Singapore has been overtaken by Switzerland as the best place in the world to live and work but remains the best destination for families.
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UAE Foreign Minister to make 3-day trip to India
United Arab Emirates’ Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan is scheduled to make a three-day official visit to India from July 7 in a bid to grow bilateral relations and further strengthen their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Enjoy duty free shopping at Dubai airports using Indian Rupee
There is good news for Indian travellers who will no longer need to convert their Indian currency to shop at duty free stores at Dubai airports.
Four Indian-Americans arrested for H-1B visa scam
Four Indian-Americans have been arrested on visa fraud charges. The executives from two IT staffing companies were charged with misusing the US H-1B visa programme.
‘Reluctant Editor’ PN Balji tells the stories of Singapore media through the ages
Veteran journalist and editor PN Balji unveils tell-all book relating unpublished anecdotes about articles published in Singapore newspapers over the years.
‘India-UAE bridge’ initiative launched to promote trade and investment
In a new initiative, Dubai-based port operator DP World has launched the ‘India-UAE bridge’ to attract Indian trade and investments to its flagship Jebel Ali Port and Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza).
Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei leaders to attend Singapore National Day Parade
Indonesian President Joko Widodo, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah have all accepted invitations to attend this year’s Singapore National Day Parade (NDP) to celebrate its bicentennial year.
Asian passports remain most powerful, UK & US passport power declines
Japan and Singapore maintained their top spot as the world’s most powerful passports in the third quarter report published by the Henley Passport Index. Both countries have a visa-free/visa-on-arrival score of 189.
Health tourism grows in India: NRIs, foreigners rush to hospitals for affordable treatment
India is today the preferred destination for foreigners and non-resident Indians who flock to the country’s 500-plus accredited world-class hospitals.
In Pics: A day out in New York City – the busiest city in the world
Summer is finally here in New York city. The city that never sleeps is now filled with excitement and a sense of purpose.
