Asia Pacific

Singapore: Seizure of 5,000 bags of artificial rice sparks food safety concerns

The concern of artificial rice has become a major nuisance among the Asian countries, especially in China.

Nov 25, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Black Friday offers in Singapore: Where to shop for best deals in stores and online?

The sale is scheduled on Nov 25 and Singaporeans will get to enjoy both online and offline offers.

Nov 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Taronga Zoo in Sydney celebrates three echidna births, first since 1987

Echidnas are egg-laying Australian mammals covered with coarse hair and spines and resemble anteaters.

Nov 24, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Domino's pizza in Japan plans to engage reindeers for delivery this winter

Pizza delivering reindeer? See how Domino's plans delivery this winter

Domino's has said it will reveal more details on its website on 24 November.

Nov 24, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Singapore's e-commerce market to increase S$7.46 billion by 2025

Singapore man evades harsh sentence after printing counterfeit currency notes

Authorities say the man could have been jailed for up to 20 years and fined on each charge.

Nov 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysian man kills girlfriend's son and stuffs body inside container

Police discovered the body of the two-year-old son from a container in his flat

Nov 24, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Tokyo taken aback as November snowfall returns after 54 years; Met issues detailed guidance

Tokyo witnessed November snow for the first time since the year 1962.

Nov 24, 2016

By Bihu Ray

China power plant construction accident kills at least 40

A series of deadly industrial accidents have rocked China in recent times.

Nov 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

In Pictures: Double earthquake rocks central Italy leaving hundreds without shelter

Magnitude 5.6 earthquake shakes Japan two days after Fukushima tsunami

No Tsunami warning was issued this time.

Nov 24, 2016

By Bihu Ray

China's first 'sky train' starts it operation in Chengdu

China's first sky train starts operation in Chengdu adding to country's tourist attractions

Authorities say Chengdu is planning for two different routes for its suspension trains.

Nov 23, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Most captivating animal pictures of 2016

Best of 2016 in Pictures: The most captivating wildlife photographs of the year

Wildlife photography is a genre of photography which includes documentation of different types of animals in their natural habitat.

Nov 23, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

18 retirees killed as tour bus plunges into deep ravine in Thailand

18 retirees killed as tour bus plunges into deep ravine in northern Thailand

The victims were all former employees of the state-run company CAT Telecom.

Nov 23, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Accident kills 37-year-old motorcyclist on on West Coast Highway

Accident on West Coast Highway kills 37-year-old motorcyclist

This is the third fatality on the same road in less than a month in Singapore.

Nov 23, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thanksgiving Day 2016, the 5 Ws and 1H: Where and how to celebrate US national festival

Thanksgiving Day falls on Thursday 24 November this year.

Nov 22, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Woman sentenced to 5 years in prison for killing autistic son

HDB releases over 10,000 apartments for sale: All you need to know

the Development Ministry said that they are trying to provide more options for home-buyers.

Nov 22, 2016

By Bihu Ray

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