Asia Pacific

Australia votes in favor of same-sex marriage

Australia legalizes same-sex marriage after landslide vote

Australia becomes the 25th country to recognise same-sex marriage after passing a bill in the parliament almost unanimously.

Dec 7, 2017

By IANS

Philippine governor seeks military help to prevent maoist rebels' harassment

After Australia, Singapore too extends hand in fight against terror in Philippines

After the Australia government announced that they will be training Philippine soldiers to battle terror in the Philippines, and now Singapore has joined the program.

Dec 7, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Singapore says Jerusalem's status "a sensitive and complex issue", should be decided via Israel-Palestinian talks

The status of Jerusalem is a complex issue that should be decided through Israel-Palestinian talks, Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said on Thursday.

Dec 7, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Australian National gets jail and caning for molesting 2 women in 2 hours

Wade James Burridge, the 34-year-old Australian man, was convicted of two charges of outrage of modesty against two women at different bars along Boat Quay in Singapore.

Dec 7, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

Where to drink in Singapore this festive season

Singapore is no more just a taid, workaholic city-state. Rather it has exploded onto the cocktail scene as one of the world's premiere bar cities.

Dec 7, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Singapore Airlines launches biofuel-powered flights

Singapore Airlines reroutes flights over North Korean missile threat: report

Singapore Airlines has changed some of its flight routes between Asia and the U.S. in response to North Korea's missile tests.

Dec 7, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Why is China worried about Trump's Jerusalem move?

U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital and relocate the U.S. embassy there would spark conflicts.

Dec 7, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Singapore revokes citizenship of former S-League player for match-fixing

Singapore on Thursday revoked citizenship of a 43-year-old man for his involvement in match-fixing activities.

Dec 7, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Singapore: nuTonomy car collides with lorry, no report of injuries

ST Kinetics partners with National Instruments to test driverless buses in Singapore

ST Kinetics said it would collaborate with U.S.-based National Instruments to test systems used by autonomous vehicles (AVs) and robotic solutions in Singapore.

Dec 7, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Singapore: CNB seizes 1.31 kg of heroin worth S$138,000; 5 drug offenders arrested

Singapore's Central Narcotics Bureau said in a press release on Wednesday that it has arrested five suspected drug offenders and seized 1.31 kg of heroin worth S$138,000 during the operation.

Dec 6, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singaporeans injured after tour bus overturns on way back from Genting

1 dead, 14 injured after multiple vehicle collision on Malaysia highway

The bus that collided with two lorries on North-South Expressway near Gopeng, Perak was travelling from Singapore to Ipoh.

Dec 6, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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Singapore realty Dennis Wee hit with S$66,000 fine, 12-month ban for keeping investors in dark

Singapore-based real estate agency Dennis Wee Realty was fined S$66,000 for six charges of failing to provide a written advisory message to investors stating risks involved in purchasing foreign properties.

Dec 6, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Singapore: Dengue cases rise again after two-week decline

Sanofi's dengue vaccine helps those with prior infection: Singapore health ministry

Singapore's health authority issued advisory asking professionals not to administer a dengue vaccine to patients who have not been previously infected by the virus.

Dec 6, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Amazon launches Prime membership in Singapore amid SE Asia push; stops free shipping option

E-commerce giant Amazon launched its Prime membership programme in Singapore on Wednesday, which offers free global shipping and access to video streaming, among other things.

Dec 6, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

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Singapore charges two men for illegal short-term rentals via Airbnb

Singapore charged two men on Tuesday with providing unauthorised short-term stays to tenants, media said.

Dec 6, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

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