http://localhost/home/index.php en-US Thu, 14 Aug 2008 07:59:32 GMT http://localhost/home/index.php/news/careers_singapore <p><b>Interactive &amp; Digital Media Industry at China</b></p> <p>The Careers@Singapore: Interactive &amp; Digital Media Industry fair will be held in Beijing on 19th and 20th September 2008 and in Shanghai on 21st September 2008. </p> <p>Co-organised by Contact Singapore, the Media Development Authority of Singapore and Shanghai Multimedia Industry Association, this fair will feature Singapore-based interactive and digital media companies which are looking to hire industry professionals. </p> <p>Log on to <a href="http://www.careers-singapore.com/index.htm" target="_blank">www.careers-singapore.com </a>to find out more about the events.</p> <p><b>新加坡数字媒体企业人才选拔会 </b></p> <p>新加坡数字媒体企业人才选拔会将于2008年9月19日和20日在中国北京及9月21日在中国上海举行。</p> <p>本次“选拔会”由联系新加坡、新加坡媒体发展管理局及上海市多媒体行业协会联合主办，旨在向中国数字媒体行业人才介绍新加坡国际及本地数字媒体企业，并且选拔优秀人才赴新加坡工作和生活。</p> <p>请登录活动官方网站<a href="http://www.careers-singapore.com/index.htm" target="_blank">www.careers-singapore.com</a>了解更多详情。</p> Mon, 28 Jul 2008 10:14:05 GMT http://localhost/home/index.php/news/start_of_2008_school_placement_exercise_for_returning_singaporeans <p>The 2008 School Placement Exercise for Returning Singaporeans (SPERS) is open for registration from 28 July 2008 for Singaporean children who are returning from overseas and wish to join our secondary schools, junior colleges (JC) or Millennia Institute (MI) at the beginning of academic year 2009.</p> <p>This is the third year that the Ministry of Education (MOE) is conducting SPERS, a centralised placement exercise held at the end of the year for returning Singaporeans (RS). With SPERS, Singaporean parents working abroad can look forward to easier re-entry into the mainstream school system for their children when they return to Singapore. RS children will only need to sit for one set of centralised SPERS papers for school admission and will no longer need to take multiple school-based tests.</p> <p><a href="http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/returning-singaporeans/" target="_blank">Read more on MOE's website </a></p> Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:00:47 GMT http://localhost/home/index.php/news/du_pont_opens_plastics_manufacturing_plant_in_tuas <p>SINGAPORE: US chemicals company Du Pont has officially opened a 42,000 square foot plastics manufacturing facility in the Tuas industrial area in Singapore. </p> <p>The company declined to reveal the cost of the latest plant, but said on Thursday the plant is part of a S$200 million investment committed to the country. </p> <p>The plant will produce Du Pont's Vespel brand of parts and shapes used in various industries such as aerospace and semiconductor. </p> <p><a href="http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/360938/1/.html" target="_blank">Read more on Channel NewsAsia</a></p> Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:52:46 GMT http://localhost/home/index.php/news/renewable_energy_sector_expected_to_grow_in_next_12_24_months <p>Singapore still has some way to go in its drive towards the use of renewable energy. </p> <p>But industry players expect to see considerable growth in the sector in the next 12 to 24 months, thanks to initiatives undertaken by both the government and the private sector. </p> <p><a href="http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/360773/1/.html" target="_blank">Read more on Channel NewsAsia</a></p> Wed, 09 Jul 2008 07:03:37 GMT http://localhost/home/index.php/news/lite_on_technology_opens_research_centre_in_singapore <p>SINGAPORE : Taiwan-based electronics firm Lite-On Technology has opened a new research and development facility in Singapore. </p> <p>The new centre will also function as Lite-On's headquarters for the region. </p> <p><a href="http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/359083/1/.html" target="_blank">Read more on Channel NewsAsia</a></p> Wed, 09 Jul 2008 06:59:33 GMT http://localhost/home/index.php/news/applied_materials_to_invest_up_to_us_70m_in_new_facility_in_singapore <p>SINGAPORE : Nasdaq-listed Applied Materials is pumping up to US$70 million into a new facility in Singapore. </p> <p>Located at the Changi North Industrial Park, the new Asia Operations Centre will serve as a hub for the company's semiconductor and solar power businesses in the region. </p> <p><a href="http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/359050/1/.html" target="_blank">Read more on Channel NewsAsia</a></p> Wed, 09 Jul 2008 06:56:13 GMT http://localhost/home/index.php/news/shanghai_zhenhua_port_machinery_opens_subsidiary_in_singapore <p>SINGAPORE: The Chinese port machinery and heavy marine equipment manufacturer, Shanghai Zhenhua Port Machinery, has established its first Southeast Asian subsidiary company and spare parts centre in Singapore. </p> <p>This