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TerraPay Connects its Wallet Interoperability Network, Xend to Alipay+, Strengthening Global Payments Interoperability

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:58:12 GMT

PRNewswire

Dubai [UAE], September 9: TerraPay, a global money movement company, and Alipay+, Ant International's unified wallet gateway, today announced a strategic partnership to enable seamless cross-border QR payments for digital wallets, significantly enhancing global payments interoperability for users across Latin America, the Middle East and Africa.

In the initial phase, 15 of the digital walle

Singapore Police interview 5 over online comments on Nepal floods, SIA-Air India deal; investigations ongoing

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:57:02 GMT

Singapore, September 9 (ANI): Five individuals, aged between 29 and 66, have been identified and interviewed by law enforcement agencies over contentious online remarks concerning the recent natural disaster in Nepal and discussions surrounding Singapore Airlines' financial involvement in Air India, The Straits Times reported.

Reacting to the swift legal enforcement, Singapore's High Commissioner to India, Simon

China's innovation offers more opportunities for Asia-Pacific cooperation

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:16:10 GMT

GUANGZHOU, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) -- Fiji Times managing digital editor Anish Chand was impressed by his first encounter with an AI-powered inspection robot dog during a visit to a smart substation in south China's Guangdong Province.

Located in Zhuhai City, the Qinyun substation serves as a key power hub linking Guangdong and the Macao Special Administrative Region. Equipped with intelligent terminals and AI algorithm

Sensex closes 555 points down, Nifty loses 0.61% as Brent nears USD 100/ barrel

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:03:38 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 8 (ANI): Indian benchmark indices closed lower on Tuesday, weighed down by rising crude oil prices as Brent crude neared the USD 100 per barrel mark amid escalating tensions in West Asia and also weekly expiry of Nifty 50 index.

The BSE Sensex closed at 75,577.58, down 555.23 points, or 0.73 per cent, while the Nifty 50 index settled at 23,635.10, declining 144.05 points, o

"Want to fight for the gold": Indian women's hockey skipper Tete as side leaves for Asian Games 2026

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:58:15 GMT

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 8 (ANI): Fresh from a historic fifth-place finish at the FIH Hockey Women's World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands 2026, the Indian women's hockey team has embarked on its journey to Japan for the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, with the team setting its sights firmly on the gold medal and a direct berth at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

Led by captain Salima Te

India's Spice Industry Is Turning Quality & Traceability Into A Growth Opportunity

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:29:09 GMT

PNN

New Delhi [India], September 8: In April 2024, the Spices Board made ethylene oxide (ETO) testing compulsory for every spice consignment exported from India to Singapore and Hong Kong. This happened after Indian branded spice products were recalled in both markets.

Initially, this was seen mainly as an export compliance requirement. However, two years later, the issue has become much bigger. The focus i

Indian markets open lower amid geopolitical headwinds, rising crude prices

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:58:12 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 8 (ANI): Indian markets opened in the red on Tuesday as persistent geopolitical headwinds and hardening crude oil prices dampened domestic sentiment. The BSE Sensex fell 278.64 points, or 0.37 per cent, to stand at 75,854.17, while the NSE Nifty 50 slipped 36.05 points, or 0.15 per cent, to trade at 23,743.10.

Ajay Bagga, Banking and Market expert, stated that "Indian markets are dire

RAG Holdings Expands India Operations with Calicut Centre Supporting Global Business Setup, Company Formation and Market Entry Services

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:57:53 GMT

NewsVoir

Calicut (Kerala) [India], September 7: Dubai-headquartered RAG Holdings, a global market-entry and business services group supporting entrepreneurs and companies with business setup, company formation, premium workspaces, PRO services, corporate services and international expansion, has strengthened its India footprint with the opening of RAG Holdings, Calicut.

RAG Holdings, Calicut was inaugurated

People See One Brand. The Internet May Show Them Hundreds More

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:31:27 GMT

PRNewswire

Singapore, September 7: Every day, consumers decide whether to trust a website, email, link or digital service. What they rarely see is where an organisation's official digital presence ends and similar-looking identities begin. The gap between what organisations control and what people trust may be larger than many realise.

For most people, trust is not determined by ownership records or technic

Singapore PM condemns anti-Indian abuse over SIA-AI investment deal, says prejudice against any community not accepted

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 23:30:31 GMT

Singapore, September 7 (ANI): Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has strongly condemned racist comments targeting Indians over Singapore Airlines' (SIA) financial involvement in Air India, as well as racist remarks directed at Singaporeans who remain missing following the devastating floods in Nepal, warning that such prejudice must not be allowed to become normalised in the city-state.

