Asia Pacific

Two Men Hospitalized After Four-Vehicle Collision Near Singapore's Changi Airport

According to Traffic Police report, the number of fatalities and injuries from traffic accidents has been rising over the last three years.

4 days ago

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Road accident

Chinese Toddler Dies After Choking on Milk Tea Bubbles

The child died after choking on the tapioca bubbles in his milk tea on Oct. 19 at a shopping mall in China's Zhejiang province.

4 days ago

By Manthan C.

Elephants Injure Man by Breaking His Legs, Return Later to Trample Him to Death in Malaysia

Saidi Jahari, 43, a supervisor at a logging site in Malaysia, was killed by a herd of elephants in a two-part attack on Oct. 29.

5 days ago

By Manthan C.

Chinese Son Who Teamed Up with Friends to Kill His Mother in a Fake Road Accident to Claim Her Insurance, Sentenced to Death

The 23-year-old man, surnamed Lu, and his friend, identified as Yang, were both handed the death penalty while the third friend, identified as Cheng, was sentenced to 7 years in prison for his involvement in the crime.

6 days ago

By Manthan C.

Vietnam, UK Deepen Partnership with New Comprehensive Strategic Deal Covering 6 Sectors

Both the countries decided to encourage market access and improve agricultural trade cooperation in an open, understandable, and efficient way.

7 days ago

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Fire Breaks Out at Singapore's Marina Bay Sands Hotel Complex, No Injuries Reported

The SCDF said that preliminary findings suggest that nearby welding operations were most likely the cause of the fire.

10 days ago

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Australian Cruise Passenger Dies After Being Left on Remote Island on Great Barrier Reef; Investigation Underway

The 80-year-old woman was found dead on Lizard Island after she failed to re-board a tourist cruise ship over the weekend.

11 days ago

By Manthan C.

Singapore: Fire in Yishun HDB Flat Involving Personal Mobility Aid Leaves One Hospitalized, 25 Evacuated

The Singapore Civil Defense Force (SCDF) said that it was informed about the fire at Block 756 Yishun Street 72 at 12.05 pm.

18 days ago

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore Red Cross Contributes S$50,000 for Flood Relief in Vietnam

In September and October, Vietnam was struck by typhoons Ragasa, Bualoi, and Matmo, which caused significant flooding.

22 days ago

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Deputy PM Nguyen Hoa Binh Says Vietnam Shows Remarkable Socio-Economic Progress Amid Multiple Challenges

Binh said that these accomplishments were made possible by a volatile global and regional environment, severe natural disasters, and an unprecedented pandemic.

26 days ago

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

1 Malaysian Dead, 5 Singaporeans Injured After Express Bus Crashes into Signpost in Selangor

Four of the Singaporeans were reportedly not seriously injured and were released from the hospital that same day.

26 days ago

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Road accident

Singapore, Vietnam Unveil Fresh Measures to Enhance Economic Collaboration

The Singapore Food Agency and Vietnam's Ministry of Agriculture and Environment have also established a joint task force to further agri-food trade cooperation.

28 days ago

By Samhati Bhattacharjya