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The Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a regional organisation established by the Governments of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philip-pines, Singapore and Thailand under the Bangkok Declaration signed by the Foreign Ministers of the ASEAN countries on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand. ASEAN's aims and purposes are to promote cooperation in economic, social and cultural development and to promote peace and stability in the region. Since its formation fifteen years ago, ASEAN has grown into a cohesive regional grouping that has earned wide international recognition.

There are a total of 12 animal signs in the Chinese calendar based on five cycles of 12 years each, with each cycle tempered by one of the five Chinese elements of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire and Earth. According to Chinese astrology and belief, the traits of these zodiac animals not only shape the personalities of people born under the respective sign but also their lives and the events of the year.

The faithful, well-disciplined, reliable and determined Dog, eleventh in the Zodiac Cycle, kick-starts another new year on the Chinese zodiac calendar in 2018. Being the eleventh of the twelve animal signs, those born in the year of the Dog are often said to possess character traits such as, honesty, loyalty, trustworthiness, as well as a deep sense of duty. Their intelligence and industrious nature make them good leaders in the business world. People born in the year of the Dog are usually steadfast workers. They can easily become both trusted and valued members of any community. They are kind, generous and are always ready to lend a helping hand to others. These shining characteristics enable them to foster harmonious relationships with others. 2018 is the year of the Earth Dog. The Earth Element makes the Earth Dog the most sensible and serious among the different Dog types. The Earth Dog is known for working hard to achieve practical goals and has the unique gift of wisdom and stability. Earth Dogs are good communicators, putting special effort into listening and giving advice to those in need. Capable of great compassion, they are also highly principled, show great determination and could attain the highest level of achievement.

The story of Medicine in Singapore begins with the nation's flagship hospital, Singapore General Hospital (SGH), with a rich history tracing back to 1821. Singapore's first hospital started life in a shed, caring for British soldiers in a cantonment, but evolved to take care of the community. Today, Singapore has built a healthcare system known internationally for its excellence and for serving its people regardless of their station in life. In 2021, SGH celebrates its bicentennial, which also marks 200 years of Healthcare in Singapore.

Built in 1903 and operated till 2011, the old Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) railway used to run from Tanjong Pagar to Johor. The railway line underwent several changes and was realigned in 1932. The last train departed from Singapore on 30 June 2011 and since then, the land once occupied by the KTM railway has been transformed into the Rail Corridor, a seamless green belt that provides a respite for people.

The Universal Postal Union (UPU) is a United Nations specialized agency headquartered in the Swiss capital, Bern. Founded in 1874 and celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2024, it is the primary forum for cooperation between postal sector players and helps to ensure a truly universal network of modern postal products and services.

2021 marks the 50th anniversary of the College of Family Physicians Singapore. Established in 1971, the College was the vision of a group of determined general practitioners, who sought to advance the practice of Family Medicine.

1985 was designated the International Youth Year (IYY), by the United Nations General Assembly in 1979 with the themes 'Participation, Development, Peace'. It brought to focus the "silent emergency" faced by millions of youth of ages 15-24, caught in the wedge of societal crisis and change. In many parts of the world, youth is an unknown stage in life, as many children are pushed into adulthood at a very early age, shouldering responsibilities well beyond their years. Many live without the basic neccesities of food and shelter which modern societies have come to expect as minimum ingredients for living. In other parts of the world, young and sensitive feelings, which come with the blossoming of age, are unable to adjust to the harsher realities of the adult world, and some begin experiments with more colourful sub-cultures of their owns.

Graphically depicted in a set of four stamps, 10¢. 35¢, 75¢ and $1/- to mark the 10th Anniversay of Singapore's National Day and the progress Singapore has made during the last ten years in various fields of economic endeavours are, respectively, Homes and Gardens for the People, Shipping and Shipbuilding, Communications and Technology, and Trade, Commerce and Industry. Since its political separation from Malaysia in 1965, Singapore has broadened its political and economic base and in recent years has stoutly weathered the buffeting of external economic forces over which it has little control

World War II formally ended for Singapore on 12th September 1945. Three-quarters of a century on, our nation has rebuilt itself dramatically, but the events of that historic era are forever etched in our nation's consciousness.

There are a total of 12 animal signs in the Chinese calendar based on five cycles of 12 years each, with each cycle tempered by one of the five Chinese elements of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire and Earth.

Wet markets are a common sight in Singapore's heartlands and serve the needs of Singaporeans for cheap fresh produce and household items. They not only meet the basic needs of Singaporeans, they also function as important social spaces for communal interaction and contribute to the building of cohesive neighbourhood communities in Singapore's high-density HDB living.