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Bali Blasts
A twin attack that devastated Bali. Two blasts in
the dead of night at Kuta Beach. Get all the details here.
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Asian Games: Busan 2002
Once again, the sporting world comes alive as the
Asian Games begins on Sept 29. Athletes from 44 countries
are set for some adrenalin-pumping time and record-breaking
moments. Get all the ins and outs of the Asian Games here.
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Malaysian Budget
2003
Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad
delivered the country's Budget 2003 speech at the Dewan Rakyat
on 20 September at 4pm. Full text here.
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Economic Review
Sub-comittee Recommendations
The various sub-committees have released their respective recommendations.
Details here. |
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Terrorist Arrests in Singapore
The Singapore government has arrested another 21 Singaporeans
for terrorism-related activities. The arrests were made under
the Internal Security Act. Find out who the detainees are
right here.
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Q2 Economic
Survey of Singapore
Singapore's economy improved from the 1.5% contraction
in 1Q02 to grow by 3.9% in 2Q02, the first expansion (year-on-year)
in 5 quarters. The Ministry of Trade and Industry says the
recovery momentum is likely to sustain growth in the Singapore
economy into the second half of the year. Read MTI's report
here.
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Singapore's
advance GDP estimates for Q2 2002
(10 July 2002)
Singapore's economy expanded 3.2 percent in the second quarter
from a year ago, according to advance estimates released by
the Ministry of Trade and Industry. Find out more in the full
media release. |
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World Cup 2002
(31 May 2002)
World Cup fever is here again. For the first
time, football's premier competition comes to Asia, co-hosted
by South Korea and Japan -- another World Cup first. Will
France be able to defend its title? Or will a new champion
be crowned? We bring you all the action.
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Q1 Economic Survey of
Singapore
Singapore's economy showed an improvement in 1Q02,
contracting 1.7% compared to the 6.6% decline in 4Q01. The
Ministry of Trade and Industry has also revised upwards Singapore's
2002 growth forecast, citing a better external outlook. Read
MTI's report here.
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Singapore Budget
2002
(3 May 2002)
Deputy Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has unveiled Singapore's
2002 Budget, announcing measures such as income tax cuts, a
GST offset package and Economic Restructuring Shares. Get all
the Budget details and reaction, or watch the archived webcast
in our special report. |
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SQ006 Final Report
(26 Apr 2002)
Taiwan's Aviation Safety Council has released its long-awaited
final report on the crash of SQ006, pointing to bad weather
and pilot error as "probable causes" for the tragedy.
But the Singapore Ministry of Transport's own investigation
says the Taiwan report downplays significant systemic factors,
including deficiencies in Chiang Kai Shek Airport, which contributed
to the mishap. Get all the viewpoints in our special coverage.
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East Timor's Presidential
Election 2002
(14 Apr 2002)
Just over a month shy of their formal independence, East Timor
goes to the polls Sunday, 14 April to decide on a leader for
the first time in their troubled history. With only one contender
standing in his way, it looks as though Xanana Gusmao is set
to take his place at the helm of East Timor. Find out more about
this troubled province and the two candidates in our special
report. |
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Economic Review
Committee recommendations
(11 Apr 2002)
The Economic Review Committee has recommended major changes
to the tax structure in Singapore. Two of the most far-reaching
proposals are to cut the top personal tax rate from 26 percent
to 20 percent within 3 years with similar cuts across all income
bands as well as the suggestion to raise the GST from 3 percent
to 5 percent next year. Find our more in our special report. |
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Singapore's
advance GDP estimates for Q1 2002
(10 Apr 2002)
Singapore's GDP for the first quarter of 2002 shrank 2.6 percent
year on year, said the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI)
in its advance estimates. We bring you all the details. |
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Singapore's
1Q Economy
(25 Mar 2002)
Channel NewsAsia's Business Desk features a special series on
Singapore's economy in the first quarter. Find out what experts
have to say. |
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Opening
of 10th Singapore Parliament
(25 Mar 2002)
President SR Nathan has called on Singaporeans to remake the
country together, so that despite difficulties and dangers,
the nation will continue to thrive and prosper in an uncertain
world. |
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74th Annual
Academy Awards
(25 Mar 2002)
Denzel Washington, Halle Barry, Sidney Poitier -- all winners
in this year's Oscars. Find out who else took Oscar home this
year. Get the full list right here. |
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Economic Survey,
Singapore 2001
(28 Feb 2002)
The Trade and Industry Ministry report shows the Singapore economy
contracted 2 percent in 2001 due primarily to the slump in external
demand. But it ups Singapore's 2002 growth forecast to between
1 and 3 percent, citing improvement in the outlook of the global
economy. |
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In
Memoriam: Ong Teng Cheong
(8 Feb 2002)
Former President Ong Teng Cheong, Singapore's first
Elected President, died at 8.14 pm local time, Friday, 8 February
2002, at the age of 66. Find out how highly regarded our former
president was right here.
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PM Goh's
Dialogue with community leaders
(31 Jan 2002)
Singapore Government leader's held a frank discussion
on the impact of the arrests of 13 members of the Jemaah Islamiyah,
a clandestine organisation with links to the Al Qaeda network.
Details right here.
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Terrorist Arrests
in Singapore
(11 Jan 2002)
Thirteen of the 15 people arrested by Singapore's
Internal Security Department for terrorist-related activities
will be detained for two years under the Internal Security
Act. On Friday, 11 January 2002, for the first time since
last month's arrests, the Singapore Government released their
names, personal particulars and photos. Details right here.
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Singapore's
Advance 4Q GDP
(2 Jan 2002)
Singapore's advance estimate of gross domestic
product for 2001 showed a contraction of 2.2 percent, and
was down 7.0 percent for the fourth quarter year-on-year.
The Singapore economy grew 9.9 percent in 2000. In a statement,
the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) said goods producing
industries declined 16.2 percent while the services producing
industries fell 1.6 percent for the fourth quarter. Details
right here.
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US strongly condemns Al-Qaeda's Obama insult