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  Singapore - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Singapore is a republic with a Westminster system of a unicameral parliamentary government, with the bulk of the executive powers resting in the hands of a cabinet of ministers led by a prime minister.
Singapore is a diamond-shaped island separated from the Peninsular Malaysia by the Tebrau Straits.
Singapore was hit hard in 2001 by the global recession and the slump in the technology sector, which caused the GDP that year to contract by 2.2 %.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Singapore   (5475 words)

  
 Communications in Singapore - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
As of 1998, there were almost 55 million phone lines in Singapore, close to 47 million of which also served other telecommunication devices like computers and facsimile machines.
As of November 2004, there are three cellular phone operators in Singapore serving almost four million cellular phones.
As of 1997, there were 1.3 million televisions in Singapore.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Communications_in_Singapore   (536 words)

  
 History of Singapore
Although Singapore's history dates from the 11th century, the island was little known to the West until the 19th century, when in 1819, Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles arrived as an agent of the British East India Company.
In 1826, Singapore, Penang, and Malacca were combined as the Straits Settlements to form an outlying residency of the British East India Company; in 1867, the Straits Settlements were made a British Crown Colony, an arrangement that continued until 1946.
Singapore was founded as a British trading colony in 1819.
infotut.com /geography/Singapore   (396 words)

  
 Malaysia Airline Singapore   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
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www.davyscottage.co.nz /airlines/malaysia_airline_singapore.html   (746 words)

  
 Singapore Information
Singapore is located in south-east Asia at the southern tip of the Malaysian Peninsula, between Malaysia and Indonesia.
Singapore is an island with 193 km of coastline.
The Singapore flag consists of two equal horizontal bands of red (top) and white; near the hoist side of the red band, there is a vertical, white crescent (closed portion is toward the hoist side) partially enclosing five white five-pointed stars arranged in a circle.
sunsite.nus.sg /SEAlinks/singapore-info.html   (671 words)

  
 TIMEasia.com | The Communications Revolution: Singapore Online | 10/11/99
Two years ago it began allowing income tax returns to be filed over the Net; it tracks the movements of prisoners inside jails by means of electronic bar codes; and it sends out vans equipped with computers to farms and factories around the country to help familiarize older people with the new technology.
Singapore is already turning into a kind of bellwether for the introduction of new technology, he says.
Still, Singapore is well behind other parts of Asia, like Hong Kong, which spent $61 million last year, and South Korea, which spent $56 million.
www.time.com /time/asia/magazine/99/1011/comms.singapore.html   (920 words)

  
 Uniquely Singapore : Educalc.net
Singapore is a dynamic city rich in contrast and colour where you'll find a harmonious blend of culture, cuisine, arts and architecture.
Singapore is truly a unque city like no other, a world of possibilities.
Singapore, a highly developed and successful free market economy, enjoys a remarkably open and corruption-free environment, stable prices, and one of the highest per capita GDPs in the world.
www.educalc.net /237488.page   (1097 words)

  
 Airline Canada Singapore   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
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www.davyscottage.co.nz /airlines/airline_canada_singapore.html   (784 words)

  
 Singapore   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
By 1871 it was a major station on the international network with the establishment of the sub-sea link between Singapore, Penang and Madras.
Cable and Wireless continued to operate the external communications of Singapore until 1st January 1965.
Following the Japanese surrender in August 1945, civil communications were re-established in Singapore by the arrival of a Cable and Wireless mobile telegraph station mounted on a landing craft with the British fleet on the 5th September 1945.
www.cwhistory.com /history/html/Singapore.html   (187 words)

  
 Singapore Airlines to fly with SMS: ZDNet Australia: News: Communications   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Starting July, select Singapore Airlines flights will allow text messages to be sent via Short Messaging Service (SMS) to mobile phone users around the world.
An LCD panel and handset fitted to a passenger's seat will be the mode of communications.
Apart from text messaging, passengers will be able to use the same platform for e-mail, Singapore Airlines said at a press briefing.
www.zdnet.com.au /news/communications/print.htm?TYPE=story&AT=20264833-2000061791t-10000003c   (372 words)

  
 >L-3 Communications Wins Singapore Airport Contract - Issue - (AdvancedImagingPro.com | Advanced Imaging)
L-3 Communications (NYSE: LLL) announced today that its Security and Detection Systems subsidiary was selected by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) to supply a range of systems to automatically screen checked baggage for explosives at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN).
Singapore Changi Airport is one of the busiest international hubs in the Asia-Pacific region, serving 80 airlines that fly to 175 cities in 55 countries.
Headquartered in New York City, L-3 Communications is a leading provider of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems, secure communications systems, aircraft modernization, training and government services and is a merchant supplier of a broad array of high technology products.
www.advancedimagingpro.com /publication/article.jsp?siteSection=1&id=1131   (962 words)

