Asia Pacific

Tembusu tree crashes at Singapore Botanic Gardens

Singapore: 1 dead, 4 injured after massive tembusu tree crashes down at Botanic Gardens

The incident also disrupted an event organised by the High Commission of Canada at 5pm.

Feb 12, 2017

By Bihu Ray

North Korea tests ballistic missile; does not appear to be ICBM

US and South Korean military said that the missile did not appear to be ICBM given its flight range.

Feb 12, 2017

By Reuters

Singapore launches $1.5 mln milk voucher fund to help 7,500 children

The programme is jointly launched by NTUC FairPrice Foundation and 5 Community Development Councils.

Feb 11, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Singapore fertility rate dips in spite of rise in marriages

2016 recorded 23,873 marriages but only 33,161 babies were born, which is 600 fewer than 2015.

Feb 11, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Hong Kong subway firebomb attack injures at least 17; police arrest suspect

Hong Kong train 'firebomb' injures 17; terror angle ruled out

The police say the 60-year-old man confessed that he had set fire to himself due to some personal reason.

Feb 11, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: LRT train stranded in Sengkang due to power cut, 20 passengers evacuated

Residents heard a loud "boom" at around 8pm following which smoke appeared from Bakau station.

Feb 11, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Thailand road accident kills 11 elementary school staff

Singapore: Certis Cisco officer dies in accident at Tuas checkpoint

The authorities have arrested the 28-year-old male driver for causing death by a rash act.

Feb 11, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

LIVE: Philippines' 6.7 magnitude earthquake kills 15, more than 100 injured

More than 100 people have been injured and infrastructures were damaged by the quake.

Feb 11, 2017

By Bihu Ray

In pictures: From punches to kicks... politicians face it all!

IBTimes Singapore has compiled a series of images of ugly fights that took place between politicians at different point of time.

Feb 10, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Japan arrests six over child pornography

Japan arrests 6 including teachers over child pornography, abuse of 168 boys

Investigators found at least 100,000 movies and photos in their computers and other storage devices.

Feb 10, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Is New Zealand heading for another major quake? Seismologists spill the beans on possible natural disaster

12 killed in Bali landslide; Indonesia warns of more rains

The landslide hit the Songan village in Bangli district of Bali late on Thursday following torrential rains in the region.

Feb 10, 2017

By Jacob J

Thai Transsexual Nisamanee says gold in Myanmar pagoda was robbed from Thailand

Nisamanee Lertvorapong says the pagoda was made of gold robbed from Thailand during the Ayutthaya period.

Feb 10, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

14 patients infected with HIV, hepatitis B in China hospital due to negligence, authorities punish hospital staff

China: 14 infected with HIV, hepatitis B as hospital staff reuse medical supplies

In Zhejiang province, medical reuse tube, infecting patients with human immunodeficiency virus causing Aids.

Feb 10, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Valentine's Day 2017: Top 10 quotes to say 'I love you'

Valentine's Day 2017: Top 6 most romantic flowers for your special someone

IBTimes Singapore has listed out the top six most romantic flowers for Valentine's Day 2017.

Feb 10, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Happy Chocolate Day 2017: Top 10 chocolate day wishes for your partner

IBTimes Singapore has compiled top ten Chocolate Day messages that can be shared with your partner.

Feb 9, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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