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India climbs 4 paces in Henley passport index, US slips 3 ranks; Singapore tops the list

India’s passport has climbed to 76th place in the Henley Passport Index 2025 granting Indian citizens visa-free access to 58 countries

Singapore PM Lawrence Wong to visit India next week, key MoUs on agenda

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will be on a three-day visit to India from September 2 with a slew of MoUs slated to be signed between the two countries during his visit.

Singapore, London costliest for luxury spending; education, flight costs push UK capital past Hong Kong

Singapore remains the world's most expensive city for luxury spending for the third year in a row, while London has overtaken Hong Kong to claim second place, according to a report

FirstUp: Shangri-La Dialogue to commence, PM Modi in Bihar, UP... Headlines today

Asia's premier defence summit, Shangri-La Dialogue, will begin today in Singapore, bringing defence ministers, military chiefs and policymakers from around the world together. Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan will be attending the gathering. In India, PM Modi will inaugurate development projects and address public functions in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh

$242 million and counting: How Singaporeans keep losing vast sums of money to criminals

According to reports, the city-state of Singapore, since 2019, has witnessed an increase in both the number of scams and the amount of money lost. In 2024, Singaporeans, including the rich and famous, lost around $800 million to scamsters in over 50,000 cases. Why do experts say Singaporeans are ‘uniquely vulnerable’?

FirstUp: Iran-US to hold nuclear talks, verdict in Kim Kardashian 2016 burglary case... The headlines

The fifth round of talks is set to take place between Iran and US officials today in Rome. A court in Paris is set to deliver its verdict in the 2016 Kim Kardashian burglary case. In India, PM Modi will be inaugurating the two-day Rising Northeast Investors Summit in Assam

Covid cases rise in Singapore, Hong Kong as new wave spreads in Asia. Should you be worried?

Covid cases are rising again in parts of Southeast Asia, with Hong Kong and Singapore reporting a sudden spike. China and Thailand are also seeing an increase in infections. In Singapore, the first update in nearly a year reported a 28 per cent jump, with 14,200 cases recorded in the week ending May 3. The surge is reportedly part of a fresh wave spreading across several regions in Asia. Notably, high-risk groups have been advised to take extra precautions

Planning a trip to Singapore? Mask up as Covid-19 cases are going up

COVID-19 cases are estimated to have increased to 14,200 in the week of April 27 to May 3, 2025, compared to 11,100 cases in the previous week, the Ministry of Health (MOH) and Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) said in a statement

Singapore: PM Wong’s PAP wins landslide victory in general election

Samples of voting in nine of the 32 constituencies being contested showed the PAP had won in all of the aces. The vote count was ongoing and more sample counts were being released by the election commission.

Singapore Elections updates: Ballot boxes sealed after polls closed, PM Wong's PAP expected to dominate

Singapore elections updates: The voting in Singapore's election is now closed. This election is a significant moment for Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, as he faces his first big challenge from a more active opposition. This is happening during a time when the economy, which relies heavily on trade, is facing some uncertainties