Indian Finance Minister Arun Jaitley made a strong case for reforms in H1B/L1 visa process and social security contribution in the US.
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Singapore retains second spot out of 60 in ‘The Economist’s’ Safe Cities Index
The Lion City was chosen as the second safest city in the world in The Economist’s Safe Cities Index. Singapore’s safety score rose from 84.61 in 2015 to 89.64 in 2017, placing it right after Tokyo.
MAS keeps exchange rate policy unchanged
In line with expectations, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) kept its exchange rate-based policy unchanged today during the semi-annual review.
India, US, China show upward trend in wealth inequality: IMF
Despite a sharp fall in inequality around the world, the US, China and India have witnessed upward trends in its level, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said earlier this week.
Singapore’s economy grows by 4.6 per cent in third quarter
Belying all claims, Singapore’s economy grew by 4.6 per cent in the third quarter from a year ago, boosted by growth in the manufacturing and services industries. This was revealed in the advance estimates released by the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) today.
Artful, energetic Rasika Shekar to perform in Singapore
Rasika Shekar, 28, who’s been performing Indian classical vocals and on the Indian bamboo flute since the age of 14, is one of the most popular singer-flautists in the entertainment Industry.
Photo exhibition of Indian diaspora’s history in Britain reaches London
As part of an effort to expand the dissemination of India’s heritage, a large number of visitors, tourists and passers-by at the London Bridge pier have been stopping to learn the largely unknown history of the Indian diaspora in the United Kingdom.
Agreement to simplify requirements for cross-border bus transport services within ASEAN: Singapore DPM
Speaking at the opening of the 23rd ASEAN Transport Ministers Meeting, Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean said an agreement will be signed tomorrow between the member countries.
50 hybrid buses to roll on Singapore roads by second half of 2018
As part of an exercise to build a more environmentally friendly public bus fleet, about 50 diesel-hybrid buses will roll out on the roads of Singapore gradually by the second half of 2018, announced Land Transport Authority (LTA).
Drama Queen in Singapore? Suchitra Krishnamoorthi feels her vivacious Mumbai act can resonate across the seas
Music, theatre, TV shows, cinema and painting – Suchitra Krishnamoorthi justifies every role she enters in. As if that was not enough, she as a writer has mixed fiction with fact to make waves in a semi-autobiographical work converted into stage form.
