Asian shares in sell-off over bank health concerns; gold, bonds gain The sell-off followed a sharp drop in global markets on Thursday on concerns over the health of the global economy and the banking sector Feb 12, 2016By Staff Reporter
Zika updates: Venezuela reports third death from virus In Venezuela, 68 patients are being treated in intensive care for complications from the infection. Feb 12, 2016By Jacob J
Singapore crime rate increases, propelled by online scams SPF says it will intensify its public education efforts to raise awareness on the evolving modus operandi of online scammers. Feb 12, 2016By Staff Reporter
Pyongyang says Kaesong shutdown a 'declaration of war' as Seoul cuts off power and water North Korea says it was "kicking out" all South Koreans from the jointly run industrial zone and designates Kaesong as a 'military zone'. Feb 12, 2016By Jacob J
Model Heidi Klum at amfAR gala 2016 in New York Model Heidi Klum attends the 2016 amfAR New York Gala at Cipriani Wall Street in Manhattan, New York February 10, 2016. Feb 11, 2016By Staff Reporter
Singapore sentences man who evaded conscription to 45 days in jail National Service, or military training followed by reservist status until 40 years was made compulsory in 1967. Feb 11, 2016By Jacob J
Constitutional panel formed to review president's powers, election process The powers of the president and the elaborate and strict eligibility norms for contesting the election will be under review. Feb 11, 2016By Jacob J
Twitter sags on sequential fall in user numbers, poor Q1 guidance Twitter says monthly active users declined to 305 million in the fourth quarter from 307 million in the previous quarter. Feb 11, 2016By Jacob J
South Korea shuts Kaesong industrial complex to deal economic blow to Pyongyang The complex produced around $500 million of goods in 2015, making it the biggest single contributor to inter-Korean trade. Feb 11, 2016By Jacob J
Fed chief says will not reverse course on rate hikes this year Yellen admits tighter credit markets, volatile financial markets, and uncertainty over Chinese economic growth posed greater risk to the US economy. Feb 11, 2016By Staff Reporter
Singapore records another death from dengue fever this year The locality the patient lived in was not known to be one of those "active dengue clusters". Feb 11, 2016By Jacob J
North Korean military chief executed in latest purge-Yonhap Ri might have been killed shortly after the 2-3 February ruling Korean Workers' Party and army joint committee meeting. Feb 11, 2016By Jacob J
Singapore to witness rare solar eclipse on March 9 The maximum eclipse will be visible around 8.23am and the solar event will last until 9.33am Feb 10, 2016By Staff Reporter
Chinese welcome Year of the Monkey with Lunar New Year celebrations at the Longtan park in Beijing Chinese welcome the Year of the Monkey with Lunar New Year celebrations at the Longtan park in Beijing Feb 10, 2016By Staff Reporter
Oil rebounds after 8% fall as Iran says open to talks with Saudi Arabia The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) lowered its oil demand growth forecast for the next two years. Feb 10, 2016By Staff Reporter