Synergy

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  Nov - Dec 2011

  Singapore Just Got Greener
  Amidst rising energy demands and the need to consider the environmental impact of our energy consumption, Singapore has identified clean technology as a key area of growth.

  Going Clean: A Greener Future with Cleantech
  Singapore is rapidly establishing itself as an international centre for solar energy.

  Off the Beaten Track
  To prove that Singapore’s dark pleasures are more than the sum of her clubbing circuits and watering holes, we take you on a joy ride for fun and quirky things to do when the sun goes down!

   

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  Sep - Oct 2011

  Singapore Small in Size, Big in Spirit
  In the World Economic Forum's recently published Global Competitiveness Report 2011 - 2012, Singapore overtook Sweden for second position worldwide.
  
  Living it up in Singapore
  Being a small tropical island, the optimisation in usage of land is a priority in Singapore. As such, the only way forward for housing here is up – building tall, mesmerising, living spaces to suit various needs and tastes.
  
  Singapore - The Global Schoolhouse
  The Singapore government recognised the pivotal role of education and established a vision to develop a vibrant education ecosystem.

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  Jul - Aug 2011

  Singapore – The Biopolis of Asia
  Though biomedical sciences is a relatively young industry in Singapore, this nation's vision to be the Biopolis of Asia may not be too far-fetched. In a mere decade, this fledgling industry now contributes 4.1% of the country's GDP and provides employment to more than 16,000 individuals.
  
  Helping Lives Through Science
  Working in one of the fastest-moving industries such as the biomedical sciences requires a sharp and systematic mind and level-headed attitude. For Process Development Engineer Cheah Pei Shan, her prior internship with the company helped her to take the challenging pace and inherent demands in her stride.
  
  Healthcare Services in Singapore
  Ranked as having the best healthcare system in Asia and sixth in the world by the World Health Organisation, Singapore is recognised as the country best prepared to deal with a major medical crisis in Asia.

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  May - Jun 2011

  Riding the Digital Wave
  Straight-laced and business-like, can Singapore summon up the street cred to cut it in the progressive, globally converging multi-billion dollar arena of interactive and digital media?
  
  Graduate School Projects@Singapore
  Graduate School Projects@Singapore offers graduate students an opportunity to form a team of at least three persons and propose a project that is relevant to any of the key growth sectors in Singapore.
  
  Art in the City
  There is so much happening in Singapore's contemporary arts and cultural scent today; It is hard to believe that Singapore's own National Arts Council (NAC) was only set up 20 years ago in 1991.

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  Mar - Apr 2011

  Balanced Portfolio: Marginal Risk and Great Returns
  While many may dream of working overseas, Doreen has been there, done that and eventually still decided to return home to Singapore. Giving up a life she has known for the last five years in New York, she is unwavering in her decision.
  
  Fuelling the Way
  Have you ever wondered why an island country of less than 800 square kilometres in surface is specifically looking to attract investors in the energy business, despite having zero natural reserves of oil and gas? In this issue, Synergy tells you why Singapore’s pursuit of investors in the oil and gas industry is well justified.
  
  Singapore: City in the Garden
  If you think that a garden is just a plot of land that houses trees, plants and flowers, then you surely have not been to a Singapore garden yet! Almost 50% of Singapore is covered by greenery; and about 3,318 hectares of Singapore’s land space is devoted to parks, park connectors and open spaces.

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  Nov - Dec 2010

  Singapore - A Best Seller
  Singapore actively works to deliver promises and exceed expectations by delivering top quality of life at affordable prices and providing a dynamic work environment that allow you - our talent - to unleash your full potential.

  Paving The Way for Advancing R&D Industry
  The latest announced budget of $16.1 billion from 2011 to 2015 on research and development by the Singapore government, demonstrates Singapore government's commitment in developing research as a key industry.

  Graduate Schoold Projects@Singapore
  A programme that offers graduate students an opportunity to create a project that could impact the Singapore economy.

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  Jul - Aug 2010

  Raising the Bar to Greater Heights
  The legal sector in Singapore posted a 4.3% growth in real terms even in the trough of the recession when the overall economy shrunk by 2%.  Find out what made this achievement possible.
  
  Singapore a Connected City
  Travelling in Singapore is a comfortable and hassle-free affair thanks to the well-maintained network of efficient roads and public transport services.  As a matter of fact, most recent "Doing Business Report 2010" by the World Bank, expatriates rated the Singapore Public Transport System tops on comfort, safety, cleanliness, reliability and network.
  
  Setting off for the Unknown
  "I've heard of Singapore, of course, but if you've told me it was in China I'd have believed you!" she quips.  Check out what else Elyse Bromser-Kloeden said about Singapore!

