Halimah Yacob

Narendra Modi to visit Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore to boost ties with Southeast Asia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, as part of India's efforts to boost ties with Southeast Asia.

Singapore's first female president Halimah Yacob sworn in amid criticism for taking office without a vote

Halimah was a member of parliament for the ruling People's Action Party for nearly two decades before resigning to contest the presidency.

Halimah Yacob elected Singapore's first woman president, but without a single vote cast

An establishment stalwart was named Singapore's first female president on Wednesday but the milestone was overshadowed by criticism that her selection was undemocratic