Topic: Singapore

G-20 leaders to target nations harboring tax dodgers

Under threat of sanctions, Switzerland and other tax havens are starting to rethink their secrecy laws.

Letters to the Editor

Readers write about parental participation in education, making the case for women as leaders, why many countries should be concerned about cyber attacks from China, and why Muslims, too, should be careful in their speech to others.

Global trade slump hits Asian labor

Many factory workers in export-heavy economies like Thailand's have lost their jobs. With agricultural demand also down, farming has become a less reliable Plan B.

Lessons from most successful schools abroad

Education trends from other nations are gaining cachet as political and educational leaders strive to bring American schools in line with the demands of the 21st-century global economy.

Roundup: Other countries' efforts to develop and support teachers

A recent study identified teaching-related areas in which nations with high student achievement tend to have an advantage over the US.

Why Singapore is another model for teaching excellence

It's an honored and very selective profession – and teachers are highly paid.

Waterless urinals: Cheap. Green. But many think ‘gross’

Despite environmental message, many stick up their noses at eco-toilets.

Alaska - a peony paradise?

In the Last Frontier. peonies mature at a time that no others in the world are blooming.

US Navy captures suspected pirates in Gulf of Aden

The seven men arrested will be turned over to Kenya, which plans to set up a court to try pirates.

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Beijing launching a 'Chinese CNN' to burnish image abroad

But winning credibility as an objective news source will be a hurdle, experts say.

Can energy efficiency brighten a dark economy?

Though part of the stimulus plan, it isn’t likely to create lots of new jobs anytime soon. Still, efficiency can have other big payoffs.

Sri Lanka nears victory in long war with Tamil Tigers

The Army has squeezed the rebels into a small patch of jungle since seizing their last major stronghold Sunday. But they could still mount a messy counterinsurgency.

Difference Maker Filipina activist boosts overseas workers

Connie Regalado prods officials to do more for workers hit hard by the global financial crisis.

Mumbai attacks refocus US port security reform

Two controversial programs will step up monitoring of ships and port workers.

China projects naval power in pirate fight

Its warships and special forces are due in the Gulf of Aden by Jan. 6.

Jakarta's urban heritage gains an audience

History buffs are struggling to preserve a colonial core dating back to 1619, but now in a state of near ruin.

For kids: School of rock 'n' roll

Music lessons at this school include rocking out onstage with a band.

Modern mariner phones home to Maine schoolhouse

From an oil rig in the Indian Ocean, a seafaring dad offers practical math and tales of pirates as lessons over a Web connection with his kids’ classroom back home.

India: Pakistan must sustain resolve

Pakistan agreed Tuesday to ban Jamaat-ud-Dawa – a charity considered a front for the militant group tied to the Mumbai attacks – if the United Nations requests it.

Will North Korea cut a nuclear deal before Obama arrives?

As Beijing talks stall, analysts say North Korea may be waiting for a gesture from Barack Obama once he assumes the presidency.

Ruling party must disband, Thai court orders

Antigovernment protesters cheered Tuesday's verdict and agreed to end a week-long airport blockade.

New template for terror?

Mumbai attacks' sophistication shows need for new approach to defenses, experts say.

World

Pakistan pressed on India attacks

Condoleezza Rice calls for Pakistan's 'cooperation.' She will visit India Wednesday.