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01 May 2008
Beijing introduces anti-smoking rules for Olympics
 
08 Apr 2008
Southeast Asian nations brace for haze, vow to step up efforts to tackle forest fires
Indonesia confident of curbing fires as haze season looms
Dry season expected in Singapore in third quarter
 
24 Mar 2008
Investing in marriage pays rich dividends
 
14 Mar 2008
Indonesia's parliament refuses to endorse haze bill
 
08 Mar 2008
Prima Food fined S$5,000 for selling contaminated food
 
04 Mar 2008
Survey finds S'pore the best place to live for Asian expats
 
27 Feb 2008
As foreign students face rising costs in Singapore, is part-time work an option?
 
25 Feb 2008
NEA says haze situation set to improve
Hazy sky for Singapore as hotspots detected
Anwar's daughter files nomination papers in Lembah Pantai
 
21 Feb 2008
Singapore not affected by forest fires in Sumatra
 
11 Feb 2008
Beijing says snow storms destroy one tenth of China's forests
 
26 Jan 2008
PM Lee says ASEAN has to be strong to weather future financial instabilities
 
10 Jan 2008
More than 10 local films selected to screen at film festivals
 
31 Dec 2007
Beijing hits 'blue sky' target, but just barely
 
28 Dec 2007
Prima Food starts trial production under AVA supervision
 
07 Dec 2007
PrimaDeli food poisoning cases increase to 153
 
06 Dec 2007
PrimaDeli hazlenut paste, chocolate cream test positive for bacteria
 
22 Nov 2007
Specialised ASEAN institution needed to fight climate change
 
21 Nov 2007
Southeast Asian leaders back nuclear energy
 
20 Nov 2007
ASEAN leaders sign declaration to protect environment
 
17 Nov 2007
CEO Run on Semakau raises S$390,000 for educational programmes
 
16 Nov 2007
PSI hits 83 due to poor dispersion of air pollutants
 
07 Nov 2007
S'pore contributing S$1m to help tackle haze in Jambi, Indonesia
 
04 Nov 2007
Beijing to raise emission standards for Olympics
 
03 Nov 2007
Olympics: IOC chief says bad air could disrupt Beijing Games
 
28 Oct 2007
Civil society groups to present concerns to ASEAN leaders in Nov
 
08 Oct 2007
Hong Kong choking in dense smog
 
26 Sep 2007
Plans for nuclear power plants stir debate in Southeast Asia
 
05 Sep 2007
Environment Minister Dr Yaacob to attend ASEAN meetings in Bangkok
 
25 Aug 2007
S'pore, M'sia agree to share information to mitigate climate change
 
20 Aug 2007
Regional Haze Dialogue works on new strategies to fight climate change
 
05 Aug 2007
Disagreements cloud Hong Kong's blue skies
 
28 Jul 2007
Foggy-looking weather unrelated to haze, says NEA
 
12 Jul 2007
Greenpeace urges Jakarta to disallow burning of peat land for plantations
 
06 Jul 2007
Singapore may be spared from haze this year: NEA
 
02 Jul 2007
Air quality poorer in Malaysia after Indonesian forest fires
 
20 Jun 2007
Five SE Asian countries confident in dealing with haze
Indonesia aims to halve haze-causing fires
Haze in two weeks' time?
 
19 Jun 2007
Dr Yaacob Ibrahim to attend regional haze meet in Indonesia
 
18 Jun 2007
North China drought highlights need for water diversion scheme
 
14 Jun 2007
Singapore submits haze masterplan to Indonesia
 
05 Jun 2007
Fresh warnings on climate change issued
 
28 May 2007
HFMD cases in childcare centres have gone up slightly
 
01 May 2007
Adventurous group takes 33 days to drive from Amsterdam to S'pore
 
27 Apr 2007
Singapore, Indonesia sign Defence Cooperation Agreement
 
22 Apr 2007
Household store IKEA starts charging for plastic bags
 
21 Apr 2007
Haze helps prevents extreme heat in S'pore: Academic
 
19 Apr 2007
Business world has big role on climate: UN meeting
 
17 Apr 2007
New areas unveiled as part of national plan to make S'pore more energy efficient
 
14 Apr 2007
China launches fifth satellite in its global positioning system
 
01 Apr 2007
Drought affects millions in Thailand
 
21 Mar 2007
Singapore Fashion Festival to celebrate Asian beauty
 
20 Mar 2007
Singapore not spared from Thailand's worse haze in 14 years
 
16 Mar 2007
Thai haze blamed on long winter
 
14 Mar 2007
Disaster zones declared as Thai haze reaches dangerous levels
Thailand considers declaring emergency over haze
 
