Terming Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam’s visit historic, chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday said the MoUs signed with that country would attract investments to Odisha, which aspires to be a developed state by 2036. “Through these eight MoUs, we aim for eight clear-cut outcomes for Odisha. Once these are implemented, our state will be on par with […]
Read MoreSingapore’s passport has retained its position as the world’s most powerful passport. According to the Henley Passport Index, the small city-state will have the world’s most powerful passport in 2025. As a result, Singapore citizens will be able to travel visa-free to 195 of the world’s 227 countries this year. According to the new list, […]
Read MoreSingapore port set a new cargo-handling record of over 40 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in 2024, surpassing its 2023 record of 38.8 million TEUs. The new annual throughput record was achieved last December 24, underscoring the port’s consistent “growth and operational excellence,” operator PSA Singapore said in a statement. As the world’s largest transshipment hub, […]
Read MoreSingapore’s economy grew 4.0% in 2024, its fastest annual pace since exiting the pandemic, accelerating from an expansion of 1.1% in 2023 and 3.8% in 2022, preliminary government data showed on Thursday. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rose 4.3% in the fourth quarter from a year earlier, according to advance estimates from the trade ministry, above […]
Read MoreThe island nation embraces global best practices, takes a long-term view, and reaps success An apt example of adversity bringing out the best is the tiny nation of Singapore in Southeast Asia. Turned out of the Federation of Malaysia in 1965 despite its protests, the nation of 6 million, barely 700 square kilometers in size […]
Read MoreSingapore has overtaken Hong Kong in 2024 as a leading digital-assets hub, while its rival financial center struggles to gain momentum. In 2024, Singapore issued 13 cryptocurrency licenses—more than double the number granted in 2023. Recipients included top exchanges like OKX and Upbit, along with global players such as Anchorage, BitGo, and GSR, according to […]
Read MoreSingapore forged ahead with efforts to formulate a digital-assets hub in 2024, while rival financial center Hong Kong has struggled to gain traction. Singapore doled out 13 crypto licenses in 2024 to a range of crypto operators including top exchanges OKX and Upbit, as well as global heavyweights Anchorage, BitGo and GSR. That’s more than […]
Read MoreDengue is prevalent around the world due to global climate change, warming, and waste mismanagement. However, Singapore has achieved significant success in reducing the outbreak of the disease by controlling its carrier, the Aedes mosquito. There are several effective steps behind the country’s success, which can be an example for other countries. 1. Mosquito monitoring […]
Read MoreSingapore’s medical inflation rate is projected to be 12.0% in 2025, as high as in 2024. While the trend may be slightly cooling, it is projected to remain elevated over the longer term, according to a report released by WTW, a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company. WTW, in its Global Medical Trends Survey […]
Read MoreA Singaporean charity has unveiled a new initiative to support migrant workers facing critical illnesses, aiming to raise 410,500 Singapore dollars (about 307,875 U.S. dollars) to assist 20 workers over the next two years. The CritiCare Fund for Migrant Workers seeks to bridge the financial gaps for workers whose insurance payouts fall short of covering […]
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