The Straits Times : Weekly Overseas Edition, 5 October 1991, Afternoon Edition
1991-10-05
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Title Section14 1991-10-05 1 SINGAPORE SCENES A STRAITS TIMES WEEKLY CAREERS SPECIAL ISSUE NO. 2/91 OCT 5, 199114 words
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Article, Illustration809 1991-10-05 1 Irene Hoe takes an honest look at life in Singapore, and why, at the end of the day, it’s still the best place to put down roots. Singapore used to he considered a hardship posting for expatriates, observed a long-timefriend, who once worked here as an expatriate809 words
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Advertisement9 1991-10-05 1 New EDB division to recruit talent overseas Page 29 words
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372 1991-10-05 2 IT institutes will increase enrolment, overseas talents to be recruited. Business Times THE information technology (IT) industry is stepping up efforts to achieve its goal of 30.(XX) IT professionals by the year 2(XX). In the past decade, new training institutes wereBusiness Times - 372 words
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Article, Illustration352 1991-10-05 2 THE Economic Development Board (EDB) has set up a new division the International Manpower Division (IMD) to direct and coordinate its efforts to attract talent to Singapore. Heading the division since September is Mr Gong Wee Lik. who was appointed Director of the352 words
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Advertisement481 1991-10-05 2 E j CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY SINGAPORE The Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is a comprehensive university supported by Government of Singapore. If offers course ranging from undergraduate to Masters and PhD levels in the following areas: Electrical Electronic Engineering Mechanical Production Engineering Civil A Structural Engineering Materials Engineering481 words
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Advertisement133 1991-10-05 2 EDB OVERSEAS CENTRES IN UK AND US International House World Trade Centre I St Katharines Way London El 9UN Tel: (071 )481 -4308/(071 )481 -0745 Fax:(071)481-3809 NEW YORK 55 East 59th Street New York New York ***** Tel: (212)421-2200 Fax:(212)421-2206 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS Bth Fir. One International Place Boston. Massachusetts *****133 words
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Advertisement345 1991-10-05 3 Singapore Telecom Singapore Technologies UNITED OVERSEAS BANK CROUP That HEWLETT I "ttM PACKARD £yj SGS-THOMSON M A SINOA P O R INSTITUTE Of STAN PAM OS AND INPUS T M l A I 'l“ [(IS o NCB i&GD TECH SEMICONDUCTOR SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. Q DBSBANK AND MORE Any one of345 words
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Article, Illustration859 1991-10-05 4 DPM identifies three areas for board to focus on BrigadierGeneral (Res) Lee Hsicn Loong last night spelt out new priorities for the Economic Development Board to help Singapore achieve further economic growth in the Next l.ap. Speaking at the Board's 30th anniversary dinner,859 words
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Advertisement379 1991-10-05 4 YOUR INVESTMENT FOR A REWARDING FUTURE Established in 1932, the OCBC Bank Croup is a leading financial Institution providing a full range of banking services. With a total staff strength of 3,700, we have 51 local branches and 43 international branches and offices. Philosophy of Banking Excellence We believe that379 words
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Advertisement267 1991-10-05 5 A Distinguished Career that spans the World. Have You What It Takes? The Government of Singapore Investment Corporation (GIC) is Singapore’s largest global fund management institution. Besides an excellent reputation for professional excellence in financial communities worldwide, we are also highly regarded for our astute management of a significant portion267 words
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628 1991-10-05 6 Econometric Studies Unit’s forecast lies within trade ministry’s 6% -8% range rHE Singapore economy will grow by 7.5 per cent this year, according to the latest forecast by the National University of Singapore’s Econometric Studies Unit (ESU). The unit628 words
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Advertisement239 1991-10-05 6 rni^i BANK ON A CAREER WITH CITIBANK m 3* 'We have only two assets; our people and customers. It Is the interaction between the two and the rest is just accounting' John Reed. Chairman, Citicorp. Citibank founded in 1812 is a premier financial institution consisting of a constellation of groups239 words
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Advertisement307 1991-10-05 7 We Shape Careers For Well-rounded Graduates Graduating from university certainly ranks as one of life's happiest moments. For many, this is followed by an experience made no less memorable by virtue of its significance: your first job. Each year, Shell receives hundreds of applications from many talented graduates. But only307 words
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896 1991-10-05 8 A recent compensation survey reveals that the banking sector leads the pack once again in terms of total annual remuneration paid to its executives. S N Vasuki of Business Times reports. For the 12 months ending September 1992 the overall annual salary increase896 words
