The main issue for the June 12 summit in Singapore is the U.S. demand for North Korea to abandon a nuclear weapons program that now threatens the United States. North Korea has rejected giving up its arsenal unilaterally and defends its nuclear and missile programs as a deterrent against what it sees as U.S. aggression. … Read more
Security around the St Regis and Shangri-La Hotel near the shopping area of Orchard Road were tightened with road blocks set to kick in from June 10 onwards. The two luxury hotels are said to be where Donald Trump and Kim Jong-Un will be staying during their four-day visit. Neither of the hotels have confirmed. … Read more
Talks between Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Lee Hsien Loong led to the signing of 8 agreements between the two sides which covered areas as wide as military cooperation and connectivity. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong added a new chapter in India-Singapore ties. The two leaders held wide-ranging discussions on … Read more
The two sides concluded the second review of the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Singaporean counterpart Lee Hsien Loong. The review includes expanded tariff concessions for an additional 30 products and improved rules to provide more flexibility for Singapore exports into India to qualify for … Read more
It bears Sanskrit phrases in Pallava script and serves as an important evidence of the transmission of Buddhism from India to Southeast Asia. This transmission is evident in the Straits and the Malay peninsular region. The inscription on the stone was the product of a Buddhist community that was residing along the coast of the … Read more
The two leaders also exchanged views to strengthen bilateral relations and explored further cooperation in the flagship initiatives of the government. “Valuable strategic partner in our Act East Policy! Prime Minister Modi and Prime Minister Lee had delegation-level talks” said Raveesh Kumar, Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs. “Discussion focused on a wide range … Read more
Addressing the Indian business and community event at Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre in the South East Asian country the Prime Minister said that Indian community has become part of Singapore’s progress. He said that when India opened up to the world and turned to the East, Singapore became a partner and a bridge between … Read more
