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Archive for February, 2009
The IDM Star Arises
Feb 26th
Singapore’s interactive and digital media (IDM) industry is taking off as a growing eco-system draws leading players and global talent to set up shop.
Clean Energy To The Rescue
Feb 26th
A pioneering project by the Energt Market Authority (EMA) aims to transform Pulau Ubin into a model “green” island powered entirely by clean and renewable energy.
Renaissance City
Feb 26th
A new National Art Gallery and better facilities such as a refurbished threatre and concert hall are some of the intiatives the public can look forward to.
Sell-Out Crowd at Singapore Careers Fair
Feb 26th
Held this January, the interest in the job market drew a crowd of 2,000 students, fresh graduates and mid-career professionals from Singapore and overseas.
Shop Hunt @ T3 and Shop for Free
Feb 26th
CAAS officially launches ‘Free Yourself From GST Shopping Promotion You Shop, We Absorb’ campaign at Changi Airport’s Terminal 3 Public Area.
Shop Hunt @ T3 and Shop for Free
Feb 26th
CAAS officially launches ‘Free Yourself From GST Shopping Promotion You Shop, We Absorb’ campaign at Changi Airport’s Terminal 3 Public Area.
NRF announces S$150m investment in fourth research excellence centre
Feb 25th
Despite the economic downturn, Singapore is investing S$150m in its fourth research centre of excellence in efforts to keep the economy competitive.
The National Research Foundation (NRF) and the Ministry of Education announced on Friday that S$150m will be spent over 10 years to support the Research Centre of Excellence in Mechanobiology.
Read more on Channel NewsAsia.
Singapore committed to developing Seletar Aerospace Park
Feb 25th
Singapore will press on with development plans for the Seletar Aerospace Park and grow the research and development (R&D) efforts for the aerospace industry.
The aviation industry has taken a nosedive amid turbulent economic conditions. But the Economic Development Board (EDB) believes that long-term prospects remain positive.
Read more on Channel NewsAsia.
Research centre on earth sciences aims to be an asset to the region
Feb 25th
Singapore’s first Research Centre of Excellence (RCE) dedicated to the study of earth sciences has opened its doors.
With some S$150 million of funding for the next 10 years and a strong Southeast Asia focus, the centre is set to push the understanding and prediction of major natural disasters such as volcanic eruptions and earthquakes in neighbouring countries further.
Read more on Channel NewsAsia.