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  May - Jun 2010

  Seize the Opportunities@Singapore
  Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in the heart of Asia, experience the intriguing mix of East and West in one location, have both regional and international responsibilities, be at the forefront of technology and live in a first-world environment at a lower cost?  Singapore offers all of the above and more.

  Leapfrogging Ahead
  An overview of Singapore's education system

  Truly a Shopping Paradise
  Without a doubt, Singapore ranks highly as one of the global shopping hotspots.  To shopping aficionados, such a positioning promises a sophisticated yet diverse shopping experience.

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  Mar - Apr 2010

  Asean-China free trade area launched
  It gives Singapore-based companies unfettered access to 2 billion consumer.

  Resorts World Sentosa draws the crowds at phased opening
  More than 80,000 visited its casino in the first four days.

  New Campus for the School of the Arts opens
  Singapore's first dedicated arts school at the pre-tertiary level moves into its S$145 million premises.

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  Jan - Feb 2010

  An "Interactive" Experience@Singapore
  A group of interactive and digital media students form US, UK and Australia came and experience Singapore as a ideal place to work, live and play.

  Singapore Sports Options Grow
  Read more about some of the latest sporting facilities and activities in Singapore.

  Calling Healthcare Professionals
  The Singapore government is enhancing its healthcare infrastructure by building new hospitals and redeveloping its speciality centres.

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  Nov - Dec 2009

  Strengthening the Korean connection
  More Korean talent are finding their niche in Singapore. Read about their experiences here.

  Chemicals: Moving up the value chain
  Singapore's petrochemicals industry is at the forefront of technology and R&D, offering career opportunities for engineers.

  Why I became a permanent resident
  Read Dutch Koert Breebaart's story on why he has decided to make Singapore his permanent home.

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  Sep - Oct 2009

  First webinar makes waves
  Read about Contact Singapore’s first ever webinar, organised in conjunction with the Singapore Management University (SMU).

  Malaysian students get taste of Singapore
  A group of students from Malaysian universities such as Help University College and Taylor’s University College came and experienced Singapore.

  My Impressions
  Engineering and technology students from China, Korea and Hungary share their impressions from their Experience@Singapore programme in July 2009.

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  Jul - Aug 2009

  Getting a feel of Singapore
  Contact Singapore welcomes 40 MBA students from Wharton University in the US when they passed through as part of an Asian tour.

  Green jewel
  The Marina Barrage, with its iconic green roof and environmentally friendly features, marks the addition of a new Singapore iconic infrastructure.

  Financial services in perspective
  A special feature on Singapore’s strengths as a financial centre as well as insights from industry professionals.

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  May - Jun 2009

  German students intern in Singapore
  A group of eight students from Germany did not hesitate to accept an internship in Singapore even though they had never set foot in Asia.

  Legal services update
  Rules for experienced lawyers to practise in Singapore relaxed further. Find out the latest updates.

  Turning needs into opportunities
  Find out how Singapore has successfully taken on the challenge of managing its water resources to maximum effect.

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  Mar - Apr 2009

  Aerospace industry flies high
  An update on the Singapore aerospace industry which has grown at an average rate of 13% since 1990.

  Integrating new citizens
  Singapore has set up a National Integration Council (NIC) to help new citizens integrate into Singapore’s society.

  Equal opportunity for all
  Wunna Ang, a new Singapore citizen, shares why he thinks the opportunity for individual development is the most exciting thing about being in Singapore.

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  Jan - Feb 2009

  Sell-out crowd at Singapore careers fair
  The inaugural careers fair jointly organised by Contact Singapore and CPA Australia drew a crowd of 2,000 people.

  Between intern and placement
  A feature on Asia-Interns.com, a website which fills the information gap for students seeking overseas internships.

  The IDM star arises
  Read about Singapore’s interactive and digital media (IDM) industry which is taking off as a growing eco-system.

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  Nov - Dec 2008

  EPEC paves the way for foreign job seekers
  Contact Singapore organised a networking session for Filipino job seekers who hold the Employment Pass Eligibility Certificate (EPEC).

  Careers@Singapore in Melbourne logs record numbers
  A record 20 organisations leveraged Contact Singapore’s career event in Melbourne on 3 October to fill their vacancies in Singapore.

  The great outdoors, Singapore style
  A special feature on the Urban Redevelopment Authority’s (URA) masterplan to leverage Singapore’s lush greenery to make Singapore a great place to live and play.

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  Sep - Oct 2008

  Record attendance at careers talk in New York
  The third Careers@Singapore event held in New York on 17 May attracted more participants than any other Contact Singapore event in the United States.

  PEP up your employment chances
  Since January 2007, the Ministry of Manpower has been issuing the Personalised Employment Passs (PEP) to foreigners wishing to work in Singapore.

  An unexpected turn of life
  Prof Alastair Vincent Campbell shares his decision to move to Singapore, after he had retired for the second time.

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