Abu Sayyaf releases Filipino hostage but keeps 8-year-old son in captivity Sources say six Vietnamese sailors are still held by the Abu Sayyaf group in Basilan. Nov 17, 2016By Samhati Bhattacharjya
Indonesia on course to rice self-sufficiency after weathering slump caused by El Nino Indonesia is the world's third-largest rice producer, where 77 percent of farmers cultivate the grain. Nov 17, 2016By Bihu Ray
Najib invokes Arab Spring as Yellow Shirts prepare to storm Kuala Lumpur seeking his ouster The next general election in Malaysia will be held in June 2018. Nov 17, 2016By Jacob J
Singapore PSLE results to be released on November 24; How to submit option form online The Ministry of Education says students can collect their results from their respective primary schools from 11am on the mentioned date. Nov 17, 2016By Samhati Bhattacharjya
Singapore: Man jailed for slashing friend's face over alleged affair with wife The incident happened on 16 July following which the accused surrendered himself on 21 July Nov 16, 2016By Bihu Ray Singapore crime
Elderly Japanese photographer creates global buzz with eccentric selfies Kimiko Nishimoto has a growing selfie collection in various interesting poses. Nov 16, 2016By Samhati Bhattacharjya
27th Singapore International Film Festival: All you need to know about the longest-running film fest The 12-day event will be screening more than 160 films from across the globe. Nov 16, 2016By Samhati Bhattacharjya
Jakarta governor Ahok named suspect in high-profile blasphemy case Thousands of Muslims complained against the Christian governor demanding his resignation and arrest. Nov 16, 2016By Bihu Ray
November Supermoon: Striking visuals of the closest full moon until 2034 The November supermoon was about 14 per cent larger in diameter and about 30 percent brighter than the when it's at its furthest from the Earth. Nov 16, 2016By Samhati Bhattacharjya
Japanese man on trial for murdering woman to recreate video game killings The authorities say they are expecting a ruling on Nov 29. Nov 16, 2016By Samhati Bhattacharjya
National Kidney Foundation fires CEO Edmund Kwok citing "personal indiscretion" Edmund Kwok, who was a former employee at Parkway Healthcare became the CEO of NKF in 2013 Nov 16, 2016By Bihu Ray
Singapore to launch blockchain technology for interbank payments The policymakers are willing to attract investment in fintech and easing regulation. Nov 16, 2016By Samhati Bhattacharjya
Virginia mayor steps down in protest against racist rant at Michelle Obama A woman called Michelle an "ape in heels" in her facebook post. Nov 16, 2016By Reuters
'Mark Zuckerberg knows Facebook fake news cost Hillary Clinton the election' As much as 38 percent of posts by rightwing groups contained false or misleading information. Nov 15, 2016By Jacob J Mark zuckerberg
Identities of 412 million adult site visitors at risk in massive data breach The sites include cams.com, Adultfriendfinder.com and adult magazine site Penthouse.com. Nov 15, 2016By Jacob J