Singapore is in close contact with Indian authorities to seek exemption from the country’s ban on export of non-basmati rice, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has said.
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Indian-origin Tharman Shanmugaratnam officially launches campaign for Singapore President
Former Indian-origin minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam formally launched his campaign for President of Singapore campaign and pledged to evolve the country’s culture to keep it a “shining spot” in the world.
Singapore executes first woman convict in nearly two decades after conviction in drug trafficking case
Singapore has hanged Saridewi Djamani after she was convicted of possessing drugs for the purpose of trafficking. She is the first woman to be executed in the city state in almost 20 years, amid outcry from human rights groups.
Singapore PM warns residents against trusting fake articles using his image
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in a Facebook post warned citizens to be wary of online scams, fake news or ads featuring his image, and to report them to the police.
China announces restart of visa-free travel policy to Singapore from July 26
China is set to resume 15-day visa-free entry for citizens of Singapore and Brunei from July 26, its embassies in the two countries said, more than three years after the policy was suspended due to COVID-19.
From now on, foreigners need government approval to buy ‘commercial and residential’ land in Singapore
Foreigners in Singapore will need government approval to buy land currently zoned as ‘commercial and residential’ from today onwards.
Indian-origin Singaporean minister Iswaran grilled for over 10 hours by anti-corruption agency
Indian-origin Minister S Iswaran, under fire over a corruption scandal, was questioned for around 10 hours by the authorities, according to local media reports.
Three of nine incoming nominated MPs in Singapore are of Indian-origin
Three of nine incoming Nominated Members of Parliament (NMPs) in Singapore are of Indian-origin. They will be sworn in next month.
Setback for Iswaran, but system will work: Singapore Presidential candidate Shanmugaratnam on CPIB probe
Singapore’s Indian-origin transport minister S Iswaran was arrested in connection with a rare top-level corruption probe that has also ensnared a billionaire hotel tycoon, the country’s anti-graft body stated.
Indian-origin Singapore Presidential candidate Tharman Shanmugaratnam hopes for ‘strong Singapore culture’
Speaking at the 5th Singapore Sheng Gong Cultural and Folklore Beliefs Festival, Indian-origin Presidential candidate Tharman Shanmugaratnam said he was confident that Singapore can eventually create a rich local culture.