In a Facebook post on

"Winning here gives us confidence": Satwik-Chirag eye Asian Games glory after China Masters win

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:00:24 GMT

Shenzhen [China], September 6 (ANI): Indian men's doubles badminton pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty said their China Masters triumph has given them a major confidence boost ahead of the upcoming Asian Games, adding that they will continue to push themselves before the Asian Games.

India's top-seeded men's doubles pair produced a stirring comeback to clinch their maiden China Masters title, defeatin

IAF Sarang team in Egypt to showcase helicopter precision flying, debut new manoeuvre at El Alamein Airshow

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 17:31:56 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 6 (ANI): The Indian Air Force's Sarang Helicopter Display Team are currently present in Egypt to participate in the second edition of the El Alamein International Airshow, scheduled to be held from September 8 to 10 at El Alamein International Airport, according to a statement from the Ministry of Defence issued on Sunday.

The Sarang team, the world's only five-helicopter display team

Satwik-Chirag rally from one game down to win maiden China Masters title

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 17:31:29 GMT

Shenzhen [China], September 6 (ANI): India's top-seeded men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty produced a stirring comeback to clinch their maiden China Masters title, defeating China's He Ji Ting and Ren Xiang Yu 11-21, 21-13, 21-17 at the Shenzhen Arena on Sunday.

The Indian duo, who had twice finished runners-up at the prestigious Super 750 tournament, overcame a slow start and a deter

ISSO Football, Tennis games bring together 1670 athletes from leading schools across India in Jaipur

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 15:30:36 GMT

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], September 6 (ANI): A total of 1670 athletes from 90 teams from leading international schools across India are competing at Jayshree Periwal International School (JPIS), Jaipur, as the ISSO Football & Tennis Games, being held from September 3-8, continue to showcase the scale and growing strength of organised inter-school sport in the country.

The Games feature Under-19 Girls and Un

Volcanic ash cloud sparks widespread air travel disruption across regional hubs following Mt Anak Krakatau eruption

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 08:34:47 GMT

Jakarta [Indonesia], September 6 (ANI): Air transit across Southeast Asia faced severe disruption on Sunday after intense explosive activity at Mount Anak Krakatau sent vast ash plumes towering up to 50,000 feet into the sky.

The resulting airborne hazard forced safety authorities to implement a temporary grounding of flight operations at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, triggering a chain re

Police looking into 'shameful' racist online comments about Nepal-Tibet disaster, Air India: Singapore Senior Minister Shanmugam

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 08:33:43 GMT

Singapore, September 6 (ANI): Singapore Senior Minister K Shanmugam has announced that law enforcement agencies are investigating 'shameful' racist and xenophobic online commentary directed at the Nepal-Tibet disaster, alongside Singapore Airlines' (SIA) financial involvement in Air India.

Speaking to Channel NewsAsia, a Singapore-based multinational news channel, on Saturday, Shanmugam stated that the Ministry o

Satwik-Chirag reach China Masters final for third time, eyes maiden crown

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:57:34 GMT

Shenzhen [China], September 5 (ANI): Indian men's doubles stars Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty showcased composure and tactical brilliance to overcome Malaysia's Nur Mohd Azriyn Ayub and Tan Wee Kiong in a hard-fought three-game semifinal, sealing their place in the China Masters final for the third time on Saturday in Shenzhen.

The world No. 5 Indian pair, runners-up in the 2023 and 2025 edition

CHINA-GUANGDONG-ZHANJIANG-SINGAPORE-JOINT MARITIME EXERCISE (CN)

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:50:41 GMT

(260905) -- GUANGZHOU, Sept. 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 5, 2026 shows a view of the opening ceremony of a joint maritime exercise between China and Singapore in Zhanjiang, south China's Guangdong Province. TO GO WITH "China, Singapore launch joint maritime exercise" (Photo by Gu Xingnan/Xinhua)

The World Is Carried Within' Launched in Bengaluru, Exploring Nature, Leadership and the Working Life

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:59:59 GMT

PNN

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 4: The World Is Carried Within - Eighteen Essays on the Natural World and the Working Life, the latest book by Manoj Mathew V M FIIHM, Senior Vice President - Operations, Tamara Leisure Experiences, was launched at a special event held at the Verandah Boutique Lounge, Tamara Leisure Experiences Headquarters, Bengaluru, on September 3, 2026.

The book, which is Vol

Nifty, Sensex end higher as Fed rate hike concerns ease, gains capped by profit booking

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:29:48 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 4 (ANI): Indian equity markets ended higher on Friday, with the Nifty 50 gaining 24.25 points, or 0.10 per cent, to close at 23,897.70, while the BSE Sensex rose 362.57 points, or 0.48 per cent, to close at 76,515.43.

