Describe Singapore's historical connection with India and the current relationship between the two countries.

Singapore's name derives from 'Singapuram' or 'lion city', the name of an ancient kingdom. Buddhist monks and traders visited the region a few centuries BCE. Tamil is one of Singapore's official languages. Singapore became a separate nation in 1965. Currently, Singapore is one of the largest foreign investors in India's infrastructure and technology. Many Indian companies have offices in Singapore, and large numbers of Indian tourists visit. It is a preferred destination for higher studies. About nine per cent of Singaporean residents are of Indian origin, and an area called 'Little India' exists in Singapore city.