February 7, 2009 Saturday
Updated

SUPPORT the Jobs Credit scheme.

That's the appeal to MPs and NMPs from labour chief Lim Swee Say who wants them to put aside their doubts and differences over the scheme targeted to tackle the downturn.

 
Changes to foreign policy

MUNICH (Germany) - US Vice President Joe Biden announced changes to US foreign policy on Saturday that emphasised diplomacy over military power but also urged allies to shoulder more of the burden in tackling global crises.

'I come to Europe on behalf of a new administration determined to set a new tone in Washington, and in America's relations around the world,' he told a security conference in Munich, Germany.

MP discharged

YIO Chu Kang Member of Parliament Seng Han Thong was discharged from the Singapore General Hospital on Saturday after being treated for almost a month at its Burns Unit.

He was warded on Jan 11 after a man poured thinner on him and set him alight at a grassroots event at Yio Chu Kang Community Club.

Nami to take scheme global

TOKYO - A JAPANESE business executive accused of defrauding thousands of investors of at least US$1.4 billion (S$2.1 billion) wanted to expand the scheme internationally, reports said on Saturday.

Kazutsugi Nami, 75-year-old chairman of now bankrupt bedding supplier L&G K.K., was arrested last week for allegedly swindling at least $1.4 billion by promising 36 per cent annual returns.

Can do 'the impossible'

NEW DELHI - FRAUD-HIT IT giant Satyam Computer's new chief executive has told the company's 50,000 employees he is confident the company 'can accomplish the impossible' and get itself back on the rails.

'I have no misgivings about the enormity of the task in front of us but together with my colleagues, I am confident we can accomplish the impossible,' A.S. Murty said in a Webcast to employees on Friday.

   
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