Exhibition of inmates' art

An exhibition that enables inmates to showcase their artistic talents and build closer ties among them, former offenders and the wider community will be launched today. The Yellow Ribbon Community Art Exhibition was introduced as a platform for inmates to reflect their aspirations, thoughts, ideas and feelings. This year's exhibition, A New Horizon, features 81 works and is being held at the Glass Hall at the Singapore Art Museum.

European audit of Thai aviation

The European Commission's (EC) assessment of Thailand's aviation industry is due to be released today. The sector has in recent months suffered cuts to its safety rating by the United Nations' International Civil Aviation Organisation as well as the US Federal Aviation Administration over "deficiencies" in its regulatory framework and licensing of pilots. Inclusion on the EC's air safety list will be a further blow to Thai carriers.

DBS learning centre to groom talent

DBS will be unveiling its new 40,000 sq ft learning centre today as it ramps up efforts to groom talent for Singapore's finance industry. The DBS Academy boasts 20 state-of-the-art training rooms and aims to set a benchmark for innovative learning spaces and approaches in Asia. The guest of honour will be Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam.