Asia Pacific

Philippines reports first Zika virus pregnancy case

Singapore: NEA confirms three new Zika cases at Serangoon North Avenue 1

NEA said that it was informed about the cluster on Wednesday and has already started vector control operations and outreach efforts at the cluster area.

Jul 27, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore to impose visa requirements on North Koreans from October

Visa expands global transaction processing with new data centre in Singapore

The two facilities will commence processing global transactions next year.

Jul 26, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

Changi Airport Group

Changi Airport to host open house for upcoming Terminal 4

T4 will be the first one to offer end-to-end Fast and Seamless Travel (FAST) for departing passengers.

Jul 26, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

Bangladesh ferry accident kills two women, 35 still missing

At least eight dead, several injured after speedboat capsizes in Indonesia

The accident occurred as the boat left Tarakan in North Borneo province on Tuesday morning to Tanjung Selor.

Jul 25, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines Airlines

Philippine Airlines allocates USD 2bn for business expansion

Philippine Airlines will be using the fund for its heavy operational expansion.

Jul 25, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

Japan PM Abe denies favours for friend amid falling support

Japan Prime Miniter Shinzo Abe is accused of favouring Kake Gakuen (Kake Educational Institution) in seeking approval for a veterinary school in a special economic zone.

Jul 24, 2017

By Reuters

Hong Kong braces for super Typhoon Haima, shuts all but essential services

Hong Kong braces for yet another storm, raises alert as Typhoon Roke approaches

Typhoon Roke is expected to make landfall over the eastern part of the city.

Jul 23, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singaporeans injured after tour bus overturns on way back from Genting

11 dead, 9 injured in China road crash involving bus and lorry

The drivers of both the vehicles are being treated in hospital under police custody.

Jul 23, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

Singapore: CNB arrests 87 suspected drug offenders in 4-day operation

The officers also seized about 95g of Ice, 54g of cannabis, 41g of heroin, 58 yaba tablets and small amounts of ketamine and Ecstasy tablets.

Jul 22, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Duterte takes full responsibility for consequences of martial law in Philippines

Philippines President Duterte makes surprise visit to Marawi war zone

The 72-year-old leader visited the local military headquarters to show his support for the troops.

Jul 21, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Picture for representation

Philippines' second largest bank to undergo investigation over laundering of USD 18m

Metro Bank announced that no customer has been affected by this incident.

Jul 21, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Singapore: Sales of new private homes rises in July

HDB to help young Singapore couples to get their homes sooner

This is to slash the waiting time for couples who are eyeing to snap up their first homes.

Jul 20, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

7 Indonesians killed, 21 remain missing in Johor boat accident

Taiwanese man killed in boat accident in Philippines

The accident happened in the waters off the Village Island Report in Santa Fe, Cebu.

Jul 20, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

dbs

DBS Bank service disruption: All you need to know

Certain banking services will be unavailable on Aug 5 and 6.

Jul 20, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

USGS

5.8 magnitude earthquake hits off Japan's Honshu; No tsunami alert

Fukushima police says there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

Jul 20, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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