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25 Jun 2010
• Singapore Business Federation re-elects Tony Chew as chairman


19 Jun 2010
• APEC agrees to promote renewable energy


18 May 2010
• No compromise to concept of IRs, with small portion for gambling


17 May 2010
• S'pore, Indonesian leaders hold retreat aimed at strengthening ties


12 May 2010
• Some 260 officers to be recognised with Home Team awards


22 Apr 2010
• Japan backs Singapore's inclusion in G20


09 Apr 2010
• ASEAN must strengthen co-operation to stay relevant on global radar screen: PM Lee


30 Mar 2010
• US to consider Japan base alternatives


05 Mar 2010
• ASEAN held itself together despite challenges in 2009: George Yeo


11 Jan 2010
• Threat of protectionist tendencies to global economy lower compared to peak of recession


08 Jan 2010
• Parliament to sit on January 11


31 Dec 2009
• Tang Kin Fei appointed as deputy chairman of IE Singapore


11 Dec 2009
• Singapore delivered more than an efficient APEC Summit


04 Dec 2009
• Australia PM Rudd warns dwindling resources threaten Asian peace


30 Nov 2009
• APEC 2009 remembered for real achievements, not public protests


25 Nov 2009
• PM Lee meets Lord Mandelson in London
• PM Lee to attend CHOGM in Trinidad and Tobago


23 Nov 2009
• APEC delegates upbeat and hopeful about future, says George Yeo


20 Nov 2009
• Encouraging signs of air traffic recovery but challenges exist going forward
• Concerns over demand and supply of HDB flats to be raised in Parliament
• Japan, China agree to improve military, political exchanges


19 Nov 2009
• Obama sets date for US envoy's NKorea visit


18 Nov 2009
• NKorea, free trade pact to top Obama agenda in SKorea


17 Nov 2009
• Donald Tsang meets SM Goh at the Istana


16 Nov 2009
• Organisers ensure materials used are recycled in post-APEC cleanup
• Delegates & foreign media give APEC Singapore 2009 the thumbs up
• APEC delegates applaud fuss-free security
• Operation Clean-up at Esplanade Waterfront begins
• Minister in Prime Minister's Office Lim Hwee Hua visits Serangoon residents
• Russia, S'pore move towards closer ties with new high-level governmental body
• APEC needs to play more active role going forward: PM Lee


15 Nov 2009
• US President backs ASEAN's vision to become Economic Community by 2015
• Some retailers near Suntec see drop in sales during APEC Summit
• Engagement with Asia high on list of priorities for Japanese PM
• APEC economies to seek new growth model and reject protectionism
• ASEAN, US to set up Eminent Persons Group to enhance cooperation
• Spouses of APEC leaders visit local attractions in Singapore
• APEC rejects protectionism, pledges new growth model
• PM Lee meets US President Obama at Istana
• China, Russia presidents hail relations
• Business community in Singapore welcomes US engagement with TPP
• World Bank impressed with ABAC meetings, says PM Lee


14 Nov 2009
• Hatoyama says Japan should embrace migrants
• Obama arrives in Singapore for APEC summit
• US, Vietnam throw support behind Trans-Pacific Partnership
• George Yeo & Hillary Clinton discuss global & regional issues
• APEC leaders, ministers receive gifts designed by local artists
• US commits to Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations
• Australia urges region to back Asia-Pacific Community
• US will not be "cowed" by NKorea, says Obama
• Obama calls on Myanmar to free Suu Kyi


13 Nov 2009
• Students win all-expenses paid trip to attend some APEC meetings in S'pore
• PM Lee meets Korean president on Friday evening
• MediaCorp, StarHub and SingTel official broadcasters for YOG within S'pore
• MM Lee cautions US against taking anti-free trade, anti-outsourcing stance
• Chinese President Hu a crowd-puller
• Keep financial regulatory reform at top of agenda, say APEC CEO Summit participants
• Obama arrives in Japan at start of first Asia tour
• APEC leaders' photo-taking session changed to final day of summit
• APEC's role to become more important post-crisis, says PM Lee


12 Nov 2009
• Spouses of APEC leaders get taste of S'pore on Day 2 of visit programme
• Two-day APEC CEO Summit kicks off on Friday
• Global business leaders stay cautious as unemployment remains high
• Boutique hotels see 20% increase in occupancy rates during APEC period
• APEC finance ministers say world economies must find new sources of demand
• APEC youth delegates explore Singapore
• Industry players say the outlook for SMEs is bright in 2010
• Trade & foreign ministers say APEC must ensure economic recovery does not stall
• Indonesian President Yudhoyono arrives in Singapore for official visit
• Malaysia, Indonesia vow to mend stormy ties
• Obama set to launch debut Asia mission
• APEC ministerial meetings get underway in Singapore
• US President Obama not giving a speech at APEC CEO Summit
• Singapore, Mexico sign agreement to boost bilateral investments
• Spouses of APEC ministers take part in 2-day visit programme


