22 August 2005 (Monday)
- A Singapore food company, Cassia Foods, invented Diabetrim, the world's first specialty noodle for diabetics which targets to control after-meal blood sugar levels (Xinhuanet) (CNA)
- The number of visitors from Russia to Singapore increases 48% in 2004 compared to the year before to nearly 20,000. (CNA)
- Urban Redevelopment Authority announces that Clifford Pier will be redeveloped as part of a blueprint to transform Singapore's waterfront. (CNA)
- The Institute of Technical Education colleges will have their completion dates brought forward, with ITE College West being built by 2009 instead of 2010, and ITE College Central by 2011 instead of 2015. (CNA)
- The Ministry of Manpower estimates that by 2015, 29% of workers in Singapore will be over 50 years of age. (CNA)
- Singapore's A*Star will have its research funding increased by 35% in the next 5 years. (CNA)
- The Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports has set aside about S$370,000 for a Young ChangeMakers grant scheme for community projects initiated by young people. (CNA)
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