Nanyang Institute of Management's Approved Industrial Attachment Centres

126 Partners That Accept Our DTHM Students For Internships

a) Hotels

	Hotels
1	The Ritz Carlton Hotel
2	St Regis Singapore
3	The Fullerton Singapore
4	Conrad Centennial
5	Fairmont Singapore
6	Goodwood Park Hotel
7	Hilton International
8	Marriot Hotel
9	Mandarin Oriental
10	Meritus Mandarin Singapore
11	One Degree 15 Marina
12	Pan Pacific Orchard
13	Pan Pacific Singapore
14	Pan Pacific Suites
15	Raffles City Hotels
16	Shangri-La Hotel
17	Sheraton Towers
18	Swissotel Merchant Court
19	Swissotel The Stamford
20	Taj Mahaj Hotel, Delhi
21	Tangalooma Resort, Brisbane
22	Amara Hotel
23	Carlton Hotel
24	Changi Village Hotel
25	Concorde Hotel
26	Copthorne King’s Singapore
27	Copthorne Orchid
28	Furama City Centre
29	Furama River Front
30	Grand Mercure Roxy
31	Holiday Inn Atrium
32	Holiday Inn Park View
33	M Hotel
34	Mercure Hotel, UK
35	Naumi Hotel
36	Orchard Hotel Singapore
37	Park Hotel Orchard
38	Park Royal Beach Road
39	Park Royal Kitchener Road
40	Peninsula/Excelsior Hotel
41	Pinewood Hotel, UK
42	Rasa Sentosa Resort
43	Sijori Resort Sentosa
44	Siloso Beach Resort
45	The Gallery Hotel
46	The Lord of the Manor, UK
47	The Regent Singapore
48	Traders Hotel
49	Treetops Executive Residences
50	Republic Singapore Yacht Club
52	Hotel Bencoolen
53	Hotel Phoenix
54	Hotel Royal
55	Island Resort (Goldkist)
56	Link Hotel
57	Oxford Hotel
58	Paramount Hotel
59	Park View Hotel
60	Quality Hotel
61	Scarlet Hotel
62	Summer View Hotel
63	The Legends Fort Canning
64	Treasure Resort
65	VIP Hotel (Airport)
66	YWCA Fort Canning Lodge
67	Resort World Sentosa
68	PDK Shenaz Hotels
69	MYMCA
70	Carribean Internship in Bahamas, Jamaica
71	Capella Singapore

b) Food & Beverage Outlets

	F&B Outlets
72	Senso Fine Dining
73	Top of UOB/Sichuan Douhua
74	Bakerzin
75	Devi Fusion, an Indian Feast
76	Ministry of Food (Pte) Ltd
77	Raj Fine Dining Restaurant
78	Republic of Singapore Yacht Club
79	Delhi Restaurant
80	Song of India
81	Taj Mahal Restaurant
82	The Sails Grill & Bar Pte Ltd
83	The Song of India
84	Tony Roma's Restaurant
85	El Toro Paradiso
86	El Toro Restaurant
87	Andersens of Denmark
88	Cock's Feather
89	Frattello's Restaurant
90	Guiseppe Fine Dining
91	Homely Raj Restaurant
92	Inle Restaurant
93	Irrawaddy Restaurant
94	Khansama Restaurant
95	Legends - Fort Canning Country Club
96	Metropole Restaurant
97	Mozu Japanese Restaurant
98	Optimus The Asian Kitchen
99	Retreat at Changi
100	Aglio Olio Italian Restaurant
101	Les Amis
102	Singapore Polo Club
103	Royal Copenhagen
104	Tanglin Country Club
105	J P Pepperdine

c) Travel Agents / Others

	Travel Agents/Others
106	Anglo-French
107	Wildlife Reserve Singapore Zoo
108	Chan Brothers Travel
109	Five Stars Tours Pte Lte
110	Asia Euro Holidays
111	Fairprice Travel
112	Quantum Reservation
113	Star Holiday Mart
114	Country Holidays
115	Easyway Travel
116	Go India
117	Indo Falcon Shipping
118	Konsortium Express
119	Kudo Travel Pte Ltd
120	NKS Travel
121	Serangoon Air Travel
122	Super Travels
123	Transinex Travel
124	Yadanar Travel
125	TVI Holidays
126	Independent Travellers

Our Student Getting Recognised During Internship Again~~~~ Next Session 15th Nov 2010!

