- Tata Power loses challenge to $490 million arbitration award
Tata Power's challenge to a $490 million arbitration award was rejected by Singapore's court. The court upheld damages awarded to Kleros Ca...
27 Aug, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
AI adoption surges in Asia as companies set up new hubs in Singapore, IndiaAI and generative AI investment in Asia is projected to reach $175 billion by 2028. Many employees across Asia-Pacific already use AI at wo...
26 Aug, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
World's second-richest country is offering Rs 50 lakh to every parent: Here's who is eligible and whySingapore is rolling out a new child-support package worth up to S$70,000 (around Rs 50 lakh) for eligible Singaporean children, with suppo...
26 Aug, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
Singapore records over 600,000 Indian visitors in first half of 2026Singapore received over 600,000 Indian visitors in the first half of 2026, while tourism receipts from India rose 8% to S$374 million in Q1...
26 Aug, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
H-1B visa fee hike may accelerate shift of US tech jobs to India-based GCCs: Former UN advisor Santosh MehrotraThe proposed $103,265 H-1B fee could accelerate the movement of technology work from the US to India-based Global Capability Centres, econo...
26 Aug, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
ET WLF 2026: GIFT City eyes reforms to bring offshore biz homeGIFT City is shifting its focus to bring India-related cross-border financial business home. The regulator aims to address product, experti...
26 Aug, 2026, 12.44 AM IST
India’s Reinsurance: Hidden tax or treaty? Best way to expand tax base is to redraw map of where business is doneIndian insurers transfer risk to global reinsurers, impacting tax treaties. These international agreements often prevent India from taxing ...
26 Aug, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
Air India seeks $1.5 billion from owners Tata Sons, Singapore Air as losses mount, sources sayAir India is seeking around $1.5 billion in fresh equity from owners Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines to fund its turnaround, according to ...
25 Aug, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
In 2023, researchers found shade cooled Singapore streets by 0.8°C across 20 sites. Today, vegetation is estimated to save 228 GWh of energy yearlySingapore's trees offer significant cooling benefits for city streets. Shaded areas were found to be cooler, reducing heat stress for peopl...
25 Aug, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
Afcons Infrastructure shares rally 4% after receiving Rs 335.5 crore arbitration awardAfcons Infrastructure shares gained 4.40% after the company received a favourable arbitral award of Rs 335.50 crore from a tribunal in its ...
25 Aug, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
CapitaLand India Trust shifts debt to rupees as INR fallsCapitaLand India Trust is converting more Singapore-dollar debt into rupee borrowings as the Indian currency weakens, aiming to reduce fore...
25 Aug, 2026, 08.44 AM IST
Singapore wants to pay parents over $55,000 per child to boost birth rateSingapore will provide nearly S$70,000 (US$55,153) in direct support for every citizen child up to age 17 as it tackles a record-low fertil...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
ET WLF: India's growth story holds firm as AI boom redirects global capitalGlobal capital is temporarily drawn to massive US AI investments. India's long-term growth prospects remain strong despite this shift. Demo...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.10 AM IST
Coast Guard deploys 3 ships to find 22 missing crew off ParadipA search and rescue operation commenced on August 22, 2026, after MV Ocean Winner lost contact. Two survivors were rescued from life rafts ...
23 Aug, 2026, 10.38 AM IST
IndiGo flight from Trichy to Singapore carrying 127 passengers returns after technical snagAn IndiGo flight from Trichy to Singapore returned safely to the airport. The aircraft experienced a technical snag shortly after its depar...
21 Aug, 2026, 10.21 PM IST
Singapore plans tax breaks, easier visas to attract fund managersSingapore plans tax exemptions on certain fund-management profits and wider access to a five-year visa for investment professionals as it c...
19 Aug, 2026, 11.47 AM IST
Parliamentary panel says excessive judicial interventions slow down arbitration decisionA parliamentary committee noted judicial intervention hinders arbitration efficiency. Excessive court involvement slows down dispute resolu...
18 Aug, 2026, 05.02 PM IST