Articles by Samhati Bhattacharjya

Vietnam's Durian Exports to China Jump US$500M as Country Gains Ground on Regional Rivals

Chinese customs data showed that Vietnam shipped US$3.44 billion worth of durians to China in 2025, up from US$2.94 billion the year before.

12 days ago

Singapore Authorities Investigate Alleged Bomb Hoax at Paya Lebar Air Base

MINDEF stressed that such false alarms divert security resources and can cause unnecessary public concern, and said investigations into the incident are continuing.

12 days ago

Singapore: 35 Arrested, 17 Under Investigation in Island-Wide Crackdown on Illegal SIM Card Registrations

The offence carries a penalty of up to S$10,000 in fines, imprisonment of up to three years, or both.

12 days ago

Singapore crime

Singapore: 44-Year-Old Driver Involved in Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident in Jurong West Arrested

The police said the man was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving causing death, following investigations into the incident that occurred a day earlier.

12 days ago

Road accident

Four Malaysians to be Charged in Singapore Over Government Official Impersonation Scams

The police noted a rising trend of Malaysians travelling to Singapore to assist scam syndicates in collecting cash, gold and valuables from victims.

15 days ago

Singapore crime

Vietnam's Top Leader Pledges Over 10% Annual Growth Despite Global Headwinds

Lam said Vietnam would continue efforts to reduce red tape and deepen global trade links to strengthen economic independence.

15 days ago

Meet 'Ammonite': The Bizarre Object Beyond Neptune Challenging What we Know About Solar System

Scientists say studying objects like Ammonite, despite their immense distance, offers valuable insight into the solar system's formation and early evolution.

15 days ago

Two Men Arrested in Separate Drug Busts in Singapore; Over 4Kg of Cannabis, Other Drugs Seized

Under Singapore law, those convicted of trafficking more than 500g of cannabis may face the death penalty.

15 days ago

Singapore crime

68-year-old woman woman dies after bus rolls down slope in Singapore

Go-Ahead Singapore Bus Involved in Hit-and-Run at Loyang Landed Estate; No Injuries Reported

The bus operator said the bus captain made an incorrect turn into Loyang Rise and grazed several vehicles parked along the roadside.

15 days ago

Road accident

Six Crew Members Rescued Within 30 Minutes After Vessel Sinks in Singapore Waters

The six crew members were found treading water and were swiftly rescued by Police Coast Guard officers.

16 days ago

Singapore: 147 Gastroenteritis Cases Reported at North View Primary School; Authorities Investigating

North View Primary School said it has been in contact with affected students and their parents and will continue to monitor students' health.

16 days ago

Calm 'Doldrum Days' Fuel Rising Coral Bleaching on Great Barrier Reef, Study Warns

Scientists say that these weather conditions are increasingly disrupting the natural cooling mechanisms that help protect the world's largest coral reef system.

16 days ago

Mysterious Iron Bar Discovered Inside Iconic Ring Nebula Puzzles Astronomers

The Ring Nebula, also known as Messier 57, lies about 2,600 light-years from Earth in the constellation Lyra.

16 days ago

Singapore: 59-Year-Old Pedestrian Dies After Ang Mo Kio Accident; Driver Arrested for Dangerous Driving

According to reports, the pedestrian was taken to Tan Tock Seng Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

16 days ago

Road accident

Singapore Traffic Police Step Up Crackdown on Lorries Without Speed Limiters Ahead of Mandatory Deadline

At present, offenders face fines of up to S$1,000 for a first offence and S$2,000 for repeat cases. If the Bill is passed, these could rise to S$10,000 and S$20,000 respectively.

18 days ago

'Good-looking' Babies Trafficked into Singapore via Jakarta for Illegal Adoptions

Indonesian authorities began investigating the syndicate after detaining about a dozen suspects in West Java in July 2025.

18 days ago

Singapore: 5 People Charged Over Money Mule, Scam-Related Offences, Including Misuse of Singpass Accounts

The accused include three men, one woman and a male teenager, and face a range of charges linked to cheating, the misuse of Singpass credentials, and others.

19 days ago

Singapore crime

Vietnam Seeks US$5.5B in Foreign Loans to Accelerate Infrastructure Push in 2026

Last month, Vietnam began construction on 234 infrastructure projects with a combined value of 3,400 trillion dong.

19 days ago

Singapore: 6 People, Including Woman, Arrested in Islandwide Raids Over Illegal Remote Gambling Operations

Under the Act, individuals convicted of conducting unlawful betting operations as operators can face fines of up to S$500,000 and imprisonment of up to seven years.

19 days ago

Singapore crime

Singapore: 17-Year-Old Arrested After Drug-Impaired Driving Chase Ended in Multiple Crashes

The driver was arrested shortly after the final collision when he attempted to flee on foot.

19 days ago

Road accident

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