As India marks its Independence Day on August 15th, the occasion carries a deep historical resonance for Singapore.

Beyond celebrating freedom for over a billion people, the day serves as a powerful reminder of a shared history and an increasingly intertwined future for the two nations.

Singapore’s history is indelibly linked to India’s journey toward independence. During the struggle for self-rule, the island nation provided a crucial backdrop for key moments in freedom movements—most notably as the springboard for Netaji...

The government is keeping more greenery and plans to build fewer homes in Gillman Barracks and Maju Forest after public feedback on plans for the sites, Minister of State for National Development Alvin Tan told reporters on today (Aug 14).

“With the changes, we will have even more greenery in both areas than originally planned. We will work out exactly how much more, but we will have to accept that this means we can build fewer homes on both sites...

Some 40 nations, including Singapore and India, risk of being used by Chinese exporters to evade US tariffs, a White House report said yesterday (Aug 13).

Titled “The Great Transshipment Scam,” the report frames the routing of Chinese goods through an intermediate lower-tariffed country by concealing the true origin.

It also said the administration will use an artificial intelligence-powered “Detective Border”, among other initiatives, to help crack down on illegal transshipments.

“The message to the world is simple. The age...

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) decided to pull out FIFA ASEAN Cup over Sept 24-Oct 3 as they have a first international friendly against five-time world champions Brazil in Kolkata on Oct 3, according to Indian media reports.

AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey told The Times of India on Aug 12: “We are unable to participate in the FIFA ASEAN Cup due to our commitment with the Brazil football federation.

“There were technical issues too, since only four games can...

Disruptions in imported gas due to the Middle East conflict is pushing Bangladesh to impose energy saving measures.

Under a government directive that took effect on Aug 13, shops, markets and shopping malls must close by 8pm local time, one hour earlier than previously. Commercial establishments are now permitted to operate only between 11am and 8pm, while hospitals, pharmacies and food-related businesses are exempt.

The move comes as natural gas shortages continue to constrain power generation. Limited gas supplies have...