Articles by Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore economy expands by 1.8 per cent in Quarter 1

Singapore electricity tariffs to rise in the next three months

Singapore Power services says electricity tariffs will increase by an average of 9.2 per cent or 1.59 cents per kWh from July 1 to Sep 30.

Jun 30, 2016

Rodrigo Duterte sworn in as the President of Philippines

Rodrigo Duterte sworn in as Philippines president

Tough talking leader says he knows "the limits of the power and authority of the president".

Jun 30, 2016

Penang chief Lim Guan Eng arrested on corruption charges

Malaysia detains leading opposition figure Lim Guan on corruption charges

The court grants Lim bail on 1 million ringgit but he has to notify it if he plans overseas travel

Jun 30, 2016

Mongolia Elections: Opposition Mongolian People's Party wins the parliamentary elections

Mongolia elections: Mongolian People's Party return to power after landslide win

The ruling Democratic Party get only nine seats as other smaller parties win two seats.

Jun 30, 2016

Universal Studios Singapore ranked top amusement park in Asia: Tripadvisor

Universal Studios Singapore named top amusement park in Asia

Hong Kong Disneyland placed second while Tokyo DisneySea finishes fourth,

Jun 29, 2016

Former Malaysia PM Mahathir questioned by police for the second time in June

Police question Mahathir Mohamad over 'comments comparing Najib with Idi Amin'

This is the second time this month that the authorities questioned the former prime minister.

Jun 29, 2016

Suspected Isis suicide attack kills 36 at Istanbul airport

Witnesses said the attack started with random shooting in the departures hall.

Jun 29, 2016

Singapore: More rainfall is expected to ease haze episodes this year: Masagos

Singapore: More rainfall to mitigate impact from haze this year

The National Environment Agency (NEA) said that rainfall is expected to be above normal during the span from June to September.

Jun 27, 2016

Singapore: Blogger Han Hui Hui to appeal against $3,100 fine over protest rally

Singapore blogger Han Hui Hui to appeal against public nuisance conviction

Five other bloggers, including blogger Roy Ngerng Yi Ling, were accused of organising protest rally without approval at Hong Lim Park.

Jun 27, 2016

Singapore Airlines flight catches fire while landing on Changi Airport runway, no injuries reported

Singapore Airlines flight catches fire after fuel leak forces emergency landing at Changi

Flight SQ368 departed with 222 passengers and 19 crew members was flying from Singapore to Milan, Italy.

Jun 27, 2016

South Korean actor Kim Sung-min brain dead after suicide attempt

The doctors declared him brain dead at Seoul's St Mary's Hospital at 2 am on Sunday.

Jun 27, 2016

Thailand jails seven activists over referendum campaign

The government has banned any sort of criticism of the charter in the lead-in to the vote and has already issued notice in May.

Jun 26, 2016

Singapore: Minister Heng Swee Keat discharged from hospital

Singapore finance minister Heng Swee Keat discharged from hospital

Prime Minister's Office said Heng has had a speedy recovery but he is still on medical leave.

Jun 26, 2016

Philippines: I will have to confront Abu Sayyaf, says Duterte

Philippines: Duterte warns Abu Sayyaf of 'day of reckoning', says will confront group

Duterte also said that he negotiated for the release of Flor with the help of the Sulu Gov. Abdusakur Tan II.

Jun 25, 2016

Indonesia bans ships from sailing to the Philippines in view of Abu Sayyaf threat

The Transport Ministry issues notice in response to the latest kidnapping of the seven Indonesian sailors in Sulu.

Jun 25, 2016

Abu Sayyaf militants releases Filipina hostage kidnapped with Canadians Robert Hall, John Ridsdel

Abu Sayyaf releases Filipina hostage Marites Flor held in Sulu

The militants killed John Ridsdel in April as the ransom deadline lapsed and later they executed Flor's partner Robert Hall.

Jun 24, 2016

British PM David Cameron resigns after UK votes for Brexit

British PM David Cameron quits after UK votes to leave European Union

The final results show 52 percent votes were in favour of quitting the EU while 48 percent voted to remain in the bloc.

Jun 24, 2016

Singapore: 17 people injured in a 3-vehicle accident on AYE

Singapore: 17 people injured in accident involving 3 vehicles on AYE

The injured passengers were travelling in one of the lorries.

Jun 24, 2016

Singapore Airlines rules out speculations of buying Virgin Australia

Singapore Airlines rules out buying majority stake in Virgin Australia

SIA said that they would prefer the Australian airlines remain "independent" rather than be fully-owned by any single entity.

Jun 24, 2016

Philippine militants threaten hostages in video warning

Abu Sayyaf kidnaps 7 Indonesian crewmen in Philippines waters, demand RM 20 million ransom

The TB Charles Boat departed Samarinda on June 4 with 13 crewmen and was expected to return by June 27.

Jun 23, 2016

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