Singapore Local News, 2012-11-18

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Specific National Conversation themes to be annouced by 2013 The themes that the committee spearheading a national conversation about Singapore's future will focus on are expected to be announced by early next year, said Education Minister Heng Swee Keat today. Mr Heng, who heads the........     New code of conduct to ensure teachers act responsibly: Heng Swee Keat Education Minister Heng Swee Keat said the new code of conduct for teachers will ensure teachers discharge their responsibilities properly. On Thursday, the Education Ministry announced the development of a Code of Professional........ United and cohesive ASEAN vital to all member states: PM Lee PHNOM PENH - A united and cohesive ASEAN is of vital interest to every ASEAN member, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong today. Sharing his perspectives at the plenary session of the 21st ASEAN Summit in Phnom Penh, Mr Lee suggested several........ Environment Watch Group launched in North East District To tackle environmental issues, an Environment Watch Group was launched this morning for the North East District. By early next year, the group, formed by residents and grassroots leaders, will take on issues such as anti-littering,........

Taxi drivers to benefit from HPB's Workplace Health Programmes Singapore's 13,000 taxi drivers will soon be able to benefit from the Health Promotion Board's (HPB) Workplace Health Programmes. This will enable these drivers to access and benefit from workplace health initiatives such as regular........     Be careful of wanting slower growth: Vivian Balakrishnan Environment and Water Resources Minister Vivian Balakrishnan has warned about wanting slower growth for Singapore in the hope that social inequality might be reduced...... Ex-CNB chief trial to resume on Monday Former Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) chief Ng Boon Gay is expected to take the stand when his corruption trial resumes on Monday, if the court finds there is a case for him to answer to...... New code of conduct to ensure teachers act responsibly: Heng Swee Keat Education Minister Heng Swee Keat said the new code of conduct for teachers will ensure teachers discharge their responsibilities properly...... United and cohesive ASEAN vital to all member states: PM Lee PHNOM PENH: Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said a united and cohesive ASEAN is of vital interest to every ASEAN member...... National Conversation committee to focus on specific themes By early next year, Education Minister Heng Swee Keat expects to announce themes which the committee spearheading a national conversation about Singapore's future will focus on...... Taxi drivers to benefit from HPB's Workplace Health Programmes Singapore's 13,000 taxi drivers will soon be able to benefit from the Health Promotion Board's (HPB) Workplace Health Programmes......