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SIT embarks on new era in Punggol with campus integration and community engagement

The new campus, accessible via the Punggol Coast MRT and Teck Lee LRT stations, is designed to be open and engaging. Its ground floor spaces will be open to the public, and the university plans to host various events to foster community interaction. One key initiative is the Integrated Work Study Programme (IWSP), which will offer numerous opportunities for local students and residents to engage with SIT’s academic community.

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SIT’s work-study program achieves milestone success with 900 partner companies

The IWSP, which requires students to engage in eight-month to year-long internships, was initially met with skepticism regarding the feasibility of such extended placements. However, SIT's strategic approach has proven successful. The program now boasts participation from prestigious firms such as Deloitte, PwC, Siemens, Accenture, and key government-linked organizations including SMRT and the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore.

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Resilient Singapore stocks offering robust dividends amid economic uncertainty

CSE Global (SGX: 544), a systems integrator specializing in electrification, communications, and automation solutions, has also demonstrated financial robustness. Operating across 16 countries with 58 offices and over 2,000 employees, CSE Global reported a notable 22.8% increase in revenue for 1H 2024, reaching S$428.9 million. The company has consistently paid out S$0.0275 per share annually over the past five years, reflecting its commitment to returning value to shareholders.

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Singapore tops global rankings for safe drinking water, Yale report finds

According to the EPI, Singapore stands out for its universal access to safe sanitation and its advanced approach to wastewater treatment and reuse. The report emphasizes that the Singaporean government has successfully integrated wastewater recycling into its broader socioeconomic development and water security strategies. This integration has solidified Singapore’s leadership in ensuring safe drinking water, reflecting a score of 99.9 on the EPI scale—a near-perfect rating that underscores the nation's commitment to public health.

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Singapore stocks surge as market optimism rebounds; STI gains 1.1%

The STI’s performance was marked by a strong advance in market sentiment, mirrored by gains across Asian markets. Japan's Nikkei 225 led the charge with a substantial 3.6% increase, while South Korea’s Kospi and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rose by 2% and 1.9%, respectively. The Australian market also showed significant strength, climbing 1.3% to reach a two-week high, culminating in a 2.5% gain for the week. This surge came on the heels of positive developments on Wall Street, where favorable economic data helped to alleviate recession concerns that had previously weighed heavily on markets.

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Britain seeks to strengthen defense ties with Singapore amid Indo-Pacific deployment

The focus is on expanding interactions between the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and the Royal Navy, with British offshore patrol vessels HMS Spey and HMS Tamar currently deployed in the region. The RSN is set to engage with HMS Spey, docked at Sembawang naval base, to explore avenues for increased joint training and collaborative exercises, potentially including dedicated bilateral drills, according to Commander Paul Caddy, commanding officer of HMS Spey.