is in line with its global expansion plan, which allows the firm to shorten the spare parts lead time and provide more professional maintenance and technical support to its customers. </p> <p><a href="http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/359063/1/.html" target="_blank">Read more on Channel NewsAsia</a></p> Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:17:34 GMT http://localhost/home/index.php/news/marmon_water_opens_water_filter_plant_in_singapore <p>SINGAPORE : US-based Marmon Water has opened a new facility in Singapore to produce filtration systems and components for the worldwide residential water treatment market. </p> <p>The new factory is part of the company's plans to establish a manufacturing base in Asia, producing filters for residential markets in China, Southeast Asia and North America. </p> <p><a href="http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/356585/1/.html" target="_blank">Read more on Channel NewsAsia</a></p> Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:14:14 GMT http://localhost/home/index.php/news/solar_energy_leads_way_for_alternative_energies_in_singapore <p>SINGAPORE : The current global food crisis is casting a grey cloud over the sustainability of biodiesel as an alternative energy. And that is pushing industry players in the search for other options, including tapping into solar energy. </p> <p>Consumers worldwide are feeling the pinch of rising food prices - but they are not the only ones. Biodiesel producers are feeling the heat too, as rising food prices push up their costs for feed stocks such as palm oil. </p> <p><a href="http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/356593/1/.html" target="_blank">Read more on Channel NewsAsia</a></p> Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:55:51 GMT http://localhost/home/index.php/news/long_term_pass_card_to_be_issued_to_foreigners_residing_in_singapore <p> SINGAPORE: Singapore will introduce a new Long Term Pass (LTP) card to all foreigners residing in Singapore on Student’s Pass (STP), long term visit pass, Employment Pass (EP) and Dependant’s Pass. <br />The move is part of the government’s initiative to enhance the national security of the country, said the Immigration &amp; Checkpoints Authority (ICA) and the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) in a joint statement on Wednesday. </p> <p><a href="http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/357755/1/.html" target="_blank">Read more on Channel NewsAsia</a></p> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:11:16 GMT http://localhost/home/index.php/news/s_pore_will_do_its_best_to_help_semiconductor_firms_grow <p> SINGAPORE: Singapore will do its best to deliver cost-effective solutions for semiconductor companies to do business here. <br /> This was Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's message at the opening ceremony of Siltronic-Samsung wafer fabrication plant at the Tampines Wafer Park. <br /> This is why Singapore will continue to help semiconductor companies grow their operations and reap economies of scale. <br /><a href="http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/355137/1/.html" target="_blank">Read more on Channel NewsAsia</a></p> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:07:00 GMT http://localhost/home/index.php/news/billion_dollar_microchip_plant_opens_in_singapore <p> SINGAPORE - South Korea's Samsung Electronics and Siltronic AG of Germany opened Thursday their one-billion-US-dollar joint venture microchip plant in Singapore. <br /> Siltronic Samsung Wafer Pte Ltd will produce 300 mm wafers and aims to reach a monthly capacity of 300,000 by 2010, a statement said. <br /><a href="http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/355135/1/.html" target="_blank">Read more on Channel NewsAsia</a></p> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:57:29 GMT http://localhost/home/index.php/news/renewable_energy_corp_to_invest_s_3_4b_in_singapore_solar_plant <p> SINGAPORE: Norwegian firm, Renewable Energy Corporation (REC) ASA is building a solar panel manufacturing complex in Jurong - which will be one of the largest in the world. REC said it is pumping S$3.4 billion into the first phase alone. <br /> The solar manufacturing plant will cover one square kilometre and will be one of the biggest in the world. <br /> When running at full capacity by 2012, it will have a production capacity of 550 mega watts worth of cells, 740 mega watts of wafers and 590 mega watts of modules. The consolidated revenue is expected to hit S$2.9 billion. <br /><a href="http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/354943/1/.html" target="_blank">Read more on Channel NewsAsia </a></p> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:42:36 GMT http://localhost/home/index.php/news/bayer_cropscience_opens_s_10m_rice_research_laboratory_in_s_pore <p> SINGAPORE : German research company Bayer CropScience has opened a S$10 million rice research laboratory in Singapore. <br /> It aims to develop new varieties of hybrid rice to improve crop yields in Asia, which produces 90 percent of the world's rice supply. <br />This comes at a time when a worldwide shortage is causing the price of rice to soar. </p> <p><a href="http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/353933/1/.html" target="_blank">Read more on Channel NewsAsia</a></p> Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:02:48 GMT http://localhost/home/index.php/news/singapore_is_top_asian_city_with_highest_quality_of_living <p> SINGAPORE: Singapore has come out tops in Asia for having the highest quality of living, according to an annual survey by consulting firm Mercer. <br /> The study was based on a number of factors including the political and social environment, medical and health considerations, public services and transportation, and housing. <br />Globally, Singapore is ranked 32, after climbing two spots from last year. </p> <p><a href="http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/353146/1/.html" target="_blank">Read more on Channel NewsAsia</a></p> Thu, 05 Jun 2008 09:42:21 GMT http://localhost/home/index.php/news/singapore_s_vaccine_industry_set_to_boom_with_opportunities_in_china_and_india <p> SINGAPORE: The vaccine industry in Singapore may be in its early days, but industry players said the sector is set to boom with growing economies in China and India. <br />Speaking at a conference on Tuesday, industry players said that opportunities may be on the horizon from these developing countries. </p> <p><a href="http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/351683/1/.html" target="_blank">Read more on Channel NewsAsia</a></p> Tue, 29 Apr 2008 03:53:12 GMT http://localhost/home/index.php/news/new_contact_singapore_launched_to_widen_search_for_global_talent <p>Singapore is strengthening its efforts to attract global talent to invest and live here. At the same time, it is looking at getting overseas Singaporeans to return home for work. </p> <p>For this, Contact Singapore has been refreshed and turned into an alliance of the Economic Development Board (EDB) and Ministry of Manpower (MOM) - along with a new logo. </p> <p>Singapore has a three-pronged strategy to ensure a sustainable population for development. This includes reaching out to overseas Singaporeans to help them stay connected, and attract and retain suitable global talent. </p> <p><a href="http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/344228/1/.html" target="_blank">Read more on Channel NewsAsia</a></p> Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:53:16 GMT http://localhost/home/index.php/news/marina_at_keppel_bay_hosts_boat_asia_2008 <p>Marina at Keppel Bay has been awarded the prestigious 'Clean Marina' certification. </p> <p>This certification means that the venue has systems and procedures in place to tackle marine hazards that could potentially affect the environment. </p> <p>Marina at Keppel Bay is the first marina in Asia to have received such an honour. </p> <p><a href="http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/343461/1/.html" target="_blank">Read more on Channel NewsAsia</a></p> Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:51:38 GMT http://localhost/home/index.php/news/singapore_poly_launches_first_console_game_development_elective <p>The global gaming market is estimated to be worth about US$36 billion, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers. </p> <p>In June 2007, the firm released a report on &quot;Global Entertainment and Media Outlook: 2007-2011&quot; in which the video game market in Asia Pacific is expected to expand at a compounded annual growth rate of 10 percent during the five-year period. </p> <p>To tap on the gaming sector's growth, Singapore Polytechnic's School of Media and Info-communications Technology has launched the country's first Console Game Development elective. </p> <p><a href="http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/343475/1/.html" target="_blank">Read more on Channel NewsAsia</a></p> Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:49:43 GMT http://localhost/home/index.php/news/more_scholarships_to_boost_training_in_precision_engineering <p>To encourage more workers in the precision engineering sector to upgrade their skills, the Workforce Development Agency (WDA) is pumping S$560,000 into scholarships. </p> <p>The money will be made available to 50 applicants over two years through a Specialist Diploma Programme. </p> <p>WDA believes training gives companies a competitive edge and it provides workers with better opportunities. </p> <p><a href="http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/343435/1/.html" target="_self">Read more on Channel NewsAsia</a></p>