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Singapore's
fourth quarter economic performance
The Singapore economy registered moderate growth in
the final quarter of 2004, as pace of expansion eased in most
major sectors. According to advance estimates from the Ministry
of Trade and Industry, real gross domestic product rose 5.4%
in fourth quarter 2004, compared to the same period a year ago. |
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Tsunami
Disaster
Death and destruction as tsunamis sweep across parts
of Asia. Read first hand accounts, condolence messages and find
out how you can help victims of the disaster in our special
report. |
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Singapore's
second quarter economic performance
Singapore's GDP accelerated to 11.9 percent in the second
quarter on an annualised basis, from 11.2 percent in the previous
quarter. The economy turned in a strong performance in the second
quarter, rising 12.5 percent from 7.5 percent in the first quarter. |
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New
Parenthood Measures
The Singapore government has announced a S$300 million
pro-family package. While some changes were widely anticipated,
others, like a significant reduction in the maid levy for families
with young children and elderly persons, were a big surprise. |
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A
New Chapter
Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong unveiled
his new Cabinet on August 10. He said the new Cabinet was a
tested team - with experienced hands and fresh faces. Find out
who is in the new Cabinet and also view best wishes from the
you to our leaders. |
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National
Day Rally
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong delivers his
maiden National Day Rally Speech at the University Cultural
Centre, National University of Singapore on Sunday, August 22.
Catch the video as well as highlights of his speech in our National
Day Rally special. |
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NDP
2004: Together, A New Singapore
Singapore celebrated its 39th year of independence with
the island's biggest birthday party. Catch highlights of the
parade in our special. |
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Advance
GDP Estimates for 2004 Q2
The Singapore economy maintained its strong growth momentum
in the second quarter of 2004. Advance estimates show that real
gross domestic product (GDP) in the quarter increased by 11.7
per cent over the same period in 2003. |
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Iraq
Handover
The official handover has taken place on Monday, June
28. We bring you all the latest updates as the event unfolds. |
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Ayer
Rajah Worksite Collapse
The collapse happened at 1345 SST, 29 April leaving
2 dead and 29 injured. What actually happened? Anwers right
here. |
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Nicoll
Highway Collapse
Singapore's Nicoll Highway collapsed on Tue, leaving
three dead and one missing. Get the latest updates in our special
report. |
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Advance
GDP Estimates for 2004 Q1
The Singapore economy registered strong growth in the
first quarter of 2004. Advance estimates show that real GDP
in first quarter 2004 increased by 7.3% over the same period
in 2003. This was the fastest year-on-year growth since the
fourth quarter of 2000. |
Hong Kong's democrats retain veto power in election