Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave the mantra of ‘Reform, Perform, Transform’ to pitch investment opportunities in the country during the opening keynote address at the plenary session of the 48th World Economic Forum (WEF) at Davos in Switzerland.
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Singapore emerges third in Bloomberg 2018 Innovation Index ranking
Adding another feather in its cap, Singapore has ranked third in the latest Bloomberg 2018 Innovation Index, scoring even ahead of European countries like Germany and Switzerland.
Need to rethink on engaging foreign workers in Singapore: Ravi Menon
There should be a rethink on the issue of mindsets and attitudes towards the inflow of foreign workers in Singapore, said managing director of Monetary Authority of Singapore Ravi Menon.
In pics: The Ramayana Festival by ASEAN countries
The Ramayana Festival, with the participation of all ten ASEAN countries, began in Delhi over the weekend. The five-day festivity of shared cultural and religious heritage follows a resoundingly successful ASEAN-India Pravasi Bharatiya Divas which was held in Singapore earlier this month.
In Pics: PM Modi showcases New India’s potential at the World Economic Forum in Davos
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is showcasing the immense potential of the country at the World Economic Forum being organised at the Swiss mountain resort of Davos.
Dhoni’s master class for budding cricketers of Singapore
Much to the delight of the parents, India’s number one wicketkeeper batsman repeatedly said, focus of his academy is on pushing children to play outdoor sport and reduce the time they spend watching TV and playing games on devices.
ICSSR planning to conduct research on problems afflicting NRI brides in India
To study the problems afflicting NRI brides, the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), is planning to conduct a research on them in the country, reported PTI.
Prerna Awards bringing Indian languages closer to the diaspora
To bring India and Singapore together through the bridge of language, Singapore Language Organisation is doing yeoman’s service for promotion of this cause.
From arduous journey to winning Best Malaysian Film: A rendezvous with director Shanjhey Kumar
After struggling for around 10 years, Jagat was released in December 2015, and won Best Malaysian Film at the 28th Malaysia Film Festival. The film was screened at the ASEAN India Cinefest at the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Singapore as well.
Important for young children to be careful when approached by strangers: Shanmugam
“It is important for young children to be taught to be careful when approached by strangers. At the same time, we need to be careful of spreading untrue stories and unnecessarily alarming parents,” said Home Affairs and Law Minister K Shanmugam in a Facebook post today.
