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19th Shangri-La Dialogue kicks off in Singapore after 2-yr Covid hiatus

The 19th Shangri-La Dialogue, hosted by International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), opened in Singapore after a two-year Covid-19 pandemic induced hiatus

Tata group's Air India takeover worries Singapore's antitrust body

Says move could limit competition on India-Singapore routes

'Convicted Malaysian-Indian drug trafficker not specifically targeted'

Singapore's Attorney-General's Chambers said there was no suggestion or argument by Indian-origin Malaysian death row inmate that he was being specifically targeted in the scheduling process

Singapore invites Kejriwal to present 'Delhi Model' at World Cities Summit

Arvind Kejriwal said he has been invited to attend the World Cities Summit in Singapore to present the "Delhi Model" and is looking forwards to discussing urban solutions with other leaders.

Distress in Singapore as Malaysia bans chicken export to curb rising prices

Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced last week that, beginning June 1, Malaysia will ban exports of 3.6 million chickens a month until domestic prices and production stabilize.

Distress in Singapore as Malaysia announces ban on chicken export

Malaysia will stop exporting chickens from Wednesday in a protectionist move to bolster domestic food supply, sparking distress in neighbouring Singapore where chicken rice is a national dish.

Thousands of aviation jobs up for grabs as Singapore races to recruit

Over 6,600 jobs are available at the Singapore's airport, which is often voted the world's best

I am grieving and fighting for myself: Zilingo's ex-CEO Ankiti Bose

She says that, in the end, the company fired her for a lack of cooperation in the investigation rather than for actual financial improprieties.

Singapore sees GDP at lower end of forecasts amid war, supply chain woes

The Southeast Asian financial hub is often seen as a bellwether for global growth as international trade dwarfs its domestic economy

GIC Singapore to invest Rs 2,195 cr in Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail

Post investment, GIC Singapore will own approximately 7.5% equity stake in Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail

Zilingo sacks Indian-origin CEO Ankiti Bose after forensic audit

On March 31, Ankiti Bose was placed under suspension following complaints of alleged discrepancies in Zilingo's accounts.

Singapore reports 4,578 new cases of Covid-19, tally at 1,258,691

Singapore reported 4,578 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total tally to 1,258,691.

Singapore reports 6,442 fresh Covid-19 cases, 2 deaths on Wednesday

A total of 288 cases are currently warded in hospitals, with eight cases in intensive care units

Singapore's Zilingo debt holders recall loan; new finance adviser appointed

The board suspended its CEO and co-founder Ankiti Bose in March with the backing of major investors, pending a probe by an independent firm they hired.

Indian-origin bizman helps banks open remote branches for $150

The start-up has acquired more than 30 client banks and financial institutions across Africa and Southeast Asia

DBS reports lower Q1 profits; partners Indian startups to lift business

It was the second-best quarter in the bank's history and net profit was 30% higher compared with the previous quarter, and higher than the average estimate of SGD 1.63 billion from six analysts polled

Covid-19 pandemic has taught Singapore valuable lessons, says PM Lee

Lee credited Singapore's resilient healthcare system, an effective public health response and a high degree of public trust with making a big difference in weathering the pandemic

Singapore reports 2,044 new Covid-19 cases, zero deaths on Sunday

Of the new cases reported on Sunday, 259 cases were detected through PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests and 1,785 through ART (antigen rapid test) tests

Singapore reports 2,709 new Covid-19 cases, total tally at 1,180,124

Singapore reported 2,709 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total tally to 1,180,124.

Pre-departure Covid tests not needed for vaccinated travellers to Singapore

This is a change from the present rule, which states that long-term pass holders aged between 13 and 17 can travel into Singapore even if they are not fully vaccinated