Market gains came as concerns over an imminent US Federal Reserve rate hike eased. However, profit booking at higher levels and continued geopolitical tension

Rawbare Wins Excellence in Consumer Choice Eyewear Brand at ET Now Business Conclave & Awards 2026

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:00:41 GMT

PNN

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 4: Indian direct-to-consumer eyewear brand Rawbare has won Excellence in Consumer Choice Eyewear Brand at the ET Now Business Conclave & Awards 2026, West Edition, held in Mumbai. The recognition adds to a run of industry honours the brand has received over the past two years.

The award carries a distinct weight because of what it measures. Industry juries ass

China on 52 Singaporeans arrested in pyramid scheme case

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:59 GMT

File photo of Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun. /VCG

China investigates and handles criminal cases involving foreign citizens in China in accordance with the law, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Friday, in response to questions about 52 Singaporeans arrested in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on suspicion of involvement in pyramid scheme activi

Data center investment in Singapore forecast to reach 19.2 bln USD by 2050: PwC

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:45:09 GMT

SINGAPORE, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) -- Annual data center investment in Singapore is seen rising to 19.2 billion U.S. dollars by 2050 from about 7 billion dollars in 2026, PwC's central forecast showed on Wednesday.

Cumulative investment is projected at about 330 billion dollars over 2026-2050, representing annual growth of around 4.3 percent. The estimate covers both data center construction and information and communi

Singapore open to considering chemical castration to deter sex crimes

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:45:05 GMT

SINGAPORE, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) -- Singapore is open to considering pharmacological anti-androgen treatment, or chemical castration, as an additional measure to curb sexual crimes, although evidence of its effectiveness in reducing crime remains inconclusive, Minister for Home Affairs K. Shanmugam said on Tuesday.

Responding to a parliamentary question on whether statutory penalties and additional deterrence measure

China Focus: China's innovation offers more opportunities for Asia-Pacific cooperation

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:45:15 GMT

Located in Zhuhai City, the Qinyun substation serves as a key power hub linking Guangdong and the Macao Special Administrative Region. Equipped with intelligent terminals and AI algorith

Singapore raises political salaries, MPs' monthly allowances

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:45:14 GMT

SINGAPORE, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) -- Singapore will raise the monthly allowance for Members of Parliament (MPs) to 18,500 Singapore dollars (14,603 U.S. dollars) from 13,750 Singapore dollars from Oct. 15, while political officeholders will receive a one-off salary adjustment of up to 9 percent, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on Tuesday.

He said in parliament that the changes were necessary to ensure Singapore coul

Singapore employers turn selective on hiring in Q4

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 06:45:10 GMT

SINGAPORE, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) -- Singapore employers are taking a more selective approach to hiring in the fourth quarter of 2026, with more companies planning to keep headcount steady amid evolving business conditions, according to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey revealed on Tuesday.

According to the survey, Singapore's seasonally adjusted Net Employment Outlook stood at 13 percent for the quar

Singapore retail sales growth slows to 1.5 pct year-on-year in July

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 06:45:16 GMT

SINGAPORE, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- Singapore's retail sales growth moderated to 1.5 percent year-on-year in July, from 4 percent in June, the Department of Statistics said on Monday.

On a seasonally adjusted month-on-month basis, retail sales increased 0.9 percent in July, it said in a statement.

Total retail sales were estimated at 4.4 billion Singapore dollars (3.47 billion U.S. dollars), with online sales

China, Singapore launch joint maritime exercise

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:45:29 GMT

GUANGZHOU, Sept. 5 (Xinhua) -- A joint maritime exercise between China and Singapore opened Saturday in south China's Guangdong Province, marking the fifth such cooperation held by the two countries.

The opening ceremony was held at a naval port in Zhanjiang. The exercise, conducted in the waters and airspace around the city, features live-fire drills, replenishment-at-sea, and joint search-and-rescue operations

Singapore, Laos sign carbon credits agreement

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:45:24 GMT

SINGAPORE, Sept. 4 (Xinhua) -- Singapore and Laos signed an implementation agreement to collaborate on carbon credits under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement on Friday.

The agreement establishes a legally binding framework for the generation and transfer of carbon credits, Singapore's Ministry of Trade and Industry said in a statement.

The framework will enable project developers to undertake high-quality

French pupils fall to record low in global education survey

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:53:12 GMT

Since 2000, thePisa study(Programme for International Student Assessment), published every three years, has established itself as a global benchmark for the performance of education systems and is closely scrutinised by governments.

