no1) Panasonic has retrnched 17 workers,largely rank-and-file. The company's director of Corporate Communications for Panasonic Asia Pacific, Mr Katsumi Takahashi said the company made the cuts to improve the overall efficiency of its operations in Singapore and Batam.
It's also been in touch with the union to provide retraining and employment assistance for affected employees who have been with the company for an average of 15 years.Mr Takahashi added that the company has no plans at present to let more workers go.However, more layoffs could come by March next year and they're likely to come from the administrative departments.
I think this is due to the economy's downturn.i also feel sorry for the people who have been retrenched because now they have no jobs, so how can the people support their families? also, what if the person was the family's sole breadwinner? they would be in a huge mess. if this happened to one of our family members, what can we do? the only thing for us to is to keep our fingers crossed. hopefully, the economy will take a turn for the better next year.if not, who knows what will happen in the future?
no2) Singapore students have once again done well in Science and Mathematics at an international study. The latest Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) looked at the subjects at the Primary 4 and Secondary 2 levels. In Science, Singapore ranked first in both primary and secondary levels.As for Primary 4 Mathematics, Singapore was second with a score of 599, eight points behind leaders Hong Kong.Taiwan was ranked third and Japan fourth.For Secondary 2 Mathematics, Singapore was third behind Taiwan and Korea with only five points separating the three.
this is a very impressive achivement. i also think that instead of only doing the primary 4 and secondary 2 levels, they should do it for all of the levels so it can be more of a challenge. i think that if singapore tries harder, we can be first for primary and secondary maths and science.i also think that the children in hong kong must be very smart.in the news, they mentioned that singapore The TIMSS study also affirmed that Singapore schools are well-equipped with Science laboratories, and resources are readily available for Mathematics and Science instruction. In addition, Singapore schools are ranked the highest or second highest internationally when it comes to providing students with a safe and conducive environment for learning.this also a very good recognition to have
2 comments:
1)you can also consider if one of your parents were to be retrenched, what will you do? Maybe you will help to save money and buy only what you need.
2)Actually, we do not have to be smart in order to do well. It is based on whether you are hardworking or not. Intelligence does not mean that you will definitely suceed. Thomas edison a one good example. He fails several times before suceeding.
Dear Sindhu,
Good.
1)While I agree that the families of the retrenched will be greatly affected, I think more could be done to help them. You can also comment on the retraining and employment assistance for the affected employees. Do you think this is good? If you were retrenched, what would you do? Also agree with Aurora's comments.
2)Well, do you agree with Aurora on the issue of intelligence? What are the pros and cons of the Singapore education system?
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