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Singapore: 3, including infant, injured in Bukit Batok fire caused by e-bike charging overnight

SCDF urges the users of personal mobility devices, such as electric bicycles, to be vigilant and not to overcharge the battery.

Oct 12, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia: 5 takeaways from Mount Sinabung and Mount Agung's volcanic phenomena

Mount Sinabung in Indonesia has erupted on October 12, sending fumes of ashes as high as 2 kilometers. Mount Agung volcano in Bali island is now showing signs of a possible eruption at any moment

Oct 12, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

Smoke rises from a burning cigarette as a woman smokes on the street in Bordeaux

Thailand imposes smoking ban in 20 popular beaches

Thailand has banned smoking in 20 popular beaches including the most popular Phuket islands

Oct 12, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

Craving for your favourite McDonald's offerings? Samurai Burger is back, with special accompaniments

The popular McDonald's samurai burger is returning to menus on Friday, October 13.

Oct 12, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

Singapore: ICA seizes 6,000 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes at Woodlands Checkpoint

ICA said that the driver along with the seized duty-unpaid cigarettes and lorry were handed over to Singapore Customs for further investigations.

Oct 11, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

A man walks past a Singapore Airlines signage at Changi Airport in Singapore

From Farm to Plane: Singapore Airlines unveils new menu aboard

Their new initiative "From Farm to Plane" was introduced to help support local farmers, their communities and encourage environmental sustainability.

Oct 11, 2017

By Rishvi Pragasam

BIGBANG's Taeyang to perform in Singapore on Oct 27: Where to get tickets?

Taeyang concert tickets are priced at S$168, S$208, S$248 and S$288.

Oct 11, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

The U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain is seen after a collision, in Singapore waters August 21, 2017

USS Mcain's deadly collision with Merchant vessel in Singapore was preventable, ship captain dismissed

USS seventh fleet said in a statement released on Wednesday, October 11 that the commanding officer had exercised poor judgement, along with the executive officer whose leadership skills were compromised during the ship's training programme.

Oct 11, 2017

By Rishvi Pragasam

Singapore: 2 Michelin star Restaurant Andre to permanently close its doors

He now plans to go back to his roots and have a more balanced life. He is also the founder of another restaurant in Taipei called "RAW" where he wants to focus on educating and moulding younger chefs in improving their skillset

Oct 11, 2017

By Rishvi Pragasam

Here's why Singapore financial firms are ditching offshore operations

A study by Robert Half revealed that financial services in Singapore are pulling their offshore operations back to the city-state as they battle with costs and skills shortage.

Oct 11, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

Did Trump challenge Tillerson to IQ test? Find out here

U.S. President Donald Trump has challenged his secretary of state to "compare IQ tests", if Rex Tillerson did call the president a "moron" as alleged.

Oct 11, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri