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India has a crucial role to play in shaping the post-COVID-19 world: Singapore FM

Singapore News - India had “a crucial role” to play in helping the region build an inclusive architecture at a time of increasing global...

UK PM Boris Johnson shortens India visit as COVID cases surge

United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson has reduced the length of his trip to India later this month because of the COVID-19 situation...

Singapore Aetos officer charged with armed robbery used official firearm, say Singapore Police

Singapore Crime News - A 38-year-old auxiliary police officer who allegedly robbed a shop in Jurong on April 12 using his official gun after...

Pawsome cat cafes you need to check out

Singaporeans love cats, no doubt about that. The cat café craze originated in Japan, and it didn’t take too long before Singapore started...

Indian-American frontline healthcare workers protest against green card backlog in Washington DC

USA News - A group of frontline Indian-American healthcare professionals, stuck in the 150-plus-year Green Card backlog, held a peaceful...

‘Am I Old?’: Sharul Channa brings her latest production to the stage once again

Singapore Theater - Indian-origin Sharul Channa presents ‘Am I Old?’, which explores the life of Savitri, a 68-year-old, Singaporean...

Vaccinations not required for travellers in Hong Kong to Singapore bubble: Carrie Lam

Singapore News - Hong Kong is planning to only allow those who’ve had COVID-19 shots to fly from the city to Singapore once both...

India, US looking to deepen partnership on clean energy, military and security sphere

India and the US will pursue ways in which they can deepen their partnership on climate, clean energy, security and defense, the Biden...

Singapore first nation to ratify 15-nation economic cooperation agreement

Singapore became the first participating country to ratify the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement, a multi-nation...

Queen Elizabeth II's husband Prince Philip, 99, dies

Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth and a leading figure in the British royal family for almost seven decades, has died aged 99,...

Shalima Motial’s Dream Catchers celebrates its 10th anniversary

NRI Stories: Indian in Singapore, Shalima Motial started the company with the aim to promote local performing artists in Singapore.

Upcoming trade show at Marina Bay Sands with 2,500 attendees, biggest since pandemic lockdown

Singapore News: An upcoming trade show at the Marina Bay Sands (MBS) in Singapore is set to welcome 2,500 participants, making it the...

Singapore, US discuss critical role of transport in post-COVID-19 economic recovery

Global News- Singapore and the United States explore ways to revive international air travel and long-term post-pandemic recovery and...

“Are you Singaporean?”: Pooja Nansi explores the complex question through You Are Here

You Are Here explores Pooja’s story and her history – from her parents’ decision to settle in another country to her grandparents’...

The passionate tutor: Divesh Shah

In this @Work interview, Connected to India speaks to Divesh Shah, founder of Math Vision – one of the most sought-after tuition centres...

Singapore becomes cruise capital of the world in COVID-hit year: STB

Singapore News: According to the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), Singapore currently accounts for a third of the world's cruises, owing to...

Scoot world's first low-cost carrier to get diamond status in airline health safety audit

Singapore News: Singapore Airlines' budget arm Scoot has been awarded the Diamond status in the APEX Health Safety global audit of airlines,...

Singapore Airlines to partner up with Salesforce to revamp customer case and knowledge management system

Singapore News: Singapore Airlines (SIA) has selected customer relationship management (CRM) firm Salesforce to develop and implement a new...

Grand exhibition by American artist Dale Chihuly awaits Singaporeans with over 100 artworks at Gardens by the Bay

Singapore: Dale Chihuly Glass in Bloom will be on display from May 1 till August 1, 2021 and marks the artist’s first major garden...

Singapore, India among eight countries to accept invitation to US President's upcoming climate summit

Singapore and India are among the few countries that agreed to attend US President Joe Biden’s Leaders Summit on Climate, with less than...

SGX delegation announces setting up of office in GIFT city

Singapore News: The Singapore Stock Exchange (SGX) will be establishing its offshore office at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City...

Singapore joins Interpol-led task force to combat COVID-19 related scams

Singapore News: Singapore is joining an Interpol-led global financial crime task force, comprising the US and UK, which will be looking into...

Singapore government announces waiver on foreign workers' levies during stay-home period

Singapore's Ministry of Manpower (MOM) yesterday said it would waive levies on foreign workers, including maids, during their stay-home...

Singapore's arbitration centre sets new record of handling 1,080 cases in 2020

According to its annual report, the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) set a new record with 1,080 new case filings in 2020....