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February 2, 2026 2:55 PM

Singapore to launch space agency in response to global investment surge

Singapore will launch its own space agency on April 1 as it bids to "fully harness the value and opportunities of the growing global space economy", the country's trade ministry announced on Monday. "Singapore's strengths in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, micro-electronics, precision engineering and artificial intelligence position us well to capture new opportunities in the space technology sector," said the Ministry of Trade and Industry, which will run the new agency. Global investment ...

November 3, 2025 1:27 PM

Singapore plans to designate site of founding father Lee Kuan Yew’s home as national monument

Singapore's government said on Monday it plans to gazette the site of the home of the city-state's first prime minister as a national monument, following a bitter dispute between Lee Kuan Yew's children over what to do with the building. An advisory board had assessed the single-storey bungalow, built in 1898 in central Singapore, as worthy of preservation, the National Heritage Board and the Singapore Land Authority said in a statement, saying it "bore witness to pivotal ev...

October 17, 2025 11:19 PM

UN shipping agency delays decision on carbon price under US pressure

A majority of countries at the U.N. shipping agency voted on Friday to postpone by a year a decision on a global carbon price on international shipping, after failing to reach consensus on the emissions reduction measure amid U.S. pressure. The decision to delay the deal is a blow to the European Union and other countries including Brazil which have been pushing for the global shipping industry to go greener and set out a price mechanism for decarbonisation. Washington and Riyadh, the world's ...

October 5, 2025 1:33 PM

Piyush Goyal commends transformative progress in India-Singapore bilateral ties

Marking the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Singapore, the business session titled “India-Singapore @60: Partnership for Growth & Engagement” was held in Singapore on Saturday. The event was co-organized by FICCI, CII, and ASSOCHAM, and witnessed wide participation from senior government officials, industry leaders, and business representatives from both nations. Delivering the keynote address, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal commended the...

October 3, 2025 7:42 PM

Piyush Goyal undertakes official visit to Singapore, focuses on strengthening strategic and economic ties

Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal undertook a three-day official visit to Singapore, aimed at bolstering bilateral trade, investment, and strategic cooperation. The visit underscored India’s strong economic growth, reform-driven investment climate, and the opportunities available for global partners in manufacturing, infrastructure, financial services, and the green economy. During his engagements with Singapore’s leadership, Goyal called on Prime Minister Lawrence Wong...

September 4, 2025 9:25 PM

Singapore PM Wong meets President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, on a three-day official visit to India, met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday, marking the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Earlier in the day, PM Wong held discussions with National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and later met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House for wide-ranging talks. During the meeting, the two leaders jointly inaugurated the JN Port PSA Mumbai Terminal (BMCT) Pha...

September 4, 2025 8:57 PM

India-Singapore CSP: Trade, Defence, Digitalisation, Healthcare Among Key Focus Areas

India and Singapore have agreed on a forward-looking roadmap to deepen their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP), covering eight key areas of cooperation, following the official visit of Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to India from September 2–4, 2025. At the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, PM Wong held wide-ranging discussions with the Indian leadership, attended a banquet hosted by PM Modi, called on President Droupadi Murmu, and paid floral tributes at Raj Gha...

September 4, 2025 6:17 PM

India, Singapore to expand ties in advanced manufacturing, green shipping, civil nuclear energy: PM Modi

India and Singapore have drawn up a detailed roadmap to deepen their strategic partnership, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Thursday after holding bilateral talks with his Singapore counterpart Lawrence Wong in New Delhi. Wong, who is on a three-day official visit to India, joined PM Modi at Hyderabad House for wide-ranging discussions covering traditional as well as new areas of cooperation. Addressing a joint press conference, PM Modi said the two sides had identified fresh avenues...

September 2, 2025 9:50 AM

Singapore PM Lawrence Wong to begin three-day India visit today

Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will arrive in India on Tuesday for a three-day official visit, marking a significant milestone in deepening of the strategic partnership between the two nations. The visit, which coincides with the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Singapore, is expected to see the signing of several high-level agreements across sectors including finance, digital innovation, skill development, civil aviation, maritime cooperation, and space te...

August 4, 2025 3:08 PM

Bengaluru ranked 26th in Global AI City Index, Singapore secures top spot

Bengaluru has secured the 26th position in the Global Artificial Intelligence (AI) City Index, emerging as India’s leading hub for AI research, development, and data centers, according to a report by market research firm Counterpoint Research. The ‘2025 AI City Index’ highlights that several Indian cities are rapidly climbing the global rankings, with Bengaluru, Riyadh, Hangzhou, and Sao Paulo identified among the fastest-growing AI hubs worldwide. Within India, Bengaluru leads the rankin...