Asia Pacific

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

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

The victims were all former employees of the state-run company CAT Telecom.

Nov 23, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Accident kills 37-year-old motorcyclist on on West Coast Highway

Accident on West Coast Highway kills 37-year-old motorcyclist

This is the third fatality on the same road in less than a month in Singapore.

Nov 23, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thanksgiving Day 2016, the 5 Ws and 1H: Where and how to celebrate US national festival

Thanksgiving Day falls on Thursday 24 November this year.

Nov 22, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Woman sentenced to 5 years in prison for killing autistic son

HDB releases over 10,000 apartments for sale: All you need to know

the Development Ministry said that they are trying to provide more options for home-buyers.

Nov 22, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Coldplay to stage first ever concert in Korea; How to book tickets for April 15 show

Coldplay Singapore: Extra 10,000 tickets may be released by Thursday; resale tickets see crackdown

The organiser says Coldplay is aware of touts, who are trying to earn profit from the resale of tickets.

Nov 22, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Jakarta police says anti-Ahok protesters can't take main roads on Dec 2; threatens prosecution

Police said that those who will be defying the orders will be strictly prosecuted.

Nov 22, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Carlsberg willing to pay you $20,000 to taste beer. Is it the best job in the world?

Dream job? Carlsberg pays $20,000 for just tasting their beer

Interested applicants can apply for the job till Dec 4 2016.

Nov 22, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Taiwan: TransAsia Airways to shut down after suffering losses

Taiwan's TransAsia Airways shuts down after plane crashes and bad books

TransAsia Airways says it would not be able to pay back a convertible bond, which is due later this month.

Nov 22, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

10 interesting facts you never knew about Coldplay

The four-member band was formed in 1996 and has enjoyed huge popularity worldwide.

Nov 22, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China: Massive traffic pile-up on foggy Shanxi highway kills 17

The accident disrupted the traffic on both the sides as a large part of the highway was blocked.

Nov 22, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Abu Sayyaf militants releases Filipina hostage kidnapped with Canadians Robert Hall, John Ridsdel

Abu Sayyaf demands 500 million pesos for sparing life German hostage Jurgen Kantner

Philippine military says they have not received any ransom demand for Kantner.

Nov 22, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

5.0 magnitude earthquake hits Tokyo and eastern Japan, third in 4 days

Japan Tsunami 2016: Cooling system at Tepco Fukushima nuclear plant shut briefly after high waves lash coastline

The tremors were felt in Tokyo where building shook for at least half a minute.

Nov 22, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Japan protests again after Chinese ships sail into waters near disputed isles

Taiwan's planned military drill in disputed Taiping rankles nerves in China

The military drills are to be performed around Itu Aba island at the end of the month

Nov 21, 2016

By Bihu Ray

changi airport voted world's best airport

Singapore Airlines cancels 5 weekly flights to Jakarta from Dec 1 on Indonesia's request

Airline authorities will contact the affected customers to accommodate them on other flights.

Nov 21, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Coldplay to stage first ever concert in South Korea; How to book tickets for April 15 show

Coldplay concert ticket price ranges from 44,000 won ($37.48) to 154,000 won ($131.18).

Nov 21, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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