Asia Pacific

Malaysia: Kim Jong-nam murder suspect seen playing snooker in North Korean embassy

Malaysia's Inspector-General of Police says the police are aware of the identities of those who are still in the embassy.

Mar 23, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Police arrest two for stealing motorcycle parts, selling them on Facebook

According to police, most of the thefts happened between end-February and mid-March 2017

Mar 23, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Singapore ranks lowest in time spent online outside work, Philippines secures top position

The survey reveals Millennials across the region are less online than the older demographics.

Mar 23, 2017

By Bihu Ray

China denies reports of building monitoring station on conflicted Scarborough Shoal

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman says China places great importance on the preservation of the South China Sea's ocean ecology.

Mar 22, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

World Water Day 2017: Powerful images giving strong messages about water conservation

IBTimes Singapore has compiled several powerful photos to remind us that one in ten people don't have access to clean, safe water.

Mar 22, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

North Korean agents kill Kim Jong-un's half-brother Kim Jong Nam in Malaysia

Kim Jong Nam murder probe: North Korean suspect is son of ex-envoy to Vietnam

Reports say Ri Ji Hyon lured Doan Thi Huong into the plot to kill Kim Jong Nam using his fluent Vietnamese language.

Mar 22, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

5.5 magnitude quake rocks Indonesia's tourist island of Bali

The authorities say the epicentre of the quake was about 23 km from the city capital of Denpasar.

Mar 22, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Marina Reservoir suspend water sport activities after 'crocodile' sighting

Singapore declared No 1 for global startup talent, beats Silicon Valley hands down

Startup Genome took into account at least 10,000 start-up founders across more than 100 cities.

Mar 21, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Japan cabinet approves anti-conspiracy bill amid civil rights concerns

Japanese governments have tried to pass similar legislation three times since 2000.

Mar 21, 2017

By Reuters

Malaysia reports highly contagious H5N1 bird flu

China bans imports of bird's nest from Malaysia following H5N1 outbreak

The Agriculture and Agro-based Industry ministry will send its representatives to China in order to explain the situation further.

Mar 20, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia: Klang River overflows banks after massive storm, daily life hit

Flood waters rose to 2m in areas surrounding Masjid Jamek and Jalan Tun Perak.

Mar 20, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Duterte tells European lawmakers: ""Why do you have to fuck with us?"

Philippines president Duterte calls European lawmakers 'crazies', says not to 'f***' with him

Duterte says there are a number of culture differences between the two nations, hence it is impossible to impose similar laws.

Mar 20, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

6.0-magnitude quake strikes Solomon Islands, no tsunami warning

6.0-magnitude earthquake strikes Solomon Islands, no tsunami warning

The USGS says the quake struck at a depth of 4.0 kilometres at around 2:43 am local time.

Mar 20, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia: Man killed by crocodile while fishing in Sabah

Australia: Fisherman killed by crocodile, body recovered from Innisfail

The 35-year-old man was reported missing on Sunday evening after he went fishing alone off Innisfail.

Mar 20, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Marriott International warns customers on rising phone scams offering free stay

The company urges public not to reveal their personal information over telephonic conversations.

Mar 19, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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