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Marina Reservoir suspend water sport activities after 'crocodile' sighting

Singapore declared No 1 for global startup talent, beats Silicon Valley hands down

Startup Genome took into account at least 10,000 start-up founders across more than 100 cities.

Mar 21, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Japan cabinet approves anti-conspiracy bill amid civil rights concerns

Japanese governments have tried to pass similar legislation three times since 2000.

Mar 21, 2017

By Reuters

Singaporean man dies after falling down Kulai waterfall

18 dead, another 20 injured after tree falls at Ghana waterfall

The police say the incident took place while several people were bathing in at the base of a waterfall.

Mar 20, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia reports highly contagious H5N1 bird flu

China bans imports of bird's nest from Malaysia following H5N1 outbreak

The Agriculture and Agro-based Industry ministry will send its representatives to China in order to explain the situation further.

Mar 20, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysia: Klang River overflows banks after massive storm, daily life hit

Flood waters rose to 2m in areas surrounding Masjid Jamek and Jalan Tun Perak.

Mar 20, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Duterte tells European lawmakers: ""Why do you have to fuck with us?"

Philippines president Duterte calls European lawmakers 'crazies', says not to 'f***' with him

Duterte says there are a number of culture differences between the two nations, hence it is impossible to impose similar laws.

Mar 20, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Taiwan Investment Commission all set to order Uber to exit market

Uber driver killed in Chile after resisting robbery by passengers

Surveys show there has been a sharp increase in robberies involving Uber drivers ever since the company started accepting cash payments in the city.

Mar 19, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Marriott International warns customers on rising phone scams offering free stay

The company urges public not to reveal their personal information over telephonic conversations.

Mar 19, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thai police detain 27 Rohingya for allegedly trying to enter Malaysia

Singapore: Grassroots leaders to receive training on how to help residents deal with terror attack

According to reports, the Human Emergency Assistance and Response (HEART) teams will assist in the training.

Mar 19, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Tillerson says Trump looks forward to enhancing understanding with China

In response, Xi Jinping said he and Trump expect a new stage of constructive development in bilateral relations.

Mar 19, 2017

By Reuters

St. Patrick's Day 2017: Here's how Kate Middleton, Naomi Campbell, Robert Downey Jr. and others celebrated the festival

The annual Irish holiday, St. Patrick's Day, was celebrated on March 17.

Mar 18, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Iraqi children killed by air strikes as battle against Isis in Mosul intensifies

Mosul battle: Heartbreaking photos of Iraqis transporting bodies of civilians

In this gallery, IBTimes Singapore brings you some of those pictures of Mosul crisis.

Mar 18, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thai police detain 27 Rohingya for trying to enter Malaysia

One of the detainees says they had entered Thailand through the Mae Sot border after paying Baht 15,000 (RM1,900) to the syndicate.

Mar 18, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

4 Singaporeans charged with sexual assault for raping 2 women in Taiwan

The authorities say that if convicted of rape, each of them might have to face up to 10 years of jail.

Mar 17, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China asks Japan not to interfere in South China Sea, promises 'firm response' in future

The comments came after Reuters reported on a Japanese plan to send its largest warship to the conflicted waters of South China Sea.

Mar 17, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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