As the use of Internet grows in Singapore, more people are going online to consume the news, reveals the latest Nielsen Media Index Report.
Author: Ashraf Jamal
Indian expats resent transfer of ‘mass diplomat’ from Saudi Arabia
The transfer of an Indian diplomat from Saudi Arabia to New Delhi has evoked strong reactions among the Indian expatriate community as he was very popular among them.
Google Assistant makes debut in Singlish
Internet giant Google made the announcement that its voice-activated personal assistant Google Assistant will be made available in Singaporean English (popularly known as Singlish). This feature will be available in the Google’s newest phone Pixel 2 XL which is making its debut in Singapore this m
Oasis of luxury awaits travellers as SIA unveils bedroom suites for A380s
Faced with stiff competition from Middle East airlines, Singapore Airlines (SIA) unveiled its new bedroom cabin suites today to attract upscale customers for its revamped Airbus 380s.
ICA introduces e-PR system for Permanent Residency applicants in Singapore
People desirous of becoming Permanent Residents (PR) in Singapore must apply online from December 18 onwards, as the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) will be introducing a new electronic application system, christened electronic-Permanent Residence (e-PR) system.
Indian hits jackpot by winning USD1 million in Dubai Duty Free raffle
An Indian citizen has hit the jackpot as he won USD1 million in the latest Dubai Duty Free Millionaire draw conducted at the Dubai International Airport.
Singapore and UK enjoy natural affinity: President Yacob
“Singapore and the United Kingdom share a rich and enduring relationship. We enjoy a natural affinity due to the countries’ common history,” asserted President of Singapore Halimah Yacob while hosting the official dinner in honour of Britain’s Prince Charles and his wife Camilla.
1.37 million Singaporeans to get GST voucher of up to 200SGD in Nov
As a helping gesture, about 1.37 million eligible Singaporeans will be getting a one-off GST voucher of up to SGD200 this month, announced the Ministry of Finance (MOF) today.
Indian farmers make sojourn to Singapore for learning basics of entrepreneurship
In a novel endeavour, the government of the Indian State of Andhra Pradesh is sending about 123 farmers to Singapore so that they can see how the land bought from them will be used for the development of the new capital Amravati and how they can become successful entrepreneurs.
Indian lawyer Harish Salve to appear for Ranbaxy’s Singhs against Daiichi award in Singapore
For the first time in the legal history of Singapore, an Indian lawyer has been allowed to fight a case in the island country. Famous Indian lawyer Harish Salve will represent former Ranbaxy promoters Malvinder and Shivinder Singh in a case at Singapore.
