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Singapore army armoured vehicles seized in Hong Kong shifted to secure location

MINDEF said that the containers have been shifted to the depot at the River Trade Terminal

Nov 27, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Know what this boy does after he finds out his girlfriend is terminally ill

The couple met when they were studying together at Bedminster Down School and were best friends before they started dating.

Nov 26, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Fidel Castro dead: Rare pictures of the leading light of revolution [PHOTO]

Even as critics accused him of suppressing dissent, Castro remained the beloved leader of the country.

Nov 26, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Mastermind of 2013 penny stock crash slapped with 181 charges

John Soh Chee Wen, 2013 penny stock crash mastermind, slapped 181 charges

The close associates and alleged accomplices of Soh were given 178 charges and six charges respectively under the Securities and Futures Act.

Nov 26, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Black Friday weekend 2016: Shoppers continue to visit stores to grab the best deals [PHOTOS]

From electronic goods to beauty products, people are buying as per their need from their favourite stores.

Nov 26, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Hooq, Singapore video streaming service, challenges Netflix: What are main features?

The Singaporean startup has extended its business in Philippines, Thailand, India and Indonesia.

Nov 26, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Minister Lawrence Wong unveils development plans for Jurong Lake Gardens central and east at exhibition

Minister Lawrence Wong unveils Jurong Lake Gardens development plan

The National Parks Board expects the entire project to be progressively completed from 2020.

Nov 26, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Former Cuban President Fidel Castro dies at 90: 'Love of hate him he made history'

The news was confirmed by the communist leader's brother Raul Castro

Nov 26, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Indonesia arrests militant for planning bomb attack on Myanmar embassy

Rohingya Crisis: Indonesia foils bomb attack on Myanmar embassy

Local media says amount of explosives seized would have caused a blast twice as deadly as the explosion in a Bali nightclub in 2002.

Nov 26, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore civil servants to get half-month year-end bonus, says Public Service Division

Singapore civil servants to get year-end bonus lower than last year's in line with gloomy economy

The authorities say around 1,900 civil servants will benefit from the minimum AVC payment of S$900.

Nov 26, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysian couple arrested for killing toddler tests positive for drugs

Police discovered the dead body of the child wrapped in a comforter and kept in a closet.

Nov 25, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Mother of ex-national table tennis player Li Hu charged with bribery

Singapore: Mother of Li Hu, national table tennis player, charged with corruption

Su Fengxian says she intends to plead guilty to the charge in the court.

Nov 25, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Motorcyclist mowed down in fourth deadly accident on West Coast Highway within a month

The 42-year-old driver was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.

Nov 25, 2016

By Bihu Ray

5.4-magnitude earthquake hits eastern Taiwan; no reported injuries

USGS says the quake was 81 kilometres east of the city of Hualian at a depth of 10 kilometres.

Nov 25, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Seizure of 5,000 bags of artificial rice sparks food safety concerns

The concern of artificial rice has become a major nuisance among the Asian countries, especially in China.

Nov 25, 2016

By Bihu Ray

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