Asia Pacific

Singapore: Construction worker dies at PUB construction site in Marina South

Singapore: Construction worker dies at PUB site in Marina South

The worker was proclaimed dead by the SCDF paramedics at the scene.

Jul 1, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Taiwan mistakenly fires 'carrier killer' missile towards China

Taiwan fires 'carrier killer' missile towards China, killing fishing boat crew

A Hsiung-feng III missile flies about 75 kilometres before landing in the waters off Penghu in Taiwan Strait.

Jul 1, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore economy expands by 1.8 per cent in Quarter 1

Singapore electricity tariffs to rise in the next three months

Singapore Power services says electricity tariffs will increase by an average of 9.2 per cent or 1.59 cents per kWh from July 1 to Sep 30.

Jun 30, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Rodrigo Duterte sworn in as the President of Philippines

Rodrigo Duterte sworn in as Philippines president

Tough talking leader says he knows "the limits of the power and authority of the president".

Jun 30, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Penang chief Lim Guan Eng arrested on corruption charges

Malaysia detains leading opposition figure Lim Guan on corruption charges

The court grants Lim bail on 1 million ringgit but he has to notify it if he plans overseas travel

Jun 30, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Mongolia Elections: Opposition Mongolian People's Party wins the parliamentary elections

Mongolia elections: Mongolian People's Party return to power after landslide win

The ruling Democratic Party get only nine seats as other smaller parties win two seats.

Jun 30, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Universal Studios Singapore ranked top amusement park in Asia: Tripadvisor

Universal Studios Singapore named top amusement park in Asia

Hong Kong Disneyland placed second while Tokyo DisneySea finishes fourth,

Jun 29, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Former Malaysia PM Mahathir questioned by police for the second time in June

Police question Mahathir Mohamad over 'comments comparing Najib with Idi Amin'

This is the second time this month that the authorities questioned the former prime minister.

Jun 29, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Suspected Isis suicide attack kills 36 at Istanbul airport

Witnesses said the attack started with random shooting in the departures hall.

Jun 29, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

'US to put Myanmar in global list of worst offenders in human trafficking'

Move triggered by US concerns over continued widespread persecution of the Rohingya Muslim minority.

Jun 28, 2016

By Reuters

Singapore: Blogger Han Hui Hui to appeal against $3,100 fine over protest rally

Singapore blogger Han Hui Hui to appeal against public nuisance conviction

Five other bloggers, including blogger Roy Ngerng Yi Ling, were accused of organising protest rally without approval at Hong Lim Park.

Jun 27, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore Airlines flight catches fire while landing on Changi Airport runway, no injuries reported

Singapore Airlines flight catches fire after fuel leak forces emergency landing at Changi

Flight SQ368 departed with 222 passengers and 19 crew members was flying from Singapore to Milan, Italy.

Jun 27, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China cuts off communication with Taiwan over 'One China' differences

Move comes as Taiwan expressed anger at Cambodia's deportation of 25 Taiwanese nationals to China.

Jun 26, 2016

By Reuters

Thailand jails seven activists over referendum campaign

The government has banned any sort of criticism of the charter in the lead-in to the vote and has already issued notice in May.

Jun 26, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Minister Heng Swee Keat discharged from hospital

Singapore finance minister Heng Swee Keat discharged from hospital

Prime Minister's Office said Heng has had a speedy recovery but he is still on medical leave.

Jun 26, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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