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IT'S GOING TO GET LOUD!

IT'S GOING TO GET LOUD!

Grand Prix Season Singapore 2010 Returns With Star-Studded Concerts, Parties & Lifestyle Experiences

3 September 2010 – Be forewarned! It’s going to get loud at this year’s Grand Prix Season Singapore! Returning from 17 to 26 September 2010 to complement the world’s only FORMULA ONE night race, the Season will spill over with exciting parties, art exhibitions and not forgetting new lifestyle experiences. “The Singapore night race remains one of the most exciting and visually spectacular races in the FORMULA ONE season. With the race held right in the heart of the city, it is also a boon to race-goers who can not only get up close to the unique street race action but also enjoy easy access to any of the myriad Grand Prix Season Singapore lifestyle offerings happening within the circuit and all around the city.” said Mr Chew Tiong Heng, Director (Destination Marketing) of the Singapore Tourism Board (STB). “This year, the city skyline gains an extra sparkle with the opening of the Marina Bay Sands which will contribute to the diverse activities that visitors can choose from when customizing their very own Grand Prix Season Singapore experience. Whether you are a race-fan, shopaholic or gourmet enthusiast, the beauty of the city lies in your hands to shape Your Singapore the way you like it to be.” Singapore’s 2009 FORMULA ONE race attracted over 90,000 unique spectators, of which more than 30,000 were foreign visitors and generated $93 million in incremental tourism receipts. The Grand Prix Season Soundpark: It’s Going To Get Loud The Grand Prix Season Singapore Soundpark at ION Orchard Square is a showcase of the race and lifestyle components under this year’s season theme "It’s Going To Get Loud". This free-access attraction comprises of five elements: the biggest DJ console in Singapore, a larger than life music experience that lets visitors unleash their inner DJ with an interactive scratch pad; a 13 metre long Soundbox for an immersive experience of interactive media and designer sound-scapes; a DHL race car; the FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX replica trophy by Royal Selangor; and a race exhibition. To top it off, the Soundpark will be abuzz with a slew of fringe music and dance performances every weekend to get more people involved and informed about the season. Performances, Parties and Entertainment A star-studded lineup of international music artistes like Mariah Carey, Missy Elliott, Daughtry and Adam Lambert will be performing at the LG Live at 2010 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX stage within the circuit park. "The explosive combination of a unique Formula One race, world-class outdoor theatrical performances and multiple performances from music superstars into just the one ticket will ensure that the 2010 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX offers patrons an unforgettable weekend which perfectly complements the other events in the Grand Prix Season Singapore," says Michael Roche, Executive Director, Singapore GP Pte Ltd. Other entertainment events include Avalon at Large presents GO! featuring a stellar line-up of acts such as Chemical Brothers, Empire of the Sun, Flo Rida, Above and Beyond, Santigold, Steve Angello, and Steve Aoki, amongst others. The third installment of Amber Lounge Singapore will be launching its spin-off event, Amber Lounge Fashion, for the first time outside of Monaco, in Singapore this year. Returning to Temasek Reflections, Amber Lounge continues to be recognized as the ultimate VIP nightlife experience and after-party for F1 race drivers, and international celebrities. After the successful launch of The Podium Lounge during last year’s Season, this glamorous event returns for a second star-studded year at the Ritz-Carlton Millenia poolside. This home-grown event features a range of top local and international DJs, a luxury timepieces and jewellery show and charity auction featuring rare items from past and present FORMULA ONE drivers. Night entertainment establishments across the island such as Attica, The Butter Factory, St. James Power Station, The Forbidden City by IndoChine and Zouk will also offer crowds numerous party options during Grand Prix Season Singapore 2010. Visual Art Treats and Premium Showcases The Orchard Road Business Association is also generating noise for the season. Digital Nights @ Orchard, under the Rev Up @ Orchard campaign, is a showcase of new media and digital arts, including an unprecedented live show featuring international artists such as Bertrand Planes and Visual System. Visitors will be treated to a suspended aerial light sculpture, a digital red carpet pathway, a light and sound installation, and 3D visual effects combined with a window mapping show at participating malls including Mandarin Gallery, Paragon Shopping Centre, TANGS and the public walkways of Ngee Ann City. World renowned artists Miguel Chevalier – a digital art pioneer on the international scene, along with LAb[au], and Visual System will also feature four interactive visual displays at the Singapore Art Museum (SAM) as part of Digital Nights @ SAM. From 17 September to 24 October, the Opera Gallery Master 2010 series “Art Beyond Limits” will bring the prestigious names in fine art to Singapore. This dynamic exhibition celebrates human creativity, artistry and imagination with free access outdoor exhibitions of monumental sculptures by modern masters such as Marc Quinn, Manolo Valdés and Mr. Brainwash at Orchard Road. Works by Manolo Valdés and Pablo Picasso, never before exhibited in Singapore, will also be featured at Opera Gallery in ION Orchard from 24 September. “Names like Marc Quinn and Manolo Valdés have long been synonymous with excellence in creativity. As leaders of their respective genres, they have each understood the pre-conceived boundaries of their mediums and taken bold steps over these limitations. It is certainly in this spirit of pushing artistic boundaries that we present “Art Beyond Limits” in tandem with the night race and the Grand Prix Singapore Season 2010,” Mr Stéphane Le Pelletier, Director, Asia Pacific Opera Gallery. The luxurious and exclusive MillionaireAsia Private Aviation Show 2010 is also returning on 23 September at Seletar Air Base to showcase the latest private jets and helicopters available for sale to or charter. Sources: https://app.stb.gov.sg/asp/new/new03a.asp?id=11963

