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Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia jointly agrees to promote local currencies

Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia sign currency deal amid decline against greenback

The Malaysian ringgit, Thai baht and Indonesian rupiah have fallen against the US dollar this year.

Dec 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia: 2-year-old girl dies in East Kalimantan church attack, says police

Singapore: Catholic churches on high terror alert ahead of Christmas day celebration

Police have beefed up the security as 200,000 are expected to attain the midnight mass on Christmas day

Dec 24, 2016

By Bihu Ray

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

SMRT extends train and bus services on New Year's Eve; Check details here

The passengers can visit the official website of SMRT (www.smrt.com.sg) for more information.

Dec 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia: Ahok blasphemy trial shifted out of central Jakarta over security concerns

The trial will continue on 27 December at the Agriculture Ministry's main hall in South Jakarta

Dec 24, 2016

By Bihu Ray

18 retirees killed as tour bus plunges into deep ravine in Thailand

14 die as bus falls into gorge in pre-dawn accident in Johor; casualties include foreigners

The bus, carrying 30 passengers, was travelling from Johor Baru to Kuala Lumpur.

Dec 24, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Singapore SMRT trains face three track faults back to back, passengers affected

SMRT said that none of the faults was related to each other and has been taken care of

Dec 23, 2016

By Bihu Ray

China confirms second human bird flu infection; stops poultry sales

Two dead in China bird flu pandemic; Govt issues high alert as virus spreads

The incident happened in Anhui province where five people were diagnosed with the H7N9 virus.

Dec 23, 2016

By Bihu Ray

In Pictures: It's snow time! Chinese city glitters at Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival

In Pictures: Enormous snow sculptures at Harbin International Ice and Snow festival

The Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival starts on January 5 every year and lasts one month.

Dec 23, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Pakistan mosque suicide bombing: Death toll in rises to 36, including 8 children

Malaysia arrests woman for mocking Muslim call for prayer Azan on Facebook

The 26-year-old woman was detained from her residence in Taman Rekamas, Simpang Renggam near Kluang

Dec 23, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Singapore: Free early morning MRT rides extended to June 2017

Two new platforms to open at Choa Chu Kang LRT station, says LTA

The LTA says this move will help to improve the commuting experience and allow people to reach the nearby bus interchange more easily.

Dec 23, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore arrests 8 Indonesians for selling smuggled cigarettes

The foreigners were nabbed following a three-hour long raid near Yew Tee Industrial Estate

Dec 23, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Christmas 2016: 10 best Christmas movies to stream online on Netflix

IBT Singapore brings you a list of the 10 best movies you would love to watch during Christmas.

Dec 22, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Happy Birthday Inuka: Singapore Zoo's polar bear celebrates 26th birthday

Inuka was born on 26 December 1990 and will turn 26, which is equivalent to seventies according humans.

Dec 22, 2016

By Bihu Ray

China launches carbon-tracking satellite to monitor greenhouse gas emissions

TanSat will provide China's policymakers with independent data for three years.

Dec 22, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

SHOCKING: Motorcyclist faces death penalty after 900g of heroin found in his underwear

The 23-year-old motorclist was stopped at the Tuas Checkpoint after the officers suspected that he was carrying drug

Dec 22, 2016

By Bihu Ray

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