Sunday, March 27, 2005
Ramblings
Singapore is more costlier than New York, yet we have none of the energy, excitement, prestige, power, and variety of New York.
Can I have my money refunded?
News
Myanmar Says Reforms Being Accepted; ASEAN Disagrees
Suu Kyi's opposition National League for Democracy (NLD) spokesman U Lwin said he was not that excited about Malaysia's hardening stance, but was glad to hear that other prominent ASEAN members, especially Singapore — a major investor in Myanmar — was having a rethink.
Losing Out In Asia: The Perils Of Principle
Europe took the high road, shunning narrow trade deals to pursue the greater global good, and now it's paying the price.
Dropped Something? Let 'Snake-Catcher' Do Its Job
If you drop anything on the MRT train tracks, don't go after it yourself. Every over-ground station has a special pair of 1.85m-long metal tongs, called a 'snake-catcher', which officers use to pluck items from the tracks without risking lives.
Asean Nations Turn Up Heat On Burma
Asean fears that its failure to deal with Burma could hurt the region's relations with the US and the EU.
Family Deaths Stir Casino Debate In Singapore
With citizens currently deeply split over plans to open Singapore's first casino, the family tragedy gave opponents a vivid argument against the scheme.
Singapore costlier Than New York
Singapore remains among the world's 20 most expensive cities to live in, pricier than New York, according to a new survey by the Economist Intelligence Unit.
Air Quality Approaching Unhealthy Levels In Singapore
Singapore Says 'No' To Gay Concert
An application by a Singapore gay Christian support group to hold a concert in April has been rejected because it will promote a homosexual lifestyle, a Singapore government agency said on Wednesday.
