# data[].attributes.headline
So that we can remove the most difficult obstacles together for collective progress

# data[].attributes.subject
So that we can remove the most difficult obstacles together for collective progress

# data[].attributes.body
Online Source Article for photo story below: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/passers-by-exhibit-kampung-spirit-work-together-to-remove-tree-that-fell-along-kaki-bukit

The photo below shows a fallen tree along Kaki Bukit Ave 1 during 6th March. It was about 3 storey tall, and the initial group of about 10 persons (inclusive of drivers and onlookers), failed to lift it out of the way.  But as the group gradually doubled in size, the tree was removed and traffic flow could resume. This is symbolic of the fact that even when there are huge obstacles blocking our progress, when many collaborate in sygnergy, Singaporeans can overcome the obstacles towards greater progress.

# data[].attributes.headline
Collaboration is important as it helps our nation evolve and prosper 

# data[].attributes.subject
Collaboration is important as it helps our nation evolve and prosper 

# data[].attributes.body
Collaboration is defined as organizations working together to achieve the same goals.

The article below states that Singapore and China are collaborating together in a post COVID-19 world to strengthen connectivity and sustainability for the prosperity of both countries.

It can be used as an example to show Singaporeans the importance of working and collaborating for a better future especially in a post pandemic world.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
SINGAPORE - As the relationship between Singapore and China evolves, the two countries are working together on new areas such as public health and coming up with ways to deepen connectivity, Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat said on Tuesday (Dec 8).

The groundwork is being laid now, even as strategies are being drawn up towards a more prosperous future together, he told the press after the 16th Joint Council for Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC) between Singapore and China.

The JCBC is the highest-level bilateral platform between both countries. It is jointly chaired by DPM Heng, who is also Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister for Economic Policies, and Chinese Vice-Premier Han Zheng.

Mr Heng identified connectivity, digitalisation and sustainable development as increasingly critical areas for collaboration in a post-Covid-19 world.

"With our two countries having successfully contained our outbreaks, enhancing connectivity will position our countries well for a new normal that is more digital and with greater emphasis on sustainability," said Mr Heng.

Ten memoranda of understanding (MOUs) and agreements on health, food safety and environment, among other things, were signed on Tuesday at the apex meeting.

Leaders also reviewed bilateral cooperation under the Belt and Road initiative, economic cooperation, trade and innovation, financial cooperation, public health cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and sustainable development, according to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office.

They also discussed the China-Singapore Guangzhou Knowledge City, which is a state-level bilateral cooperation project, the statement added.

Mr Heng said: "The substantive agenda this year reflects the breadth and depth of our cooperation. This builds on a strong foundation established by leaders on both sides, and successive generations of JCBC co-chairs."

During the meeting, the two leaders discussed how Singapore can continue to contribute to China's development strategies in the region for their bilateral projects, such as the Singapore-China Shenzhen Smart City initiative.

Mr Heng said: "Digitalisation has become more important... and going digital can help to raise quality of life in the city."

The Communications and Information Ministry and the Shenzhen Municipal People's Government signed an MOU on the Singapore-China (Shenzhen) Smart City Initiative at the JCBC meeting in Chongqing last year.

Communications and Information Minister S. Iswaran said at the briefing that significant progress on the initiative has been made since the MOU was signed in areas such as digital trade, cross-border data management and innovation and entrepreneurship.

On the Covid-19 travel measures, Mr Heng added that Singapore and China will be discussing how to better utilise the existing fast lanes, increase flight frequency and restore normal people-to-people exchanges at an appropriate time.

"This will contribute to the recovery of our economies and our people's livelihoods," he said.

On public health collaboration, Health Minister Gan Kim Yong said at the briefing that it is important that both countries work closely together to enhance cooperation in public health management so as to protect the health of the people.

"Since the start of the pandemic, both countries have supported each other and discussed strategies of Covid-19 prevention and control, and how to safely resume social and economic activities," he added.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Singapore and China lay groundwork towards post-Covid-19 world with new agreements

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
SINGAPORE - As the relationship between Singapore and China evolves, the two countries are working together on new areas such as public health and coming up with ways to deepen connectivity, Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat said on Tuesday (Dec 8).. Read more at straitstimes.com.

# data[].attributes.headline
Collaboration is important because our resources are finite

# data[].attributes.subject
Collaboration is important because our resources are finite

# data[].attributes.body
Based on this article,

Many NPOs and charities have the impression that their beneficiaries are their customers. So they inadvertently compete for beneficiaries, the same way businesses compete for customers to gain market share.

This leads to a problem: uneven distribution of food to isolated seniors

One senior may get a daily lunch from two or more NPOs while others may receive ad-hoc assistance or no food support at all.

Instead of competing, these NPOs should consider collaborating and learning of each other’s programmes and services, and how they can complement one another. This in the long-run will help these organisations to be able to reach out to more people and bring more merits to the organisation as well.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Why Singapore charities should collaborate and not compete for beneficiaries

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Many non-profit organisations and charities like to think that their beneficiaries are their customers. So they inadvertently compete for beneficiaries, the same way businesses compete for customers to gain market share.

# data[].attributes.body
Singapore with almost no natural resources (other than human), we have to find ways to keep country survive.

And working with diverse background will give dynamic and more inclusive in the long run despite it needs more time to getting to know the diverse teams better in terms of human conditions from different people and others.

In fact, one vital reason of Singapore success in the past is we are living together in a multi-racial harmony.

Different race and religion have different beliefs but their goal is the same which is to keep society and country moving forward and improve human life psychologically.

In this article that show PM Lee visit different place of worship, and he noted in his post on the eve of rational harmony day and quoted

"Singapore is a rare and precious example of a multi-racial, multi-lingual and multi-religious society where people live harmoniously together," he wrote.

"This is not by chance. The Government and the different communities worked hard together to make this happen."

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Singapore a rare, precious example of harmonious multiracial, multi-religious society: PM Lee

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Race, language and religion are fault lines that have torn many societies apart, PM Lee noted in his Facebook post, which came on the eve of Racial Harmony Day. Read more at straitstimes.com.