Singapore counts winnings as casinos boost tourism

Singapore counts winnings as casinos boost tourism

Singapore's massive bet on two casino resorts is already paying off after the number of arrivals in a single month crossed the one million mark for the first time in July, analysts said.

Six months after opening its first casino in February, followed by the second in April, Singapore is already counting its winnings despite lingering concern about gambling-linked social problems among the local population.

"Let there be no mistake about it, the legalisation of casino gaming in Singapore was always intended to be a part of an enhanced tourism strategy for the country," said Jonathan Galaviz, a Las Vegas-based expert on Asian gaming.

"The development of multi-billion dollar integrated resorts in Singapore is clearly paying off for the country, and they will continue to do so for at least the next decade," said the managing director of Galaviz & Company.

DBS Group, Southeast Asia's biggest bank, said the casino resorts are expected to contribute about 1.5 billion US dollars to the economy this year.



Church and civic groups had opposed the legalisation of casinos but the government went ahead in 2005 and allowed US-based Las Vegas Sands and Malaysia's Genting group to build two complexes at a combined cost of 10 billion dollars.

As a safeguard, the casinos were told to charge an entry fee equivalent to 74 dollars from Singaporean citizens and permanent residents, and a campaign against "problem gambling" was launched by the government.

Singapore's tourism board said the city-state, which has a population of just five million, welcomed one million visitors in July, thanks in large part to the pull of its new man-made tourist attractions.

Tourism officials hope to see between 11.5 million and 12.5 million visitors this year -- a figure well above the numbers visiting neighbouring countries blessed with white-sand beaches, towering mountains and other natural wonders.

As well as the casinos, Singapore's euphemistically named "integrated resorts" also offer theme parks, high-end shopping, hotels and convention halls.



Analysts say Singapore understood the importance of casinos in a broader context -- not just as a means to lure the high-rollers but as part of a strategy to stay competitive as a travel destination and a "global city".

Founding father Lee Kuan Yew said the government had been "against casinos for decades" and "refused offers of seedy casinos from Macau."

But officials changed their position after seeing how the casino industry developed in Las Vegas, which offers Broadway hits and fine-dining restaurants featuring some of the world's famous chefs.

