Asia Pacific

Chinese New Year 2026: When is it? Which Animal Will Replace Year of the Snake? and More

Discover the key details about the Chinese New Year 2026, including its celebrations, predictions, and more.

Jan 7, 2026

By Ilin Mathew

Vietnam to Tighten Online Trade Rules as New E-Commerce Law Targets Rising Fraud

The new Law on E-Commerce, which will take effect on July 1, 2026, is expected to provide a broader and more robust legal framework for the sector.

Jan 7, 2026

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Woman Charged in New Zealand After 18Kg of Meth Found in Luggage at Auckland Airport on Arrival from Singapore

The Customs Service said the seizure represented a significant interception of illicit drugs at the border.

Jan 7, 2026

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Singapore: 6 Motorists to be Charged for Speeding in Heavy Vehicles Without Speed Limiters

As per Singapore law, the offence carries a maximum fine of S$1,000, a jail term of up to three months, or both.

Dec 30, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Singapore: 2 Teens on PMD Rushed to Hospital After Collision with Car in Yishun

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said the two teenagers were taken to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital for treatment.

Dec 30, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Road accident

Singapore's Indo-Pacific Policy Stands at a Crossroads

Over Okinawa, a radar lock by a Chinese jet on a Japanese fighter plane has signaled the new era of geopolitical instability, writes Rt. Hon. Mark Field, former U.K. Minister of State for Asia and the Pacific

Dec 23, 2025

By Mark Field

Singapore: Elderly Pedestrian, 79, Killed in Bukit Batok Crash; 61-Year-Old Driver Arrested

The police said the 61-year-old driver was arrested for driving without due care and attention, causing death.

Dec 23, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Road accident

Singapore: 77-Year-Old Man Charged for Disrupting Public Agency Operations Through Mischief

If convicted, the man could face a jail term of up to 10 years, a fine, or both under Singapore law.

Dec 17, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Zubeen Garg Death Case: Singapore Festival Organiser Among 4 Booked for Murder

The charge sheet includes forensic reports, witness testimonies, digital data and other crucial material that form the basis of the prosecution's case.

Dec 13, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysian Pickleball Player Dies After Jumping Over Safety Railing on Rooftop Court to Retrieve Ball

The 32-year-old player fell to his death after he climbed over a safety railing to retrieve a ball over a netting.

Dec 12, 2025

By Manthan C.

68-year-old woman woman dies after bus rolls down slope in Singapore

Singapore: 49-Year-Old Motorcyclist Rushed to Hospital After Multi-Vehicle Crash on PIE

The 49-year-old motorcyclist was taken conscious to the National University Hospital, while another individual assessed at the scene for minor injuries.

Dec 10, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Road accident

Singapore: More Than 17,000 Cartons of Duty-Unpaid Cigarettes Seized in Largest Haul of 2025; 4 Arrested

Offenders may face fines of up to 40 times the amount of duty and GST evaded, imprisonment of up to six years, or both.

Dec 8, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Singapore Man, 21, Arrested for Series of Theft Cases at Changi Airport

The suspect will be charged in court for theft in dwelling under Section 380 of the Penal Code. If convicted, he faces up to seven years' imprisonment or a fine.

Dec 8, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Singapore: Public transport fares to be reduced from Dec 30 due to lower energy prices

Singapore Tour Buses Barred from Operating as Express Services in Malaysia, Says Transport Minister Anthony Loke

Ahmad Marzuk Shaary, an opposition member of parliament, asked him a follow-up question about bus safety compliance and inspections.

Dec 2, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

23 Singaporeans Locked in Shop During China Tour After Refusing to Buy Goods

The tourists lodged a police report and submitted transaction records as evidence of what they described as a forced-shopping scam.

Dec 2, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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