Posting a series of images on his Twitter account, signed “LHL”, at the end of his six-day visit, SM Lee wrote: “Took a #jalanjalan at the lively Yuyuan Old Street in the evening. Every corner is captivating as the traditional Chinese buildings are illuminated with beautiful lights.” The phrase “jalan jalan” is Singlish — that is, Singapore English — for “taking a stroll”.
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Be careful with your cash: Amid geopolitical tensions, MAS advises Singapore to be ready for volatility
In its analysis of the ‘Global Macrofinancial Environment’, the central bank of Singapore said that while global economic activity “has remained resilient”, there was still a risk because of “heightened policy uncertainty, trade tensions, and geopolitical conflicts that increase the probability of adverse shocks”.
Singaporeans must stand united to be heard on the world stage as global order shifts, says PM Wong at PAP70 conference
Set to become the next PAP Secretary General, completing the Singapore leadership transition, PM Wong told the audience, “With your support, and support from our newly elected CEC, I will lead the PAP into the next general election.”
America votes: With US Capitol riots in mind, businesses and buildings board up in Washington DC as election day arrives
Donald Trump had refused to accept the result of the 2020 elections, which he had lost to present US President Joe Biden. His angry supporters — a huge mob — attacked the US Capitol in January 2021.
2 in 3 Indian-Americans plan to vote for Kamala Harris; slight uptick in support for Donald Trump: Survey
According to the survey, 61 per cent of registered Indian-American voter respondents plan to vote for Kamala Harris, while 32 per cent intend to vote for Donald Trump.
The analysis is based on a nationally representative online survey of 714 Indian-American citizens between September 18 and October 15. The survey has an overall margin of error of +/- 3.7 per cent.
US presidential elections 2024: Kamala Harris and Donald Trump urge “vote early” as endgame polls put candidates in dead heat
The final nationwide CNN poll found that 47 per cent of likely voters support Kamala Harris, current vice-president, and an equal 47 per cent would vote for Donald Trump, former president, in the elections.
Diwali 2024: Be alert and don’t shop till you drop into an online scammer’s trap
The festival of Diwali is just days away, and for Indians everywhere, it means cherry-picking the best buys from an explosion of online shopping offers. However, in this day and age, a dealfest also means that cyber-crooks are just as much out there, picking their targets.
US presidential elections: AR Rahman records music in support of Kamala Harris campaign
The 30-minute show will feature some of AR Rahman’s most beloved songs, interspersed with messages highlighting Kamala Harris’s historic candidacy and commitment to the AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) community, a media release said.
Why does Russia matter to India so much? Jaishankar sums it up for US audience
Explaining the India-Russia ties to the American audience, Indian Minister of External Affairs Dr S Jaishankar summed it up in three words: geopolitics, military, and economics. He was speaking at the Asia Society Policy Institute in New York City.
Ukraine may soon fire Storm Shadow cruise missiles, other long-range weapons deep into Russia, as hinted after Kyiv talks with US, UK
Among weapons that Ukraine would most likely be allowed to fire at Russia, if restrictions are lifted, is the Storm Shadow cruise missile, a product of collaboration between the UK and France, with a reported range of 190 miles (300km).
