News: Singapore

04/22/2011 | Daily Mirror
Controversy surrounds the Singapore visit by some TNA MPs amidst allegations that they had gone there to hold talks with representatives of the LTTE's so called transnational government.
11/05/2010 | Groundviews
Text of a presentation as part of the Global Asia Institute Speaker Series (2010), National University of Singapore. Introductory Remarks and Acknowledgements Before turning to the question the title of this “conversation” poses, I want to express my appreciation for the privilege it is to be living in Singapore, and affiliated with the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, the Global Asia Institute and the National University of Singapore. Professor K.E. Seetharam, especially, has made this possible. This occasion provides me with an opportunity to both acknowledge the inspiration his leadership has provided and to thank him publically.
07/28/2010 | Groundviews
The recent announcement of Government of Sri Lanka’s (GOSL) intention to establish a Media Development Authority (MDA) in Sri Lanka could be taken as an indication of its approach towards media in the context of post-war economic development. An official statement posted on 25th July 2010 on a government news portal shows that the proposed authority will be modeled on along the lines of the MDA of Singapore.