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Palm oil giant Wilmar steps up effort to curb child labour after Indonesian probe

The world's biggest palm oil processor Wilmar International has launched fresh policies to enhance the welfare of children living in oil palm plantations.

Dec 1, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Hong Kong Disneyland to suspend fireworks show in 2018

The Disneyland officially started the multi-year transformation of the park in October and it will be completed in phases between next year and 2023.

Nov 30, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: E-scooter rider dies after being hit by SBS Transit bus at Bedok Reservoir Road

A 52-year-old Singaporean man was killed in an accident at the junction of Bedok Reservoir Road and Kaki Bukit Avenue 1 after being hit by SBS Transit bus. He was taken to Changi General Hospital but he succumbed to his injuries.

Nov 30, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

North Korea launches highest-ever ICBM that puts Washington, DC in range

Here are the latest pictures of North Korea missile launch

Pyongyang's official news agency KCNA released images of the newest addition to North Korea's arsenal of ballistic missiles — the Hwasong-15.

Nov 30, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Singapore researchers develop world's first healthy wine from tofu whey

A research team from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has successfully turned tofu whey into a tasty alcoholic beverage.

Nov 29, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

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Singapore to host Rotary International Convention in 2024

Singapore has won the provisional bid to host the Rotary International Convention in 2024, which is set to be the largest association congress ever hosted by the Republic.

Nov 28, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Katy Perry to perform in Singapore: Where and how to get concert tickets?

The upcoming concert of Katy Perry will be her fourth concert in Singapore.

Nov 28, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Aung San Suu Kyi loses Freedom of Oxford award for turning blind eye to Rohingya crisis

Myanmar's leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been formally stripped of the Freedom of the City of Oxford award over her response to the oppression of her country's Rohingya Muslims.

Nov 28, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

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

SMRT fires 8 employees over 'failing to exercise due care, diligence' leading to Oct 7 tunnel flooding

Singapore rail operator SMRT Corp said it sacked eight employees and disciplined three others following the conclusion of its internal investigation into the October 7 tunnel flooding incident.

Nov 28, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Latest on Bali volcano: All you need to know

Volcanic eruptions on the Indonesian resort island of Bali has prompted officials to cancel flights, with authorities raising the alert to the highest level on Monday.

Nov 27, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Flights cancelled due to Mount Agung volcano eruption

Singapore Airlines has posted required details on their website, regarding flight cancellation and rescheduling updates.

Nov 26, 2017

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

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Singapore: GrabCar driver faces 16 months jail time for sexual assault

On September 23, 2016, Ng Seng Chye transported her passenger to her home where he took advantage of her while she was asleep as he could not wake her up.

Nov 25, 2017

By Mario Manlupig, Jr

Singapore's Orchard Road takes on Tokyo's world-famous Shibuya crossing

Singapore to conduct a month-long pilot of its own Shibuya Crossing along Orchard Road starting December 16.

Nov 25, 2017

By Mario Manlupig, Jr

This Japanese firm wants you to marry anime 'wives'

Gatebox is embracing the future and recognizing marriages between men and their anime "waifus" or wife.

Nov 24, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Singapore Tourism eyes "smarter" hotels with facial recognition at check-in

The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) on Thursday announced a raft of initiatives that focuses on business transformation, job redesign and a shift towards smart hotels.

Nov 23, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

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