Singapore boasts of having most powerful passport in the world

Singapore can now boast of having the most powerful passport in the world, with the top visa-free score of 159. This is the first time that an Asian country has earned the top spot in a passport index.

Singapore’s economic growth expected to be close to 3 per cent: PM Lee

Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong has hoped that economic growth of the country is expected to be at the upper end of the 2 to 3 per cent range this year. He was addressing over 250 Singaporeans during a reception held in his honour at the Singaporean embassy in Washington on Sunday.

New Deputy Indian Ambassador to US lauds diaspora for role in developing Indo-US ties

The Indo-US cooperation has reached a level which was “unimaginable” a decade ago, a senior Indian diplomat has said as he lauded the diaspora for its role in expanding bilateral ties, reported PTI.

Indian-Americans open homes as Hurricane Irma hits southern part in US

As hurricane Irma made landfall, Indian-Americans in Atlanta and neighbouring areas have opened up their homes for friends, families and community members from Florida. Hurricane Irma has claimed three lives in Florida till now, PTI reported.

US accepts Singapore’s offer to render assistance in disaster relief efforts for Harvey

On Tuesday night (August 29), PM Lee had called President Trump to express his concern and sympathies over the loss of life and damage caused by the storm, said a Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson.

India emerging as important regional partner for US: Secretary of State Rex Tillerson

India is emerging as a very important regional strategic partner for the US that can help modernise Afghanistan both politically and economically, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said yesterday.