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5 takeaways from PM Lee's visit to the US

Read the five important takeaways from Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's visit to the US. During the visit, he met the US President Donald Trump and conducted diplomatic talks

Oct 24, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

At the historic Peirce Mill. Dried corn drops from the trough in a steady stream into the grindstone to be ground into flour.

PM Lee enjoys visit to US, ties to strengthen

Looks like Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong had fun reliving the memories of his old days. Singaporeans who were overseas or working in America got a chance to meet the Prime Minister and went as far as to fly in from Boston and even North Carolina.

Oct 24, 2017

By Rishvi Pragasam

Singapore: Newly launched community garden trails to boost environment, wildlife

Two new community garden trails have been launched in Bukit Gombak-Hong Kah North and Teck Ghee on Tuesday, October 24.

Oct 24, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

Korea to increase fines for unleashed dogs after restaurant owner's death

Koreans are outraged after 53-year-old restaurant owner Kim died of sepsis, days after she was bitten by Siwon's dog Bugsy inside an elevator in their apartment building in Seoul.

Oct 24, 2017

By Jon Maala

A snake covers a wooden statue of Saint Domenico during a procession in Cocullo

Python spotted in Bukit Batok: Police, pest control summoned to capture it [VIDEO]

When a snake, which turned out to be a reticulated python, was spotted inside a housing complex, the police and pest control people were summoned to get rid of it.

Oct 24, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

Visitors stand in front of the exhibition stand of Swiss watch manufacturer Patek Philippe

Export of Swiss watches to Singapore surges 90% in Sept

Luxury timepieces sold like hot cakes in Singapore last month as Swiss exports surged 90 percent to the city-state.

Oct 24, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Wild boar walks on a street at a residential area in an evacuation zone

Singapore: CCTV cameras installed to monitor wild boar sightings at Hillview Road

Closed-circuit television or CCTV cameras have been installed to monitor the movements of wild boars at the Hillview area following the boar attack on October 19.

Oct 24, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

Singapore Car Accident Representational Image

Horrific accident near Juru toll, Penang: 8 women dead and 33 injured

Two factory buses were involved in the mishap which occurred at KM147 of the North-South Expressway (NSE) towards north.

Oct 24, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

Singapore launches shuttle bus service between Changi Airport, Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal

Singapore to limit number of cars from February 2018

Singapore will stop increasing the number of vehicle on its road starting next year as it tries to tackle growing land constraints.

Oct 24, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Welcome Halloween: Top 5 haunted places in Singapore

We present you the top five haunted places in Singapore which will give you sheer nightmares.

Oct 23, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

Duterte orders Philippines Police to kill idiots who resist arrest

Philippines: Can Duterte still reconcile with European Union?

The European delegation also warned that the Philippines could lose some deals with the EU if the government would not stop the killings related to illegal drugs.

Oct 22, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

People hold quilts at a press conference outside of Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels for victims of sexual abuse

Molesters on prowl in Singapore, citizens urged to be cautious

Eight men, between ages 25 and 57, are set to be charged this week for separate molestation cases committed between January and July.

Oct 22, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

Singapore: 2 people injured in accident on Yishun Avenue 1

Two cars, a McLaren and a taxi, were involved in the mishap.

Oct 22, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

Man suffers week-long erection due to bladder cancer, gets genitals amputated

The patient said that his member felt like it was "about to explode" and the pain became severe and unbearable.

Oct 21, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

China uncovers massive illegal vaccine ring

Singapore: MOH says adults can use Medisave to pay for recommended vaccines

The ministry hopes that adults who have not been previously vaccinated or who are at risk will be able to make more informed choices on vaccination for personal protection with this new scheme.

Oct 21, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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