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Check out Singapore's 50 richest people this year

Holding the throne as the richest in Singapore are Robert and Philip Ng, with a net worth of $9.4 billion.

Jul 28, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

Singapore: Smashed eggs cause 16m-long obstacle on Orchard Road

The Singapore Civil Defence Force says the "spillage" was cleaned up by the authorities using a water jet.

Jul 27, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines reports first Zika virus pregnancy case

Singapore: NEA confirms three new Zika cases at Serangoon North Avenue 1

NEA said that it was informed about the cluster on Wednesday and has already started vector control operations and outreach efforts at the cluster area.

Jul 27, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore to impose visa requirements on North Koreans from October

Visa expands global transaction processing with new data centre in Singapore

The two facilities will commence processing global transactions next year.

Jul 26, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

Changi Airport to host open house for upcoming Terminal 4

T4 will be the first one to offer end-to-end Fast and Seamless Travel (FAST) for departing passengers.

Jul 26, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

Bangladesh ferry accident kills two women, 35 still missing

At least eight dead, several injured after speedboat capsizes in Indonesia

The accident occurred as the boat left Tarakan in North Borneo province on Tuesday morning to Tanjung Selor.

Jul 25, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippine Airlines allocates USD 2bn for business expansion

Philippine Airlines will be using the fund for its heavy operational expansion.

Jul 25, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Japan PM Abe denies favours for friend amid falling support

Japan Prime Miniter Shinzo Abe is accused of favouring Kake Gakuen (Kake Educational Institution) in seeking approval for a veterinary school in a special economic zone.

Jul 24, 2017

By Reuters

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

Hong Kong braces for yet another storm, raises alert as Typhoon Roke approaches

Typhoon Roke is expected to make landfall over the eastern part of the city.

Jul 23, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singaporeans injured after tour bus overturns on way back from Genting

11 dead, 9 injured in China road crash involving bus and lorry

The drivers of both the vehicles are being treated in hospital under police custody.

Jul 23, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

No, Netaji never escaped plane crash in 1945: Here's Why?

Netaji or Mr 'T' died at the Nanmon Branch of Taipei Army Hospital on the fateful day of August 18, 1945 at about 7 pm but secretive Japanese military protocol during the war has kept the conspiracy theory alive even to this day

Jul 22, 2017

By Nagesh Narayana