Asia Pacific

Singapore confirms no fake food products imported from China

Reports say the products are often packed with fake labels of popular brands like Lee Kum Kee, Nestle and Knorr.

Jan 18, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippine police kill South Korean businessman and take $100,000 ransom from family

Since 2012, at least 50 South Koreans have been killed in the Philippines.

Jan 18, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore, China to deepen ties through multiple bilateral cooperation forums

Singapore and China will hold a Joint Council for bilateral cooperation in February.

Jan 18, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Australia: Kangaroo attacks fitness trainer on morning jog, batters her like a rag doll

The victim, who was jogging near her home in Melbourne, gets 35 stitches.

Jan 17, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Singaporeans injured after tour bus overturns on way back from Genting

Malaysia: Singapore-bound bus crashes into Hilux truck killing woman

The victim was travelling in her Toyota Hilux with four other family members.

Jan 17, 2017

By Bihu Ray

China fires official for saying 'devil' Mao's birthday is world's largest cult activity

The Weibo account of Zuo Chunhe has been deleted and the post removed.

Jan 17, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Singapore has world's 2nd most 'powerful' passport: 2017 Index

Singapore passport is world's second most powerful: Check world Top Ten index

Arton Capital says Singapore overtook South Korea to become the highest-ranked Asian passport.

Jan 16, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Adenan Satem: 46-acres park in Kuching in memory of late Sarawak CM

The 72-year-old leader was laid to rest at Samariang Muslim Cemetery in Kuching.

Jan 16, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Malaysia detains another 14 ISIS militants

Malaysia Isis arrest: Suspected Daesh bomb-makers held in Kelantan raid

The police find bomb making components from their houses, including wires and batteries.

Jan 16, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thousands of Singaporean motorists caught for outstanding fines in Malaysia traffic police operation

Toll War: Stung by Malaysia, Singapore slaps extra $6.40 entry charge on foreign vehicles

The charges will be imposed from 15 February, on top of VEP, toll charges and ERP fees.

Jan 16, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Immigrant boat sinks after Malaysian police chase it; marines rescue 40

The victims were 37 Indonesians and three Bangladeshis, aged between 20 and 50.

Jan 16, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Singapore to launch Chinese New Year-themed train for one month

Chinese New Year 2017: Singapore launches 'rooster train' in tie-up with SBS Transit

The Land Transport Authority says the commuters will be able to travel by this train from Jan 15 till Feb 11.

Jan 16, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore police arrests 19-year-old for selling stolen cigarettes online

Singapore: Teenager arrested for selling stolen cigarettes online

The seller had stolen 48 packets of cigarettes from a supermarket.

Jan 16, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia and Japan agree to step up maritime security

Indonesia, Japan step up maritime and defence ties amid feud with China

Abe says the two island nations gave maritime cooperation the "highest priority".

Jan 16, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Boarding school student from Singapore dies in ski crash

The coroner says her death was caused due to blunt force trauma injuries.

Jan 15, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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