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Singapore: Govt to launch smart meter trial for electricity, water and gas

Electricity tariff in Singapore to decrease by 2.1% from October 2017

The household electricity tariff will come down from 20.72 cents to 20.30 cents per kWh, starting from October 1 till December 31.

Sep 30, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

Firefighter demonstrates the incorrect method of putting out a stovetop fire with water.

Singapore: Elderly woman dies in kitchen flash fire

An elderly woman in Singapore met with a fatal accident while lighting her gas stove due to the accumulation of town gas in the kitchen and thinner in her clothes.

Sep 30, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

Singapore PM shares pictures of Mid-Autumn Festival at Gardens by the Bay: Take a look

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong shared pictures of Mid-Autumn festival celebration on social media at Gardens by the Bay.

Sep 30, 2017

By Solomon Kenneth

ANTI-COMMUNISTS PROTEST OUTSIDE THE PRESIDENTIAL PALACE IN JAKARTA.

Indonesians hold anti-communist protests outside Parliament

Indonesians hold anti-communist protests on Friday, September 29, against the increasing communist wave across Indonesia, blaming President Widodo for being the son of communists.

Sep 29, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

Phillipines: Uber, Grab show no tolerance for drugs; withhold drivers from delivering unchecked packages

President Duterte believes that narcotics are the cause of the country's crime-related incidents, further adding that as many as 4 million Filipinos are using drugs.

Sep 29, 2017

By Rishvi Pragasam

Singapore navy and police conduct a joint exercise on Pedra Branca

The Republic of Singapore Navy and the Singapore Police Force conducted a joint exercise in August on Pedra Branca which included Malaysia's Royal Navy Ship.

Sep 29, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

A giant panda on a 10-year loan from China arrives at Soekarno Hatta airport in Tangerang, Indonesia, September 28, 2017

Giant pandas forge diplomatic relationships between China and Indonesia

The practice of China gifting panda's to other countries dates back to the Tang Dynasty when Empress Wu Zetian sent a pair of pandas to the Japanese emperor.

Sep 29, 2017

By Rishvi Pragasam

Singaporeans celebrate Deepavali at historic Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple

Singapore: Little India closes down two roads for Deepavali Fair

Birch Road and Burmah Road in Singapore's Little India shall remain closed on three Sundays October 1, 8, 15 and on Tuesday, October 17 before Deepavali.

Sep 29, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

Singapore: 25-year-old man dies after crashing car into divider on East Coast Road

Singapore: Car crashes into tree along Braddell Road, driver arrested for drink-driving

A car driver was arrested for drink and drive and for having crashed the car into a tree along Braddell Road in Singapore.

Sep 29, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

Singapore: Vietnamese man decapitated after falling from 15th-storey hotel room

Singapore: Police discover young man's body from water near Sengkang Riverside Park

A body was found near the Sengkang Riverside Park in Singapore along the cycling and jogging track.

Sep 29, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

Singapore: New trial cameras installed in Loyang to keep an eye on unruly drivers

This new measure is expected to bring vehicle owners who skip maintenance and emission tests under the scanner.

Sep 28, 2017

By Sahana S

Singapore: Commuters face massive jam after trailer breaks down on Upper Serangoon Road

Commuters took to Twitter to express their frustration as early as 9 am .

Sep 28, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Singapore, Hungary to strengthen bilateral ties: Prime Ministers sign three-pronged pact

The prime ministers of Singapore and Hungary met on Tuesday to assert bilateral relations.

Sep 28, 2017

By Solomon Kenneth

US, Philippines start two-week military drills as maritime tension with China rises

US- trained Philippine marines take active step in terminating bloody war with extremists

US forces played an important role in terminating the war between Philippine and the Daesh inspired militant organization by training the Philippine Marines to defeat the extremist group.

Sep 27, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

The Villarrica Volcano is seen at night from Pucon town

Possibility of Mount Agung's eruption forces 76,000 to evacuate

Bali's Mount Agung to erupt after 55 years, posing possible threat to the locals and tourists alike and has forced 76,000 people to evacuate based on an emergency alert declared by the authorities.

Sep 27, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

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