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| No | Date | Description | | 21 | 6/8/10 |  Institute of Policy Studies
According to a survey by the Institute of Policy Studies, about nine in 10 Singaporeans polled think the Republic is a better country than most other countries. This is an improvement from the 84 per cent of Singaporeans who said so in 2005. The survey - the fourth in a series- revealed that national loyalty and pride have remained steady since the first survey was conducted in 1993. However, it was also found that Singaporeans tend to express lower levels of national loyalty and national pride the higher their socio-economic status and the better educated they are. Also younger Singaporeans between 15 and 44 years old scored marginally less. What could inspire national pride in people of these groups in an evolving society? Bharati Jagdish with more.....
6 min 20 sec | | 22 | 5/8/10 | Global Climate Change
Action on global climate change may drift for years
4 min 9 sec | | 23 | 3/8/10 | General Than Shwe's surprise visit
India pledges millions of dollars in credit to Myanmar regime
5 min 3 sec | | 24 | 3/8/10 | Food Wastage Part 2
Food Wastage: Who's To Blame?
5 min 15 sec | | 25 | 2/8/10 | Suzhou Industrial Park’s Bio and Nano technology hub
The Suzhou Industrial Park Bio and Nano Technology Development Corporation, or BioBay was launched just three years ago. Today, there are more than 150 bio and nano high tech enterprises housed under BioBay. Melissa Tan was in the Chinese city recently to find out more about the developments in this area.
6 min 21 sec | | 26 | 2/8/10 | Suicide
According to the Samaritans of Singapore or SOS the total number of suicides has increased from 364 in 2008 to 401 last year. Counsellors say the ups and downs of the economy mirror the changes in the suicide rate. But the SOS says while five-year figures point to this link, it counsels a wide range of problems, including marital and psychological issues. Among youths, there was also an increase in numbers from 12 to 19 in two years - to hit a five-year high. Young men in the age group of 20-29 were found to be at high risk. Among them, suicides among men in their 20s doubled to 51, the highest since 1991. Bharati Jagdish takes a look at how social structures surrounding work and life can be modified in order to combat the rising suicide rate.
6 min 30 sec | | 27 | 30/7/10 | Death
Talking about death is not something people do voluntarily but in order for us to prepare for old age and make provisions for our end-of-life care, experts say it needs to be talked about openly. To what extent do taboos get in the way of such important discussions in Singapore and are Singaporeans willing to prepare for their end-of-life care? Bharati Jagdish looks into the issues involved.
7 min 35 sec | | 28 | 29/7/10 | Khmer Rouge Verdict
Khmer Rouge prison chief sentenced to 30 years in jail
5 min 43 sec | | 29 | 28/7/10 | Fathers
Recent surveys show that fathers are starting to spend more time with their children. Joel Chua finds out what dad can do to improve their relationship with their kids.
7 min 1 sec | | 30 | 27/7/10 | Kabul conference
Leaked US archive fuels doubts on Afghan strategy
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