  
 Singapore Technologies Aerospace   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Singapore - 30 Dec 2004 –; Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering) today announced that its aerospace arm, Singapore Technologies Aerospace (ST Aerospace), has acquired the remaining 50% shareholding in ST Aviation Resources Pte Ltd (STAR) from its joint venture partner, Singapore Technologies Pte Ltd, for a cash consideration of S$6,972,000.
The purchase consideration for the investment was derived on the basis of the company’s profits and future prospects, which was mutually agreed on a willing buyer and willing seller basis.
Headquartered in Singapore, the Group reported revenues of S$2.82 billion in FY2003.
www.staero.aero /20041230.html   (315 words)

  
 Virgin Mobile exits Singapore - Communications - News - ZDNet Asia
The company's shareholders, Singapore Telecommunications (SingTel) and Richard Branson's Virgin Group, announced their intention in a statement today, citing weak market conditions in the country.
"The Singapore mobile market is one of the region's smallest and most mature--with a large number of existing players relative to its population and very little growth," said Jonathan Marchbank, Virgin Mobile Singapore managing director in the statement.
Singapore's main mobile phone operator, SingTel, has 1.5 million subscribers, followed by MobileOne and StarHub.
www.zdnetasia.com /news/communications/0,39044192,39062764,00.htm   (508 words)

  
 CIA - The World Factbook -- Singapore   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Singapore, a highly-developed and successful free-market economy, enjoys a remarkably open and corruption-free environment, stable prices, and a per capita GDP equal to that of the Big 4 West European countries.
It was hard hit in 2001-03 by the global recession, by the slump in the technology sector, and by an outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome in 2003, which curbed tourism and consumer spending.
Fiscal stimulus, low interest rates, a surge in exports, and internal flexibility led to vigorous growth in 2004, with real GDP rising by 8% by far the economy's best performance since 2000, but growth slowed to 4.5% in 2005.
www.cia.gov /cia/publications/factbook/geos/sn.html   (1128 words)

  
 Singapore Communications   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Singapore Telecom provides telephone services, international direct dialing worldwide, directory assistance, public phone services, mobile phones and pagers.
Phone cards are issued by Singapore Telecom and can be purchased at all post offices, convenience stores and retail outlets throughout the city.
Singapore is the most wired country in Asia.
www.moveandstay.com /singapore/guide_communications.asp   (266 words)

  
 STC Singapore - Designing the Future Communications
The Singapore Chapter of the STC is a full member of the Singapore Professional Center; an umbrella organization of recognized professions in Singapore.
The STC Singapore Yahoo Group is a forum for free exchange of information, ideas and know-how on technical communications, specially for Singapore specific issues.
In her article What Color Is Your Future Job: Commodity Writer or Strategic Communicator, Rahel discusses the issue of job migration and offers some food for thought.
www.stc.org.sg   (324 words)

  
 Singapore Airlines Chooses Baker Communications to Help Sales Soar   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Singapore Airlines, one of the world's leading passenger and cargo carriers, recently chose Baker Communications to invigorate its U.S. sales team’s efforts.
Since 1979, Baker Communications has trained hundreds of thousands of individuals to reach their maximum performance in the workplace.
Globally-recognized companies, associations, non-profit organizations and government agencies have depended on Baker Communications to act as a valued training provider to equip their employees with the skills that produce results in the field and in the office.
www.bakercommunications.com /press/singapore_sales_training.htm   (389 words)

  
 Singapore students sample wireless weight watchers: ZDNet Australia: News: Communications   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
High density, high tech, high calorie living is leading to a youth obesity problem the state is keen to combat.
In response a Singapore team has developed a handheld-based solution that puts a nutritionist, personal trainer and therapist into the chubby hands of Singapore students.
At a Singapore press conference yesterday, the product’s developers said aggregated data will give educators a snapshot of a student's health and state of mind, how diet and exercise affects mood, and vice versa.
www.zdnet.com.au /news/communications/print.htm?TYPE=story&AT=20265030-2000061791t-10000003c   (448 words)

  
 CFP : First International Conference on Optical Communications and Networks ICOCN 2002
The main goal of the conference is to bring together scientists and engineers who work on optical communication and networks.
Optical communications networks are becoming increasingly important as the demand for high capacity links are required.
We are soliciting original papers describing the state-of-the-art research and development in the areas of Optical Communication and Networks, including, but are not limited to the following topics: 1.
www.xs4all.nl /~aslinger/CFP/old/20020603-20021114-CFP-First_International_Conference_on_Optical_Communications_and_Networks_ICOCN_2002.html   (460 words)

