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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

Images of Israeli citizen inside the Prophet's mosque spark social media outrage

Arab people have expressed their anger on social media, as an Israeli man posted his images from inside a Saudi Arabian mosque

Nov 22, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

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

Singapore crime

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

e-payment system for public transport in singapore

Singapore: SMRT to cut service hours at 19 stations in Dec to boost re-signalling works

Starting December 8, as many as 19 stations on the North-South and East-West Lines will see their operating hours as authorities speed up re-signalling works on the East-West Line (EWL).

Nov 22, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Six Singaporeans arrested for illegal horse betting activities

Police have arrested six Singaporeans for alleged horse betting activities

Nov 21, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

N.Korea leader Kim vows nuclear restraint

Kim Jong-un says sanctions make national spirit stronger

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un says,"Sanctions make the country's national spirit stronger" after the US declared Pyongyang a state sponsor of terrorism.

Nov 21, 2017

By IANS

Changi Airport gears up for S$7 mln trial for remote air traffic control

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore on Tuesday said it has hired UK-based Air Traffic Management service provider NATS to develop a smart digital tower prototype to be trialled at Changi Airport.

Nov 21, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Singapore at 13th spot in world talent competitiveness, lags Hong Kong

Singapore held 13th spot in the world in attracting and developing talent, a notch below Hong Kong.

Nov 21, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Is Singapore ready for a bump in GST that is among region's lowest?

Singapore's GST, introduced in 1994, now accounts for almost one-quarter of the city's tax collection.

Nov 21, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

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