Asia Pacific

Seat belts and 'sleepy hour' ban, Malaysia mulls tight norms to ensure bus safety

Bernama news agency chairman proposed to introduced seat belts in all buses

Dec 26, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Chinese coast guard ships sail near disputed East China Sea isles, second time in a week

Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning, missile destroyers in East China Sea, says Japan

The Maritime Self-Defense Force is closely monitoring the situation for further actions.

Dec 25, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Super Typhoon Haima causes destruction as it slams into northern Philippines (PHOTOS)

Nock-Ten red alert: Thousands in Philippines flee typhoon, ferry and flight services stopped

Authorities say Nock-Ten will affect an area populated by nearly 42 million people, including the capital Manila.

Dec 25, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Christmas Eve blast near Philippine church injures 13

Philippines: 16 injured in Christmas Eve blast at Catholic church in restive Mindanao

Last year, as many as 15 people were killed in Christmas attacks by Muslim rebels in the southern Philippines.

Dec 25, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines urges residents to evacuate ahead of typhoon Nock-Ten

Philippines evacuates thousands ahead of typhoon Nock-Ten landfall on Christmas

Authorities say the sudden news of typhoon has prevented thousands of people from returning to their hometowns for the Christmas weekend.

Dec 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singaporeans suffers in Hokkaido airport since Thursday due to snow

Singapore: Scoot passengers sleep on floor, go without food and drinks at Hokkaido airport

This is the second time in December after almost 200 Singapore Airlines passengers were stuck in northern Japan two weeks ago.

Dec 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Still planning to go out for dinner on Christmas? Here are a list of places to make last-minute dining reservations

Christmas dinner in Singapore: Top five places to make last-minute dining reservations

There are a few restaurants which are still accepting reservations for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in Singapore.

Dec 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia jointly agrees to promote local currencies

Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia sign currency deal amid decline against greenback

The Malaysian ringgit, Thai baht and Indonesian rupiah have fallen against the US dollar this year.

Dec 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia: 2-year-old girl dies in East Kalimantan church attack, says police

Singapore: Catholic churches on high terror alert ahead of Christmas day celebration

Police have beefed up the security as 200,000 are expected to attain the midnight mass on Christmas day

Dec 24, 2016

By Bihu Ray

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

SMRT extends train and bus services on New Year's Eve; Check details here

The passengers can visit the official website of SMRT (www.smrt.com.sg) for more information.

Dec 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia: Ahok blasphemy trial shifted out of central Jakarta over security concerns

The trial will continue on 27 December at the Agriculture Ministry's main hall in South Jakarta

Dec 24, 2016

By Bihu Ray

18 retirees killed as tour bus plunges into deep ravine in Thailand

14 die as bus falls into gorge in pre-dawn accident in Johor; casualties include foreigners

The bus, carrying 30 passengers, was travelling from Johor Baru to Kuala Lumpur.

Dec 24, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Singapore SMRT trains face three track faults back to back, passengers affected

SMRT said that none of the faults was related to each other and has been taken care of

Dec 23, 2016

By Bihu Ray

China confirms second human bird flu infection; stops poultry sales

Two dead in China bird flu pandemic; Govt issues high alert as virus spreads

The incident happened in Anhui province where five people were diagnosed with the H7N9 virus.

Dec 23, 2016

By Bihu Ray

In Pictures: It's snow time! Chinese city glitters at Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival

In Pictures: Enormous snow sculptures at Harbin International Ice and Snow festival

The Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival starts on January 5 every year and lasts one month.

Dec 23, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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