Pakistanis angry over detentions in Times Sq. case Monday, May 24, 2010
ISLAMABAD – Relatives of three men detained by Pakistan for alleged links to the suspect in the attempted Times Square bombing say the men are innocent.
They
AFP - Thursday, August 6TAIPEI (AFP) - - Taiwan's Beijing-friendly government on Wednesday denied boycotting an Australian film festival amid a row over the e
BERLIN (Reuters) - Chancellor Angela Merkel suffered a double blow on Thursday as a senior party ally in east German
Minister seeks closure of anti-Berlusconi websites Wednesday, December 16, 2009
ROME (AFP) - – The Italian government moved Tuesday to close down Internet sites encouraging further violence against Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, who
By ELAINE KURTENBACH,AP Business Writer AP - Wednesday, March 18SHANGHAI - Asia's stock market rally seemed to be running out of steam Wednesday, despite an
Navigation
Primary Navigation
Home
Singapore
Asia Pacific
World
Business
Entertainment
Sports
Technology
Top Stories
Most Popular
Secondary Navigation
Government
Education
Search
Search:
Nee Soon South residents ring in 2009 with budget countdown party
Channel NewsAsia - Thursday, January 1
SINGAPORE: In a tough economy, revellers at Nee Soon South rang in 2009 on a budget.
The party even had Guest—of—Honour Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong joining in the festivities.
Mr Lee said: "2009 looks like a challenging year ahead. We are prepared and I think we are ready. I am confident that we will work together to see through the troubles and have a better year in 2010."
Mr Lee was accompanied by Members of Parliament at the event.
Dubbed the countdown party on a budget, tickets were sold at just S$2 to S$5 featuring a line—up of international and local celebrities.
Proceeds from the tickets will be used to support grassroots activities for the residents of Nee Soon South. — CNA/de
Email Story
IM Story
Printable View
Blog This
Recommend this article
Average (0 votes)
Sign in to recommend this article »
Most Recommended Stories »
Related Articles: Singapore
250,000 revellers usher in 2009 at Marina BayChannel NewsAsia - 2 hours 10 minutes ago
Public hospitals ready to implement means testingChannel NewsAsia - Thursday, January 1
Nee Soon South residents ring in 2009 with budget countdown partyChannel NewsAsia - Thursday, January 1
Singapore Flyer will try to get wheel moving in few days’ timeChannel NewsAsia - Thursday, January 1
S’pore economy grew 1.5% in 2008, next year’s prospects appear difficultChannel NewsAsia - Thursday, January 1
Enlarge Photo
Nee Soon South residents ring in 2009 with budget countdown party
Most Popular – Singapore
Viewed
Japanese tourist spends 3 months in Mexico City airport
Actress Jennifer Aniston appears naked in GQ magazine
Two thousand and strange: offbeat stories of the year
Defiant governor fills Obama's senate seat despite graft scandal
US throws $6bln lifeline to GMAC
View Complete List »
Search:
Home
Singapore
Asia Pacific
World
Business
Entertainment
Sports
Technology
Top Stories
Most Popular