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Launch of book on Indian community

A new book on the Indian community here will be launched today (Aug 19) at the Indian Heritage Centre at Campbell Lane. The title, 50 Years of Indian Community in Singapore, highlights the progress and the economic and political contributions of the community, as well as the challenges they faced since Singapore's independence in 1965.

Topics in the book include visual arts, music, food and culture. The book is edited by ambassadors Gopinath Pillai and K. Kesavapany. Ambassador-At-Large Tommy Koh will be the guest of honour at the launch.

MAS chief speaking at conference

Monetary Authority of Singapore managing director Ravi Menon is scheduled to give a speech today (Aug 19) - the second day of a conference on fintech and financial inclusion. It is organised by the Sim Kee Boon Institute for Financial Economics at the Singapore Management University.

Tropical storm expected to hit Vietnam today

Vietnam is preparing for the Dianmu tropical storm, which is expected to make landfall today (Aug 19). It could directly affect the northern and central coastal areas, said the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

It is the third storm to hit the country so far this year.