Asia Pacific

A giant panda on a 10-year loan from China arrives at Soekarno Hatta airport in Tangerang, Indonesia, September 28, 2017

Giant pandas forge diplomatic relationships between China and Indonesia

The practice of China gifting panda's to other countries dates back to the Tang Dynasty when Empress Wu Zetian sent a pair of pandas to the Japanese emperor.

Sep 29, 2017

By Rishvi Pragasam

Singaporeans celebrate Deepavali at historic Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple

Singapore: Little India closes down two roads for Deepavali Fair

Birch Road and Burmah Road in Singapore's Little India shall remain closed on three Sundays October 1, 8, 15 and on Tuesday, October 17 before Deepavali.

Sep 29, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

Singapore: 25-year-old man dies after crashing car into divider on East Coast Road

Singapore: Car crashes into tree along Braddell Road, driver arrested for drink-driving

A car driver was arrested for drink and drive and for having crashed the car into a tree along Braddell Road in Singapore.

Sep 29, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

Singapore: Vietnamese man decapitated after falling from 15th-storey hotel room

Singapore: Police discover young man's body from water near Sengkang Riverside Park

A body was found near the Sengkang Riverside Park in Singapore along the cycling and jogging track.

Sep 29, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

Singapore: New trial cameras installed in Loyang to keep an eye on unruly drivers

This new measure is expected to bring vehicle owners who skip maintenance and emission tests under the scanner.

Sep 28, 2017

By Sahana S

Singapore: Commuters face massive jam after trailer breaks down on Upper Serangoon Road

Commuters took to Twitter to express their frustration as early as 9 am .

Sep 28, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Singapore, Hungary to strengthen bilateral ties: Prime Ministers sign three-pronged pact

The prime ministers of Singapore and Hungary met on Tuesday to assert bilateral relations.

Sep 28, 2017

By Solomon Kenneth

US, Philippines start two-week military drills as maritime tension with China rises

US- trained Philippine marines take active step in terminating bloody war with extremists

US forces played an important role in terminating the war between Philippine and the Daesh inspired militant organization by training the Philippine Marines to defeat the extremist group.

Sep 27, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

The Villarrica Volcano is seen at night from Pucon town

Possibility of Mount Agung's eruption forces 76,000 to evacuate

Bali's Mount Agung to erupt after 55 years, posing possible threat to the locals and tourists alike and has forced 76,000 people to evacuate based on an emergency alert declared by the authorities.

Sep 27, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

Surgeon Guarrera prepares donated harvested kidney to transplant into patient Abernathy as part of five-way...

Singapore: Organ donation and how it connects people

Since the first heart transplant was performed in 1990, Singapore has had a total of 73 heart transplants. There are currently 23 patients on the waiting list for a new heart.

Sep 27, 2017

By Rishvi Pragasam

Chinese New Year 2017: Celebrations across the globe [PHOTOS]

Singapore prime minister shares fun pictures of Mid-Autumn Festival on social media: Check it out here

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong celebrated an early Mid-Autumn Festival with Yio Chu Kang residents on Sunday.

Sep 26, 2017

By Solomon Kenneth

Rise in dengue in Singapore, 7th reported death in 2016

Singapore still safe from 'super malaria', says Ministry of Health

The Ministry of Health in Singapore has stated that super malaria has not been detected in Singapore yet, giving a bit of relief to locals after the virus' spread to Southeast Asian countries like Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar.

Sep 25, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

Woodlands Checkpoint extension to be built at Old Woodlands Town Centre

Singapore tightens security, makes thumbprint scanning mandatory at major land checkpoints

Singapore is introducing thumbprint scanning for car travellers at its major land checkpoints, Tuas and Woodlands, in a bid to tighten security and keep immigrants' information on record.

Sep 25, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

Singapore: 17 people injured in a 3-vehicle accident on AYE

Singapore: Accident on Bartley Road, motorcyclist injured

A motorcyclist has been injured in an accident involving two cars and a motorcycle, near Bartley Road in Singapore, on Monday, September 25.

Sep 25, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

Otters spotted at Marina South Pier, Nature Society organises event

Bishan family of Otters were spotted at Marina South Pier in Singapore which was covered by the Nature Society along with the participation of wildlife enthusiasts.

Sep 24, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

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