On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his colleague Lawrence Wong visited AEM Holdings, a prominent business in the semiconductor and electronics industry, to explore potential collaborations. Additionally, Singaporean semiconductor businesses were invited by PM Modi to take part in the ‘SEMICON INDIA’ show, which is scheduled to take place in Greater Noida from September … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today held a productive meeting with his Singapore counterpart Lawrence Wong during which they elevated the bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership. Ahead of the talks with Singapore PM Wong, PM Modi received a red carpet-welcome at the Singapore Parliament House. He also signed the visitor’s book there. “A new … Read more
India Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Singapore for a two-day visit to strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations. This visit comes after a historic visit to Brunei as part of New Delhi’s ‘Act East’ policy. India and Singapore already share a strategic alliance in the region, and PM Modi’s visit today aims … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on official visits to Brunei and Singapore from Tuesday, September 3. PM Narendra Modi will visit Brunei on September 3-4 at the invitation of Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in all existing sectors. It is the first bilateral visit by an Indian prime minister to that country. … Read more
The first week of September will see Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s travel to Singapore, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday. The visit will be essential to deepening the two countries’ bilateral ties. “On September 4 and 5, 2024, PM Modi will visit Singapore at the invitation of PM, his excellency Lawrence Wong,” … Read more
Singapore has implemented new measures in response to a significant surge in COVID-19 cases, recording approximately 56,000 cases in the week of December 3 to December 9, 2023. The Health Ministry in Singapore has introduced guidelines, including the reintroduction of mask-wearing and a travel advisory. The rising infections have prompted the government to take action, … Read more
Tharman Shanmugaratnam is Singapore’s new Indian-origin president who secured a significant victory in the country’s presidential race in 2023. Here is an overview of his background and career: Tharman Shanmugaratnam’s career has been marked by his deep expertise in economics and his contributions to both the financial sector and politics in Singapore. As the new … Read more
Singapore-born Indian-origin figure Tharman Shanmugaratnam has been officially announced as a contender in the forthcoming presidential election of the prosperous city-state. Joining him in this three-way race are two Chinese-origin former business executives. Mr. Tharman, aged 66, former investment chief of state-owned company Ng Kok Song, aged 75, and former head of the state-run insurance … Read more
In a startling incident in Singapore, a man named Vict Lim Siong Hock, who was recently fired from his job, took drastic action by locking up nine ex-employees in his former workplace. The incident unfolded in September of the previous year when the man, frustrated by his dismissal, padlocked the sole entrance to the office, … Read more
The nation’s second drug-related hanging this week occurred on Friday when Singapore executed a woman for trafficking 31 grams of heroin for the first time in 19 years. In 2018, Saridewi Djamani, 45, received a death sentence for trafficking enough of the drug to support the addiction of “about 370 abusers,” according to the Central … Read more
The latest Henley Passport Index, Singapore has emerged as the world’s most powerful passport, surpassing Japan which held the top position for five years. Singaporean passport holders enjoy visa-free access to an impressive 192 destinations out of 227 worldwide, while Japan dropped to third place due to a decrease in the number of visa-free destinations. … Read more
Singapore: A Singaporean man has been jailed for selling nearly $1 million worth of strawberry milk and coffee to North Korea, following other sanctions-busting trades from the city-state that have included sending wine, whisky, and perfume to Pyongyang. North Korea has been hit with a barrage of sanctions, including from the United Nations, over its … Read more