“Even the wealthiest are not immune to economic forces and weak stock markets,” stated the magazine which released its ‘Billionaires – Richest People in the World’ annual list on Tuesday. By their latest count, there are 2,153 billionaires, 55 fewer than a year ago. Of those, a record 994, o
The government yesterday extended the deadline for retaliatory customs duties on 29 US products till April 1. Originally set to go live from June 28, 2018, the tariffs have been repeatedly postponed by the government.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met US Vice President Mike Pence in Singapore today and conveyed that there is a great opportunity for the US to make defence equipment in India and set up defence Industry as India can become a hub of export to the rest of the region.
India’s External Affairs Minister is in the midst of a busy week in New York, and took the time to meet representatives of the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin to listen to the concerns of Indians living around the world and discuss ideas for greater cooperation.
Singapore’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan reaffirmed the ideals of peace and reconciliation championed by Nelson Mandela at the 73rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
Several Indian-origin people, including daughter of former President of Singapore SR Nathan and chief executive in the office of Supreme Court Juthika Ramanathan, were honoured for their contributions to the development of the nation during the National Day Awards of Singapore.
Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong will be on a three-day official visit to France from today at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron, stated a release issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).
Singapore has been placed in the 21st position among 30 countries in terms of soft power in the annual “Soft Power 30” index released on Thursday, July 12.
President of South Korea Moon Jae-in will visit Singapore from July 11 to 13 to boost bilateral ties and peace efforts across the Korean Peninsula. His visit to Singapore will be preceded by a trip to India which will take place from July 8 to 11.
Hopes of peace in the Korean peninsula have finally emerged as North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reaffirmed his “firm and unwavering commitment to complete denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula” at the DPRK-USA Singapore summit today.
