Singapore’s budget for 2020 seeks to chart a steady path amid the coronavirus outbreak and global uncertainties with a SGD 106 billion financial plan.
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Government says range of measures in place to combat COVID-19 outbreak in Singapore
The Singapore government has taken proactive steps to secure essential supplies, including masks, to combat the COVID-19 outbreak in the city-state.
US Congressman Ami Bera calls for release of political detainees in Kashmir
United States Congressman Ami Bera on Wednesday expressed concern over the situation in Kashmir and agitations over the new citizenship law in New Delhi.
UAE cuts prices of over 500 medicines for chronic and long term illnesses
Patients in the UAE needing long-term treatment or suffering from chronic diseases will pay 2 to 74 per cent less for their medicines after the Ministry of Health and Prevention(MOHAP) reduced the prices of a number of medicines.
3 more COVID-19 cases confirmed, 2 of which linked to church clusters
Singapore has confirmed three additional cases of COVID-19 infection. Of these, one is linked to The Life Church and Missions Singapore and one is linked to Grace Assembly of God.
Indian-origin Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak to present UK Budget on March 11
New Indian-origin Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak is set to get off to a flying start as he helms the UK government in presenting the Budget on March 11 as previously announced.
Ministry of External Affairs invites nominations for India’s highest diaspora award
A maximum of 30 awards will be given out at the Pravasi Bharatiya Sammelan, scheduled to be held in January 2021 in India.
WHO praises Singapore’s response to COVID-19
“Singapore is leaving no stone unturned, testing every case of influenza-like illness and pneumonia,” said WHO director-general Dr Tedros at a media briefing.
What UK’s new points-based visa system means for Indian and other migrants
United Kingdom Home Secretary Priti Patel on Wednesday announced the launch of the UK’s new points-based visa system, aimed at attracting skilled migrants from across the world, including from India, and cutting down on the number of low-skilled workers coming to the country.
Not treated very well by India, but I like PM Modi a lot, says Trump as trade deal looks unlikely
With less than a week to go before his visit, United States President Donald Trump said there was little likelihood of a trade deal with India.
