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Singapore, Vietnam Sign Five Agreements to Strengthen Cooperation in Digital Development, People Ties and Electricity Trade

Additionally, three memorandums of understanding (MOUs) were also signed between the two parties on cross-border QR code payment.

4 days ago

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

PM Wong Two-Day Vietnam Tour as Part of Introductory Visits in the Region Begins

Wong will also meet Tran Thanh Man, the chairman of the National Assembly, and Vietnamese Prime Minister Chinh, who will invite him to an official dinner.

5 days ago

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Iceland's Minister for Children Resigns After Admitting to Getting Impregnated by Teen, Giving Birth to Child

Ásthildur Lóa Thórsdóttir submitted her resignation in the wake of a report published by national broadcaster that she gave birth to a child when the child's father was just 16 years old.

6 days ago

By Manthan C.

MND Permanent Secretary Ow Foong Pheng Announces Retirement After 38 Years in Public Service

The Public Service Division (PSD) announced that Loh Ngai Seng, Permanent Secretary (designate) at MND, will be appointed to the position.

Feb 28, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Two Singapore Ministers File Defamation Lawsuits Against Bloomberg and its Reporter

In December, Manpower Minister Tan See Leng and Home Affairs and Law Minister K Shanmugam had threatened to take legal action against Bloomberg.

Feb 26, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

PSP Chairman Tan Cheng Bock to Contest Upcoming General Election in West Coast

The 84-year-old political veteran told media, "As long as I am able and I'm still relevant, I will be around... you all will see me there."

Feb 24, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Former Malaysian PM Ismail Sabri in Stable Condition and Fully Conscious After Being Rushed to Hospital

According to his aide, Datuk Seri Ismail had fainted at home about 2:30 am as a result of hypertension.

Feb 23, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

St Kitts and Nevis gets 169 percent surge in citizenship applications: CIU

The St. Kitts and Nevis Government maintains that the successful transition from a 40-year-old government-run entity to a corporate-led model was necessary to meet the global standards

Feb 5, 2025

By Alexander Maxwell

South Korean Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Impeached President Yoon

The hardline leader may face life imprisonment or even death sentence if found guilty of insurrection.

Dec 31, 2024

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

2 Found Dead in Fire Accident at LDP Member Kuniko Inoguchi's Condo in Tokyo

2 bodies found in a fire accident at LDP Member Kuniko Inoguchi's Condo in Tokyo. Her husband Professor Emeritus Takashi Inoguchi of the University of Tokyo (80), and his daughter were reportedly at home when the tragedy occurred on Wednesday night.

Nov 28, 2024

By IBT News Desk

Global Implications Seen Positive As Trump Triumphs in US Presidential Election

Donald Trump has won the US presidential elections, marking a historic victory. Trump's win was projected after securing key swing states, giving him an advantage over Kamala Harris.

Nov 6, 2024

By IBT News Desk

Us presidential election

Japan on Brink of Loose Coalition Era As Uncertainty Awaits LDP In Elections

As history has shown, once ousted, it takes decades — if not years — for the LDP to rebuild and return to power.

Oct 17, 2024

By Nagesh Narayana

'Family by Love, Not Just Blood': Harris Defends Modern Families on 'Call Her Daddy' Podcast

Vice President Kamala Harris defended modern families on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast, rejecting criticism from Sarah Huckabee Sanders about her lack of biological children.

Oct 7, 2024

By Soorya Kiran NN

Us presidential election

Three US Warships Targeted by Ballistic Missile From Iran Allies as Middle East Readies for All-Out War

According to a U.S. official, U.S. Navy warships passing through the Bab al-Mandab Strait intercepted several missiles and drones launched by the Houthis.

Sep 28, 2024

By R. Ghosh

Donald Trump Branded 'Racist' After Questioning If Kamala Harris Is Indian or Black?

Harris who became the first black and Asian-American vice-president of the United States, has Indian and Jamaican-born parents.

Aug 1, 2024

By Parwinder Sandhu

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