HISTORICAL FACTS: 7 - The Untold Story

Singapore has overhauled its baby bonus scheme. Will it work to boost birth rates this time?

Probably not.

Fortune · Aug 30

'Key to long-term growth': Temasek backs Singapore Airlines’ Air India bet amid investor scrutiny

Singapore's Temasek supports Singapore Airlines' Air India investment for future growth. This strategic move aims to deepen the carrier's presence in India's large aviation market. Singapore Airlines seeks to establish a second hub outside its home country. Temasek acknowledges the complex, multi-year integration challenges ahead. The investor believes these initiatives…

The Economic Times · Aug 29

Subhas Chandra Bose's Organisational Discipline Has Real Lessons for Anyone Building a Team

Set the standard before you set the taskBose inherited soldiers from prisoner-of-war camps and volunteers from Indian diaspora communities across Malaya and Singapore. He had no institutional authority these men were obliged to respect. What he had was a stated standard of conduct that applied to him first. He wore…

Times Life · Aug 29

Will consider Air India's biz strategy, other factors before deciding on additional fund requests: Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines will carefully consider Air India's capital requests. The airline group evaluates investments considering its own capital needs. A Singapore Parliamentarian raised concerns about further funding for Air India. Air India seeks USD 1.5 billion from its co-owners for transformation. The airline's transformation journey is expected to take up…

The Economic Times · Aug 27

Tragedy as UK man dies when Singapore Airlines flight plunges 178ft in under five seconds

Exclusive: Linda Kitchen, whose husband Geoff died after severe turbulence on the Singapore Airlines flight, is among several passengers from the UK suing the airline for damages

The Independent UK · Aug 27

India drawn with Malaysia, Palestine, Singapore, Guam in AFC U17 Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers

India will compete in Group E of the AFC U-17 men's Asian Cup Qualifiers. The team faces Malaysia, Palestine, Singapore, and Guam in the upcoming tournament. These qualifiers are scheduled to take place in Malaysia during November. India aims for a second consecutive appearance in the AFC U-17 Asian Cup.…

The Economic Times · Aug 27

World’s second-richest country sends 70 tonnes of used clothes to Malaysia every week. Here’s why

Singapore sends up to 70 tonnes of unwanted clothes to Malaysia every week under a textile recycling partnership. The garments, collected through Cloop’s recycling bins, are transported to Life Line Clothing in Port Klang, where they are sorted for resale, repurposing or disposal. The weekly volume has doubled in two…

The Economic Times · Aug 27

Air India’s $1.5 billion funding ask sparks backlash in Singapore parliament

A Singapore politician questions the logic of Singapore Airlines supporting Air India. He opposes using Temasek funds for Air India's turnaround efforts. The politician seeks parliamentary answers on Air India's financial assessment. He stated that Singaporeans do not owe Air India any support. Singapore Airlines should fund its Air India…

The Economic Times · Aug 27

Tata Power loses challenge to $490 million arbitration award

Tata Power's challenge to a $490 million arbitration award was rejected by Singapore's court. The court upheld damages awarded to Kleros Capital Partners regarding a Russian coal asset bid. Disagreements over leadership and ownership soured the partnership in 2015. Kleros alleged Tata Power misused confidential information and acted in bad…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

Singapore will pay about $55,000 in support for each child; why the country is paying parents to have babies

In a groundbreaking move, Singapore is launching a substantial financial support package designed for families with children. Targeted at reversing the alarming trend of declining birth rates, the government will provide up to S$70,000 per child until they reach seventeen. This initiative replaces previous schemes, providing consistent financial relief to…

The Times of India · Aug 26