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(6 Oct) - The cancellation of US President Barack Obama’s APEC summit visit was commented on by Singapore’s Prime Minister on Sunday, who said that global leaders wanted to see “a US president who is able to travel and fulfill his international duties.” "Obviously we prefer a US government that is working to one that... 

Teachers in China are given the highest level of public respect. (4 Oct) - Chinese respect teachers the most, while Singapore gives them the best salary, according to a latest survey. The Global Teacher Status Index, compiled by Varkey Gems Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Dubai-headquartered GEMS Education, is based on... 

[Editor's Note: Singapore is currently negotiating the terms of TPP with a number of countries, including (as of August 2013) Australia, Brunei, Chile, Canada, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, the US and Vietnam. Although TPP negotiations have been held in the name of the people, the draft texts have been shrouded...