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For investors, could diamonds be the new gold?

When investors think of safe havens, the most obvious options that come to their mind are gold, treasuries or certain currencies such as the yen and Swiss franc.

Oct 10, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

AVA penalises importers of instant hotpot products; items seized

Members of the public have been advised to purchase food from reputable sources, and to exercise discretion when buying food online.

Oct 9, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore seizes meat containing instant hotpots, says not safe for consumption

Self-heating hotpots containing meat have been seized by the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) on Monday, October 9.

Oct 9, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

A stray dog is seen at Territorio de Zaguates or 'Land of the Strays' dog sanctuary in Carrizal de Alajuela, Costa Rica, April 20, 2016. In a lush, sprawling corner of Costa Rica, hundreds of dogs roam freely on a hillside - among the luckiest strays on e

Baghdad stray animals have bright future despite past bloodshed and war

10 years ago authorities comprising of veterinarians and police officers used poisoned meat, and rifles to gun down thousands of strays after they insisted that the strays were overrunning Baghdad.

Oct 9, 2017

By Rishvi Pragasam

Dove apologises for 'racist' Facebook ad

Skincare brand Dove apologised this weekend after publishing an advertisement on its Facebook page showing a black woman turning into a white woman.

Oct 9, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Accident kills 37-year-old motorcyclist on on West Coast Highway

Singapore: Woman injured in accident along PIE involving 3 cars

The woman has been taken to the hospital conscious with minor injuries.

Oct 9, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines affirms ties with 4 ASEAN nations in Bolkiah's golden event

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte reaffirmed the country's diplomatic ties with Brunei, Cambodia, Malaysia and Indonesia during the golden jubilee celebration of Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah's accession to the state's Kingdom.

Oct 8, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Singapore: Inmates at Tanah Merah Prison meet family members at Children's Day event

Prison inmates at Tanah Merah Prison in Singapore bond with their family members at Children's Day event on October 7.

Oct 8, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

A MRT train travels along a track in a neighbourhood in Singapore

Flood water disrupts train services, weather woes expected to continue

An update from Singapore Mass Rapid Transit (SMRT), on Sunday morning, stated that the water has almost been cleared by its efforts, in collaboration with the Singapore Civil Defence Force, PUB, and Land Transport Authority.

Oct 8, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

Singapore: Fire breaks out at Jurong West coffee shop

A fire broke out at a coffee shop in Singapore's Jurong West Avenue 5 on Saturday, October 7.

Oct 7, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

Singapore: Teacher makes, uses counterfeit money to pay for massage services

Daniel Wong Mun Meng is out on bail and will be sentenced at a later date. He could be jailed for up to 20 years and fined for making the counterfeit money.

Oct 7, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya