The Straits Times' News In A Minute: Aug 25, 2014

In today's The Straits Times News In A Minute video, we look at:

*From 2016, polytechnic and ITE students who have completed their basic studies can work and further their qualifications at the same time under the new train-and-place programme.

*City Harvest Church founder Kong Hee had asked for name cards stating that he was the managing director of Xtron Productions, the company that managed his wife Sun Ho's music career.

*Commuters going to the Expo and Changi Airport can expect faster travel when a new platform is added to Tanah Merah MRT station in 2024.

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