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]”.
Category: Singapore
Singapore Police direct Apple, Google to prevent government impersonation scams
The mandated measures include preventing accounts and group chats from displaying names that spoof “gov.sg” or government agencies, or filtering messages from accounts and group chats with such names.
Revel in 2025 year-end festivities at Raffles Hotel Singapore, with special celebrations everywhere
We are just about a month away from Christmas 2025 and New Year’s Eve, and the festivities are starting this weekend at Raffles Hotel Singapore. From stay to fine dining and drinks, the grande dame of hospitality in Singapore is all dressed up for the party, right from its festive façade.
‘Diplomacy is hard work’: At book launch, Vivian Balakrishnan recalls MFA’s humble beginnings
The new book marks six decades of Singapore’s foreign policy journey, one that survived a difficult start to grow into something strong and respected.
Singapore to host new Google DeepMind lab as AI push gains momentum
The company said Singapore’s strong policies, talent pool and long-term plans for digital transformation made it the right place to expand its presence in the region.
Kintsugi set to shine at Kalaa Utsavam 2025 as Lata Pada, Suma Suresh bring new creation to Singapore
Lata is the Founder and Artistic Director Emerita of Sampradaya Dance Creations and one of Canada’s most respected figures in South Asian dance. Suma, now the Artistic Director of the company, has worked under Lata’s mentorship for many years and holds an MFA in Dance Choreography. Together they create work rooted in Bharatanatyam and Kathak while still speaking to today’s audience.
Andhra Pradesh inks deal with Singapore on urban growth, flight connectivity
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said Singapore’s government and companies operate on innovative ideas, and that Andhra Pradesh is keen to collaborate with such entities.
Singapore-based man held in USD 3.6 million bank fraud near Delhi airport
The CBI has arrested a Singapore-based man from a hotel near Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport in connection with a INR 32-crore (USD 3.6 million) bank fraud, officials said on Friday, November 14. The man, identified as Rajesh Bothra, was traced and picked up by the agency following a tip-off about his arrival in Delhi. […]
Singapore Airlines Q2 profit falls 82 percent to SGD 52 million as Air India losses weigh
The leading carrier, which owns a 25.1 per cent stake in loss-making Air India, had a net profit of 290 million Singapore dollars (SGD) in the 2024 September quarter.
Karnataka eyes deeper industrial ties with Singapore; delegation visit planned for 2026
Patil held discussions with Gan Siow Huang, Singapore’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Trade and Industry, at Khanija Bhavan about investment and industrial collaboration between Karnataka and Singapore.