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Advertisement208 1991-10-05 8 CAREERS I MHH MONETARY AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE As the de-facto central bank of Singapore, MAS 1 mission la to promote auatalned and non-lnflationary growth of the Singapore economy, and to footer a sound progressive financial-services sector. CENTRAL BANKING We invite university graduates with good degrees to join us as CENTRAL208 words
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Advertisement193 1991-10-05 9 AS AN AIR ENGINEERING OFFICER;YOU’LL KNOW HIGH TECHNOLOGY INSIDE OUT. Make the most of your engineering degree as an Air Engineering Officer. You'll have the chance to work with many of the world's most sophisticated air defence systems, like the F-16 you see here. electronics, mechanical or aeronautical engineering. You193 words
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Article, Illustration566 1991-10-05 10 Career Fair participants needs more faculty members to teach IT THE Information Communication Institute of Singapore (l(TS).could easily recruit from the open market. Instead, they prefer to look overseas when hiring faculty members. Explained Dr Christopher Chia. Deputy Director of the institute: "We566 words
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Advertisement292 1991-10-05 10 COMMAND re arc recruiting the best talent available So that we can scale new heights in computer research and command a leadership position in the Pacific region With close to 100 research staff, we arc currently looking for new talent If you arc in the relevant disciplines, consider seriously a292 words
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Advertisement640 1991-10-05 11 CAREERS IN SINGAPORE AIRLINES Singapore Airlines invites applications (or the following positions: ACCOUNTANTS Job Nature A career in oirline finance offers unique challenges ond exposure to the many facets of airline accounting and the financial systems of a wide range of countries. Various challenging jobs are available, ranging from positions640 words
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Article380 1991-10-05 12 Will $2 billion spread over five years be enough to jack up our total R&D spending from the current 1 per cent of GDP to 2 per cent by 1985? Government funding for research and development for the next five years under the National Technology Plan may380 words
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Advertisement268 1991-10-05 12 Wk‘ GO FOR THE WORLD'S BEST JOIN These days, more and more people are /oming the P U B The Public Utilities Board has. since its formation on Ist May 1963, played a significant role in Singapore's development through provision of a continuous and reliable supply of electricity, water and268 words
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Advertisement168 1991-10-05 12 ow funds will help Funds will he set aside to support selected technologies in the following ways: To help develop broad-based technological and manpower capabilities in key technological areas; To help develop more specialised capabilities in a few selected key technologies in each area; To set up research centres and168 words
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Advertisement292 1991-10-05 13 DARE TO DREAM Thirty Years Of Economic Development The EDB mission is to spearhead the economic development of Singapore. Over the last 30 years, with vision and drive, the EDB single-mindedly pioneered new programmes, schemes and initiatives aimed at stimulating national economic growth, helping businesses grow and creating better jobs292 words
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Article, Illustration741 1991-10-05 14 How to increase the number of researchers by 50 per cent in five years is the task that falls on a Manpower Development Group to be set up by the National Science and Technology Board. Lulin Reutens reports. Manpower M Developmerit Group J ■isto be741 words
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Advertisement521 1991-10-05 14 NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE University The National University of Singapore (NUS) has 52 academic departments organised within eight Faculties, viz., Architecture and Building, Arts and Social Sciences, Business Administration, Dentistry, Engineering, Law, Medicine and Science. In addition, there are 4 schools for postgraduate studies in Medicine, Dentistry, Management and Engineering;521 words
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Advertisement287 1991-10-05 15 I- J naiiti mi 1:; mini HU i:; tz m 111 m 3 5 £3H I ftfnfv if i umt i; ksJ IMI« U •'V# pUIMI <*«•••« A ,7-* ?fc.\ Olm A rr w ir*< ft* *«WWs success is services. tvi iii« Most banks can count several successful clients among287 words
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Article, Illustration421 1991-10-05 16 Business Times COMPLAINTS that there is nothing to do after work may become a thing of the past if plans go ahead to turn Singapore into a huge tropical playground, with more beaches, resorts and mannas along an extended– Business Times; BT Graphics - 421 words
