The inaugural India – Singapore Mediation Summit (ISMS2021) featured the Chief Justice of India and the Chief Justice of Singapore, among other luminaries, who took the stage to share their views on mediation.
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Singapore unveils world’s largest floating solar energy farm
Singapore unveiled one of the world’s largest floating solar panel farm on Tengeh Reservoir. The farm can produce enough electricity to power the island’s five water treatment plants and the project is part of efforts by country to meet goal of quadrupling solar energy production by 2025.
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).
Eight food and beverage outlets ordered to close, 56 people penalised for flouting COVID norms in Singapore
Eight food and beverage (F&B) outlets were ordered to close for violating COVID-19 norms, the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE), Singapore said today.
Singapore ministers defend hiring foreign workers’ policy in Parliament
In a series of parliamentary discussions, top Singapore ministers defended the government’s free trade agreements and openness to hiring foreign professionals amid criticism from political opponents that the policy increased job competition — particularly from India.
Singapore PM Lee wears turban, welcomes Sikh community with ‘Sat Sri Akal’
Highlighting the multi-cultural nature of the city-state, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong wore an immaculate white turban at the inauguration of a gurdwara and greeted the community members in perfect Punjabi, saying “Sat Sri Akaal”.
Singapore President calls for ground-up drives to aid vulnerable groups
Singapore President Halimah Yacob yesterday reiterated that ground-up initiatives play a key role in empowering and supporting vulnerable groups, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
Singapore PM to deliver National Day Rally speech on August 22
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will deliver the National Day Rally 2021 (NDR) speech on August 22 at Mediacorp, the PM’s Office said in a statement.
Singapore Parliament to discuss ministerial statements on FTAs, attacks on Indians next week
Two ministerial statements are set to be delivered in Parliament next week to explain ”how vital” Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) are to Singapore and to address ”false allegations” that these pacts are not ”a free hand” for foreign professionals to take up jobs in the island nation.
