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Singapore's GDP growth slows down to 3.8% in 2022 compared to 7.6% in 2021

In a breakdown, Singapore's manufacturing sector shrank by 3% year on year in the fourth quarter of 2022 and expanded by 2.6% in the whole year

Australia's housing prices mark largest annual decline of 5.3% since 2008

According to the report, despite the downturn across many areas of the country, housing values generally remain 11.7% above where they were at the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic

iPhone 15 Pro models may feature solid-state buttons, increased RAM

Telephoto lens on the iPhone 15 Pro Max to feature periscope technology for increased optical zoom expected

All conversions can't be illegal: SC on HC order on MP anti-conversion law

Madhya Pradesh High Court, in its decision in November 2022, had restrained the state government from prosecuting "adult citizens if they solemnise marriage on their own volition"

Ex-RAW chief AS Dulat joins Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra in Delhi

After retirement Dulat served as an advisor on Jammu and Kashmir in the Prime Minister's Office from January 2000 to May 2004

Budget 2023: FDI in startups needs tax exemption, says Wadhwani Foundation

With an estimated 250 unicorns by 2025 from a little over 100 now and $180 billion of total funding by CY23, India's startup ecosystem is well-positioned to leverage the availability of young talent

Samsung to showcase foldable plus slidable OLED panel at CES 2023: Report

According to the report, "once this screen is folded open, an additional part of the screen comes out when it is slid open"

Delhi excise policy case: Court grants interim bail to five accused

Special Judge M.K. Nagpal granted bail to them on Rs 50,000 personal bail bond and Rs one lakh amount surety

Coal production rises 16% at 608 mn tonnes during Apr-Dec period of FY23

Coal Ministry sources said that production has increased due to greater usage of mining capacities of captive coal blocks

IPO fundraising in India halves in 2022; 40 firms raised Rs 59,412 cr

Forty Indian corporates raised Rs 59,412 crore through main board IPOs in calendar year 2022, half of the Rs 118,723 crore (all-time high) mobilised by 63 IPOs in 2021, according to PRIME Database

Apple may develop 'AirPods Lite' to compete with cheaper wireless earbuds

Tech giant Apple is reportedly working on 'Airpods Lite' version to compete against cheaper wireless earbuds

Israel's central bank raises interest rate to 3.75%, highest since 2008

This is the seventh consecutive rise in the base interest rate in Israel since April 2022 when the figure then stood at 0.1 per cent, reports Xinhua news agency

RateGain acquires travel data exchange platform Adara for $16 million

RateGain Travel Technologies Ltd has announced it is acquiring Adara, a leader in data collection and management in the travel and hospitality space, for $16 million (about Rs 132.4 crore)

27 Indians abroad to receive Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award this year

Guyana President Mohamed Irfaan Ali and renowned Canadian scientist Dr Vaikuntam Iyer Lakshmanan are among 27 recipients of the 2023 Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award

Samsung Electronics to showcase new models in monitor lineup at CES 2023

The new lineups will deliver better image quality and a range of innovative features for users looking to work, play and live through their monitor display, the company said in a statement

TSMC may manufacture most of Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipsets

The chipsets are expected to be sourced from both Samsung and TSMC to reduce manufacturing costs, reports Gizmochina

Thousands pay their last respects to football legend Pele in Brazil

His wake was being held at the Urbano Caldira Stadium, the home field of Pele's former team Santos, allowing fans to pay their last respects

Russia plans prolonged attacks with Iran-made drones, says Zelensky

"We have information that Russia is planning a prolonged attack with Shahed drones. Their bet may be on our exhaustion. The exhaustion of our people, our air defence, our electricity," he added

S Korea to require pre-entry Covid testing for travelers from HK, Macao

South Korea will require a negative Covid-19 PCR test for arrivals from Hong Kong and Macao, in addition to the planned requirement for travelers from China

TECNO launches PHANTOM X2 in India with MediaTek Dimensity 9000 5G chipset

Priced at Rs 39,999, the smartphone comes in 2 colours- Stardust Grey and Moonlight Silver, both which will be available across both online and offline retail touchpoints, pre-bookings starting Jan 2