Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam praised A.R. Rahman, a renowned Indian singer, for supporting local artists through partnerships and performances.

Tharman Shanmugaratnam Commends A.R. Rahman’s Impact on Singapore Artists

Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam praised A.R. Rahman, a renowned Indian singer, for supporting local artists through partnerships and performances. On social media posts, President Tharman shared images from his meeting with Rahman, who was in Singapore for the premiere of his VR film, Le Musk, at Golden Village Suntec. Rahman, 58, directed the 37-minute multi-sensory […]

Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the UAE, major OPEC+ members, have increased oil exports to India, the world's third-largest crude consumer.

Saudi, Russia, Iraq, UAE Expand Oil Shipments to India, Seize 78% Market Share

Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the UAE, major OPEC+ members, have increased oil exports to India, the world’s third-largest crude consumer. According to statistics, these four nations raised their combined crude shipments to India by 375,000 barrels per day (bpd) in May compared to April, earning a market share of almost 78%.  The OPEC+ commitment […]

India's medal total at the Asian Athletics Championships jumped, with the country's competitors producing spectacular performances to win many gold medals, demonstrating their exceptional talent.

India Dominates Third Day at Asian Athletics Championships

India’s medal total at the Asian Athletics Championships jumped, with the country’s competitors producing spectacular performances to win many gold medals, demonstrating their exceptional talent. Individual wins by Jyothi Yarraji and Avinash Sable set the tone, followed by India’s dominance in the women’s 4x400m relay.  Jisna Mathew, Rupal Chaudhary, Kunja Rajitha, and Subha Venkatesan won […]

Singapore is preparing to reveal Asia's first Jurassic World: The Experience, which will open at Gardens By The Bay.

Singapore’s ‘City in Nature’ Vision: Growth and Greenery Hand-in-Hand

Singapore is preparing to reveal Asia’s first Jurassic World: The Experience, which will open at Gardens By The Bay. This thrilling experience claims to take guests to the ancient setting of the renowned Jurassic Park film franchise.  Nestled amid the Cloud Forest, the experience recreates the wonder of Isla Nublar with lifelike animatronic dinosaurs, interactive […]

Singapore is working to conserve its green spaces as urban growth advances across its 730-square-kilometre island. While 16% of the city-state is covered in rainforest, much of its primary forest has been lost since the 1800s, putting biodiversity at risk.

Singapore’s ‘City in Nature’ Vision: Growth and Greenery Hand-in-Hand

Singapore is working to conserve its green spaces as urban growth advances across its 730-square-kilometre island. While 16% of the city-state is covered in rainforest, much of its primary forest has been lost since the 1800s, putting biodiversity at risk. With a 2% increase in population last year, primarily due to foreign workers and students, […]

The United Arab Emirates has emerged as the world leader in telecommunications infrastructure, according to the second edition of the "State of Digital Transformation Report."

UAE Achieves World’s Highest Rank in Telecom Infrastructure and Digital Indices

The United Arab Emirates has emerged as the world leader in telecommunications infrastructure, according to the second edition of the “State of Digital Transformation Report.”  The report, published by the UAE’s Higher Committee for Government Digital Transformation at the Digital Readiness Retreat, showcases the country’s significant digital achievements in 12 critical areas. These sectors are […]

The UAE's Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) has issued the region's first "Finfluencer" licence, representing a significant regulatory step in the digital finance area.

SCA Launches Innovative Finfluencer License to Strengthen Investor Protection in UAE

The UAE’s Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) has issued the region’s first “Finfluencer” licence, representing a significant regulatory step in the digital finance area. This project is intended to govern persons who provide investment advice or financial insights through various media platforms. It attempts to create a controlled and transparent environment for digital financial content. […]

South Africa and the UAE have announced a significant collaboration in satellite development, marking a new chapter of bilateral cooperation.

South Africa Signs MoU with UAE to Accelerate National Space Program

South Africa and the UAE have announced a significant collaboration in satellite development, marking a new chapter of bilateral cooperation. The deal was revealed at the 2025 SAMENA Leaders’ Summit in Dubai. Mondli Gungubele, South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital Transformation, confirmed the partnership and shared details about the MoU already signed between […]

Royal Challengers Bengaluru made history in the Indian Premier League by being the first team to win all away matches throughout a season's league stage.

RCB Become First Team to Register 100% Away Wins in League Phase

Royal Challengers Bengaluru made history in the Indian Premier League by being the first team to win all away matches throughout a season’s league stage. RCB defeated Lucknow Super Giants by six wickets in Lucknow, giving them a perfect seven-out-of-seven away record in IPL 2025. This achievement surpasses the joint records set by the Kolkata […]

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has published a five-year strategy plan to accelerate economic integration among its 10 member states.

Southeast Asia Charts Unified Economic Future with New Strategic Vision

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has published a five-year strategy plan to accelerate economic integration among its 10 member states. The 41-page statement, released during a key leaders’ summit in Malaysia, sets clear goals for ASEAN to become the world’s fourth-largest economy by 2045. The strategy prioritises trade standards harmonisation, cross-border investment facilitation, […]