11 Nov 2009
• ABAC narrows down 19 recommendations for APEC leaders dialogue
• S'pore leaders meet leaders from Canada, Papua New Guinea and Qatar
• SIA may restore some capacity cuts made earlier this year
• IOC will not pressure countries to send athletes to YOG
• Clinton stresses US commitment to APEC cooperation
• US must boost trade ties with Asia to remain competitive in world economy
• Medical team stationed at Suntec Singapore can respond in two minutes
• Indonesian president to make official visit to Singapore on Thursday
• FM George Yeo says "creeping protectionism" must be addressed
• Clinton says US envoy's trip to North Korea still on
• Economies should not rush to exit stimulus measures, says PECC
• Singapore most integrated of the 21 APEC economies
• Indonesian president in Malaysia to mend strained ties
• APEC Ministers stress macroeconomic coordination, financial institution reforms
• ABAC says financial regulation needed after global economic recovery
• ABAC says financial regulation should follow global economic recovery


10 Nov 2009
• Menu for APEC leaders during Singapore Evening revealed
• APEC forum has shown itself to be useful in times of crisis
• APEC leaders push for greater ease of doing business for SMEs
• Interactive experience tells APEC delegates of S'pore's progress
• APEC and ASEAN concerned over spat between Cambodia and Thailand
• Singapore urges APEC members to re-commit to work on trade liberalisation
• Report says APEC ministers to reject premature moves towards fiscal tightening
• Myanmar will no longer dictate ASEAN ties: White House
• Okinawa base not dominant issue of Obama's Japan visit, says US official


09 Nov 2009
• APEC membership effect similar in effect to binding FTA
• Trade and investment liberalisation top on agenda for business leaders at APEC
• Economists say MM Lee's 3% growth forecast for 2010 is cautious
• Traffic flow smooth around APEC summit venue
• Six APEC economies agree to make Customs procedures simpler for businesses
• S'pore hopes to lay foundation for APEC economies to emerge stronger
• Foreign media give APEC organising committee "thumbs up"
• S'pore hopes to lay foundation for economies to emerge stronger


08 Nov 2009
• Retailers near APEC Summit venue report dip in sales of up to 60%
• APEC guests & staff expected to consume 63 tonnes of food
• China President Hu to make 3-day visit to Singapore next week
• APEC senior officials discuss ways to make economic growth more inclusive
• APEC summit kicks off in Singapore


07 Nov 2009
• Preparing dinner for APEC leaders is no piece of cake
• Delegates start arriving in Singapore for APEC Summit
• ASEAN urges "maximum restraint" in Thai-Cambodia row
• US Secretary of State Clinton to visit Philippines


06 Nov 2009
• Govt to focus on structural measures to transform economy
• Global economy topmost concern for Asia Pacific leaders
• Hotels in Singapore make preparations for APEC Summit


05 Nov 2009
• Restaurant offers APEC-themed menu, including Obama burger
• APEC leaders to discuss sustainable growth at next week's meeting
• APEC expected to endorse measures to make doing business easier


04 Nov 2009
• Services sector next growth engine for region: World Bank
• APEC transport management team gears up for upcoming summit
• APEC CEO Summit in Singapore to see record turnout of leaders
• Business leaders call for greater market access, lower trade barriers
• Thousands come forward to volunteer time, services for APEC Summit
• Singapore confident of security measures for upcoming APEC meet


03 Nov 2009
• APEC meeting first event to be gazetted under new Public Order Act
• APEC leaders meet in Singapore next week
• PM Lee doesn't expect another dip in Singapore's economy
• US to develop closer trade ties with ASEAN at upcoming summit


02 Nov 2009
• Former US President George Bush calls on PM Lee
• 120 youths to take on roles of young journalists during APEC Summit


30 Oct 2009
• Unique Singapore Malay cultural experience awaits APEC delegates
• S'pore to showcase locally-designed furniture at APEC summit
• Singapore authorities cast a wary eye on civil groups ahead of APEC summit
• APEC traffic rehearsals to be carried out Oct 31-Nov 1


29 Oct 2009
• 150 officers from govt agencies to be appointed APEC liaison officers
• Canadian prime minister to visit China, India


28 Oct 2009
• Peranakan-inspired outfits for APEC leaders in Singapore
• MM Lee receives lifetime achievement award in Washington DC
• APEC summit likely to open many trade doors


24 Oct 2009
• Preparations for APEC Leaders Summit underway


23 Oct 2009
• Singapore Idols Taufik, Hady to perform for Obama?

 


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