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Singapore reports 690 new cases, taking total number to 15,641

Out of the 690 fresh cases, six are Singapore citizens or permanent residents while the rest of them are foreigners with work permits residing in dormitories.

Singapore Cenral Bank says country faces recession due to coronavirus pandemic

The city-state's economic growth could dip below the forecast range of -4 to -1 per cent to record its worst-ever contraction, MAS said.

Singapore reports 528 new Covid-19 cases, majority of them foreigners including Indians

Singapore: Singapore on Tuesday reported 528 new coronavirus cases, the vast majority of them linked to foreign workers, including Indians, residing in dormitories that...

India could see last of new Covid cases by July-end, Singapore study predicts using AI, data

Model doesn't take into account possibility of second wave of infections. Researchers also say estimates may not be accurate for countries under-reporting cases.

Covid-19 cases in Singapore cross 14,000 after majority of foreign workers test positive

Singapore is now in an extended 'circuit breaker' period till 1 June to curb spread of coronavirus.

Singapore’s coastline is packed with ships full of oil no one wants

About 60 fuel tankers are anchored along the busy strait, some being used to hoard fuel at sea, others waiting to be redirected to any willing buyer.

Singapore becomes Asia’s most infected nation after China and India

Singapore reported 931 new cases Sunday, with total infections exceeding 13,000, overtaking Japan. Only China and India have more cases in Asia.

Over 1,000 foreign workers, including Indians, test positive for Covid-19 in Singapore

Foreign workers in Singapore — many of them Indian nationals — have been hit hard by the virus, with several foreign worker dormitories being placed under quarantine.

Singapore proves there is no textbook response to fighting Covid-19

Once lauded as a beacon in the Covid-19 fight, Singapore reported 9,125 infections Tuesday— the most cases in Southeast Asia.

Singapore reports over 1,100 new Covid-19 cases, PM urges to persevere with restrictions

According to the Ministry of Health, majority of the new cases were work permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories.

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India’s think tanks double up as lobbyists, give no disclosures. Hurt policymaking

Many 'independent' reports, intended to shape policies, are sponsored by industry groups or entities with deep pockets and vested interests. This process must become transparent.

Kerala’s silent startup surge—work near home, smooth roads, fast internet & diaspora engagement

Once seen as a fading presence on India’s investment & startup picture, the state is slowly moving up the ladder, with policy reforms & infrastructure building.

India & Israel ink agreement to share, co-develop & co-produce advanced defence tech

Agreement signed during 17th Joint Working Group (JWG) on defence cooperation. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh met Director General in Israeli Ministry of Defence Amir Baram Tuesday. 

Trump’s trade wars have rewritten powerplay, but India didn’t get the memo

This world is being restructured and redrawn by one man, and what’s his power? It’s not his formidable military. It’s trade. With China, it turned on him.