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Singapore: Double-decker bus with 3 doors, 2 staircases hits road in 6-month trial

The bus will be tested on service 143, operated by Tower Transit Singapore.

Mar 13, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Mother of ex-national table tennis player Li Hu charged with bribery

Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean launches Singapore Community Games 2017

SCG will be held across three months till May 21 in Singapore.

Mar 12, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: 25-year-old man dies after crashing car into divider on East Coast Road

Singapore: 2 dead, 6 injured in road accident along BKE; driver arrested

The two motorcyclists, aged 34 and 50, were pronounced dead at the scene by the paramedics.

Mar 12, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

India: PM Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party leading in Uttar Pradesh, Congress to retain power in Punjab

Bharatiya Janata Party is all set for a landslide victory in the UP assembly election.

Mar 11, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

North Korean agents kill Kim Jong-un's half-brother Kim Jong Nam in Malaysia

Malaysia police confirm man killed at airport was Kim Jong Nam

The police say the victim's body will be handed over to the Malaysian Health Ministry since no one has claimed it.

Mar 11, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

President Duterte says he will resign if Philippine senator proves allegations of illegal wealth

Philippines: Duterte forms new committee for drug war, targets 'high-value' suspects

The committee encompasses bodies from police, military and coastguard to health, education and social welfare.

Mar 11, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

South Korea court removes President Park Geun-hye from office over scandal

Park becomes South Korea's first democratically elected leader to be forced from office

Mar 10, 2017

By Reuters

Minimum legal age for sale of tobacco products to be raised to 21

Singapore: Legal age for buying tobacco products to be raised from 18 to 21

Senior Minister of State for Health Amy Khor says the change will be phased in over the next few years.

Mar 9, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Lathmar Holi: Indian festival where women beat men with sticks [PHOTOS]

IBTimes Singapore takes a look at some of the best pictures and videos from the festival.

Mar 9, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Nike to launch high-tech hijab for female Muslim athletes

Nike launches high-tech hijab for Muslim women athletes

The light-weight hijab is expected to hit stores shelves in early 2018.

Mar 9, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Orangutan Ah Meng celebrates 6th birthday at Singapore zoo, receives surprise party with carrot cake

The authorities say Ah Meng is a mainstay and favourite among visitors during the zoo's dining programme and photography sessions.

Mar 9, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia reports highly contagious H5N1 bird flu; virus different from H7N9

Malaysian agriculture ministry says all the 26 birds detected with the virus were killed or destroyed.

Mar 9, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Happy Holi 2017: Top 15 best messages to share on 'Festival of Colours'

IBTimes Singapore has compiled the best text messages that you can send to wish your loved ones on Holi 2017.

Mar 8, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

YouTube video of Kim Jong Nam's son emerges amid murder probe

The 40-second clip titled KHS Video has been uploaded on the YouTube page of a group called Cheollima Civil Defense.

Mar 8, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

International Women's Day 2017: Top 10 inspiring messages to share with your special women

IBTimes Singapore handpicked a few inspiring women's day messages for you to share with your special women.

Mar 7, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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