Singapore topped the list of the Henley Passport Index 2025 unveiled recently, while India stood at 85th position on the chart. The list ranks all the world’s 199 passports according to the number of destinations they can access visa-free, and is based on exclusive Timatic data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). A statement […]
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8 houseful shows later, Daisy Irani Subaiah recalls how Train to Pakistan doubters turned admirers: “This show needs to travel”
At the iconic Esplanade Theatre Studio, 1,800 people not only watched but also rode the wave of emotions as a part of the play, as Daisy Irani Subaiah and her team brought to life the script her husband, Subin Subaiah, wrote, adapting Kushwant Singh’s popular novel Train To Pakistan for stage.
Singapore celebrates Pongal with important milestone as LISHA turns 25
To mark the festival, there will be a grand streetlight for 1 month, starting from 10 January, 2025 to 10 February 2025 (31 Days) along the streets of Serangoon Road (From Bukit Timah Junction to off Perumal Temple). The lights will be on from 7 PM to 12 AM (daily).
ASC, partnering banks use RPA technology to prevent SGD 73 million loss from nearly 1,500 scams in Singapore
The participating banks, who took part in the two-month operation, from 1 November 2024 to 31 December 2024, were DBS Bank, UOB Bank, OCBC Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, HSBC Bank, and GXS Bank.
Singapore: SICCI to participate in international food trade exhibition in New Delhi
The delegation, consisting of 12 SICCI members and board of directors, will join global industry leaders, food manufacturers, importers, exporters and buyers to explore new markets and expand business relationships at the event, the chamber said on Wednesday.
PM Wong and PM Ibrahim witness Johor-Singapore SEZ agreement; express optimism for ASEAN and global level business success
The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone aims to create 20,000 skilled jobs in the first five years, attracting global investments, as stated in a recent media interaction with Malaysia’s Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli. The JS-SEZ goal is to hit 100 projects in the first 10 years.
Singapore’s Racial Harmony Bill: New powers to address race-based offenses and protect social unity
The new harmony bill takes close reference from existing legislation, i.e. the MRHA and Penal Code. The scope of unacceptable conduct regarding race relations will remain substantively the same as today.
Singapore MRT to get 3 new stations connecting Downtown Line to North-South Line by 2035
“Together with other rail network expansions over the next decade, DTL2e will bring us one step closer to our Land Transport Master Plan 2040 target of having 8 in 10 households within a 10-minute walk to a train station by the 2030s,” said the Singapore Government agency LTA.
CDC vouchers worth SGD 300 brighten up the New Year for Singapore households, ahead of Budget 2025
The CDC website has provided a “Step-by-Step Video and Guide for Residents” for help with claiming and using the CDC vouchers. These vouchers can be claimed digitally using Singpass. Flexibility has been ensured by allowing anyone with the CDC voucher link to redeem a voucher; this enables family members to share the vouchers.
Singapore condemns New Orleans terrorist attack that killed 15; MFA says no Singaporeans hurt
The attack, carried out by Shamsud-Din Jabbar, 42, also left several people injured. Jabbar, who was shot dead by law enforcement authorities following the attack, was a resident of Texas.