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Advertisement287 1991-10-05 16 "Digital allows you to develop your career while you develop your client's business." Digital is committed to building long-term strategic relationships with customers. Providing the flexibility, the expertise and the support... while maintaining a technological advantage that gives our customers a competitive edge. And while that is being carried out,287 words
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Article, Illustration721 1991-10-05 17 Tampines a dream city come true Singapore’s first regional centre promises to be like no other place in or around Singapore. Step out of the MRT station and you are standing at the start of a lOm-wide pedestrian mall 600 metres of an invitingly landscaped walkway that is alive with721 words
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Advertisement302 1991-10-05 17 EXPERIENCE THE DYNAMIC FORCE IN BANKING Overseas Union Bank Limited is one of the largest commercial banks in Singapore and a leading financial institution in the ASEAN region. Since its establishment in 1947, OUB has expanded both geographically and in its range of banking services to individuals, households, corporations and302 words
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Advertisement201 1991-10-05 18 SUCCESS You can achieve it with our training. The original inventor of the transistor in 1947, AT&T has since expanded into 41 operations worldwide. With a strength of 5,000 in Singapore alone, we create the latest equipment for the telecommunications industry. From switching systems, transmission equipment to operations support service,201 words
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Article, Illustration520 1991-10-05 19 From the Science Park to the Nanyang Technological Institute along a 15-km stretch is a concentration of research centres, tertiary institutes and R&Doriented companies. Singapore’s first technopolis will be developed here. The south-west-ern part of Singapore. from Nanyang Technological University in the west to the Science Park at520 words
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Article254 1991-10-05 19 The concept of science cities is well-established in advanced countries, such as the US, France, Japan and Australia. Usually known as a technopolis, each is a closeknit community with high concentration of technology industries, research centres and higher education institutes, and an attractive living environment. Silicon254 words
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Advertisement243 1991-10-05 19 mwm Ia ■ria[\ n »1 WEEKLY The Straits Times <r .<r Weekly Overseas Edition. A crisp summary of happenings in Singapore. Politics, the economy, investment opportunities, appointments... And snippets on Malaysia and Asean. A convenient tabloid delivered to you every week, whereever you may be. Subscribe now. And be in243 words
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Advertisement252 1991-10-05 20 be mm, BEST UNION BANK OF SWITZERLAND is Switzerland's largest bank with a strong and established presence in the major financial centres We pride ourselves as being a dynamic learning organisation that provides a challenging and innovative environment for growth ÜBS SINGAPORE is a strategic hub of the ÜBS global252 words
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Article, Illustration917 1991-10-05 21 Steven Erlanger presents his impressions of Singapore’s Airtroplis NYT THE city-state of Singapore, forced to be independent when expelled from Malaysia in 1965. has survived by finding ways to he indispensable to others and taking a bit of profit along the wav. So if SingaporeansNYT - 917 words
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Advertisement289 1991-10-05 21 Build your career with Singapore Electronic Engineering w, OUR COMPANY With more than 20 years of experience, Singapore Electronic Engineering, or SEEL, is Singapore's leading electronic systems house We provide engineering and systems integration and turnkey solutions in telecommunications, building automation and security systems, process instrumentation and control, real-time applications289 words
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Advertisement277 1991-10-05 22 Where Tomorrow's Information Technology Is Today's Challenge If you are looking for a challenging career that offers you opportunities to excel in the analysis, design and implementation of ITbased systems, then Systems Computer Organisation (SCO) is the logical choice. HOLD THE FUTURE IN YOUR PALM r m Staffed by more277 words
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Article, Illustration828 1991-10-05 23 About 1,900 buildings in seven areas in Singapore have been earmarked for conservation. LOH TUAN LEE of The New Paper soaks in the atmosphere in the areas, and discovers buildings as varied as coffee-houses and bungalows with sprawling grounds. Rioer Valley A QUIET residential district where time828 words
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Advertisement53 1991-10-05 23 CAREERS IN SINGAPORE Attention All Singaporean Graduates Undergraduates! We will help find the RIGHT job for you in Singapore. «For enquiries and free registration contact: -Graduate Recruitment Services I Master Projects Pte Ltd t, PSA PO Box 422 j Singapore 9111 Tel: (65) 469-5339 469/3798 Fax: (65) 469-5918 Registered Employrn&jt53 words
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Article, Illustration391 1991-10-05 24 IT lecturer Tan Teik Kheong tells Eva Wong what drew him to the job in Singapore and why he likes working here. Mi' Khcong, 27. believes in the personal touch. Mr Tan feels that the representatives at recruitment convention should talk individually to391 words