12 Mar 2007
Motorists risk fine, jail for misuse of fog lamps
 
10 Mar 2007
Schoolboys blamed for China forest blaze
 
09 Mar 2007
S'pore, Indonesia collaborate on Master Plan to fight haze problem
 
06 Mar 2007
S'pore offers help to regency in Jambi to fight haze problem in Indonesia
 
02 Mar 2007
India's riotous festival of colour prompts health, security warnings
 
01 Mar 2007
ASEAN ministers to review 12-year-old haze efforts
 
28 Feb 2007
Indonesian government confident it can halve number of forest fires this year
 
27 Feb 2007
MP hits out at reason given by Indonesian media for sand ban
Singapore Fashion Festival returns next month
Minister Yaacob to attend haze meeting in Brunei
 
26 Feb 2007
NUS sets up research unit on environmental issues
 
23 Feb 2007
Indonesia's plan to revitalise peat land to have mixed results
 
15 Feb 2007
High school in South Sumatra breaks new ground with radio station
 
13 Feb 2007
Between the sand and a flooded place
 
03 Feb 2007
M'sian govt says drainage system partly to blame for Johor floods
China launches first satellite after satellite-killing missile test
 
22 Jan 2007
2007 could be hottest year ever
 
13 Jan 2007
PM Lee suggests ASEAN Declaration on Environmental Sustainability at next Summit
 
29 Dec 2006
Hong Kong smokers fuming over new ban
 
27 Dec 2006
Economic losses expected to escalate with destruction from haze, rain
 
24 Dec 2006
Medisave moves, bird flu preparedness among health highlights for 2006
 
17 Dec 2006
Malaysia wants action against burning
 
07 Dec 2006
Eminent Persons Group to table report on ASEAN Charter
 
04 Dec 2006
Indonesia hopes to see haze lift within two years
 
17 Nov 2006
NEA to discontinue 3-hourly PSI readings and haze chart
 
14 Nov 2006
Strong sense of urgency among ASEAN countries to tackle haze
 
11 Nov 2006
ASEAN begins voluntary contribution towards fund to fight haze
 
10 Nov 2006
ASEAN develops coordinated approach to tackle haze
 
09 Nov 2006
ASEAN ministers want "binding measures" to tackle haze
 
08 Nov 2006
GPC Chairman says haze is intrusion into Singapore's environment
Environment Minister to attend special session on haze in Cebu
 
06 Nov 2006
Effects of haze on greenhouse gases and pollution are huge, says SEC
 
05 Nov 2006
Action plan for ASEAN to work with Indonesian districts to fight haze
 
01 Nov 2006
Indonesia working to fight annual forest fires
Russian planes begin dousing Indonesian fires
The worst of Singapore haze is over, says NEA
 
31 Oct 2006
Long term proposal to beat haze expected to be in place next year
 
29 Oct 2006
Rains thin haze over Indonesia's Sumatra, Borneo
 
27 Oct 2006
Heavy showers continue to keep haze away
 
26 Oct 2006
Clearer skies with PSI hitting a low of 11 at 2pm
 
25 Oct 2006
Electricity bills go up as Singaporeans use more air-conditioning during haze
Changing monsoon season likely to bring rain, relief from hazy conditions
 
24 Oct 2006
Regional workshop to tackle haze to be held in Indonesia on Nov 2
 
23 Oct 2006
Rain over Sumatra, Kalimantan to help clear haze by end of next week
Harbour pilots help guide 400 ships into port daily
 
22 Oct 2006
Hazy conditions to remain on Monday: NEA
Indonesian President's apology on haze issue raises country's stature: MM Lee
 
21 Oct 2006
Change in wind direction helps improve haze conditions from Saturday
Fitness buffs heading indoors to exercise to beat the haze
 
20 Oct 2006
Sales of air purifiers increase by more than two-fold as haze persists
Haze is expected to clear at the end of the month: Yaacob Ibrahim
Haze likely to persist over the weekend, should clear by end of next week
Malaysia to push for haze-fighting fund at ASEAN talks
Haze continues in Singapore
 
19 Oct 2006
Regional NGOs want to drive an economics study on the impact of haze
Hazy conditions to continue in Singapore on Friday: NEA
Travel agents report brisk bookings for Deepavali, Hari Raya holiday weekend
Haze puts damper on shopping at Little India
"Unhealthy" haze lingers in Malaysian capital
Haze in Singapore back to unhealthy range after respite
Analysis: Waiting for clear days
 
