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LV Sands has issued the following statement to reconfirm the opening schedule of Marina Bay Sands Integrated Resort in Singapore. “The company has said on previous occasions that it is targeting an early 2010 opening for its Marina Bay Sands integrated resort in Singapore. That plan remains the same, and although we do not have [...]

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The Preservation of Monuments Board (PMB) has merged with the National Heritage Board (NHB) with effect from 1 July 2009. This is part of an on-going measure by the Singapore Government for smaller statutory boards to merge with larger ones to assist the progress of putting together resources and expertise for better efficiency.

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A Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) full-time National Serviceman (NSF), Second Lieutenant (2LT) Chan Wei Kit Nicholas, a Motor Transport Officer, was receiving delivery of a SAF Land Rover in Seletar Camp at around 11.30am. The vehicle had been delivered there for

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Consumers in Singapore will soon have a clearer picture of how water efficient are the products before purchasing them. From 1 July 2009, it is compulsory for all taps and mixers, dual-flush low capacity flushing cisterns (LCFC) and urinals to display a water efficiency label.

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The National Heritage Board (NHB) carries on to advance Singapore’s arts and heritage area with the appointment of Mr Tan Boon Hui as Director of the Singapore Art Museum (SAM). He acquires the role from Mr Kwok Kian Chow as Director SAM with effect 1 August 2009.

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The Singapore Government will assume the construction and ownership of Singapore’s first Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) import terminal. This decision was disclosed on 30 June 2009 by Mr S Iswaran, Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry, and Education, at the Next Generation LNG – Asia Pacific 2009 conference.

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The Army’s 1st Commando Battalion, the Republic of Singapore Navy’s RSS Victory, and the Republic of Singapore Air Force’s 144 Squadron, have came up top in the Best Combat Unit, Best Ship, and Best Fighter Squadron awards respectively. Additionally, 10 National Service (NS) units will also be commended for their excellent performance.

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Singapore has secured the number 1 spot in the East West Nation Branding Global Index, which ranks 200 countries and territories based on how they are described in leading international media. View the complete ranking here.

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The Singapore Minister of Education has disclosed in Parliament that an accelerated kindergarten diploma course which takes about 10 months to complete, will start in April 2009. This fast-track certification is launched to attract mid-career entrants as well as fresh graduates into the starting the career as a kindergarten teacher in Singapore. Read more on [...]

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