Asia Pacific

Aussie woman badly burnt after headphones

Aussie woman badly burnt after headphone batteries explode on flight to Melbourne

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau says the lithium-ion batteries in the device apparently caught the fire.

Mar 15, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Changi Airport wins 'World's Best Airport' award for 5th year in a row

The Singapore international airport acquired the top spot ahead of Tokyo's Haneda airport and South Korea's Incheon International Airport.

Mar 15, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China begins new work on disputed South China Sea island

Satellite images show China's new construction work on disputed South China Sea island

Experts say that China is pursuing efforts to dominate its maritime 'backyard'.

Mar 15, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: LTA to open new underpass from Sims Way to Nicoll Highway

After the two-lane underpass opens, the right turn from Sims Way to Nicoll Highway will be removed.

Mar 14, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Singapore ranked best Asian city, ahead of Tokyo and Hong Kong

Vienna top list while Baghdad and Port au Prince are among worst places to settle down, according to Consulting firm Mercer.

Mar 14, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Trainee pilot dies in Vietnam army fighter jet crash

US deploys attack drones to South Korea amid tension with North

North Korea has conducted two nuclear tests and a string of missile tests since the beginning of last year.

Mar 14, 2017

By Reuters

Man dies after falling from fourth floor at Low Yat Plaza

Malaysia police arrest 7 Islamic State suspects including 2 women

Police reported that two out of the detainees are Malaysians and rest five are Filipinos.

Mar 13, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Singapore: Double-decker bus with 3 doors, 2 staircases hits road in 6-month trial

The bus will be tested on service 143, operated by Tower Transit Singapore.

Mar 13, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Mother of ex-national table tennis player Li Hu charged with bribery

Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean launches Singapore Community Games 2017

SCG will be held across three months till May 21 in Singapore.

Mar 12, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

Singapore: 2 dead, 6 injured in road accident along BKE; driver arrested

The two motorcyclists, aged 34 and 50, were pronounced dead at the scene by the paramedics.

Mar 12, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

Malaysia police confirm man killed at airport was Kim Jong Nam

The police say the victim's body will be handed over to the Malaysian Health Ministry since no one has claimed it.

Mar 11, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

President Duterte says he will resign if Philippine senator proves allegations of illegal wealth

Philippines: Duterte forms new committee for drug war, targets 'high-value' suspects

The committee encompasses bodies from police, military and coastguard to health, education and social welfare.

Mar 11, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

South Korea court removes President Park Geun-hye from office over scandal

Park becomes South Korea's first democratically elected leader to be forced from office

Mar 10, 2017

By Reuters

Minimum legal age for sale of tobacco products to be raised to 21

Singapore: Legal age for buying tobacco products to be raised from 18 to 21

Senior Minister of State for Health Amy Khor says the change will be phased in over the next few years.

Mar 9, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Lathmar Holi: Indian festival where women beat men with sticks [PHOTOS]

IBTimes Singapore takes a look at some of the best pictures and videos from the festival.

Mar 9, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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