Facing a plunge in their quarterly profit, Singapore-based Sembcorp Industries has changed its strategy and plans to raise about SGD500 million from the sale of some utilities assets. Further, the company also plans to list its Indian energy business.
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New NTU institute to study the impact of the tech revolution on society
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has established the NTU Institute of Science and Technology for Humanity to study the impact of the technological revolution on society.
Nearly 70,000 cans of duty-unpaid beer declared as fruit punch uncovered: ICA
Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) announced in a Facebook post that its officers at Pasir Panjang Scanning Station detected 69,048 cans of duty-unpaid beer on 19 Feb.
Singapore sixth least corrupt country in the world, India ranked 81st
The global position of Singapore has improved further as it has ranked sixth in the annual ranking of countries that are considered least corrupt in 2017, moving up a notch from seventh position in 2016.
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau cancels dinner invite to convicted Khalistani terrorist
The visit of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to India has been hit by another controversy over a dinner invitation extended to Jaspal Atwal, who is a convicted Khalistani terrorist.
Canada does not sympathise with Sikh separatists, Trudeau assures India
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has offered his “categorical assurance” that Canada did not sympathise the Sikh separatist movement, which aims to have an independent state of Khalistan carved out of Punjab.
Jallianwala Bagh massacre centenary perfect day for a British apology: Shashi Tharoor
Sharing his fondness for the Lion City, Dr Shashi Tharoor spoke about his ties to Singapore. “I’m glad to be back, Singapore is one of my favourite places on Earth,” he said.
Santheesh becomes 125th Indian to win USD1 million in Dubai Duty Free raffle
A record has been created as Santheesh Kumar has become the 125th Indian national to win USD1 million in the Dubai Duty Free raffle draw.
Need to preserve Singapore’s wealth and grow it for future generations: Indranee
“There is a need to not only preserve Singapore’s wealth but grow it for future generations,” asserted Senior Minister of State for Law and Finance Indranee Rajah.
Singapore set to tax e-books, web TV shows and other digital services from 2020
A broad swathe of e-services ranging from downloadable digital content such as mobile applications, e-books and movies, to subscription-based media including news, streaming of TV shows and online gaming are set to be included in the proposed Goods and Services Tax (GST) on digital services.
