A London-based Indian-origin economics professor has been appointed to a new expert panel set up by the UK government to advise on the use of “cutting-edge” trade models and techniques as it moves towards clinching post-Brexit Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with countries.
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Singapore Airlines launches experiences and tours in place of flights to nowhere
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has launched the Discover Your Singapore Airlines suite of experiences, comprising three exciting and all-new initiatives for customers over the next few weeks.
Singapore Indian Development Association (SINDA) Project Give 2020 to focus on acts of care
As the Deepavali festive season draws near, Singapore Indian Development Association (SINDA) is gearing up its year-round Project Give campaign with a focus on “Acts of Care” this year.
Trump, firms paid USD 750 in taxes in US, USD 145,000 in India in 2017: Media reports
United States President Donald Trump reportedly paid just USD 750 in federal income taxes in the year he was elected, according to a media report, which also said that he or his companies paid USD 145,400 taxes in India in 2017.
Singapore residents can report change of address online from Oct 1
The new e-Service will be available in the four official languages (English, Mandarin, Malay and Tamil).
Indian-Americans raise USD 3.3 mn in fundraiser for Joe Biden
Indian-Americans reportedly raised over USD 3.3 million in a single night for Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden.
The modern-day matchmaker
What’s love got to do with it? Just about everything, if you ask Anuradha Gupta, the Founder CEO of Vows for Eternity. This New York-based elite, bespoke matchmaking service aims to bring people a step closer to their happily-ever-after.
Multilateralism is key to overcoming COVID-19 challenges, Balakrishnan says at UN
Speaking at the General Debate of the 75th United Nations (UN) General Assembly on September 26, Singapore’s foreign affairs minister Vivian Balakrishnan stressed the importance of multilateralism in overcoming challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Indian students appeal to PM Boris Johnson for justice in row over English language test
The letter is an appeal from the students, asking for justice after being accused of cheating in a compulsory English language test six years ago.
US News releases 2021 Best Colleges Rankings in post-COVID era
The US News & World Report unveiled the 2021 US News Best Colleges ranking even as students and schools across the country are grappling with the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.
