Physical crime in Singapore rose by 5.4 percent in the first half of 2025, with 10,341 cases reported from January to June as compared to 9,809 cases recorded in the same period last year, police said on Tuesday, August 26 The first six months of the year saw an increase in knife crimes, rape, molestation […]
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ICSID to open first staffed office outside Washington in Singapore
The Letter of Intent was signed by Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs Edwin Tong, and ICSID Secretary-General Martina Polasek during the Singapore Convention Week 2025.
Indians in Singapore prioritise nationality and language as key identity markers: IPS study
The study, titled ‘Religious Identity and Practice among Singaporeans’, forms part of the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) Survey on Race, Religion, and Language 2024 and is based on responses from a nationally representative sample of 4,000 residents, local weekly Tabla! reported on Friday, August 22.
Indian flag at Singapore condo sparks outrage
Under Singapore’s National Emblems (Control of Display) Act, it is an offence to publicly display a foreign national flag or emblem without proper authorisation. The law considers an emblem publicly displayed if it is visible to members of the public.
Ex-students Rajpal Yadav, Pankaj Tripathi invite Singaporeans to experience NSD’s Indian Theatre Festival
The event marks two major milestones — 60 years of India–Singapore diplomatic ties and 60 years of NSD’s Repertory Company.
Indian-origin pre-school teacher jailed in Singapore for assaulting pupil
In July 2025, she pleaded guilty to the charge of ill-treatment of a child under her care. The sentencing took place on August 19 at the State Courts.
Singapore: Fashion takes to the sea with ‘Runway on the Waves’ aboard historic Fu Ning ship
he showcase will unfold against a coastal backdrop, with golden-hour views of the marina.
Billionaire Ong Beng Seng fined SGD 30,000 in Iswaran-linked justice obstruction case
The court imposed the maximum fine allowable under its jurisdiction, taking into account Ong’s severe health condition, including a diagnosis of advanced multiple myeloma, an incurable cancer of plasma cells.
India, Singapore finalise 10 key agreements ahead of PM Wong’s visit
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw held the ISMR with six Singaporean ministers.
India, Singapore to strengthen maritime ties with focus on green and digital corridors
Yong also pointed to digitalisation, including the rise of artificial intelligence and generative AI, as a major force shaping the future.
