Asia Pacific

Singapore reports 36% rise in number of Chinese tourists in 2016

According to the study, visitor arrivals grew 7.7 per cent with16.4 million people visiting the country.

Feb 14, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Philippine militants threaten hostages in video warning

German hostage Juerguen Kantner will be executed on Feb 26, threatens Abu Sayyaf

Juerguen Kantner was kidnapped and his wife Sabine Merz was killed by Abu Sayyaf last year.

Feb 14, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Nigerian run online 'love-scam' busted; Singapore, Malaysia make cross-border arrests

The authorities say a number of victims from Singapore and Malaysia have lost approximately RM21.6 million (S$6.9 million).

Feb 14, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Wheelchair-bound elderly woman found dead in flat with throat slit

The 77-year-old woman, identified as Madam Tay Quee Lang had her throat slashed with a knife.

Feb 14, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Youth group in Malaysia stops women from using emoticons

Malaysia Muslim group Pembina says Valentine's Day will lead to illicit sex, bans emoticons

The group also warns the women to dress properly and not to use too much of fragrance.

Feb 14, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Taiwan bus crash updates: 32 killed, toll may rise: What we know so far

According to the city authority, the deceased are in the age group between early 20s and late 60s.

Feb 14, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Road accident

Malaysia: Stolen radioactive material Iridium 192 sold retail at scrap metal shop

Category-2 radioactive substance can kill people in close proximity within hours if leaked.

Feb 13, 2017

By Ankit Agarwal

Singapore: Blue Solutions to launch electric car sharing scheme in August

Unlike some other electric taxis, these new cars will be normal-plated cars with full taxes.

Feb 13, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Singapore Botanic Gardens accident victim identified as Radhika Angara

Radhika Angara: Tree in Singapore Botanic Gardens crashes killing Mastercard employee

Radhika worked as Regional Digital Marketing Head for Asia Pacific in the company.

Feb 13, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Singapore: Free early morning MRT rides extended to June 2017

Singapore: Train fault disrupts service on North-South Line, passengers face delay [PHOTOS]

Though normal services were resumed at around 8.25am, the trains travelled slower.

Feb 13, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Photos of obese tigers in Siberian Tiger Park in China spark outrage

The photos of adoringly cute obese tigers have sparked outrage on the social media.

Feb 13, 2017

By Ankit Agarwal

More than 900 clinics to remain open in Singapore during Chinese New Year

4 Singaporean tourists suffer carbon monoxide poisoning in Taiwan after taking hot showers

The authorities say the patients were taken to hospital for tests to ascertain the carbon monoxide content in their blood.

Feb 12, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia: Health Ministry reacts to Namewee's video, says organ donors not segregated by religion

The statement few days after Wee Meng Chee asked if organ donor card should indicate if the donor

Feb 12, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Singapore: Taxi goes bonkers and rams into cars at Old Airport Road, driver arrested [VIDEO]

The cab was seen ramming into two vehicles, parked in front of the taxi, and one vehicle parked behind.

Feb 12, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Singapore: Temasek offers to buy SMRT private for $1.18 billion

Singapore trains have good fire safety system, says LTA after Hong Kong train 'firebomb' incident

The statement comes as a response to queries following the train fire at Hong Kong that injured 17 people.

Feb 12, 2017

By Bihu Ray

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