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Malaysia's Bentong town to host international durian fest

Bentong in Pahang, Malaysia will host the International Durian Cultural Tourism Festival 2017 on November 25 and 26.

Oct 26, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

Singapore Airlines orders 39 Boeing aircraft for $19.5 billion

New security procedures at US airports sure to affect Singapore

The new security measures might affect the East and Southeastern regions, causing a delay in flight take-offs, thus raising concerns over extended processing time and flight delays.

Oct 26, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

Additional security features of Singapore passport

Singapore passport gets new design, security features' makeover: Know all about it here

The new design is for the Singapore biometric passport and has additional security features that will make it hard to be forged or duplicated, ensuring a transparent immigration and travelling process.

Oct 26, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

China tells US and North Korea to hit the brakes on threats

N.Korean official orders to take hydrogen bomb threat literally

The threat came hours after US President Donald Trump threatened to "totally destroy" North Korea in a speech to the UN.

Oct 26, 2017

By IANS

Thailand begins royal cremation ceremony for late King Bhumibol

Members of royal families and dignitaries from more than 40 countries will attend the cremation.

Oct 26, 2017

By IANS

India's apex court orders demolition of parking structure near Taj Mahal

The project site, closer to the western gate of the 17th century monument, proposed to house 400 four-wheelers.

Oct 25, 2017

By IANS

Singapore: CNB seizes 2 bundles of heroin at Woodlands Checkpoint

The Misuse of Drugs Act provides for the death penalty if the amount of diamorphine (or pure heroin) trafficked exceeds 15g.

Oct 25, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Nearly 1 kg cannabis seized from Malaysia-registered motorcycle at Tuas Checkpoint

If convicted of trafficking more than 500g of cannabis under the Misuse of Drugs Act, the man may face the death penalty.

Oct 25, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Is Russia new ally of Philippines?

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte announced that he will be seeking military weapons from Russia and let the Filipino soldiers operate the military weapons with Russian instruction manuals.

Oct 25, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Singapore: Track fault slows down morning commute on North-South line

Train service on parts of the North-South line, proceeding towards the city was jeopardized due to a track fault, for about five hours on Wednesday, October 25.

Oct 25, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

Singapore gets ready for Christmas: Orchard Road to be lit up sooner

The celebrations will start from November 11, with President Halimah Yacob officiating the opening ceremony.

Oct 25, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

ASEAN defence ministers connected by secure hotline now

The ASEAN Direct Communications Link (ADI) helps to diffuse possible misunderstandings among ASEAN member states during emergencies

Oct 25, 2017

By IANS

Seoul airport plans to open plastic surgery clinic

The Korean Association of Plastic Surgeons and other medical associations have also condemned the idea based on the dangers a patient might face on flights even after undergoing the simplest operations, such as double-eyelid surgeries, which are very popular in Asia.

Oct 25, 2017

By IANS

Xi Jinping becomes most powerful Chinese leader since Mao

China's Xi Jinping emerges as strong as Mao, Deng in party

Chinese President Xi Jinping was able to muster the strength to get his political thought incorporated into the party's constitution, signifying his growing power over the Communist Party and the nation.

Oct 25, 2017

By IANS

Thai king Bhumibol Adulyadej funeral: Thousands gather to show respect

The monarch died in a Bangkok hospital after a year of illness, having ruled for seven decades, one of the longest reigns by a Thai King in history.

Oct 25, 2017

By IANS

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