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The Republic of Singapore Air Force command responsible for generating and employing air-combat capabilities and maintaining their operational readiness.
A council that strengthens community, employer, educational and family support for National Service and defence.
An ASEAN forum for civil-service agencies to cooperate on public administration, workforce development and public-sector reform.
A department responsible for internal audit, compliance monitoring and related governance controls.
The ASEAN body coordinating regional policy and cooperation on disaster preparedness, response and risk reduction.
An ASEAN network for cooperation, information-sharing and capacity-building in cyber defence.
The daylight-saving time used in parts of central and southern Australia, at UTC+10:30.
A competency-based performance management system through which IDA employees and supervisors jointly managed performance goals and achievements using coaching and feedback.
A national trade association supporting Singapore's startup and entrepreneurship ecosystem through advocacy, programmes and connections.
Potentially traumatic or harmful experiences in childhood that may affect health and development later in life.
A national agency that evaluates health technologies and develops clinical guidance to improve value and outcomes.
A senior executive supporting the Chief Executive, commonly used in statutory boards and agencies.
National trade association supporting Singapore’s startup and entrepreneurship ecosystem through advocacy, programmes and connections.
A senior Army staff appointment that assists the Chief of the General Staff in a specified functional portfolio.
An ASEAN defence centre supporting cybersecurity cooperation, information-sharing, research and capacity-building among member states.
A public-private partnership that brings government and financial-sector participants together to strengthen anti-money-laundering and counter-terrorism-financing efforts.
A set of rules specifying which users or systems may access a resource and what actions they may perform.
An annual conference for leaders of co-operative organisations to discuss governance, performance and sector development.
An ASEAN institution supporting cooperation, coordination and capacity-building in military medicine.
A process for discussing and recording a person's values and preferences for future healthcare.
An ICA system automating cargo permit clearance by combining pre-arrival permits, X-ray scans and other identification data.
Singapore's statutory board for business registration, corporate regulation, financial reporting and oversight of public accountants.
The standard time used in parts of central Australia, at UTC+9:30.
A professional certificate covering teaching and learning methods for technical and vocational education.
A national institute supporting the discovery, process development and clinical translation of cell-based therapies.
Microsoft's directory service for managing organisational identities, devices, authentication and access to network resources.
A management appointment commonly responsible for a team or portfolio, often reporting to a Deputy Director or Director.
A military officer appointed to assist a head of state or senior leader with ceremonial and official duties.
A Singapore Government technology career area covering the design, engineering and delivery of digital products and services.
Collaboration among ASEAN defence educational institutions in training, research and professional military education.
A method or platform for exchanging data between systems without requiring both sides to be connected at the same moment.
A Singapore Army force designed for rapid deployment and operations requiring high readiness.
A secure communications network enabling direct contact among ASEAN defence establishments during urgent situations.
An ASEAN initiative promoting cooperation among member states' defence industries.
An ASEAN programme supporting practical engagement and professional interaction among defence establishments.
Defined airspace in which aircraft may be required to identify themselves for national-security purposes.
Basic self-care tasks such as eating, dressing, bathing, toileting, transferring and moving about, used to assess functional ability.
A senior naval flag-officer rank above Vice Admiral.
A central leadership-development track aimed at developing officers with whole-of-government perspectives and capabilities for senior roles.
The principal ASEAN forum for defence ministers to discuss regional security and defence cooperation.
An ASEAN event for sharing disaster-management practice, building partnerships and strengthening regional preparedness.
The Republic of Singapore Air Force command responsible for air surveillance, air defence and command-and-control operations.
A plan combining performance appraisal with agreed development priorities and follow-up actions.
A programme supporting enterprises in adopting more advanced and integrated digital solutions.
Screening during pregnancy to identify symptoms or risks of antenatal depression and enable follow-up support.
The daylight-saving time used in Atlantic Canada and some nearby regions, at UTC-3.
A whole-of-public-service programme to provide secure digital workplace services and improve collaboration and productivity.