The 4.4 billion dollar Resorts World Sentosa, built by Malaysia's Genting Group, opened in February. It boasts Southeast Asia's only Universal Studios theme park, among other attractions.

The 5.5 billion dollar Marina Bay Sands, owned by Las Vegas Sands, started operations in April.

Its iconic building, consisting of a boat-shaped "skypark" perched atop three 55-story hotel towers, is the newest jewel on the city's glittering skyline.

Revenue figures from the two Singapore casinos paint an upbeat picture.

Resorts World Sentosa said it generated revenues of 636.5 million dollars in the three months to June. Net profit came in at almost 300 million dollars for the quarter.

The Universal Studios theme park has attracted about 8,000 visitors a day and hotel occupancy rates are an estimated 70 percent.

Marina Bay Sands declared net revenues of 216 million dollars in just its first 65 days of operation, with the casino accounting for 191 million dollars.

Las Vegas Sands chief executive Sheldon Adelson said he was "gratified by the overwhelming reception the property has received".

Galaviz, the gaming consultant, said Singapore's total gross gaming revenue should reach 2.7 billion dollars this year, rising to 3.0 billion dollars in 2011.

But he said this is unlikely to reach the levels in Las Vegas and Macau "if Singapore's market just remains at two casinos at their current size".



Macau took in 14.5 billion dollars from gamblers in 2009, while casinos at the Las Vegas strip earned about 5.5 billion dollars.

Hong Kong-based brokerage and investment group CLSA was more upbeat on the Singapore casino market.

Aaron Fischer, head of Asia consumer gaming at CLSA, estimates Singapore gaming revenues will rise to 5.1 billion dollars in 2011 and 6.5 billion dollars in 2012 from 3.0 billion dollars this year.

Testimonial from Neilly Bar

Neilly Bar

Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management

Industrial Attachment: Universal Studios, Singapore

I am Neilly Bar pursuing Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management in Nanyang Institute of Management since May 2009 and I must say, that my journey through the whole course has been rather a spectacular one!

I first learnt about NIM through a counselling agency in Delhi, India from where I belong.

The course was exactly what I was looking for. It had the right amount of theory and industrial experience unlike what the other schools were offering for a student applying for diploma. NIM also has other courses like the School of language, business and early childhood.

NIM is a Quality Class Private Education Organization (SQC-PEO). It has a great location, excellent staff and wonderful logistic support. To be very honest, my very first interaction with the institute made me want to be a part of the family. They are very student friendly and efficient. Lets not forget the teachers. Our professors have great knowledge and experience in their respective fields. I mean, we have teachers who have 10-15 years of experience in the hotel and tourism industry. So whatever we were taught was coming from all the expertise of the hotel and tourism industry and we knew we were in great hands. All the teachers has played a major role in my growth in the school. Beside their knowledge in the industry, they are very friendly, encourages every student to perform even better and extremely helpful. I never knew classes could be this much fun.

After the 6 months of theory, students are sent off for their IA (Industrial Attachment) for 8 months which is, of course, provided by the institute. Let me point out one very important aspect of NIM.

NIM provides the best internships to students, and this fact is known to everyone and even to people who are not a part of NIM. I am now doing my internship in Universal Studios, Singapore and I am very happy with it. Most of my batch mates are all working in 5 stars and 6 stars hotels, resorts and travel agencies.

Nanyang has taught me a lot in a very short time. NIM showed me the way to my future and I truly appreciate all the love and support by my teachers, the staffs and the whole administration. I couldn't have asked for anything more.So keep up the good work.

And I wish NIM achieves great success in the future, which they truly deserve.

Immigration policy won't upset mix of races among population: PM

Immigration policy won't upset mix of races among population: PM
By Imelda Saad/Sharon See Posted: 29 August 2010 1901 hrs

SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has reassured Singaporeans that the country's immigration policy will not upset the current mix of races among the population.

He said this as he delivered his National Day Rally speech at the University Cultural Centre on Sunday evening.

Starting first in Malay, Mr Lee said the current mix is stable and contributes to Singapore's racial and religious harmony.

His comments come as Singapore continues to attract foreign talent who contribute to the economy and integrate into society.



Mr Lee said it is not easy attracting Malay or pribumi talent from Southeast Asia, but Singapore must keep trying.

He said: "We must work hard to integrate new arrivals into our society, so that over time they will become Singaporean in their outlook and identity."

Education was another focus of Mr Lee's speech. He said: "Another priority for our future is education. The young have many different talents and interests - arts, music or sports, technical or academic subjects. We will upgrade our education system.

"We will create more pathways for students to follow, and more peaks for them to aim for. Every school will be a good school. Every school will have excellent facilities and ample resources.

"Every school will have dedicated, well-trained teachers. We will prepare our students to succeed in many fields in school, at work and in life."



Prime Minister Lee urged Malay Singaporeans to take full advantage of this national programme.

Mr Lee lauded the Malay/Muslim community for taking a clear stand against extremism and terrorism. By taking a clear stand, he said they have maintained strong trust and confidence with the other communities in Singapore.

He said a small number of Singaporean youths are becoming self-radicalised through the Internet, but it was fortunate they were spotted before they did any harm.

"This is a sensitive issue, but I feel that I have to raise it. My concern is with a small minority of vulnerable people. This should not distract us from other major issues - economy and jobs, education and training, and competitiveness and excellence; but nevertheless the issues of extremism and terrorism need your continued attention," he said.

Elaborating on the immigration issue in Mandarin, Mr Lee said the government understands Singaporeans' concerns over its negative impact. He also urged immigrants to mix with the different communities in Singapore.

Turning to his visit to the Integrated Resorts, he said he saw some Singaporeans at the casinos.

"But I hope they're just there to fulfil their curiosity, look for a bit of excitement. I hope they do not forget their proper jobs. I think the wise thing to do is to leave the gambling tables and slot machines to the tourists," he said.



Overall, however, he said the IRs have boosted Singapore's economy and tourism and enhanced Singapore's image as a creative and vibrant city.

On the economy, Mr Lee urged Singaporeans not to be complacent even if prospects are good.

He said small and medium enterprises especially must find new ways to thrive in the face of intense pressure from the big players.

Citing the example of "Mr Bean", Mr Lee said the business has grown, expanding from one stall at People's Park into one with more than 50 branches including one in Tokyo.

Sources: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1077817/1/.html

Sports Hub to open by April 2014

Sports Hub to open by April 2014
By Tan Yo-Hinn Posted: 26 August 2010 0215 hrs

The new Sports Hub will open its doors by April 2014.

SINGAPORE: After being stalled for nearly two years due to the global financial downturn, the Sports Hub project will finally kick into gear.

On Wednesday, the Singapore Sports Council (SSC) signed the contract with the Singapore Sports Hub Consortium to design, build, finance and operate the Sports Hub for the next 25 years on a 35-hectare site in Kallang.

Demolition of the National Stadium, which sits on the site, will begin in October, and the new facility will open its doors by April 2014.

The final construction cost is estimated to be $1.33 billion - which the Government will pay in annual payments.

No financing details were available following the midnight announcement.

"I am glad that we are ready to start construction of the Singapore Sports Hub," said Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports, in a statement.

"It will be a fully integrated sports, leisure, entertainment and lifestyle hub for world-class events and community activities. The facilities will be accessible to the public and to top athletes to train and compete in. As part of the Greater Marina Bay masterplan, the Singapore Sports Hub will also contribute to the larger Government objective of re-positioning Singapore as a great place to work, live and play," he said.

When completed, the Sports Hub will include a 55,000-seat National Stadium with a retractable roof, a 6,000-seat indoor aquatics arena, about 41,000 square metres of business, commercial and retail space, and a sports institute.

Two new features of the Sports Hub are a bowl-cooling system and retractable seats for the main stadium.

The bowl cooling system features blowing treated air from chillers through holes in the tier below each seat.

There will also be a sports library and sports museum, as well as other amenities including a volleyball court, rock-climbing wall, hard courts, a skate park and state-of-the-art training and sports recovery facilities, among others.

