The two-week long celebrations of Chinese new year of the horse started on Friday, with the second new moon of 2014. Originated during the Han dynasty era (206-220BC), the Chinese zodiac – or lunar calender system – names each of the years in its 12-year cycle after rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig, in that order.
Read MoreA report on money laundering and terrorist financing risks in the country identified virtual currencies, precious stones and metals dealers, and the Singapore Freeport, as emerging areas for further study to determine whether any mitigating measures are needed
Read MoreSingapore's ministry of social and family development (MSF) acknowledged providing shelter to the needy in the recent sitting of the country's Parliament
Read MoreThis would help provide coverage to all Singaporeans for life, as is the stated objective of the scheme
Read MoreThe Labour Movement says many lost their jobs last year, with many more expected this year. The Economic Development Board's (EDB) outlook for the sector in 2014 is also weak
Read MoreRace and religion matter to Malays more, Singlish has popular support, gambling is wrong, and English-speaking helps in Singapore
Read MoreThe recent, AAP's two-day dharna, besides the Indian Parliament, has concluded and battle-lines are drawn. Thus, it's time to ponder what really happened in Delhi. A duly-elected Chief Minister leading a minority state government sat in protest against another constitutionally elected central government. Why? The answer differs, depending on one's political allegiances.
Read MoreSingapore's recent public hospitals bed-crunch has brought into focus the issue of medical tourism in the limelight once again, with many questioning whether it is due to an increase in the number of foreign patients. While the said premise is debatable, it is certainly true that the country's healthcare services are increasingly reliant on foreign manpower.
Read MoreA group of Singaporean seniors are rediscovering their passions in life, acting on stage is just one of those
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