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1. Singapore: Singapore's public housing market is expected to do well this year as compared to the slumping real estate markets across Asia. The economic slowdown means homebuyers are likely to opt for cheaper units from the Housing and Development Board (HDB).(00:31:20)

2. Singapore: The Manpower Ministry said Singapore will see more retrenchments at the end of the month. White collar workers will take the biggest hit but the government hopes to minimise further layoffs, by expanding the skills programme known as SPUR (Skills Programme for Upgrading and Resilience). Sound bite of Acting Manpower Minister Gan Kim Yong. (00:33:29)

3. Singapore: A number of humanitarian experts say children will be a vulnerable group during the financial crisis. If their needs were not addressed, it could lead to health and developmental problems. Community Development, Youth and Sports Minister Vivian Balakrishnan wants to ensure that government policies are child-centric. (00:35:42)

4. United States: US President-elect Barack Obama wants bold action from the US Congress to pass his multi-billion dollar stimulus package. (00:38:05)

5. Palestine: Palestinian militants in Gaza fired their deepest rocket yet into Israel, amid a massive air and ground offensive in the enclave. (00:38:47)

6. Indonesia: Fresh protests have broken out over the Israeli offensive. Several Muslim organizations are registering volunteers to wage jihad or holy war. (00:39:13)

7. Singapore: The face of primary education looks set to change. A report by the Primary Education Review and Implementation Committee, on how to provide children more space to learn and play, is due by March. (00:43:07)

8. Singapore: Singapore's Foreign Affairs Ministry is helping the families of Leslie Yeo and Lu Weiye, to bring their bodies back. They were among the three Singaporeans killed in the fire that razed a Bangkok club during the New Year celebrations.(00:45:51)

9. Thailand: Thailand has seen a huge drop in foreign visitors due to political and other factors. (00:46:16)

10. Business Tonight: CapitaCommercial Trust has decided not to redevelop Market Street Car Park into a commercial building. (00:47:26)

11. Business Tonight: India's Economic Times newspaper reported that Singapore's Changi Airport International has bought a 26% stake in Bengal Aerotropolis Projects.  (00:47:51)

12. Sports Tonight:  The Ba' Game involves 400 players battling for possession of a small leather ball in a Scottish town.(00:52:01)

13. Singapore: Massage parlours have increased in Little India, making residents and tenants there uneasy. The police have stepped up patrols in the area. (00:52:51)

14. Singapore: The finale of popular MediaCorp Chinese drama serial 'Little Nyonya' aired last night to great success. (00:54:19)

15. China: Sculptures showcasing various styles of architecture greet visitors at the annual Harbin Ice Festival. Disney characters are also featured.(00:57:27)