Articles by Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: OCBC alerts public on rising phone scams impersonating the bank

OCBC alerts public on rising phone scams impersonating bank

OCBC Bank said that it has received almost 1,081 calls from customers and the public regarding this issue from July 1 to July 17.

Jul 18, 2016

Singapore June NODX fall 2.3% on-year due to weak China, Europe demand

Singapore June exports fall 2.3% on weak China, Europe demand

Economists say the government should boost fiscal stimulus to deal with pressure on the economy.

Jul 18, 2016

Bangladesh: Hindu priest murdered in western Bangladesh

Bangladesh arrests three people who rented apartment to Holey Artisan bakery attackers

Police say they found evidence that the militants kept grenades and other explosives in the apartment.

Jul 18, 2016

Turkey failed military coup: Authorities detain "coup plotters" at air force base used by the US

Turkey continues crackdown on coup plotters; thousands arrested

Authorities have also issued arrest warrants for 2,745 judges and prosecutors across the country.

Jul 18, 2016

Singapore reports 6th dengue death in 2016; 72-year-old dies in Changi

The woman's residence at Simei Street 1 is an active two-case dengue cluster.

Jul 18, 2016

4.9 magnitude earthquake in Central Japan, tremors felt in Tokyo

Magnitude 5.0 earthquake hits eastern Japan

The USGS says the epicentre of the quake was 44 km (27 miles) northwest of Tokyo at a depth of about 44 km.

Jul 17, 2016

Singapore scrutinises UBS, DBS, Falcon over 1MDB transactions - sources

Singapore places UBS, DBS and Falcon under scrutiny over 1MDB transactions

The probe could lead to fines and other penalties if the authority finds any lapses.

Jul 17, 2016

Singapore: SMRT operating assets to come under new rail financing framework

The Land Transport Authority will pay about S$1 billion for more than 60,000 assets, including trains and signalling systems.

Jul 16, 2016

Singapore starts new facility to detect biological, nuclear substances at ports

Singapore unveils new counter-terror system that detects biological, nuclear substances at ports

The new Protective, Analytical and Assessment Facility (Paaf) will be the key element of Singapore's counter-terrorism strategy.

Jul 16, 2016

Indonesian president sails to South China Sea islands sending strong message to China

Indonesia: President Joko Widodo allays concerns over new tax amnesty scheme

President guarantees that the government will not use the information to prosecute anyone.

Jul 16, 2016

Turkey attempted military coup: 21 Singaporeans and 127 Malaysians stranded in Turkish airport

Singaporeans, Malaysians stranded in Turkish airport after attempted coup

Singaporeans and Malaysians who plan to visit Turkey have been advised to cancel or postpone their trips.

Jul 16, 2016

Turkey attempted military coup: At least 60 killed, 336 people detained nationwide

Turkey coup attempt claims 160 lives; mass arrests and military purge follow

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan blames followers of cleric Fethullah Gulen for the attempted coup.

Jul 16, 2016

North Korea arrests defector for plotting to kidnap North Korean children

North Korea arrests defector for conspiring to kidnap North Korean children

The National Intelligence Service (NIS) of South Korea denied any involvement in Ko's case.

Jul 15, 2016

China warns Australia to stay out of South China Sea ruling debate

'Australia should not treat the illegal ruling from an illegal arbitration court as international law'

Jul 15, 2016

Rihanna cancels concert after Nice attack

Nice attack: Rihanna cancels concert after deadly massacre

Rihanna was scheduled to perform at the Allianz Stadium as part of her Anti-World Tour.

Jul 15, 2016

Nice attack: 80 dead and many injured as lorry hits crowd during the Bastile Day celebration

Nice attack: 84 dead as lorry rams into crowd during Bastille Day celebrations

President Francois Hollande extends state of emergency across France by three months.

Jul 15, 2016

Indonesian trade value reaches $416 billion in a week

Indonesia overtakes Malaysia and Thailand as biggest emerging market in Southeast Asia

The total value of the companies that traded in Indonesia recently reached $416 billion.

Jul 14, 2016

China trains and supports maritime militia to sail in the South China Sea

Philippines asks China to 'respect' Hague ruling; Indonesia to strengthen security around disputed islands

China reacts furiously and vows to ignore the decision of the UN-back tribunal.

Jul 14, 2016

Singapore bumboat fire: SCDF calls off underwater search for missing boatman

Ong Hock Long: Body of Singapore boatman who died in bumboat fire found

The 33-year-old's boat caught fire when he was going to pick up passengers from the Esplanade stop.

Jul 14, 2016

The population of Japan falls for the seventh consecutive year

Japan's population falls for seventh consecutive year on dwindling birth rates

Smaller population runs counter to Abe's aim of increasing the workforce by a million people.

Jul 14, 2016

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