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Victoria's Secret opens first Southeast Asia flagship store in Singapore

The 12,000 sq ft duplex store is located at #01-01 Mandarin Gallery, 333A Orchard Road, Singapore.

Nov 19, 2016

Singapore Fashion Awards 2016: In Good Company, Carrie K win top honours

The event honoured veteran Singapore designer Thomas Wee for his "exceptional career achievements".

Nov 19, 2016

Japan earthquake: At least 11 killed as new 7.3 magnitude tremor hits Kumamoto region

5.4-magnitude earthquake hits western Japan; no threat of tsunami

The Japan Meteorological Agency says the epicentre of the quake was in Wakayama prefecture.

Nov 19, 2016

Universal Studios Singapore sets Guinness World Record for largest indoor display of light bulbs

This is the new Guinness World Record that Universal Studios Singapore has set

The display will be a part of Resorts World Sentosa's annual event called Santa's All-Star Christmas, scheduled from Dec 1 to Jan 2.

Nov 18, 2016

Coldplay Singapore concert: 12,000 tickets sold out in one hour, organisers to release another 28,000 for sale

Coldplay Singapore concert: Fresh 28,000 tickets available after record sell-off on day 1

The organizing team will bar people with resale tickets from entering the concert grounds.

Nov 18, 2016

Is New Zealand heading for another major quake? Seismologists spill the beans on possible natural disaster

Will major earthquake strike New Zealand? Seismologists spill beans on looming natural disaster

Experts say the residents should be prepared for more major shakes in the coming weeks.

Nov 18, 2016

E-bike accident kills 2 men along West Coast Highway, one injured

Elderly rider dies as e-bike collides with tipper truck on Cecil Street

The police say the 62-year-old tipper truck driver was arrested for causing death by a negligent act.

Nov 18, 2016

Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos buried at heroes' cemetery despite protests

Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos given heroes' burial; rights victims decry secret move

Manila police chief says President Rodrigo Duterte is aware of the burial plan.

Nov 18, 2016

Changi Airport hosts Singapore's first Pikachu Parade on Nov 18

Changi Airport hosts Singapore's first Pikachu Parade; weekend events revealed

Changi Airport authorities say Terminal 2 and 3 will have Pokemon installations placed from Friday until Feb 11, 2017.

Nov 18, 2016

Singapore executes Nigerian and Malaysian nationals for drug trafficking

Singapore's prison statistics show four people were hanged in in 2015 -- one for murder and three for drug offences

Nov 18, 2016

In pictures: Stirring images from Dakota Access pipeline protests

Protesters from other cities join the Native tribes who are opposed to the Dakota Access oil pipeline project

Nov 17, 2016

Philippines: 16-year-old pregnant girl confirmed with Zika infection

Health authorities say there are 33 recorded cases of Zika in the country as of November 13.

Nov 17, 2016

Miss Universe pageant to be hosted in Manila in January

Miss Universe 2016 coronation to be held in Manila on January 30

Filipina beauty queen Pia Wurtzbach holds the Miss Universe crown 2015.

Nov 17, 2016

Abu Sayyaf kills another Canadian hostage for deadline lapse

Abu Sayyaf releases Filipino hostage but keeps 8-year-old son in captivity

Sources say six Vietnamese sailors are still held by the Abu Sayyaf group in Basilan.

Nov 17, 2016

Singapore PSLE results to be released on November 24; How to submit option form online

The Ministry of Education says students can collect their results from their respective primary schools from 11am on the mentioned date.

Nov 17, 2016

88-year-old Japanese photographer creates global buzz with eccentric selfies

Elderly Japanese photographer creates global buzz with eccentric selfies

Kimiko Nishimoto has a growing selfie collection in various interesting poses.

Nov 16, 2016

27th Singapore International Film Festival: All you need to know about the longest-running film fest

The 12-day event will be screening more than 160 films from across the globe.

Nov 16, 2016

Vietnam confirms 23 Zika virus infected cases, includes pregnant woman

Thailand detects 33 new Zika virus cases

Authorities say Thailand has one of the highest number of Zika virus cases in the region.

Nov 16, 2016

November Supermoon: Striking visuals of the closest full moon until 2014

November Supermoon: Striking visuals of the closest full moon until 2034

The November supermoon was about 14 per cent larger in diameter and about 30 percent brighter than the when it's at its furthest from the Earth.

Nov 16, 2016

Malaysian storekeeper jailed six months for molesting seven-year-old girl

Japanese man on trial for murdering woman to recreate video game killings

The authorities say they are expecting a ruling on Nov 29.

Nov 16, 2016

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