Singapore is strengthening its efforts to encourage childbirth as the city-state confronts one of the world’s lowest fertility rates. The government is expanding financial assistance and parental leave measures in an attempt to reduce the economic and practical pressures associated with raising children. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong......
A major search and rescue operation continued on Sunday off the east coast of India following the sinking of a bulk carrier flying the Panamanian flag. Two crew members have been found alive, while 22 other sailors remain missing. The MV Ocean Winner was en route to Singapore after leaving the port of Paradip in the state of Odisha when it......
Singapore has upgraded its economic outlook for 2026 after stronger-than-expected growth during the first half of the year, supported by rising global demand for artificial intelligence technologies and resilient international trade. The Ministry of Trade and Industry now expects the economy to expand by between 4.5% and 5.5% in 2026, significantly......
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