Asia Pacific

Fall in business travel drags tourism receipts to first decline since 2009

Singapore slips to 21st most expensive city globally for expats: survey

Singapore is the 21st most expensive city worldwide for expatriates, according to the latest cost of living survey by ECA International published on Tuesday.

Dec 12, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Singapore's Marina Bay Sands is the most Instagrammed hotel in the world

Marina Bay Sands, Singapore's largest hotel, is not only iconic and amongst the most popular hotels, but it's also the most Instagrammed hotel in the world, according to data released by Instagram last week.

Dec 12, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Stocks in Singapore not affected by global recall of Lactalis baby milk: govt

Dairy products sold by Lactalis in Singapore are not affected by the global recall of French company's formula milk products, the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) said.

Dec 12, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

North Korea gains bioweapon expertise as tension escalates

North Korea, on expanding their nuclear weapons might pose a threat to the US mainland.

Dec 11, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

Singapore: PSLE results to be released on November 24

Singapore to release N-Level test results on Dec 18

The Singapore Ministry of Education on Monday said the results of the Normal (Academic) and Normal (Technical) Level examinations of 2017 will be released next Monday, December 18.

Dec 11, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

China, Taiwan part of international recall of Lactalis baby formula milk

French baby-milk maker Lactalis and health authorities have ordered a major international product recall after the discovery of salmonella bacteria.

Dec 11, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Police arrests three men for unlawful entry into Singapore by swimming from Malaysia

Three men were arrested on December 9 for trying to enter Singapore illegally, the police coast guard said.

Dec 11, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

US investigators bust prostitution ring that enslaved hundreds of Thai women

Singapore: 45 women, 4 men arrested for alleged vice-related activities

The authorities conducted the operation from Tuesday to Friday targeting residential, dormitory and public entertainment areas in Singapore.

Dec 9, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: 3 wounded after car crashes into Marine Terrace market

Singapore police said three injured pedestrians were taken to the Changi General Hospital.

Dec 9, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Donald Trump 'hair tattoo': Check out world's most bizarre hairstyle [VIDEO]

A Taiwanese hair salon has created the most bizarre hairstyle that is the 'Donald Trump hair tattoo' style.

Dec 9, 2017

By Chetalini Sarangthem

Same-sex marriage have been legalised in Australia

Australia: Straight couples struggle to book venues due to increased demand following nod for same-sex marriage

Gay couples can start filing for legal marriage from December 9 and the marriage ceremony will happen as early as January 9.

Dec 8, 2017

By Chetalini Sarangthem

A MRT train travels along a track in a neighbourhood in Singapore

Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high-speed rail to run 4 trains every hour: report

The Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high-speed express rail service from Bandar Malaysia to Jurong East in the republic will be served by four trains every hour.

Dec 8, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Australian to auction $13m in confiscated bitcoins

How to buy bitcoins in Singapore: Find out here

Residents of Singapore can purchase bitcoins through various online and cash methods.

Dec 8, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Singapore: 4 injured in multi-vehicle accident along Tanjong Pagar; man arrested for suspected drink driving

A 41-year-old man has been arrested by the Singapore police for suspected drink driving that has led to the accident.

Dec 7, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore Customs seizes more than 1,000 cartons of contraband cigarettes, 4 arrested

Under the Customs Act and the GST Act, buying, selling, conveying, delivering, storing, keeping, having in possession or dealing with duty-unpaid goods are serious offences.

Dec 7, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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