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Advertisement338 1991-10-05 24 am ■■ii ARE YOU in roue WITH THE FUTURE? We are. And you'd have to be too, If you wish to be part of a dynamic and Innovative organisation where communication and technological barriers are broken every day In our efforts to keep Singapore ahead In the Information Age. The338 words
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Article935 1991-10-05 25 He worked in a prestigious financial journal in London for four years, and could have stayed on and become a permanent resident. But instead, he chose to return to Singapore. QUEK PECK LIM tots up the losses and gains. INTHHend.it was my daughter who decided the935 words
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Advertisement336 1991-10-05 25 iiiiik <■■■■■> as: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN APPUED R&D 'lhe Information Technology lastilutc (ITI), an applied R&I) arm of the National Computer Board, Singapore, creates useful and advanced IT innovations. ITI partners key users and IT companies to jointly develop products and applications that are leadingedged in technology336 words
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Article, Illustration430 1991-10-05 26 A high-level committee has been formed to draw up a blue print to boost creative sen ices business in Singapore. It w ill direct the efforts of the Creative Services Strategic Business Unit (SBU) set up by the Economic Development Board to promote activ430 words
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Advertisement224 1991-10-05 26 Sembawang Shipyard you cun rely an Where ue came from Sembawang Shipyard's j tradition of excellent ship repairing spans many cecades. It was set up in 1968 with the conversion cf the j former British Nava) Dockyard into a commercial entitv. What we are j We have not looked back224 words
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Advertisement309 1991-10-05 27 V IF YOU ARE GRADUATING IN 1992 WITH A HERE ARE 6 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OHSPH IN ANY OF THESE 6 DISCIPLINES 1 ENGINEERING 2 ECONOMICS 3 SCIENCE 4 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 5 LAW 6 ARTS SOCIAL SCIENCE 1 Singapore Press Holdings is one of the leading publicly-listed companies309 words
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Advertisement703 1991-10-05 28 ■t < 'f -?J 1 /A 4 9l t* I* V> *sff k 3MW I n s, •j; v«* n' r -5 H Hi jv*?! >»'« -a---i Hi. fj «.rw S' 'H —*~<£ l»> it- II «I i as JV.K .-V if 3S^* The world of Keppel Strong. Versatile. And703 words
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Article, Illustration334 1991-10-05 29 ARE Singaporeans all work and no play? Hardly, judging by activity at leisure and entertainment spots. Working hard for the money or that promotion at the expense of one’s personal life might have been the case 20 years back. Not so now. The passion for play has never334 words
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Advertisement334 1991-10-05 29 SINGAPORE BROADCASTING CORPORATION MIND& Hi IMAGINATION QUALITIES WE'RE LOOKING FOR The Singapore Broadcasting Corporation is in its 28th year of television broadcasting. Over the years, we have upgraded and expanded our services. We are looking for people with keen creative minds to fill key operational positions in our various services.334 words
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Article640 1991-10-05 30 The New Paper SO what do Singaporeans really like about Singapore? The broad categories in our National Day survey on likes and dislikes (see table below) were generally not surprising. “’’Gut” issues ranked high to a Singaporean, home is where the stomach is. After all,– The New Paper - 640 words
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Advertisement165 1991-10-05 30 PORT OF SINGAPORE AUTHORITY PBA' A CAREER WITH THE WORLD'S BUSIEST PORT l he Port of Singapore Authority (PSA) operates the world's busiest container port. PSA has been voted Best Seaport in Asia as well as the Best Warehouse Operator for the 4th consecutive year since 1988. At the PSA,165 words
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Advertisement35 1991-10-05 30 DISLIKES 1. Education 29% 2. People 28% 3. Transport 27% 4. Environment 25% 5. Economy/Job 24% WOULD LIKE TO CHANGE 1. Education 27% 2. Entertainment/Recreation 25% 3. Transport 20% 4. Place 20% 5. Economy/Job 19%35 words
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Advertisement244 1991-10-05 31 Glaxo BE PART OF A WORLD CLASS ORGANISATION Glaxo, a world leader in pharmaceuticals, is engaged in the discovery, development, manufacture and marketing of safe, effective medicines of the highest quality. An example is Glaxo's development of the world's best-selling pharmaceutical product with annual sales in excess of £1,600 million.244 words
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Advertisement279 1991-10-05 32 tssL mm WThe I RJ m r~ I —if S-*c i 1 \wJ i ENGINEERS HEIGHTS, FA I T R HAS EVERY PHING TO DO WITH WHAT THEY WORK ON. Major breakthroughs in engineering don’t happen any faster than they do in defence engineering. Take the arrival of the stealth279 words
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