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Vaduvelu, who has been charged with committing armed robbery, faces a maximum of 10 years in jail and at least 12 strokes of caning if found guilty, reported Channel News Asia. (Photo: Representational/AFP)

Singapore: Indian-origin man with knife robs petrol pump worker

Police said that the incident, which took place in broad daylight, was the first such case in 10 years.

02 Aug 2017 1:04 PM

CPI inflation has undershot official projections consistently for the past six- seven months.

DBS expects RBI to cut its policy rates by 0.25 pc

Real interest rates are also high about 400 basis points compared to RBI's preference for 1.25-1.75 pc.

31 Jul 2017 1:17 PM

Grab said it amounts to the largest single financing in Southeast Asia.

Uber rival Grab to raise USD 2.5 billion in new financing

Grab offers private car, taxi, motorbike and carpooling services in 7 countries and 65 cities across Southeast Asia.

24 Jul 2017 11:36 AM

Prabagaran Srivijayan was arrested in April 2012 at Woodlands Checkpoint in the main causeway to southern Peninsular Malaysia. (Photo: Facebook)

Indian-origin Malaysian man executed in Singapore for drug trafficking

Srivijayan had his death sentence carried out at Singapore's Changi Prison Complex, said the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB).

14 Jul 2017 1:32 PM

The duo were each jailed for five months and ordered to receive three strokes of the cane. (Photo: File/Representational)

2 men from India jailed, caned for attacking Singapore national

They committed the offence at a Shaw Road dormitory near Upper Paya Lebar Road on October 29 last year.

07 Jun 2017 11:22 AM

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Tata Comm cloud-based platform to manage global media assets

New platform is underpinned by Tata Communications Media Ecosystem, which offers VICE Media a full set of media solutions.

25 Apr 2017 12:48 PM

However, only 5,434 Singaporean dollars worth of tax refunds made to the five men have been recovered. (Photo: Representational)

5 Indians jailed in Singapore for fraudulent GST refund claims

The men loitered in and around jewellery shops to obtain invoices and jewellery tags from customers not entitled to GST refunds.

25 Apr 2017 9:09 AM

About 73 per cent of the company's revenue comes from outside India, with 30 per cent of more than 9,500 employees located globally.

'Tata Communications has its sights set on international stage'

The company, owned 26.1 per cent by the Indian government, has its sights set on the international stage.

24 Apr 2017 2:54 PM

Kidambi Srikanth beat Indonesia's Anthony Ginting 21-13,21-14 to face Sai Praneeth in the finals. (Photo: AP)

Singapore Super Series: Sai Praneeth to face Kidambi Srikanth in finals

Praneeth defeated three-time Korea Masters Grand Prix Gold winner Lee 21 -6, 21-8 in a lop-sided semi-final match.

15 Apr 2017 4:45 PM

The imam had last week apologised in front of Christian, Sikh, Taoist, Buddhist and Hindu representatives as well as members of the Federation of Indian Muslims. (Photo: AFP/File)

Indian cleric apologetic for remarks against Christians, Jews: Singapore minister

Nalla pleaded guilty to a charge of promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion or race at the State Courts.

05 Apr 2017 8:33 PM

Nalla Mohamed Abdul Jameel was ordered to be sent home after he pleaded guilty at a district court to a charge of promoting enmity between different religious groups and was fined USD 2,860. (Photo: Representational)

Singapore expels Indian Islamic teacher for incitement against Jews, Christians

The judge said she imposed only a fine considering the ‘strong sense of remorse’ shown by the cleric, who has apologised.

03 Apr 2017 6:54 PM

Business leaders at the forum also highlighted potential opportunities in the conversion of the Indian economy into a digital less-cash economy.

Growth opportunities in India 'compelling': DBS CEO

Government to accelerate implementation of the key legislations towards achieving a positive investment climate in India.

30 Mar 2017 1:49 PM

Her ‘zombie-like’ movements looked like she was possessed by some spirit. (Photo: Videograb)

Woman in Singapore shocked to see CCTV footage of possessed housemaid

Though terrifying to watch, many viewers believe that it is an act put on by the maid in an attempt to get back to her home country.

29 Mar 2017 3:12 PM

Trader Lim Choon Hong, 48, was sentenced to three weeks in jail and fined Sg$10,000 ($7,200), while his wife Chong Sui Foon, also 48, was jailed three months, the couple's lawyer said. (Photo: YouTube Screengrab)

Jail for Singaporean couple who starved maid causing her to lose 20 kgs

She had no access to her mobile phone, was not allowed to go out on her own to buy food, and only allowed to shower twice a week.

28 Mar 2017 8:11 AM

Investments would create opportunities for both domestics and foreign companies to supply equipment and services profitably in this massive infra-modernisation plans.

Budget sent positive signals to investors: experts

India will improve the ease of doing business for Foreign Direct Investors (FDIs) by abolishing FPIB.

02 Feb 2017 3:55 PM

US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil futures CLc1 were trading at $52.58 per barrel.

Oil prices edge up tighter supply outlook

OPEC to cut crude supplies from this month in an effort to end global oversupply that has dogged markets for over two years.

04 Jan 2017 10:15 AM

MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan .MIAPJ0000PUS was little changed in early trade as most regional markets.

Asia stock markets see subdued start to 2017

China was the worst performing major Asian stock market in 2016, posting a 11.3 per cent loss in its worst year in five.

03 Jan 2017 8:08 AM

Brent futures LCOc1 for February delivery dropped 30 cents to $54.75 a barrel after ending the previous session up 59 cents, or 1.1 per cent.

Oil prices fall on profit taking, strong dollar

A strong dollar makes greenback-denominated commodities including oil more expensive for holders of other currencies.

23 Dec 2016 7:41 AM

A weaker dollar makes greenback-denominated commodities including oil cheaper for holders of other currencies.

Oil prices up on weaker dollar, optimism on output cuts

Brent LCOc1 futures for February delivery climbed 17 cents to $54.63 a barrel, having previously finished 89 cents lower.

22 Dec 2016 7:59 AM

Analysts said they expected markets would likely remain tepid this week, with no fundamentals expected that could drive large price swings.

Oil prices steady in run-up to Christmas

International Brent crude oil futures down 1 cent from their last close at $54.91 a barrel.

20 Dec 2016 7:52 AM

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