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As Singapore hangs man, these are the nations with the harshest drug laws

Singapore has executed a man accused of coordinating a cannabis delivery despite clemency petitions and protests. Here is a list of nations with the harshest drug laws

Singapore executes Indian-origin cannabis trafficker despite clemency pleas

Singapore on Wednesday executed a 46-year-old Indian-origin drug trafficker, ignoring pleas for clemency from his family, human rights activists and the United Nations. Tangaraju Suppiah was hanged at dawn in Changi Prison, a day after his 11th-hour appeal was rejected by a court here. He was convicted in October 2018 by a High Court judge of a capital charge of abetting an accomplice by conspiring to traffic cannabis. This was by delivering about 1kg of cannabis to himself, an offence under the Misuse of Drugs Act. The Singaporean of Indian origin was detained in 2014 for drug consumption and failure to report for a drug test. A statement by the Singapore Prison Service said that Tangaraju "had his capital sentence carried out today at Changi Prison Complex". Tangaraju's sister Leelavathy Suppiah said the family had received a death certificate. It was Singapore's first execution in six months. Tangaraju's case had drawn support from British billionaire Richard Branson and the U

TN CM Stalin to visit Japan, Singapore, and UK to attract investments

According to information, the Chief Minister will be meeting entrepreneurs and government officials in his one-week tour of the three countries

Education ministry, Singapore tie up to build skilling into curriculum

The two countries will exchange best practices in order to improve the education systems in schools and vocational training centres

Why is India catching up to Singapore as top business environment

The improvement is mostly attributable to gains in its scores for foreign trade and exchange controls, infrastructure, and technological readiness

Mauritius down; Norway, Singapore gain as FPI destinations in FY23

The total assets under custody (AUC) from Mauritius declined nearly 42 per cent to Rs 3.25 trillion at the end of March 2023, from Rs 5.55 trillion a year ago.

SoftBank sells VC arm to Singapore-based firm due to huge financial losses

SoftBank Group will collaborate closely with The Edgeof, offering valuable expertise, industry insights, and an extensive network to drive innovation and promote growth

Singapore sees new Covid wave as mask mandates dropped, cases mostly mild

"Singapore continues to expect new Covid infection waves from time to time, similar to other endemic respiratory diseases such as influenza"

Singapore sees new Covid wave as mask mandates dropped, cases mostly mild

"Singapore continues to expect new Covid infection waves from time to time, similar to other endemic respiratory diseases such as influenza"

Singapore arrivals two-thirds pre-Covid level as Indian visitors surge 350%

This is 62 per cent of 2019's first quarter figure of the 4.7 million people who visited Singapore in the first quarter of 2019

Backed by big deals, GIC ahead of western peers in office properties

According to sources, GIC is in the final leg of three real-estate deals in the country. They relate to properties or significant stakes in portfolios of key investors

NODWIN Gaming's Singapore subsidiary acquires 51% stake in Branded

Branded also produces It's A Girl Thing, an empowerment platform and touring festival for young women and Creator World, one of Asia's newest event platforms for young influencer

Singapore starts $7.5 mn fund to support int'l movies showcasing city

About 300 locals worked on Crazy Rich Asians including production crew and a dozen local actors, while landmarks such as Marina Bay Sands and Merlion Park were featured

Singapore government sells 2.9% stake in Phoenix Mills for Rs 670 cr

Singapore government on Friday sold its 2.9 per cent stake in Phoenix Mills, a retail-led mixed-use developer, for Rs 670 crore through an open market transaction. Following the deal, shares of Phoenix Mills declined 3.33 per cent to settle at Rs 1,296 apiece on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). In a bulk deal data transaction on NSE, the Singapore government offloaded more than 51.49 lakh shares, amounting to a 2.88 per cent stake in the firm. The shares were sold at an average price of Rs 1,300.15 apiece, taking the transaction value to Rs 669.54 crore. However, the seller(s) of the shares could not be ascertained. The Singapore government-owned a 4.28 per cent stake in the company as of the December quarter, the latest shareholding data showed with the bourse. Phoenix Mills Ltd is India's leading retail mall developer and operator with approximately 0.64 million square metres of retail space spread across six gateway cities of India. The Mumbai-based firm is the pioneer of .

India key source market for Singapore cruise industry, said Minister

India was the second most tourist-generating market for Singapore in 2022 with 686,000 Indians visiting the country, whose cruise industry has seen a significant recovery post-Covid-19 pandemic. In total, tourists visiting Singapore reached 6.3 million in 2022, exceeding the Singapore Tourism Board's (STB) forecast of 4-6 million following a recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Indian market is an important source for our cruise industry, Minister in charge of Trade Relations and Transport S Iswaran told PTI on Wednesday. Together with Singapore tourism partners, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is looking forward to welcoming our Indian friends to experience our new and transformed attractions and experiences, and reimagine what a completely enjoyable family vacation can be, said STB. The top tourist-generating market was Indonesia with 1.1 million visitors. India was among the second most tourist-generating markets for Singapore in 2022 with 686,000 visitors followed by 591,

Are the ultra-rich ready for Singapore after Credit Suisse's collapse?

If it looks like the US is halting its monetary-tightening campaign because disinflation is on the horizon, risk sentiment may start improving

Singapore's Changi snatches back 'World's Best Airport' crown from Qatar

The Asian hub edged Doha's Hamad International Airport into second place, with Tokyo's Haneda Airport bagging third, in the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2023

Singapore monitors short-sellers after Adani Group-Hindenburg saga

The Singapore Exchange's regulatory arm may order an independent review if there are areas of concern, said Tharman, who also serves as minister in charge of the Monetary Authority of Singapore

Singapore makes it costlier for foreign businessmen to get PR under GIP

Foreign businessmen in Singapore will have to invest significantly higher and hire more locals to qualify to become permanent residents under the Global Investor Programme (GIP) from March 15, making it more costly to be based in the city-state. As per the changes announced by the Economic Development Board (EDB) on Thursday, foreign investors, including those keen on setting up family offices here, will have to channel additional funds to the local financial system and hire more locals, The Straits Times newspaper reported. The new requirements will kick in on March 15 this year and generate more jobs for Singaporeans in the finance, tax, fund management and legal sector, the statutory body under the Ministry of Trade and Industry said. The GIP, launched in 2004, accords permanent residency to eligible global investors who intend to drive their businesses and investment growth from Singapore. It was last revised in March 2020. The programme is part of the government's efforts to .

Firms hiring foreigners in Singapore to verify educational qualifications

From September this year, Singapore-based companies that want to hire foreign nationals on an Employment Pass (EP) will have to ensure their educational qualifications are authentic, amid reports that an Indian university was selling fake degrees. In 2021, Singapore's Ministry of Manpower (MOM) investigated 23 foreigners who graduated from Manav Bharti University in the state of Himachal Pradesh. Two people were jailed for submitting false qualifications in their work pass applications, while 19 were permanently barred from working in Singapore. Employers will have to submit third-party verification proof for applicants with diploma-level qualifications and above, web portal Channel News Asia reported, quoting Singapore's Ministry of Manpower (MOM). "Today, employers are already responsible for ensuring the authenticity of their candidate's qualifications before hiring," Manpower Minister Tan See Leng said in Parliament on Wednesday. The probe in Singapore began after MOM was aler