  
 Glenayre and StarHub Introduce Unified Communications Solution for Singapore
Glenayre's Unified Communications solutions are based on an open architecture built on a standards-based, IP-enabled platform utilizing Java and VoiceXML for an open applications framework, allowing service providers to rapidly develop and deliver messaging applications such as one number services, messaging and notification services, voice-activated dialing and voice navigation of a subscriber's mailbox.
StarHub is positioning itself to offer customers in Singapore a comprehensive info-communications package for all their communication requirements including fixed, mobile phone and Internet services.
This new network infrastructure in Singapore has the capability to provide true fixed and mobile converged services on an integrated platform, offering customers access to the latest communication solutions.
www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/11-20-2001/0001619608&EDATE=   (630 words)

  
 Communications Today: Singapore Doesn't Work For Virgin Mobile - Brief Article
Two weeks after launching its bid to conquer the U.S. youth market, Virgin Mobile is pulling out of a similar operation in Singapore.
The unit of the London-based Virgin Group launched the mobile virtual network operation in October 2001 on Singapore Telecommunications' network and had signed on more than 30,000 customers.
But this week the companies said weak economic and market conditions in Singapore promoted them to pull the plug on the mobile virtual network.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0BMD/is_132_8/ai_88777540   (260 words)

  
 Filmo Communications Pte Ltd Singapore
He was one of the key figures responsible for the setting up of the Siber Hegner's Swiss Group's Singapore and Malaysian offices.
Within a period of six years "Filmo" become part of a multi-national group Hutchinson Whampoa and experienced two corporate takeovers Swift / Burns Philp and changed of ownership resulting in the eventual elimination and disappearance of the name "Filmo" as the new owners wanted a group corporate identity.
Ltd." was incorporated in Singapore in 1986 and is 100 percent owned by Steve Say it's Managing Director.
www.filmo.com /fcpl.htm   (415 words)

  
 Singapore - Mobile Communications - Market Overview, Singapore telecommunications market research
The mobile market in Singapore is characterised by its energy and innovation.
Whilst licences have been issued and networks are being rolled out, some of the major operators and, to some extent, the government have been circumspect about the next generation of mobile telephony and the benefits it will bring.
Signalling System 7 is the protocol by which telephone exchanges communicate and set up calls.
www.totel.com.au /asian-telecommunications-research.asp?toc=1581   (546 words)

  
 COMMUNICATIONS, Singapore Tourist Information and Travel Guide at InfoHub.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Singapore's postal system is predictably efficient, with letters and cards often reaching their destination within three days.
Singapore has no area codes - the only time you'll punch more than seven digits for a local number is if you're dialling a toll-free (tel 1800-) number.
IDD calls made from hotel rooms in Singapore carry no surcharge.
www.infohub.com /destinations/asia/singapore/68367.htm   (250 words)

  
 PTL Communications Singapore
With more than 20 years of experience in the broadcast field, PTL Communications is well established in the industry having served many of the major TV stations, production houses and institutions in Singapore as well as in the region.
Throughout the years in this industry, we have established a close working relationship with many leading equipment manufacturers around the world.
The Collage & Clarity range of CG & graphics workstation by Pixel Power is represented by PTL in this region, it is currently the standard equipment used by majority of the broadcasters in Singapore and in the region.
www.ptl-communications.com.sg   (225 words)

  
 Singapore-SME.com
ACE is a movement that involves both the private sector and government sector to create a more entrepreneurial environment in Singapore.
The mission of SPRING Singapore (Standards, Productivity and Innovation Board) is to enhance the competitiveness of enterprises for a vibrant Singapore economy.
The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) develops, promotes and regulates info-communications in Singapore, with the aim of establishing Singapore as a leading infocomm hub in Asia.
www.singapore-sme.com   (170 words)

  
 General Information - Singapore Country Guide - World Travel Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The island of Singapore is situated off the southern extremity of the Malay Peninsula, to which it is joined by a causeway carrying a road, railway and waterpipe.
Most Singaporeans are bilingual and speak English, which is used as the main language of communication.
Each of the diverse racial groups in Singapore has retained its own cultural and religious identity while developing as an integral part of the Singapore community.
www.columbusguides.com /country/general_information.ehtml?o=250&NAV_guide_class=CountryGuide&NAV_Region=250&NAV_SubRegion=   (571 words)

  
 Diversified Business Communications
The two exhibition organizers see their combined reputations and extensive industry experience as strong assets for the launch.
HQ Link is Singapore’s largest locally-owned professional exhibition organizer with a track record of organizing more than 150 international trade exhibitions, seminars and conferences in the region.
Diversified Business Communications provides information and market access through magazine publishing, online resources and trade exhibitions on five continents.
www.divbusiness.com /press_detail.asp?PRID=276   (344 words)

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