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SINGAPORE can expect unemployment to remain at current levels or to rise further, Manpower Minister Gan Kim Yong said yesterday.

In remarks suggesting a turnaround is not imminent, he said that with the economic outlook still uncertain, the labour market 'will remain soft for next one to two quarters at least'.

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Jobs outlook remains gloomy

SINGAPORE can expect unemployment to remain at current levels or to rise further, Manpower Minister Gan Kim Yong said yesterday.

In remarks suggesting a turnaround is not imminent, he said that with the economic outlook still uncertain, the labour market 'will remain soft for next one to two quarters at least'.

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A quiet force on women's issues

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Late surge to gold

SOME athletes' victories are achieved with little tension and histrionics, but Singapore swimmer Quah Ting Wen is fast making a habit of winning in dramatic fashion.

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Athletics powerhouse China bag nine golds

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Past meets present

Local music fans, fret not if you missed the Singapore River Festival concerts which boasted several generations of home-grown bands from the 1960s to the 2000s last week.

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Not a mindset issue

I REFER to Wednesday's report, 'Ridzwan to Malays: Relish competition'. Malay leaders have constantly called on Malays to change their mindset so they can climb up the educational and socio-economic ladder. But do Malays really face structural barriers?

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McDonald's bags top prize at HR awards

FAST-FOOD giant McDonald's took home the top prize at the Singapore HR Awards last night by winning the inaugural Corporate HR Champion Award.

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$10m Madoff penthouse seized

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India to pour billions into upgrading infrastructure

WHEN Mumbai unveiled a sea bridge meant to cut travel time to the downtown area by more than 30 minutes this week, public enthusiasm was so high that commuters instantly clogged the US$400 million (S$580 million) facility spanning Mahim Bay.

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