Articles by Samhati Bhattacharjya

Vietnam's Motorbike Market Posts Fastest Growth in Southeast Asia as Electric Sales Surge

Industry observers said the figures highlight a pivotal moment for Vietnam's motorbike sector.

3 days ago

Too Big to Kill? Not as Babies: How Giant Dinosaurs Became Predator Snacks

The analysis showed that young sauropods, not their colossal parents, were the most common prey for carnivorous dinosaurs.

5 days ago

Labour Shortages Challenge Japanese Firms in Vietnam Despite Strong Profit Outlook: Jetro Survey

Experts noted that the issue is not a lack of workers overall, but a mismatch in labour structure and quality.

5 days ago

Over 1,300 BTO Flats with Shorter Waiting Times to go on Sale in Feb; Singapore Tampines Project Ready in Under 2 Years

In total, 4,692 BTO flats will be available across six projects in Bukit Merah, Sembawang, Tampines and Toa Payoh in the February sales exercise.

5 days ago

Singapore: 217 Under Investigation After Police Operation Uncovers Scams Causing Losses of Over S$7.6M

Those involved in laundering scam proceeds or supplying SIM cards and Singpass credentials can face up to 12 strokes of the cane.

5 days ago

Singapore crime

Singapore: Three People Rushed to Hospital After Multi-Vehicle Crash on SLE

The 40-year-old tipper truck driver was not injured and is assisting the police with investigations.

5 days ago

Road accident

Singapore Strengthens Energy Resilience with New Solar Farm at Sembawang Air Base

The Sembawang project is the second solar farm in Singapore to be built on an airfield.

6 days ago

Vietnam's Industry and Trade Sector Eyes Double-Digit Growth in 2026

The domestic market recovered steadily and continued to act as a reliable pillar for the consumption of Vietnamese goods.

6 days ago

Singapore: 13 Former Certis Enforcement Officers Charged over Misappropriation of Vapes, Contraband cigarettes

Possession of e-vaporisers is punishable by a fine of up to S$2,000, while offences involving duty-unpaid cigarettes can attract heavy fines and imprisonment.

6 days ago

Singapore crime

Malaysia Court Allows Ex-PM's Wife Rosmah Mansor to use Passport to Visit Daughter in Singapore

Reports stated that Rosmah Mansor had requested that her impounded passport be released from February 1 to April 30.

6 days ago

S'pore Court Rejects Bid to Declare 97-Year-Old Businessman Mentally Incapable Over Plans to Marry Mistress

Court proceedings revealed that the businessman had been involved in an extramarital relationship with his secretary since 1971.

6 days ago

Singapore: 63-Year-Old Man Found Dead at Foot of HDB Block in Clementi

Based on preliminary investigations, the Singapore police said that there are no indications of foul play.

6 days ago

Vietnam Draws Strong Investor Confidence, Poised for Robust Growth in 2026

Economists said Vietnam's positive outlook continues to be supported by stable FDI inflows and strong public investment, both of which are playing a key role in driving growth.

7 days ago

PM Lawrence Wong to Deliver Singapore Budget 2026 Statement on Feb 12

The Budget statement will be broadcast live on Channel 5 and aired on radio via CNA938 and Capital 958.

7 days ago

Singaporean Man, 38, Jailed for Taking Photos of ICA Officer at Woodlands Checkpoint and Lying to Police

Wong has previous convictions dating back to 2004, including a 2021 offence for voluntarily causing hurt, for which he was jailed.

7 days ago

Singapore crime

Singapore Police Order Meta to Expand Measures Against Facebook Impersonation Scams

If Meta fails to comply with the directive without reasonable excuse, it may be fined up to S$1 million.

7 days ago

Facebook

Singapore Steps Up Border, Health Measures After Nipah Virus Cases Reported in India

Singapore is closely monitoring developments in West Bengal, where the latest outbreak marks India's seventh Nipah virus episode since 2001.

7 days ago

Malaysia's Johor Peatland Fire Prompts Water Bombing as Singapore Monitors Haze Risk

Authorities said the helicopter will also be used to conduct an aerial survey to guide further firefighting operations.

8 days ago

VinaCapital Sees Vietnam GDP Growth Reaching up to 10% in 2026 on Infrastructure and Exports

According to the report, economic growth in 2025 was significantly bolstered by a surge in exports of laptops and other high-tech products to the United States.

8 days ago

Singaporean Man, 22, Jailed 7 Months After PMD Charging Fire Kills Uncle's Fiancée

For causing death by a negligent act, he could have been jailed for up to two years, fined, or both.

8 days ago

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