Asia Pacific

In Pictures: Super Typhoon Haima unleashes death and destruction in Philippines

Authorities say at least 12 people died and tens of thousands were evacuated and taken to safer grounds.

Oct 21, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore, Australia sign Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to strengthen bilateral ties

Prime Minister Lee pays respects to Thailand's late King Bhumibol in Bangkok

Lee places wreath at the Royal Urn in the Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall.

Oct 21, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Philippines: Rodrigo Duterte will not say sorry for comment on rape victim Jaqueline Hamill

Infamous Duterte quotes: 15 bizarre rants on crime, drug, sex, rape and human rights

Duterte's outspoken and straight-talking style, however, endeared him to many Filipinos.

Oct 21, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Pokemon Go fans can test game knowledge at Pokemon Exhibition in Sentosa World

The exhibition will remain open from 10 am to 7 pm daily till Jan 2 next year.

Oct 21, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Too cool to react? Photo of man sitting in flooded Hong Kong cafe goes viral

The photo has received more than 19,000 reactions and has been shared 2,500 times by internet users.

Oct 21, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Hong Kong braces for super Typhoon Haima, shuts all but essential services

Officials say the city is expected to remain shut for most of Friday until the storm passes away.

Oct 21, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

'Philippines will maintain trade and economic ties with US'

Philippines presidential office urges public to wait for the final guidelines before interpreting Duterte's stance on US.

Oct 21, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thailand: Why popular princess Maha Sirindhorn will never succeed Bhumibol

Thailand: Why popular princess Maha Sirindhorn will not succeed Bhumibol

Princess Sirindhorn is the most popular of late king Bhumibol's children.

Oct 20, 2016

By Jacob J

Chinese couple apologise for taking toilet seat from Japan hotel room

Chinese couple apologises for taking toilet seat from Japan hotel room

The couple promises such an improper behaviour won't be repeated in future.

Oct 20, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore jails man over Facebook post calling for murder of policemen

Benjamin Lim (14) committed suicide after police questioned him over violating modesty of a girl.

Oct 20, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Malaysia plans not to ban hotdogs or revoke halal certifications

Malaysia hot dog ban: Minister denies renaming order amid rising ridicule

The ruling about the renaming of products including the word "dog", has been widely ridiculed on social media.

Oct 20, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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After 'goodbye' to US, Duterte and Xi agree to resume South China Sea talks

Duterte reached Beijing on Tuesday with the aim of paving the way for what he calls a new commercial alliance.

Oct 20, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Tibetan monk beaten up in Sichuan for shouting anti-China slogans

China say the movement for Tibetan freedom and the Dalai Lama's return from India are terror activities

Oct 20, 2016

By Jacob J

4.9 magnitude earthquake in Central Japan, tremors felt in Tokyo

5.3 magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Japan, no tsunami alert issued

The Japan Meteorological Agency says the epicentre of the quake was in Chiba prefecture.

Oct 20, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Asean launches 10-year plan to drive drug crackdown in Southeast Asia

The bloc says the growing trend of buying drugs online is the biggest challenge.

Oct 20, 2016

By Bihu Ray

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