CII Yi Chairman Mohamed Irshad shared this on Tuesday, December 2, a day after hosting the first ‘Yi – India Singapore Youth Summit’ in Singapore.
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Singapore to end performing artiste work permit scheme citing widespread abuse
As per the ministry, the scheme, which began in 2008, was meant to help licensed bars, hotels and nightclubs hire foreign performing artistes for short-term work of up to six months.
Emmy-winning comedian Vir Das brings ‘Hey Stranger’ tour to Singapore in May 2026
Vir has performed in over 180 shows across the globe, including a celebrated run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and headlines major stages from Carnegie Hall in New York to the Eventim Apollo in London.
SJI, Ray of Hope join hands to lead cricket tournament uniting migrant workers and youth in Singapore
The participants included migrant workers and students from colleges such as Tampines Meridian Junior College (TMJC) and St. Andrew’s Junior College.
Singapore hosts grand tribute for kathak maestro Dr Shovana Narayan
Organised by the Global Indian Cultural Centre (GICC) in collaboration with Praya Dance, the evening celebrated Dr Shovana’s lifelong contributions to classical arts and her influence on dancers across generations.
Singapore to ban smartphone use for secondary students outside lessons from 2026
The tightened rules cover times such as recess, co-curricular activities (CCAs), and other school periods outside regular lessons.
Universal Studios Singapore roller-coaster stops mid-ride; thrill-seekers stuck high up for 30 mins
According to reports, the “Battlestar Galactica: Human vs Cylon” roller coaster stalled mid-ride, leaving one of its cars stuck on the track. At least 16 riders had to be safely guided off the ride by staff.
12 arrested in Singapore anti-narcotics raid at Woodlands migrant worker dormitory
A media release issued by the Central Narcotics Bureau of Singapore said that the Woodland operation involved officers from the Singapore Police Force (SPF), Ministry of Manpower (MOM), Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) and Health Sciences Authority (HSA) as part of sustained efforts to clamp down on illegal activities, including drug offences and crime.
INS Karmuk nears completion of SITMEX-25 as India, Singapore and Thailand boost naval cooperation
The fifth edition of SITMEX, which began on November 23 and was hosted this year by the Republic of Singapore Navy, aims to bolster maritime cooperation, enhance inter-operability and strengthen the collective capability of the three navies in the Indo-Pacific region.
PM Wong speaks of “today’s strategic realities” after Africa visit, putting trade resilience over efficiency alone
In light of the shifting sands of global trade, with no certainty any more, PM Wong told Singapore media representatives in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, that the WTO era was all about efficiency, whereas “countries are putting more emphasis around resilience and security [now]”.