It assesses the academic skills of 15-year-olds by examining their reading comprehension, mathematical literacy and scientific literacy, with a specific "major" focus area each time.

NYPD seizes enormous cocaine stash worth more than $10M

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:11:56 GMT

NYPD seizes enormous cocaine stash worth more than $10M

Ore. man accused of murder plot targeting ICE pleads guilty to trying to make Molotov cocktails

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:11:26 GMT

Ore. man accused of murder plot targeting ICE pleads guilty to trying to make Molotov cocktails

LAPD cracks down on massive street takeover, arresting 69 and seizing 200 cars

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:10:55 GMT

LAPD cracks down on massive street takeover, arresting 69 and seizing 200 cars

Proposal would loosen residency requirements for Aurora police and fire chiefs

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:10:21 GMT

Proposal would loosen residency requirements for Aurora police and fire chiefs

Huntington Beach approves $9.8M in police raises over next 3 years

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:10:09 GMT

Huntington Beach approves $9.8M in police raises over next 3 years

Video- Laser forces Colorado State Patrol crew to abort landing

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:09:54 GMT

Video- Laser forces Colorado State Patrol crew to abort landing

NYC releases 170,000 pages of 9-11 Ground Zero health, air quality records

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:09:39 GMT

NYC releases 170,000 pages of 9-11 Ground Zero health, air quality records

Geauga County sheriff uses grant funding to replace aging cruiser cameras

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:09:26 GMT

Geauga County sheriff uses grant funding to replace aging cruiser cameras

NYPD recruit dies during training

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:09:16 GMT

NYPD recruit dies during training

Appeals court rules First Amendment applies to recording police activity in public

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:08:58 GMT

Appeals court rules First Amendment applies to recording police activity in public

Video shows fleeing suspect plow through Simi Valley Police motorcycle as officers fire shots

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:08:31 GMT

Video shows fleeing suspect plow through Simi Valley Police motorcycle as officers fire shots

Video- Woman fires gun in Port Orange Police station lobby before fatal police shooting

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:07:35 GMT

Video- Woman fires gun in Port Orange Police station lobby before fatal police shooting

Doing it for a purpose- Las Vegas first responders remember 9-11 during Strat climb

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:07:08 GMT

Doing it for a purpose- Las Vegas first responders remember 9-11 during Strat climb

'Roseanne' actor Tom Arnold talks addiction, recovery

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:47:31 GMT

'Roseanne' actor Tom Arnold talks addiction, recovery

Bryan Medical Center gets grant for Crete residency program

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:41:01 GMT

Bryan Medical Center gets grant for Crete residency program

Samsung U.S. Marketing Chief Allison Stransky to Join Boston Beer Co. as CMO

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:03:14 GMT

Samsung U.S. Marketing Chief Allison Stransky to Join Boston Beer Co. as CMO

Nollywood mourns actress Nimmy Ferrari

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:38:20 GMT

Nollywood mourns actress Nimmy Ferrari

Im alive, Actress Ruth Kadiri debunks death rumour

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:37:02 GMT

Im alive, Actress Ruth Kadiri debunks death rumour

A Park Without Parking- Anaheim Sets up Open Space on Santa Ana River

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:37:45 GMT

A Park Without Parking- Anaheim Sets up Open Space on Santa Ana River

Greek Tavern Reportedly Faces Bomb Threat Response

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:05:20 GMT

Greek Tavern Reportedly Faces Bomb Threat Response

Newtownstewart Trailer Marking Event Set For 12 September 08-09-2026

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:51:09 GMT

Newtownstewart Trailer Marking Event Set For 12 September 08-09-2026

Smokers buying illicit cigarettes should face tougher penalties, SA Police Commissioner suggests

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:37:54 GMT

Smokers buying illicit cigarettes should face tougher penalties, SA Police Commissioner suggests

Nurses throughout Jefferson Health System plan to unionize NBC10 Philadelphia

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:38:49 GMT

Nurses throughout Jefferson Health System plan to unionize NBC10 Philadelphia

Update for Lisnaskea Health Centre as opening date confirmed

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:55:23 GMT

Update for Lisnaskea Health Centre as opening date confirmed

Victims of Neosho deadly plane crash identified

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:46:35 GMT

Victims of Neosho deadly plane crash identified

Butler pledges to consider needs of rural health communities

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:43:08 GMT

Butler pledges to consider needs of rural health communities

Kansas Chiropractor Pleads Guilty to Health Care Fraud

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:38:43 GMT

Kansas Chiropractor Pleads Guilty to Health Care Fraud

Mental health team raises 1,741 through sponsored walk

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:38:40 GMT

Mental health team raises 1,741 through sponsored walk