18 Oct 2006
Air quality improves on Wed, but hazy conditions likely to return
Health Minister hopes preventive measures will be taken to stop haze in future
14 monitoring stations around the island track PSI levels, haze constantly
Haze hits unhealthy level in Malaysian capital
 
17 Oct 2006
Hazy conditions expected to persist on Wednesday
Prevailing haze a threat to wildlife in Kalimantan: Singapore Zoo
Sports School training affected by haze, outdoor activities cut back
Fight fires, get two days off work: Indonesia's anti-haze tactic
Rain brings reprieve to residents suffering from haze in South Sumatra
 
16 Oct 2006
Haze Action Plan to kick in if PSI hits extremely dangerous level
Singapore maintains health advisory over haze
 
15 Oct 2006
Hazy days drive up demand for entertainment DVDs and VCDs
Singapore shrouded in haze, public urged to reduce vigorous outdoor activity
 
14 Oct 2006
Solving haze issue will also involve work by ministerial panel: Yaacob
Singapore's air quality worsens, PSI hits unhealthy range
 
13 Oct 2006
Indonesia told to ratify haze treaty urgently
Indonesia appeals for help over haze from neighbours
ASEAN Secretary-General calls on Indonesia to implement haze agreement
ASEAN chief calls for commitment to deal with haze
SE Asian ministers gather for haze meeting
 
12 Oct 2006
Economic loss estimated at US$50m since the start of the haze
Indonesian president calls PM Lee, assures effective measures to prevent haze
ASEAN environment ministers to meet in haze-hit Indonesia
 
11 Oct 2006
Jakarta serious about putting a stop to annual forest fires, haze: minister
Indonesia apologises for haze, agrees to convene meeting to tackle problem
Air quality over Singapore deteriorates
Singapore expresses disappointment over haze to Indonesia
 
10 Oct 2006
ASEAN Environment ministers planning meeting to discuss haze
Southeast Asian ministers to pressure Indonesia over haze
Hazy days expected for the rest of the week: Meteorological Service
 
09 Oct 2006
Most Singaporeans stayed indoors to avoid last week's haze: poll
Malaysia urges Indonesia to be more proactive in resolving haze problem
Nursing homes cut down outdoor activities for elderly
Malaysia issues haze alert on Malacca Strait
 
08 Oct 2006
Singaporeans breathing easier with better air quality in Singapore
Crowds return to East Coast Park on Sunday as haze clears
Haze in Singapore clears, PSI falls from highs
Air quality in Singapore back to good range
Air quality in Singapore in 'good' range after hazy Saturday
Air quality in Singapore improves after PSI hit high of 150
 
07 Oct 2006
Haze sparks demand for face masks and air purifiers
Showers and changing wind patterns clear sky over Kuala Lumpur
Doctors see an increase in patients with haze-related symptoms
Haze worsens in Singapore, PSI reading hits 126
Worsening haze forces closure of several Indonesian airports
Many Singaporeans heading for shopping malls to escape haze
ASEAN must take joint action to tackle haze: Malaysian DPM
Singaporeans curtail outdoor activities as haze conditions worsen
Singapore air quality in moderate range with PSI of 83
 
06 Oct 2006
Malaysians in KL stay indoors as air quality sinks to unhealthy levels
Singapore's PSI hits a record high of 80 as haze worsens
 
05 Oct 2006
Winds continue to bring haze to Singapore
Haze disrupts air travel in Malaysia's Sarawak state
 
04 Oct 2006
Malaysia launches Southeast Asia's first space centre
Singapore's air quality improves, PSI drops to 52
Worsening haze could hurt Malaysian tourism: travel experts
 
03 Oct 2006
Singapore to experience hazy conditions over next few days
Passenger plane skids off runway amid thick haze in Indonesia
 
02 Oct 2006
Haze over Singapore worsens
 
01 Oct 2006
Air quality worsens in Malaysia's Sarawak state
PSI reading of 41 as of 4pm on Sunday
 
28 Sep 2006
PSI hits new record high this year
 
27 Sep 2006
Slight haze expected in Singapore over next few days
 
07 Sep 2006
Slightly hazy conditions expected over next few days
 
05 Sep 2006
Singapore-based pulp & paper firm clears land with machinery to prevent smoke haze

 



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