HOW to get new immigrants integrated into Singapore society? Law Minister K. Shanmugam, who is also Second Home Affairs Minister, said on Sunday the Government cannot be the 'total solution' to this.

Rather, the tricky problem takes three parties to solve - Singaporeans, who have to be welcoming; new immigrants, who have to adapt to a new culture; and the Government, which has to provide a framework for people to bond.

THE National Day festivities this year will definitely go beyond the shores of this island, as Singaporeans worldwide gather to mark Aug 9 in ways both grand and cozy.

The Singapore United Kingdom Association plans to throw either a lunch or a dinner for its members, but the treat will be more than just for the stomach come Aug 9.

IT IS oft said by business leaders that there are many opportunities in a downturn - and this seems true even in education. As the economy slows, senior executives and managers in companies may be feeling the urge to go back to school.

Enter the Executive Master of Business Administration, or EMBA. The programme is seeing a surge in popularity as managers try to upgrade themselves on the company payroll. Most EMBA applicants are partly, if not fully, sponsored by their companies.