Asia Pacific

FILE PHOTO: A man looks at a Singapore Airlines (SIA) signage outside an SIA service center in Singapore February 10, 2016.

Singapore Airlines warns of free air ticket scam

Singapore Airlines warned of a scam where members of the public receive calls or emails from people claiming to be employees of the airline to solicit their personal data.

Dec 20, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

A giant panda on a 10-year loan from China is seen during a welcoming ceremony at Soekarno Hatta airport in Tangerang, Indonesia, September 28, 2017.

Chinese firm turns panda poop into toilet paper: report

Chinese firm Qianwei Fengsheng Paper has teamed up with the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda to recycle animal's faeces and food debris into toilet paper.

Dec 20, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Singaporeans injured after tour bus overturns on way back from Genting

Singapore: 26 injured in multi-vehicle collision near Woodlands Checkpoint

The police said that the 26 wounded people, who were injured in the multi-vehicle collision, were taken to Khoo Teck Puat, Ng Teng Fong and Tan Tock Seng hospitals for treatment.

Dec 20, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

26 injured in multi-vehicle collision near Woodlands Checkpoint: report

A bus driver and 25 passengers were injured after an accident near Woodlands Checkpoint on Wednesday morning, Channel NewsAsia reported.

Dec 20, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

The New Paper to stop Saturday edition from next year

Starting next year, The New Paper will become a five-day publication on weekdays as it ceases its Saturday edition.

Dec 20, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

File photo of AirAsia flight attendants.

AirAsia dress their stewardesses in 'arousing' uniforms that are 'too sexy'

Two Malaysian lawmakers criticised the uniforms of air stewardesses for AirAsia and Firefly, saying they were 'too revealing' and did not portray Malaysia's Islamic roots.

Dec 20, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Bitcoin surge driven by speculation, investors risk losing all: MAS

The Monetary Authority of Singapore advised the public to act with extreme caution and understand the significant risks they take on if they choose to invest in cryptocurrencies.

Dec 20, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

1MDB scandal: MAS issues lifetime ban on ex-BSI Bank wealth manager

The Monetary Authority of Singapore issued a lifetime ban against former BSI Bank wealth manager Yeo Jiawei, and a three-year ban against NRA Capital founder Kevin Scully.

Dec 20, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Singapore may soon have an app to help compare petrol prices

Singapore may soon develop a web portal or app to increase transparency and help consumers compare petrol prices.

Dec 19, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Malaysia set to ban foreign vehicles with 'dark window tints': report

Foreign vehicles with dark window tints will not be allowed to enter Malaysia, the New Straits Times reported on Monday.

Dec 19, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Singapore PM Lee on overseas leave

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will be on overseas leave from starting December 19 to 31.

Dec 19, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Singapore slaps prohibition orders against two financial advisers over 1MDB-related breaches

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on Tuesday issued a prohibition order against NRA Capital founder Kevin Scully involved in breaches related to Malaysia's 1MDB fund.

Dec 19, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri