Fireworks Adorn the Sky of Singapore as the Country Celebrates New Year 2026

The global economy is facing its toughest tests. AI & Automation are promising growth, but also stirring fear. Tariffs, national security rules, and surging debt are compounding the pressure. At the Bloomberg new economy forum in Singapore, leaders and investors agreed on one thing: in 2026, businesses must do one thing to survive. Take a look at our next report for the full picture.

Global Economy Mantra 2026: Adapt & Survive

Multiple countries, including the UK, Canada and Singapore, advised their nationals to stay indoors and take preventive measures, such as using masks while travelling or going outdoors, as the national capital’s air quality remained in the ‘severe’ category for the third consecutive day.

Delhi air crisis: Multiple nations including UK, Canada issue advisory as AQI remains in ‘severe’ category

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has described the death of popular singer Zubeen Garg as “plain and simple murder”, telling the state Assembly on Tuesday that “one person killed him and others helped him”


Zubeen Garg death probe | Assam CM tells state assembly: It was plain & simple murder

Singapore is positioning itself as a major force in southeast Asia’s digital payments ecosystem. Competition is intensifying from rapidly advancing markets like India. Singapore's strategic push comes at a time when the region’s digital economy is projected to hit 1 trillion dollars by 2030,
And could potentially double to 2 trillion dollars according to a joint HSBC–google cloud report.


Singapore’s Digital Payment Advantage: Seamless, Secure, and Smart 

 It consistently ranks among the safest, cleanest and most connected cities on earth, and its achievements in governance, infrastructure and innovation continue to draw study from countries far larger in scale. 

'One city, one nation': Why Singapore is the world’s most unusual country?

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma also clarified that recent media reports on poisoning stem from an accused's claim rather than official police findings.


Zubeen Garg death probe: Assam CM Himanta questions 'poisoning' claims in Garg's death

 A nine-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the CID is currently probing the death of Garg in Singapore.


Zubeen Garg death probe: Band members sent to 14-day police remand in death case

Singer Zubeen Garg's manager Siddhartha Sharma and North East India Festival organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta have been arrested in connection with the singer’s death in Singapore. Garg drowned on September 19 during the festival visit.

The two were taken into custody by Assam Police after a Special Investigation Team (SIT) was formed to probe the case. Both had been served notices and were on a lookout circular issued via Interpol

Zubeen Garg death probe: India seeks Singapore's cooperation in probing Zubeen case

Sri Lanka Pollution Case: In a move that could have major implications for global shipping, a leading maritime company declared it will refuse to pay the $1 billion fine imposed by Sri Lanka’s highest court, stemming from one of the island nation’s most severe environmental disasters. 


Sri Lanka Pollution Case: Singapore Firm Refuses $1 Billion Payment Citing Trade Risks 

Sri Lanka Pollution Case: A Singapore-based shipping company announced to AFP on Tuesday (Sep 23) that it will not comply with a Sri Lankan court order to pay US$1 billion in damages for causing the country’s worst environmental pollution incident.


Sri Lanka Pollution Case: Singapore Firm Refuses $1 Billion Payment 

The Global Peace Index (GPI) 2025 has named the world’s safest countries. According to the report, nations with strong governance, low corruption and effective use of resources are considered as most peaceful countries. Let's have a look at top six safest countries in world in 2025.

From Switzerland to Singapore, 6 safest countries in the world (2025)

Singapore PM Lawrence Wong visits India and holds bilateral talks with PM Modi.
India is in talks to join joint patrols in the strategically vital Malacca Strait, a key global shipping route. The move aims to enhance maritime security and counter growing regional threats.



Singapore PM Lawrence Wong Visits India, Holds Bilateral Talks With PM Modi | WION

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a joint press conference after meeting his Singapore counterpart Lawrence Wong on Thursday (Sep 4) thanked Singapore for sharing “same concerns over terrorism” and hailed 60 years of diplomatic ties between both the countries. He also called the UPI-Pay now digital partnership a success.


Singapore vows to support India's semiconductor industry

Modi-Wong meet: PM Modi meets Singapore’s PM Wong, thanks him for confidence in India

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a joint press conference after meeting his Singapore counterpart Lawrence Wong on Thursday (Sep 4) thanked Singapore for sharing “same concerns over terrorism” and hailed 60 years of diplomatic ties between both the countries. He also called the UPI-Pay now digital partnership a success.

Modi-Wong Meet: PM Thanks Singapore President For Support After Pahalgam Terror Attack 

From Japan to Germany, here's a look at the top five countries with most robots for every 10,000 workers. This list also includes South Korea, Singapore and China.

World’s most automated economies: 5 countries with most robot workers — Check which country tops list

Singapore's deputy prime minister Gan Kim Yong is on a Mumbai visit, along with Singapore's transport minister Jeffrey Siow, and visited the PSA port in Navi Mumbai and will visit JNPA and the Capital Land data centre in Thane. 

Singapore to announce over $ 4 billion investments in India today

Watch Car falls into water filled sinkhole in Singapore woman rescued

Watch: Car falls into water-filled sinkhole in Singapore, woman rescued

Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and his ruling People's Action Party have won a landslide victory in the general elections and are set to form the next government. Watch in for more details!

Singapore elections: People's Action Party retains power; wins 87 out of 97 parliamentary seats

Voters in Singapore head to the polls as the country’s long-ruling party aims for a stronger victory in the 2025 election. The outcome will shape the future of Singapore's political landscape and governance.

Singapore election polls open as ruling party seeks stronger mandate

Singapore is brimming with political activity as the party leaders intensify their poll campaign ahead of the elections on May 3rd.

Singapore’s Long-ruling Party Seeks Stronger Election Victory

Singapore parliamentary elections: Ruling & opposition parties intensify campaign rallies

Monaco has been named the most expensive city globally for property prices, according to the latest report from New World Wealth by Henley & Partners. 

Monaco, New York, London and more: List of world's most luxurious places to live

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