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Singapore denies China threat of strained relations, says armoured carriers incident won't ruin ties

The minister said Singapore cherishes its longstanding relationships with the Asian giant

Nov 29, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Beijing throws weight around for release of 1,200 Chinese arrested in Manila for gambling

Chinese Foreign Ministry said that this incident might tarnish the relationship between the two countries.

Nov 29, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Singapore: Swift move to douse tension after attack on female madrasah students

Indonesian Sharia police thrash teenagers with canes in public for having sex

The punishment for illegal sex was carried out outside a mosque in Aceh province's capital city Banda Aceh.

Nov 29, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Indonesia arrests 7 police officers, two women from drug party in Medan

Drug addiction is a a serious concern in the second largest Muslim-majority nation in the world.

Nov 29, 2016

By Bihu Ray

China lodges protest with Singapore over armoured vehicles seized in Hong Kong

China urges Singapore to abides by Hong Kong's relevant laws and cooperate in the investigation.

Nov 29, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Go-Ahead Singapore, new bus operator to start services on Sept 4

Tampines Concourse bus interchange to start operations from Dec 18

Authorities say the new bus interchange will have dedicated boarding points and developed features to facilitate elderly and disabled people.

Nov 28, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Japan skating rink forced to close for freezing 5,000 fish under the surface of ice

Japan skating rink forced to close after burying 5,000 fish in ice for visual effect

The amusement park company Space World is melting the rink at present.

Nov 28, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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Malaysia jails 8 Indonesians for hijacking oil tanker last year

8 Indonesians get lengthy jail terms for hijacking Malaysian oil tanker

Authorities says six of those pirates were jailed for 15 years and five strokes of the cane, while rest of the two were jailed for 18 years.

Nov 28, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Sales of new private homes rises in July

How Singapore's HDB flat owners will benefit from revised tax structure in 2017

It was also reported that the owners who are facing financial crunch can approach IRAS for assistance

Nov 28, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Marina Reservoir suspend water sport activities after 'crocodile' sighting

'Crocodile' in Marina Reservoir: Singapore PUB suspends water sport activities in sports hub

PUB asks the National University of Singapore researchers to identify the creature.

Nov 28, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China arrests 9 including top brass after Jiangxi power plant collapse kills 74

It was reported that last week 13 people were taken into custody in connection with the collapse.

Nov 28, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Turkey suicide blast kills four; 11 Israelis among injured

Philippine bomb squad neutralises garbage bin explosive outside US embassy in Manila

A sweeper informed police about an old mobile phone with black and red electrical wires connected to a package

Nov 28, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Australia: Man jailed for impersonating as doctor and filming sex tapes with women

He only targetted Muslim women because he was aware of the would face if the films were made public.

Nov 27, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Foodies can get a glimpse of Singapore's best street food

Here is a glimpse of Singapore's best street food for all the foodies

A number of Malay, Chinese and Indian stalls offer a wide range of traditional food items at affordable prices in Singapore.

Nov 27, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Diabetes Resource Centre opens in Nee Soon to raise awareness among residents

Diabetes resource centre at Nee Soon aims at creating awareness among young patients

The resource centre will be open every day except on public holidays.

Nov 27, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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