New round of Nafta negotiations today

The top United States, Canadian and Mexican officials driving North American Free Trade Agreement (Nafta) renegotiations will meet in Washington today, as pressure for a quick deal mounts.

Although the US is eager to quickly wrap up negotiations to update the US$1.2 trillion (S$1.6 trillion) Nafta, officials say several contentious issues must still be resolved.

President Halimah to visit ITE West

President Halimah Yacob will meet students from Singapore's three ITE colleges during a visit to ITE College West today.

During the visit, she will also be given a briefing on the institute's developments and key programmes.

Awards for innovative food products

The second edition of the Food Innovation Product Award - a competition that builds on the Singapore Food Manufacturers' Association's collaborations between the industry and institutes of higher learning - is back. The event will showcase innovative food products developed by students in partnership with food manufacturers. Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry Sim Ann will present the awards at a ceremony today.