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Singapore emerges as litmus test for coronavirus containment

The answer is maybe Singapore's top-notch health system, draconian tracing and containment measures, and a small population that’s largely accepting of govt’s orders.

Singapore woos world’s biggest money managers with new law

By having more funds domiciled in Singapore, the government hopes to attract more cash, jobs and reduce its economy’s reliance on more volatile sectors such as trade.

China gives us hope why coronavirus won’t be as deadly as SARS in 2003

The outbreak of coronavirus emanating from China’s Wuhan city reminds one of the severe acute respiratory syndrome epidemic that had spread around the world.

Jack Ma wants more than a slice of retail deposits as virtual banking arrives in Singapore

The real bet for Ma lies in a longer-term gamble — corporate cash management, where the potential of digital disruption is the largest and most profitable.

Singapore goes on global offensive to defend fake news law

Since the law was enacted in October, Singapore authorities have invoked it four times against critics and once against Facebook.

Singapore books Indian national for protesting against Citizenship Amendment Act

The 32-year-old Indian man was allegedly protesting without a permit, which is a criminal offence in Singapore.

Singapore’s property glut could take years to clear

The glut has prompted developers to call for property curbs to be eased, including lowering the 20% stamp duty for foreign buyers.

Mobile games make 39-year-old Singapore’s latest billionaire

Singapore’s newest billionaire Gang Ye is a former government employee who rode mobile sensation Free Fire to earn a ten-digit fortune this year.

Singapore has some tough advice for US and China

Singapore PM has underlined the dangers of combining hard-line rhetoric with inconsistent policy while expressing concern over how US-China competition is seen.

Why Singapore is set to become a global data centre hub

Singapore offers predictable rule of law and infrastructure, giving tech companies a comfort level for storing their most valuable resource.

On Camera

J&K reservation system is flawed. Caste, category certificate shows geographical fault lines

A division or district-wise recruitment model will not take away anyone’s rights; it will give meaning to those rights across the map. It will replace competition with fairness.

Consumer Price Index gets up to date. Airfare, OTT plans, e-commerce prices in new basket—MoSPI secy

New CPI series will take 2024 as base year, will provide more accurate measure of inflation, spending on digital services. Expected to enhance representation and reliability, says Saurabh Garg.

Joint production, closer ties, emerging tech: The foundation of new defence pact between India & US

The agreement, signed after meeting between Rajnath and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on sidelines of ADMM-Plus in Kuala Lumpur, aims to deepen bilateral ties in the critical sector.

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.