Understanding the “risk free” bond market in India

The bond market in India is quite vibrant, particularly for sovereign bonds. And, in order to be an informed investor either in the market directly or through the mutual fund route, one must have clarity on some of the basic structure and terminology of the Indian market.

Komala Vilas: One of the oldest Indian vegetarian restaurant in Singapore

Having first opened its doors in 1947 along Serangoon Road – in the cultural enclave of “Little India” – Komala Vilas is the oldest vegetarian restaurant in Singapore.

Asian passports remain most powerful, UK & US passport power declines

Japan and Singapore maintained their top spot as the world’s most powerful passports in the third quarter report published by the Henley Passport Index. Both countries have a visa-free/visa-on-arrival score of 189.

First decisive step taken to tackle Indian education woes

The rise in nationalism globally has meant more foreign governments are tightening the immigrant visa process adding to the ongoing struggles of every Non-Resident Indian (NRI) looking to establish themselves in a foreign land. It also raises the question why this highly productive community is subj

Surveillance plane P8I joins SIMBEX 2019 at South China Sea

Indian Navy’s anti-submarine aircraft Poseidon P8I joined its two warships in the ongoing India-Singapore naval exercise SIMBEX, as war games shifts from Singapore harbour to South China Sea.

Singapore business summit involves envoys from 18 countries; HCI Jawed Ashraf to deliver keynote speech

Singapore-based publishing company Sun Media will commemorate its 20th anniversary with a multinational investment conference on May 22 at the Fullerton Hotel.