cross-breeds is settling in well, with a loving and supportive family and neighbourhood......

New integrated information system for social service sector
Needy Singaporeans will find it easier to get help, with a shared database for the social service sector......

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