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First electric air taxis set to fly in Singapore by 2023

The craft, developed by German manufacturer Volocopter, will initially carry a pilot and one customer, though services could switch to two passengers depending on approval.

Singapore cruise to nowhere cut short after Covid case aboard

Singapore has been running cruises to nowhere — voyages that depart & arrive back in the same destination after sailing around offshore — as it aims to bolster its tourism sector.

Davos WEF 2021 moves to Singapore as Covid cases rise in Europe

The World Economic Forum, which attracts leaders across government, finance and economics, will be held in Singapore from 13-16 May and return to Davos, Switzerland, in 2022.

Chicken created in a lab to go on sale in Singapore, a first in the world

The product, created from animal cells without the slaughter of any chickens, will debut under the GOOD Meat brand as a chicken bite with breading & seasoning in a single restaurant.

Singapore woman, who was Covid-positive during pregnancy, gives birth to baby with antibodies

While the baby had antibodies against SARS-CoV-2, it is unclear if he is immune to the virus and if they were passed from his mother.

Nigeria slips into recession, Singapore sees 12 days of no community cases & other Covid news

As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe.

Singapore projects return to growth in 2021 on global recovery

Singapore's recovery depends greatly on factors outside its control, including US-China ties, recurring Covid waves and vaccine developments, its trade and industry minister said.

India, Thailand, Singapore kick off two-day maritime drill SITMEX-20 in Andaman Sea

The maritime drill will see the three navies participate in a variety of exercises, including naval manoeuvres, surface warfare exercises and weapon firings.

Singapore could live with Covid restrictions for more than a year

Singapore has been cautiously relaxing virus curbs in an attempt to open up an economy that’s highly dependent on trade and tourism.

Pandemic’s punch to US women, Thailand gifts test kits to Singapore & other Covid news

As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe.

On Camera

Tariffs, chips, and China — how Trump’s trade playbook affects India

Trump’s OBBB is framed to augment domestic semiconductor production and enhance trade protection, even at the expense of certain social programs such as Medicaid, food stamps, and student loans, as well as a projected ballooning federal deficit from US$2.8 to 3.3 trillion

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

Indian firm joins hands with US manufacturer to locally develop all-terrain vehicles for armed forces

Under joint venture, JSW Sarbloh Motors will indigenise and manufacture TX range ATVs in Chandigarh. The first India-assembled unit is expected by early 2026.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?