Synergy

Jan - Feb 2010

An "Interactive" Experience@Singapore

A group of interactive and digital media students form US, UK and Australia came and experience Singapore as a ideal place to work, live and play.

Singapore Sports Options Grow

Read more about some of the latest sporting facilities and activities in Singapore.

Calling Healthcare Professionals

The Singapore government is enhancing its healthcare infrastructure by building new hospitals and redeveloping its speciality centres.

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Nov - Dec 2009

Strengthening the Korean connection
More Korean talent are finding their niche in Singapore. Read about their experiences here.

Chemicals: Moving up the value chain
Singapore's petrochemicals industry is at the forefront of technology and R&D, offering career opportunities for engineers.

Why I became a permanent resident
Read Dutch Koert Breebaart's story on why he has decided to make Singapore his permanent home.

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Sep - Oct 2009

First webinar makes waves
Read about Contact Singapore’s first ever webinar, organised in conjunction with the Singapore Management University (SMU).

Malaysian students get taste of Singapore
A group of students from Malaysian universities such as Help University College and Taylor’s University College came and experienced Singapore.

My Impressions
Engineering and technology students from China, Korea and Hungary share their impressions from their Experience@Singapore programme in July 2009.

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Jul - Aug 2009

Getting a feel of Singapore
Contact Singapore welcomes 40 MBA students from Wharton University in the US when they passed through as part of an Asian tour.

Green jewel
The Marina Barrage, with its iconic green roof and environmentally friendly features, marks the addition of a new Singapore iconic infrastructure.

Financial services in perspective
A special feature on Singapore’s strengths as a financial centre as well as insights from industry professionals.

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May - Jun 2009

German students intern in Singapore
A group of eight students from Germany did not hesitate to accept an internship in Singapore even though they had never set foot in Asia.

Legal services update
Rules for experienced lawyers to practise in Singapore relaxed further. Find out the latest updates.

Turning needs into opportunities
Find out how Singapore has successfully taken on the challenge of managing its water resources to maximum effect.

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Mar - Apr 2009

Aerospace industry flies high
An update on the Singapore aerospace industry which has grown at an average rate of 13% since 1990.

Integrating new citizens
Singapore has set up a National Integration Council (NIC) to help new citizens integrate into Singapore’s society.

Equal opportunity for all
Wunna Ang, a new Singapore citizen, shares why he thinks the opportunity for individual development is the most exciting thing about being in Singapore.

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Jan - Feb 2009

Sell-out crowd at Singapore careers fair
The inaugural careers fair jointly organised by Contact Singapore and CPA Australia drew a crowd of 2,000 people.

Between intern and placement
A feature on Asia-Interns.com, a website which fills the information gap for students seeking overseas internships.

The IDM star arises
Read about Singapore’s interactive and digital media (IDM) industry which is taking off as a growing eco-system.

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Nov - Dec 2008

EPEC paves the way for foreign job seekers
Contact Singapore organised a networking session for Filipino job seekers who hold the Employment Pass Eligibility Certificate (EPEC).

Careers@Singapore in Melbourne logs record numbers
A record 20 organisations leveraged Contact Singapore’s career event in Melbourne on 3 October to fill their vacancies in Singapore.

The great outdoors, Singapore style
A special feature on the Urban Redevelopment Authority’s (URA) masterplan to leverage Singapore’s lush greenery to make Singapore a great place to live and play.

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Sep - Oct 2008

Record attendance at careers talk in New York
The third Careers@Singapore event held in New York on 17 May attracted more participants than any other Contact Singapore event in the United States.

PEP up your employment chances
Since January 2007, the Ministry of Manpower has been issuing the Personalised Employment Passs (PEP) to foreigners wishing to work in Singapore.

An unexpected turn of life
Prof Alastair Vincent Campbell shares his decision to move to Singapore, after he had retired for the second time.

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