Singapore will spend SGD 76.4 million to buy more than two million tonnes of nature-based carbon credits from four projects in Ghana, Paraguay and Peru, a media report said. This is the first time the commercially vibrant city state is sourcing carbon credits from nature-based projects, said the National Climate Change Secretariat (NCCS) and the […]
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Singapore: Indian Navy’s INS Nistar reaches Changi for maiden port call
INS Nistar, made its maiden port call at Changi, Singapore on Sunday.
Singapore defence ministry warns of “bulk order” scam by SAF personnel impostors
In its Facebook post, MINDEF Singapore said: “The SAF has observed a number of allegedly fraudulent bulk orders made by individuals claiming to be SAF personnel. The SAF takes a serious view of this. For the 7 cases that we are aware of, we have not found any evidence that these individuals are affliated with the SAF, and have made reports to the Police on them.”
Singapore to buy 4 Boeing P-8A Poseidon aircraft to boost maritime security
The P-8A Poseidon aircraft will replace the ageing Fokker 50 planes, which have been in service since 1993. While the ministry confirmed the order, it did not reveal the financial details of the deal.
StarHub and Guinness to host Premier League screening for football fans in Singapore
The match between English Premier League rivals Liverpool and Everton will be shown on Saturday, September 20, at Harry’s South Beach, ARFC Woodleigh, and ARFC East Coast Park.
ASEAN benefits when India and China engage, says Singapore’s Alvin Tan
ASEAN a regional organisation set up to promote economic growth, social progress, and regional peace and stability. The 10-member bloc comprises Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Singapore institutes host session on India-China response to global economic turbulence
To delve into the question of ‘How China and India are confronting the global economic turbulence’, two Singapore institutes — the East Asian Institute (EAI) and the Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS) at the National University of Singapore — are jointly holding a public session on 8 September 2025 (9.30am – 12.30pm) at Amara Singapore Hotel.
President Murmu calls Singapore key partner in India’s Act East Policy
Murmu said Singapore is a major source of investments for India and Singaporean investments in the country are also growing.
PM Wong ends India visit with emphasis on “ambitious roadmap” for strategic partnership
Highlighting some important elements of his visit, PM Wong posted on September 4 evening: “Met with PM @narendramodi today. Together, we launched an ambitious Roadmap for the SG–India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, charting cooperation in advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, sustainability, and emerging areas such as digitalisation, AI and space.”
PM Wong and PM Modi virtually inaugurate 2nd phase of JNPort PSA Terminal (BMCT)
Visiting Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have virtually inaugurated the second phase of the JNPort PSA Terminal (BMCT). Following this, the terminal’s total container handling capacity would stand at 4.8-million TEUs (Twenty-foot equivalent units).
