Modi, Abe may ink civilian nuclear deal

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart, Mr Shinzo Abe, will meet today for two days of summit talks amid expectations that they will sign a civilian nuclear deal.

Japan has in the past shunned civil nuclear cooperation with India, citing concerns over the international Non-Proliferation Treaty, but appears to have softened its stance.

Kindness Awards to be given out today

Schools and students who have gone the extra mile to help others, and championed the cause of kindness, will be recognised today at the annual Kindness Awards ceremony. Organised by the Singapore Kindness Movement, the event will also feature an exhibition to showcase notable projects by "kindness ambassadors" from primary, secondary and special schools.

New guide on corporate governance

A new guidebook by the Singapore Institute of Directors on corporate governance - the fourth in a series - to advise boards and board committees in Singapore will be launched today.

The initiative is supported by the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority, the Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Singapore Exchange.