Aeronautical engineer Sirisha Bandla became the third Indian-origin woman to fly into space when she joined British billionaire Richard Branson on Virgin Galactic’s first fully crewed suborbital test flight from New Mexico.
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SMEs to get extended COVID aid in Singapore
Singapore’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will continue to receive support in relation to COVID-19 as part of additional support measures costing SGD1.2 billion (USD 900 million).
Dubai’s free zone signs up 1,230 companies for best six-month finish
The Dubai free zone Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) has licensed an additional 1,230 businesses to operate from the hub after it finished its best first six months since 2013.
Singapore’s Ascendas Trust to invest SGD 216 mn in Indian data centre venture
Singapore-based IT and logistics park developer Ascendas India Trust yesterday announced plans to invest an estimated SGD 216 million (INR 1,200 crore) to develop the first phase of its first data centre project in India.
Singapore’s GDP to grow 4℅ to 6℅ this year despite uncertain global outlook: Finance Minister Lawrence Wong
Singapore Minister Lawrence Wong said that with uncertainty looming large over global economy outlook, continue to expect Singapore’s GDP growth at least 4 per cent to 6 per cent this year.
Canada’s tourism spending contracts by record 2.6% in Q1
Canada’s tourism spending dropped further to 2.6 per cent in the first quarter of 2021, after witnessing a 48.8 per cent year-over-year drop in 2020, Statistics Canada has said.
Singapore low-cost airline Scoot launches new aircraft on Bangkok route
Singapore-based budget carrier Scoot has expanded its service with the addition of its new single-aisle Airbus A321neo aircraft, as it made its inaugural flight from Singapore to Bangkok as TR610.
We want to help create a vibrant media ecosystem spanning MENA and South Asia: Abhayanand Singh
Abhayanand and Vistas Media have served as the bridge between content creators and financiers across India, Singapore and South Asia. The company recently announced its expansion plans and investment management initiative in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
Singapore’s Vistas Media Capital expands footprint in MENA region, sets up $150 million investment fund for SPACs
Singapore based media investment holding company Vistas Media Capital (VMC) announced its expansion plans in the Middle East region across the media and entertainment sector and investment management initiative for investors in the MENA region.
Buying health insurance for heart patients: Do’s and Don’ts
IRDA recommends every policyholder go through each of these Dos and Don’ts before buying health insurance for heart patients.
