Asia Pacific

Singapore: Gear up for higher fares as ComfortDelGro set to launch surge pricing for its cabs

Singapore's largest taxi company ComfortDelGro is set to introduce dynamic fare pricing for its 13,600 cabs from January 19.

Jan 12, 2018

By Aastha Agnihotri

Jet Airways air hostess arrested for smuggling US dollars out of India

A female flight attendant of Jet Airways has been arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle out $480,200 out of India, news agency PTI reported citing an official statement.

Jan 12, 2018

By Aastha Agnihotri

German auto giant Audi offers rental cars in Singapore

German carmaker Audi is betting big on car rental services, with Singapore becoming its new destination for the premium "Audi on demand" renting services.

Jan 12, 2018

By Aastha Agnihotri

Dead koala found screwed to post in Australia; Facebook image sparks outrage

The image of the "sickening act" of koala death was first posted on Facebook by a koala charity.

Jan 11, 2018

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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Singapore has the most honest IT job seekers globally

A global study by Robert Half found out that IT job seekers in Singapore are the most honest in the world.

Jan 11, 2018

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

Ancient fault lines found in Singapore's Yishun, Jurong may reveal possibility of future earthquakes

SP Group has accidentally discovered two ancient faults, between 50 to the 70m underground, while excavating a $2.4 billion tunnel for 1,200km of extra-high-voltage cables.

Jan 10, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Millions of devotees in Philippines join Black Nazarene procession

One dead, more than 800 injured in Philippine Catholic parade

Nearly 3.5 million barefoot devotees participated in the annual feast of the Black Nazarene, one of the world's largest Catholic festivals.

Jan 10, 2018

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Fire breaks out in Toa Payoh flat, 70 residents evacuated

Nearly 70 residents were evacuated after a fire broke out in a Housing Board flat on Wednesday morning.

Jan 10, 2018

By Aastha Agnihotri

11 men charged over oil heist at Shell's biggest refinery in Singapore

A Singapore court charged eleven men in relation to their involvement in a large-scale oil theft at Shell's biggest refinery, Pulau Bukom.

Jan 10, 2018

By Aastha Agnihotri

Singapore has world's 2nd most 'powerful' passport: 2017 Index

Singapore passport slips to 2nd most powerful in the world

Singapore passport is the second most powerful passport in the world, with Germany taking the top spot in the latest rankings released by the Henley Passport Index.

Jan 10, 2018

By Aastha Agnihotri

Singaporean fined S$2,700 for abusing dog in Malaysia; video sparks outrage

The video of animal abuse sparked outrage from netizens after it was shared on Facebook.

Jan 9, 2018

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore starts new facility to detect biological, nuclear substances at ports

Singapore will not tolerate religious radicals: Shanmugam

Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam has warned against religious preachers who he said are propagating radical thoughts and divisive teachings in Singapore.

Jan 8, 2018

By Adrita Biswas

68-year-old woman woman dies after bus rolls down slope in Singapore

Singapore: 2 people injured after tree falls on Toa Payoh road

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said that those two injured people were taken conscious to Tan Tock Seng Hospital.

Jan 8, 2018

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore launches shuttle bus service between Changi Airport, Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal

Singapore: 3 new roads in Bidadari estate will partially open on Jan 14

Singapore's Housing and Development Board said Bidadari Park Drive, Alkaff Crescent and Woodleigh Link will serve public housing projects in the area like Alkaff Lakeview, Alkaff Oasis, Woodleigh Glen and Woodleigh Village.

Jan 6, 2018

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

US investigators bust prostitution ring that enslaved hundreds of Thai women

Singapore: Police arrest 3 people for vice, illegal betting activities

Under the Singapore law, unlicensed brothel operators can be jailed for up to five years and/or fined up to S$10,000.

Jan 6, 2018

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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