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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

Singapore: Up to 50000 migrant workers to be allowed in community space

The migrant workers, largely from India, Bangladesh and China, may spend up to eight hours out each time, whether on weekdays or weekends

Singapore's Temasek backs probe into Zilingo's accounting practices

This is the second investment firm that has spoken in the favour of strong governance framework days after Sequoia India, also an investor in Zilingo, spoke on the subject

Sequoia Capital India's Shailendra Singh steps down from Zilingo

Last week, Zilingo suspended its CEO Bose pending an investigation

Singapore taps finance chief Lawrence Wong as heir apparent to PM Lee

Wong entered the political fray in 2011 holding various positions in the defense, communications and information ministries. Since then, he's been instrumental in Singapore's pandemic response

Ankiti Bose, CEO of Singapore's Zilingo, suspended amid probe into finances

Bose has disputed allegations of wrongdoing and contends her suspension was due in part to her complaints about harassment, according to two people close to the situation

Singapore PM says his govt 'did not get every call right' during Covid-19

Public mindsets also had to be changed, such as the considerable public anxiety that came with high daily cases and urging COVID-19 patients to recover at home, he said

Indian Army chief Gen Naravane meets Singapore's top military leadership

India and Singapore on Tuesday reaffirmed their strong and long-standing defence ties as Indian Army chief General M M Naravane held talks with top Singaporean military leadership and discussed the roadmap to further enhance bilateral military cooperation. The Chief of Army Staff, who is on a three-day visit to the city-state, called on Singapore's Minister for Defence, Dr Ng Eng Hen, and discussed regional geopolitical developments. In the meeting, "the strong & long-standing bilateral defence relationship between both Nations was reaffirmed," the Indian Army's Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADG PI) tweeted. Gen Naravane also called on Singapore's Army chief Brigadier General David Neo after inspecting the Guard of Honour at the Ministry of Defence and discussed "the roadmap to further enhance defence cooperation between both nations," it said. He complimented the Guard for an "impeccable turnout and parade". After meeting the top military leadership, he ...

United States isn't seeking a 'divorce' from China, trade chief says

The trade chief is on a three-day trip to Singapore focused on strengthening the U.S. relationship and identifying areas of cooperation through the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework

Indian Army chief, Singapore defence minister discuss military cooperation

Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane and Singapore Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen met on Tuesday and discussed regional geopolitical developments

Singapore reports 3,334 new coronavirus cases, tally at 1,113,078

Singapore reported 3,334 new confirmed cases of Covid-19, bringing the total tally to 1,113,078.

Singapore's multi-racial society open to have non-Chinese leadership: Study

Singapore's predominantly Chinese-led multi-racial society has become more open to the idea of electing top leaders who are non-Chinese, according to a survey

War in Ukraine has implications for Asia Pacific: Singapore PM Lee

The ongoing war in Ukraine has implications for the Asia Pacific, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore said cautioning the international community

84% of Indian companies plan ASEAN HQ in Singapore: SC Survey

Last week, Singapore announced major relaxation of COVID-19 measures which will help it take a giant step towards exiting all pandemic-era restrictions

Biden to host Singaporean PM Lee Hsien Loong at White House next week

US President Joe Biden will host Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the White House next week, Press Secretary Jen Psaki announced.

Singapore to further relax Covid restrictions as number of cases decline

Up to 75 per cent of employees will be allowed to return to workplaces. Wearing masks outdoors will be made optional