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EAM Jaishankar meets counterparts from Denmark, UAE, and Singapore at UNGA

The meetings centred around strengthening bilateral ties with each nation

Singapore court grants 4-month moratorium to WazirX after $230 mn hack

Thankful for the court's decision, it will allow us to focus on our path to resolution, recovery and restructuring, says Nischal Shetty, co-founder, WazirX

Ficci furniture mission explores collaboration with Singapore businesses

Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry's (Ficci) furniture industry mission has explored new avenues for collaboration with furniture businesses in Singapore as a market outreach programme. "This mission is an important milestone in deepening the relationship between the Indian and Singaporean furniture industries," Ficci Furniture Committee Chair Rudra Chatterjee, who led the industry delegation to the city state, said. "We are excited to explore new avenues for collaboration, which can drive growth and prosperity in both markets," he said after interaction with the Singapore Furniture Industries Council (SFIC) on Wednesday. "The collaboration opportunities between SFIC and Ficci present exciting opportunities in areas like sustainability, design and market expansion," SFIC President Phua Boon Huat said after hosting a roundtable and B2B meetings. "We are happy to welcome the Ficci delegation to Singapore, building on recent high-level engagements between our two ..

Ex-minister Iswaran pleads guilty in graft case that gripped Singapore

The charge of accepting gifts carries a jail term of up to two years and a fine. For obstructing justice, Iswaran can be sentenced to jail of up to 7 years and a fine

Singapore to start landmark graft trial of former minister S Iswaran

The case against Iswaran, a former party member, is a test for a party that has long relied on its reputation for clean governance to win all elections since Singapore's independence in 1965

Decision paralysis: 69% Indians find it hard to plan for future, says study

The HSBC study highlights that confidence is a key issue, as 62 per cent of those surveyed feel they are not well-prepared to manage important decisions

Pope concludes Asia trip, reiterates interfaith tolerance to heal world

Pope Francis wrapped up his visit to Singapore on Friday by praising its tradition of interfaith harmony, closing out his four-nation trip through Asia with the same message of tolerance that he delivered at the start. Francis presided over a gathering of young people from some of the religious traditions that are present in Singapore, where mosques, Buddhist temples and Christian churches stand side-by-side among the city-state's iconic skyscrapers. In a sign he was enjoying himself, Francis ditched his speech and urged the youths to take risks, even if it means making mistakes. But he came back to the topic at hand make his main point about the need for people of different faiths to engage in constructive dialogue rather than insist on the righteousness of their particular beliefs. All religions are a path to arrive at God, he said. They are like different languages to arrive there. But God is God for all. Francis was in Singapore to encourage its Catholics, who make up about 3.5

'India's growth potential is above 7.5%': RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das

At a Singapore forum, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das projected that India has a growth potential of at least 7.5%, slightly above the RBI's official 7.2% forecast for 2024-25

Pope Francis urges leaders in S'pore to seek fair wages for foreign workers

These workers contribute a great deal to society and should be guaranteed a fair wage, he said

Indian employers most bullish globally on Oct-Dec quarter hiring: Survey

Corporate India reported the strongest hiring sentiments globally for the next three months, with 37 per cent of employers planning to increase their staff strength as businesses are bullish about the country's economic position, a survey said on Tuesday. According to the ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey Q4, 2024, of nearly 3,150 employers across sectors and regions, the Net Employment Outlook in India is the strongest worldwide at 37 per cent, followed by Costa Rica (36 per cent) and the US (34 per cent) in the second and third place respectively. The Net Employment Outlook (NEO) is calculated by subtracting the percentage of employers who anticipate reductions to staffing levels from those who plan to hire. The India employment outlook for Q4 (October-December) stood at 37 per cent, up 7 per cent from Q3 2024, and unchanged when compared with the same time last year. "The hiring intention of employers signifies the positive outlook in the country's economic position that h

DBS may tap Goldman Sachs to help find insurance partner in India, Taiwan

The Singapore-based lender is working with Goldman Sachs Group Inc. as an adviser on potential ban assurance agreements for those markets

Tata Electronics, ASMPT sign pact for semiconductor equipment infra

Tata Electronics has signed a pact with ASMPT Singapore for establishing semiconductor assembly equipment infrastructure and solutions for its chip packaging units in Assam and Karnataka. ASMPT will collaborate with Tata Electronics for workforce training, advancing service engineering infrastructure, automation, spare supports and boosting R&D initiatives in the area of wirebond, flip chip, advanced packaging and integrated system packaging. "In a significant step towards accelerating its readiness for its semiconductor assembly and test facilities in Vemagal, Karnataka and Jagiroad, Assam, Tata Electronics signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with ASMPT Singapore to collaborate on establishing semiconductor assembly equipment infrastructure and solutions," Tata Electronics said in a statement on Tuesday. Tata Electronics is setting up a chip assembly plant in Assam with an investment of Rs 27,000 crore which is expected to become operational next year. It also has a small ..

