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People take part in a protest against sexual violence against women during the San Fermin festival in Pamplona, northern Spain, July 7, 2016. REUTERS/Susana Vera

Mediacorp takes disciplinary action against employee for 'sexist' remarks directed at Park Juwon

Park Juwon, the producer for the finance show 'Money Mind' alleged that one of her colleagues made sexist remarks directed at her.

Oct 11, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

Duterte drug war to continue despite drop in trust rating

Neither the media criticism nor the latest poll survey rating drop can stop the Philippine's campaign against illegal drugs.

Oct 11, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

US President Donald Trump and PM Lee Hsien Loong

All you need to know about PM Lee's visit to White House on Oct 23

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on October 23.

Oct 11, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

For investors, could diamonds be the new gold?

When investors think of safe havens, the most obvious options that come to their mind are gold, treasuries or certain currencies such as the yen and Swiss franc.

Oct 10, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

AVA penalises importers of instant hotpot products; items seized

Members of the public have been advised to purchase food from reputable sources, and to exercise discretion when buying food online.

Oct 9, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore seizes meat containing instant hotpots, says not safe for consumption

Self-heating hotpots containing meat have been seized by the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) on Monday, October 9.

Oct 9, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

Dove apologises for 'racist' Facebook ad

Skincare brand Dove apologised this weekend after publishing an advertisement on its Facebook page showing a black woman turning into a white woman.

Oct 9, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Accident kills 37-year-old motorcyclist on on West Coast Highway

Singapore: Woman injured in accident along PIE involving 3 cars

The woman has been taken to the hospital conscious with minor injuries.

Oct 9, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines affirms ties with 4 ASEAN nations in Bolkiah's golden event

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte reaffirmed the country's diplomatic ties with Brunei, Cambodia, Malaysia and Indonesia during the golden jubilee celebration of Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah's accession to the state's Kingdom.

Oct 8, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Singapore: Inmates at Tanah Merah Prison meet family members at Children's Day event

Prison inmates at Tanah Merah Prison in Singapore bond with their family members at Children's Day event on October 7.

Oct 8, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

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

Flood water disrupts train services, weather woes expected to continue

An update from Singapore Mass Rapid Transit (SMRT), on Sunday morning, stated that the water has almost been cleared by its efforts, in collaboration with the Singapore Civil Defence Force, PUB, and Land Transport Authority.

Oct 8, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

Singapore: Fire breaks out at Jurong West coffee shop

A fire broke out at a coffee shop in Singapore's Jurong West Avenue 5 on Saturday, October 7.

Oct 7, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

Singapore: Teacher makes, uses counterfeit money to pay for massage services

Daniel Wong Mun Meng is out on bail and will be sentenced at a later date. He could be jailed for up to 20 years and fined for making the counterfeit money.

Oct 7, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Destabilisation plot in Philippines looms amidst Duterte's increasing popularity

Intelligence reports were confirmed by no less than Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff, Major General Restituto Padilla.

Oct 7, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Malaysian storekeeper jailed six months for molesting seven-year-old girl

4 Singaporeans convicted of raping 2 women in Taiwan given probation

On December 13, the four men tried to leave Taiwan but they were arrested before they could escape.

Oct 7, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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