Asia Pacific

Singapore: Govt to launch smart meter trial for electricity, water and gas

Singapore to launch smart meter trial for electricity, water and gas

Officials claim the new trial smart solutions would help in reading all three meters remotely, reliably and cost-effectively.

Oct 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore President Tony Tan pays respects to Thailand's late King Bhumibol

Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej breathed his last on 13 October.

Oct 24, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Wanchai Murder: British banker pleads not guilty to killing migrant domestic workers

Rurik Jutting was accused of killing two Indonesian women, Sumarti Ningsih (23) and Seneng Mujiasih (29) in Hong Kong

Oct 24, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Malaysia will not legalise online gambling; warns against registering in Singapore

Police probing boot camp incident in which school girls were made to wade through pit with a snake.

Oct 24, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Philippines says China will be 'loser' unless it recognises South China Sea ruling

Senior US diplomat in Manila seeking clarifications over 'separation' threat

Officials will also discuss the overall bilateral relations between the two allies.

Oct 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

AirAsia alerts public on online scam claiming to give free flight tickets

AirAsia offers up to 50% discount on flights: Check details

The passengers travelling long-haul can avail the discounts while purchasing the award-winning Premium Flatbed products of AirAsia X.

Oct 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Black magic ritual kills 3 infants in Myanmar

Police say the "exorcist" has been charged with murder, grievous bodily harm and hiding a dead body.

Oct 23, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Hong Kong to host annual culinary festival, food and drinks from 26 countries main attraction

The Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival 2016 will host more than 410 wine and food stalls brought from more than 26 countries.

Oct 23, 2016

By Bihu Ray

1 dead, 3 injured by two explosions in Japan park

Japan: Explosion kills 1, injures 3 injured at Utsunomiya park

Authorities say the cause of the explosions was not immediately clear.

Oct 23, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Rangoli display sets new record in Singapore amid Deepavali preparations

This new record is the 14th created by local visual artist, Vijaya Mohan in the Singapore Book of Records.

Oct 23, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Couple found dead at condominium in Novena

Singapore: Couple dies unnatural death at condominium in Novena

The police are investigating the cause of the two deaths.

Oct 23, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

'Recovering Champions' in Philippines, the other side of Duterte's murderous war on drugs

The Philippines government plans for a new 'mega' rehabilitation centre to accommodate nearly 10,000 patients.

Oct 22, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Back in Philippines Duterte clarifies he doesn't want to cut ties with US

Duterte changes his opinion and says he will not sever diplomatic ties with the United States.

Oct 22, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore's Bukit Timah Nature Reserve opens for visitors after 2 years

The park was closed down on 15 September 2014 to allow the National Parks Board to carry out repair

Oct 22, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Japan earthquake: At least 11 killed as new 7.3 magnitude tremor hits Kumamoto region

6.2 magnitude earthquake hits western Japan, no tsunami threat

Authorities say the quake damaged electricity lines leaving nearly 40,000 homes powerless.

Oct 21, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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