10 dead, dozens injured in Bangladesh garment factory blast

The authorities say dozens of labourers were present on site at the facility, when a blast tore through the six-storey building.

Jul 4, 2017

Typhoon Nanmadol strikes Japan affecting flights; 3 injured

The typhoon has prompted the authorities to issue evacuation warnings on fears of landslides and floods.

Jul 4, 2017

Singapore: NDP ticket collection to start from Jul 7

Successful applicants for this year's NDP and the two preview shows may collect their tickets from Jul 7 to Jul 9 and Jul 14 to Jul 16 between 10 am and 9 pm.

Jul 4, 2017

8 rescuers killed in Indonesian helicopter crash

The Indonesian Search and Rescue Agency's helicopter was carrying four rescuers and four Navy crew members when it crashed into a cliff.

Jul 4, 2017

North Korea launches missile into waters off Japan ahead of G20 summit

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga says this ballistic missile launch can never be tolerated.

Jul 4, 2017

Bangladesh police arrest three female militants over Dhaka cafe attack

Police says one of the women is the wife of acting JMB chief Ayyub Bacchu who is on the run and allegedly visited the hideout frequently.

Jul 2, 2017

Singapore: ICA seizes 3,100 cartons of contraband cigarettes at Tuas Checkpoint

ICA says the total duty and Goods and Services Tax evaded amounted to about S$240,560 and S$17,820, respectively.

Jul 2, 2017

NASA to use supercomputers for identifying asteroid impacts

The results will help first responders and other agencies to identify and make better-informed decisions for how to defend against life-threatening asteroid events.

Jul 2, 2017

Tokyo casts vote in local polls that could spell trouble for PM

Past Tokyo elections have been bellwethers to national trends.

Jul 2, 2017

US, Philippines hold naval patrol in troubled waters to deter Islamist extremists

There are international fears fighters sympathetic to Islamic State will cross maritime borders between Malaysia and Indonesia to join Muslim rebels.

Jul 2, 2017

Carrie Lam sworn in as Hong Kong's new leader

The 59-year-old leader was widely seen as Beijing's preferred candidate when she was elected in March.

Jul 1, 2017

Japan reveals plans to put man on Moon around 2030

This is the first time the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has revealed its intensions to send an astronaut beyond the International Space Station.

Jul 1, 2017

Singapore: Changi Airport's Terminal 4 to hold open house Aug 7-20

Changi Airport will see the first commercial flights arrive at and leave T4 in the coming weeks.

Jul 1, 2017

Singapore: Police arrests two suspects over Hari Raya cakes and cookies scam

The woman will be charged on Saturday with the offence of cheating, while investigations against the man are still going on.

Jul 1, 2017

New York hospital rampage: Doctor fatally shoots 1, injures 6 before killing himself

Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center is the largest voluntary, non-profit health care system serving the South and Central Bronx, as well as one of the city's biggest providers of outpatient services.

Jul 1, 2017

Electricity tariffs will reduce for next 3 months in Singapore

The electricity tariff for households will fall from 21.39 to 20.72 cents per kWh during this period.

Jun 30, 2017

Singapore: URA reduces minimum rental period for private homes to 3 months

URA says that this move comes amid growing demand from groups seeking accommodation for periods of between three to six months.

Jun 30, 2017

China's President Xi inspects 'hard-working comrades' at Hong Kong's massive military parade

As a part of his landmark visit to the politically divided country, Xi inspected more than 3,000 People's Liberation Army (PLA) troops.

Jun 30, 2017

Singapore: National servicemen to get discounts at 160 hawker stalls, shops from July

The national servicemen will have to show their 11B identification card or wear their uniforms in order to avail those discounts.

Jun 29, 2017

Universal Studios Singapore named best amusement park in Asia

The park ranked 17th worldwide in the 2017 Travellers' Choice awards for amusement parks.

Jun 29, 2017