The Sports Hub will also strive to attract live entertainment events, conventions and exhibitions, while 80 corporate boxes will be available for lease during major sporting events.

The deal between the Singapore Government and the consortium is the largest sports infrastructure public-private-partnership project in the world.


Source: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1077161/1/.html

Great News!

Our students do it once again!

2 of our students, after impressing their employers during their 6 months’ internship, have been offered full time positions at a Prestigious 5 star hotel – Mandarin Oriental, Singapore, and are now holding S Pass. (Skill Pass)

This goes to show that the level of teaching & training provided by NIM is highly regarded by our attachment partners.

Another Student Got S Pass~~~~ Good News

My name is San Aung. I have graduated with Advanced Diploma in Tourism & Hospitality Management and Diploma in Tourism & Hospitality Management from Nanyang Institute of Management.

I have gained a lot of knowledge concerning about Singapore’s Tourism & Hospitality Industry during my study period in Nanyang. The school placed me at Special Resort for my industrial attachment. This made me to gain more confidence to enter this industry and eager to continue with advanced diploma.

After I finished my advanced diploma from Nanyang, I have been offered for full time job. Now, I am holding Skill Pass (S Pass) and working as a Management Trainee.

Finally, I would like to thank Nanyang Institute of Management which gave me such a good environment surrounding by helpful staff & experienced lecturers.

Four key reasons behind Singapore success: MM Lee

Four key reasons behind Singapore success: MM Lee
By Faris – August 16th, 2010



Capable leaders, meritocracy, a level playing field and the use of English as a working language.

These are the four key reasons why Singapore was able to transform itself from a small fishing village to the cosmopolitan, first-world city it is today, said Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew.

Speaking at the National Day dinner in his Tanjong Pagar constituency on Sunday night, MM Lee said, “From 1965 to 1990, we made Singapore go from Third World to First, and from 1990 to 2010, we gave Singapore the cosmopolitan gloss, that polish, that poise, that vibrancy.”

All this would not have been possible he said without “an exceptionally strong government, with the ablest, the toughest and most dedicated of leaders.”

The Straits Times quoted him as saying, “We head-hunt for them, test them out in heavy responsibilities. People get to where they are on merit, not guanxi (connections), not nepotism, not corruption. Hence all are capable and competent.”

“Only such leaders can keep the economy growing and create good jobs and generate the revenue to pay for the equipment and training of our 3G SAF,” he continued, before adding a strong armed forces was key behind keeping the country safe and secure.

He also said Singapore is quick to learn from challenges faced by other countries and to adapt solutions based on the needs of its people.

“We studied how they have managed their problems, why some are more successful than others. Then we extracted the principles to adapt and modify them to fit our society,” he said.

The 86-year-old highlighted the use of Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) to control traffic congestion and recycling of water to manage water supply as good examples of such a policy.

One of the founding fathers of Singapore, MM Lee also said the country’s policies are not carved in stone. He said, “We always re-examine old policies and positions, and change them with changing world circumstances.”



He referred to examples such as the Formula One and having a casino in the country. He stated that there were shifts in policies because the government recognised the economic revenue that such projects generate.

But one of the areas Singapore is doing very poorly in is its total fertility rate which presently stands at 1.22, far below the 2.1 needed for a population to replace itself.



The solution, he said, was to bring in immigrants from Malaysia, China, India, and the region.

MM Lee said, “Where do we go from here? I think it depends on the younger generation — how much drive, how much energy they have, how much they are prepared to make the effort to climb up that face of the cliff to a higher plane.”

Source:http://sg.yfittopostblog.com/2010/08/16/four-key-reasons-behind-singapore-success-mm-lee/

Singapore’s GDP expands 18.8 percent in Q2

Singapore’s GDP expands 18.8 percent in Q2

Singapore’s economy grew 18.8 percent in the second quarter of this year from the level in the same period last year, driven by a red-hot manufacturing sector, the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) announced today.

The second quarter growth rate was faster than the 16.9 percent growth reported for the first quarter and places the country’s growth in the first half at 17.9 percent, as earlier cited by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong during his National Day message on Sunday.

