Asia Pacific

Latest on Bali volcano: All you need to know

Volcanic eruptions on the Indonesian resort island of Bali has prompted officials to cancel flights, with authorities raising the alert to the highest level on Monday.

Nov 27, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Flights cancelled due to Mount Agung volcano eruption

Singapore Airlines has posted required details on their website, regarding flight cancellation and rescheduling updates.

Nov 26, 2017

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

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Singapore: GrabCar driver faces 16 months jail time for sexual assault

On September 23, 2016, Ng Seng Chye transported her passenger to her home where he took advantage of her while she was asleep as he could not wake her up.

Nov 25, 2017

By Mario Manlupig, Jr

Singapore's Orchard Road takes on Tokyo's world-famous Shibuya crossing

Singapore to conduct a month-long pilot of its own Shibuya Crossing along Orchard Road starting December 16.

Nov 25, 2017

By Mario Manlupig, Jr

Duterte orders Philippines Police to kill idiots who resist arrest

Is Philippines prepared for another war after victory against ISIS?

Is the Philippine ready to launch another fierce battle with another revolutionary organization after crushing at least 800 ISIS-linked terrorists in the five-month-long battle in Marawi City?

Nov 25, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

This Japanese firm wants you to marry anime 'wives'

Gatebox is embracing the future and recognizing marriages between men and their anime "waifus" or wife.

Nov 24, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Philippines President Duterte sings love song at Trumps request

Why is Philippines still a preferred investment destination for Japan?

Japan still considers the Philippines as one of its favoured business destinations, particularly in the expansion plans of Japanese business firms to establish new factories and operations.

Nov 24, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Thousands flee amidst military claim of stability in Philippines

How Filipino police foil terror attack in southern Philippines?

The Philippine police foiled that could be the biggest bloody bomb attack this quarter in ISULAN town in the province of Sultan Kudarat, when police detonated a bomb during the culmination program of the town's grand festival on Wednesday night.

Nov 23, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Singapore Tourism eyes "smarter" hotels with facial recognition at check-in

The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) on Thursday announced a raft of initiatives that focuses on business transformation, job redesign and a shift towards smart hotels.

Nov 23, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Razer phone launched in Singapore, available for preorder at Singapore Expo

A week after its launch in the US and Europe, Razer phone has been launched in Singapore

Nov 23, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

Sorry Einmilk, in Singapore people prefer global milk brands

Consumers in Singapore are displaying a growing preference for global brands rather than locally manufactured products, especially when it comes to baby food or baby milk, market researcher Nielsen said.

Nov 23, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

U.S. Navy aircraft crashes in Philippine Sea with 11 aboard

A United States Navy aircraft carrying 11 crew and passengers crashed into the ocean southeast of Okinawa at about 2:45 p.m. Japan time, the Navy said.

Nov 22, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Two wild elephants swept out to sea rescued by Sri Lankan navy

Why Philippines no longer sending navy patrols to South China Sea?

Philippine lawmaker Gary Alejano expressed concerns that the Philippine government is no longer deploying navy ships to Panatag Shoal in the South China Sea.

Nov 22, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Singapore: Police arrests woman over serial rental scams in Toa Payoh

Singapore Crime: Retired lady Warrant Officer jailed for Indian maid abuse

The maid, Jeeva, was regularly scolded with caustic remarks in Tamil by her employer. The abuse soon became physical.

Nov 22, 2017

By IANS

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Singapore launchs first trial of driverless buses in Jurong West

Singapore to test driver-less buses in three towns from 2022

Driverless buses will soon hit Singapore roads as city-state's transport authority gears up to test driverless technology in three new towns starting 2022.

Nov 22, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

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