Asia Pacific

Malaysian couple arrested for killing toddler tests positive for drugs

Police discovered the dead body of the child wrapped in a comforter and kept in a closet.

Nov 25, 2016

By Bihu Ray

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

Singapore: Mother of Li Hu, national table tennis player, charged with corruption

Su Fengxian says she intends to plead guilty to the charge in the court.

Nov 25, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Motorcyclist mowed down in fourth deadly accident on West Coast Highway within a month

The 42-year-old driver was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.

Nov 25, 2016

By Bihu Ray

5.4-magnitude earthquake hits eastern Taiwan; no reported injuries

USGS says the quake was 81 kilometres east of the city of Hualian at a depth of 10 kilometres.

Nov 25, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Seizure of 5,000 bags of artificial rice sparks food safety concerns

The concern of artificial rice has become a major nuisance among the Asian countries, especially in China.

Nov 25, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Black Friday offers in Singapore: Where to shop for best deals in stores and online?

The sale is scheduled on Nov 25 and Singaporeans will get to enjoy both online and offline offers.

Nov 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Taronga Zoo in Sydney celebrates three echidna births, first since 1987

Echidnas are egg-laying Australian mammals covered with coarse hair and spines and resemble anteaters.

Nov 24, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Domino's pizza in Japan plans to engage reindeers for delivery this winter

Pizza delivering reindeer? See how Domino's plans delivery this winter

Domino's has said it will reveal more details on its website on 24 November.

Nov 24, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Singapore's e-commerce market to increase S$7.46 billion by 2025

Singapore man evades harsh sentence after printing counterfeit currency notes

Authorities say the man could have been jailed for up to 20 years and fined on each charge.

Nov 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysian man kills girlfriend's son and stuffs body inside container

Police discovered the body of the two-year-old son from a container in his flat

Nov 24, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Tokyo taken aback as November snowfall returns after 54 years; Met issues detailed guidance

Tokyo witnessed November snow for the first time since the year 1962.

Nov 24, 2016

By Bihu Ray

China power plant construction accident kills at least 40

A series of deadly industrial accidents have rocked China in recent times.

Nov 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

In Pictures: Double earthquake rocks central Italy leaving hundreds without shelter

Magnitude 5.6 earthquake shakes Japan two days after Fukushima tsunami

No Tsunami warning was issued this time.

Nov 24, 2016

By Bihu Ray

China's first 'sky train' starts it operation in Chengdu

China's first sky train starts operation in Chengdu adding to country's tourist attractions

Authorities say Chengdu is planning for two different routes for its suspension trains.

Nov 23, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Most captivating animal pictures of 2016

Best of 2016 in Pictures: The most captivating wildlife photographs of the year

Wildlife photography is a genre of photography which includes documentation of different types of animals in their natural habitat.

Nov 23, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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