Manufacturing shined during the quarter, expanding 44.5 percent year-on-year, led by the biomedical manufacturing and electronics clusters. The construction sector grew by 11.5 percent, supported by an increase in public sector construction activities, the MTI said in a statement.



As a whole, services-based industries expanded by 11.2 percent year-on-year in the quarter, with the wholesale and retail trade sector growing by 18.9 percent on the back of strong global trade flows. The financial services sector and the hotels and restaurants sector both grew by a little more than 10 percent each.

The government, however, was not optimistic that the strong first half growth could be replicated in the second half of this year, although it expects growth rates to remain healthy.

Anticipated plant maintenance shutdowns in the biomedical manufacturing cluster will contribute to dragging down overall growth, whilst the global economy will see growth easing though it is expected to remain on a modest recovery path, the MTI noted.

The ministry said the weakness in the US labour and housing markets, plus lower consumer confidence, will affect household spending in that market.

In Europe, market concerns over Greece and the region’s banks have been quelled, but circumstances involving southern European economic remain frail, thus, demand in the European Union is expected to remain sluggish, it noted.

Meanwhile, the MTI pointed out that countries in Asia have been affected by the slowdown in external demand, whereas China’s growth momentum has moderated in the second quarter from the previous quarter.

Taking account all those factors, MTI affirmed its growth forecast for the full year at between 13 percent and 15 percent, which would make Singapore one of the world’s fastest growing economies.

Source: http://sg.yfittopostblog.com/?p=4092&preview=true

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has called on Singaporeans to welcome foreign talent with “an open heart”.

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has called on Singaporeans to welcome foreign talent with “an open heart”.













In his televised National Day message on Sunday evening, the eve of Singapore’s 45th birthday, PM Lee acknowledged Singaporeans’ concerns about taking in foreign workers and immigrants.

However, he stressed the critical need to reinforce the Singaporean team with talent and numbers from abroad and added that the government will control the inflow, “to ensure that it is not too fast, and not too large”.

According to reports, over 150,000 foreign workers have entered Singapore per year since 2007, and they now make up about a third of the island’s 3 million work force and about a fourth of the total population of 5 million, up from 10 percent in 1990.



“We will only bring in people who can contribute to Singapore, and work harder to integrate them into our society. And we will make clear that citizens come first. After all, we are doing this for the sake of Singaporeans,” PM Lee said.

“Other countries are not only much larger than us, but have far deeper pools of talent than we have. We must make up for the shortage of Singaporean workers in our economy and the shortfall of babies in our population,” he added.

Delivering his address from the Pinnacle@Duxton, PM Lee said the government’s goal is to ensure all Singaporeans enjoy the fruits of growth.

He went on to reveal that Singapore’s economy grew 17.9 per cent in the first half of 2010 from a year earlier and the government is forecasting full-year growth of between 13 and 15 per cent.



He said workers can look forward to better wages, more overtime and higher bonuses this year but he cautioned that the exceptional growth this year may not be repeated year after year, even as the government continues to continue to grow the economy with sustained effort.

“Let us not get carried away. Risks remain in the world economy, especially in Europe and the US. The global financial system is not fully mended. Singapore is small and open. If the world economy turns bad, we will be buffeted. We need to stay vigilant and watch the developments worldwide,” he said.

Sources: http://sg.yfittopostblog.com/2010/08/09/welcome-foreign-talent-with-an-open-heart-pm-lee/

Our Pride and Joy !!!!

Testimonial of Praveen Joy !!!!

My name is Praveen Joy. I am from Cochin, India. I came to Singapore in last of 2009 to do my Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management. When I came to Singapore, I thought that it will not be easy to adapt to the new situation but after coming to Nanyang, I found that all the teachers are very friendly and the staff are very helpful. The subjects are very good and easy to understand.

One of the main advantages is that we don’t have to worry about the OJT (On Job Training) like other schools in Singapore because there is a special unit to provide placements to students. One main thing is that the school tries to find OJT according to the students’ wish. I think Nanyang is the best School to study in Singapore without any doubt.