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Singapore: 880,000 HDB flat owners to receive S&CC rebates worth S$120m

Eligible Singaporean household will receive 1.5 to 3.5 months of S&CC refund depending on their HDB flat type.

Mar 30, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Amnesty International warns the new Malaysian security law gives govt 'abusive powers'

Malaysia involved in 'very sensitive' talks with N. Korea over release of 9 hostages, says PM Najib Razak

Kim Jong-nam was killed by smearing VX nerve agent on 13 February at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

Mar 30, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Singapore: Dead man goes unnoticed at Ang Mo Kio coffee shop, friend thought he was sleeping

The police say investigations are going on to find out the exact cause of the incident.

Mar 28, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

India: New born girl dumped, buried alive in Odisha, police suspects female infanticide

After getting discharged from the hospital, the baby girl will be handed over to the state-run child welfare committee.

Mar 28, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Chinese man crushed to death by bullet train while trying to cross tracks

Nanjing South Railway Station has released a statement confirming the incident.

Mar 28, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Fire breaks out in Samsung storeroom at Ang Mo Kio Hub

An SCDF spokesman says the fire involved contents measuring 1m by 2m in the shop's storeroom.

Mar 28, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

North Korean agents kill Kim Jong-un's half-brother Kim Jong Nam in Malaysia

Malaysia confirms Kim Jong Nam's body still in Kuala Lumpur amidst reports of transfer

The authorities say the family of the deceased has not come forward to provide any assistance on how the body is to be treated.

Mar 28, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Couple opens home to pregnant women amidst Zika threat

Standard Chartered Bank Singapore announces 20-week paid maternity leave

Male employees will get two calendar weeks of paternity leave as part of the bank's family-friendly culture.

Mar 27, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Singapore: Temasek offers to buy SMRT private for $1.18 billion

Singapore: SMRT service to get disrupted on Tuesday due to new signalling system trial

LTA said new signalling system will improve peak hour capacity by up to 20 per cent.

Mar 27, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Indonesia: Mysterious human-like creature caught on camera in Aceh province [VIDEO]

The creature appeared half-human-half-ogre and began running seeing the humans.

Mar 27, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Singapore: Changi Airport wins 'World's Best Airport' award for 5th year in a row

Singapore: Changi Airport to start flights to new destinations, more seats for existing ones

The number of flights from Changi Airport, which handled a record 58.7 million passengers in 2016, is expected to in 2017.

Mar 27, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Carrie Lam elected as Hong Kong's first female Chief Executive

Hong Kong elects China-backed Carrie Lam as first female chief executive

On Jul 1, Lam will formally become head of the global financial hub in Hong Kong.

Mar 26, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Tired of shopping and need some rest? Welcome to 'Sleep Cafe' in Japan for luxurious napping experience

Harajuku, the sleep café will be giving the offer till March 26.

Mar 26, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore water price: 30 per cent hike was 'absolutely necessary', says PM Lee

Lee said this as a response to the strong reaction of people after finance minister announced the price hike.

Mar 26, 2017

By Bihu Ray

Bangladesh bomb blasts kills six, scores injured

The explosions came a day after a suicide bomber blew himself up at a security checkpoint in the country.

Mar 26, 2017

By Reuters

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