Singapore steps up checks at immigration points ahead of Pope's visit org

Singapore has stepped up checks at immigration entry points from Monday, citing a "heightened security situation" in the region ahead of Pope Francis' visit to the city-state. Travellers arriving at land, air and sea checkpoints will undergo "enhanced security checks" and should factor in extra time for immigration clearance, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said in a Facebook post on Sunday. In view of the heightened security situation in the region, ICA will be implementing enhanced security checks on arriving travellers and conveyances at the land, air and sea checkpoints from September 9 to 14, 2024, said the post. Though the ICA has not given any reason for the heightened security situation in the region, some media reports suggest it could be related to Pope Francis' visit to the city-state from September 11-13. Pope Francis will visit Singapore this week for the final leg of his Asia Pacific tour. He is currently halfway through his 12-day trip, the longest an

Pope Francis to use handmade chairs by Indian-origin man on Singapore visit

During his visit to Singapore next week, Pope Francis will use two handmade chairs crafted by an Indian-origin carpenter here for his inter-religious dialogue sessions. The chairs are made by 44-year-old Govindharaj Muthiah, who took his passion for woodworking full-time in 2019, according to a Channel News Asia report last week. Muthiah said when he received the fortuitous call from the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore around end-July, he did not expect to be presented with the coolest addition to his CV to date. Even though he completed both "100 per cent handmade" chairs within a whirlwind month, Muthiah said the news of being assigned to do the chairs still had not sunk in. When I got the call, the first question was: Hi, we knew you do furniture. We were introduced by someone.' And they asked if I could make a chair. I was like, Okay, do you have the dimensions? I'll work on it,' he told CNA. Then (the caller) said, No it's more than that, there's a lot of specific ...

Singapore pledges $100,000 to fund flood relief efforts in east Bangladesh

Singapore on Sunday pledged USD 100,000 to support the Singapore Red Cross' (SRC) public fund-raising efforts following severe floods in eastern Bangladesh. "The contribution will support humanitarian relief efforts and the immediate needs of affected communities, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. On September 5, the SRC pledged USD 50,000 to support emergency operations in Bangladesh, providing essential aid and relief to affected communities through the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS). It said it is in contact with the BDRCS as well as the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies to monitor the situation and is ready to provide further assistance, The Straits Times newspaper reported. The SRC also launched a public fund-raising appeal to support the recovery efforts in Bangladesh. It will run until October 31. "We are deeply saddened by the loss of lives and displacement caused by the severe floods, said Benjamin William, SRC's secretary-gener

Three Singapore apex court judges share ceremonial benches at Bombay HC

In a first, three judges from Singapore's Supreme Court, including its Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon, were part of Bombay High Court benches on Friday. Chief Justice Menon of Singapore's Supreme Court shared a Ceremonial Bench with Bombay HC's Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya as well as Justices GS Kulkarni and Firdosh Pooniwalla in the historic central courtroom. The bench briefly heard petitions challenging reservation granted to the Maratha community in Maharashtra. Justice Ramesh Kannan of Singapore's apex court shared the bench with Justices Nitin Jamdar and MM Sathaye, while Justice Andre Francis Maniam from that nation shared the Ceremonial Bench with HC Justices KR Shriram and Jitendra Jain. Welcoming Singapore's Chief Justice Menon before the court began proceedings, CJ Upadhyaya said, "I am very glad and happy to announce that amongst us today is the CJ of Singapore Supreme Court. He was here in Bombay in 2015. I welcome him once again." Advocate General Birendra .

India's role in global economy offers opportunities for S'pore: SICCI chief

India's growing role in the global economy presents Singapore with opportunities for collaboration across economic, technological and geopolitical spheres, Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry chairman Neil Parekh has said. The Indian-origin business leader's comments came as Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced the elevation of the India-Singapore strategic partnership to comprehensive strategic partnership on Thursday. Parekh was speaking at the inaugural "Singapore India Forum The Next Phase" which was attended by some 350 members of the Singapore business community. By strengthening its relationship with India, Singapore can further solidify its position as a pivotal player in the evolving global landscape, given that the two countries have a long-standing partnership that has deepened over the years, Parekh said. "This strong relationship between both governments has fostered continuous engagement at multiple levels, between government entities and ..

PM Modi arrives in Delhi after three day visit to Singapore, Brunei

Earlier today, PM Modi and Singapore PM Lawrence Wong met at the Parliament House in Singapore

India, Singapore ink agreements on semiconductor, digital technology

Both nations elevate ties to comprehensive strategic partnership

PM Modi in Singapore, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier, Sebi employees & more

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Singapore after Brunei. During his visit, India and Singapore signed four MoUs focusing on digital technologies, semiconductors, health, and skills development.