China maintains alert as two US bombers fly over disputed South China Sea

The US Pacific Command says the two US Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers was on a 10-hour training mission from Guam over the South China Sea.

Jun 10, 2017

Father's Day 2017: Top 10 quotes to share with your beloved dad

On the occasion, IBTimes Singapore has hand-picked up top ten quotes to mark Father's Day 2017.

Jun 10, 2017

Singapore: NEA confirms two new Zika cases at Parry Avenue

The authorities advise the residents to be vigilant and apply mosquito repellent as a precaution.

Jun 10, 2017

Malaysia to impose tourism tax from July, not August: Minister

Tourism and Culture Minister Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz says the tax will be collected from all types of premises used as accommodation for tourists, such as registered hotels and inns.

Jun 9, 2017

NASA discovers Jupiter- like hottest exo planet

The scientists say that a blue A-type star called KELT-9 orbits round the planet.

Jun 9, 2017

Roads to be closed for shooting of Crazy Rich Asians in Singapore

The authorities say that only police and emergency vehicles will be given the access to the closed roads during the closure.

Jun 9, 2017

Singapore: Authorities arrest 9 more illegal workers at Geylang Serai Bazaar

MOM says a total of 257 illegal workers were arrested through 76 enforcement operations at bazaars island-wide in the last two years.

Jun 9, 2017

Japan passes historic bill allowing Emperor Akihito to abdicate

Emperor Akihito becomes the first emperor to abdicate in 200 years.

Jun 9, 2017

Singapore Customs seizes nearly 3,000 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes

If convicted, the offenders can be fined up to 40 times the amount of duty and GST evaded, jailed up to six years or both.

Jun 8, 2017

Myanmar military plane crash: Authorities find 10 bodies, debris

The plane was flying from Myeik to Yangon and the debris was found in the sea off the coastal town of Dawei.

Jun 8, 2017

Singapore: PUB says older HDB flats will get more water-efficient toilets for free

Almost 9,000 families, who are living in HDB flats built between 1986 and 1992 and are currently on community assistance schemes, are expected to benefit from this.

Jun 8, 2017

Omar, Singapore Zoo's white tiger, dies at 17 after failing health

Omar leaves behind two other white tigers in the zoo; a four-year-old brother-sister duo named Pasha and Keysa.

Jun 8, 2017

6 Indonesians jailed for hiding Uighurs, cleared of Marina Bay attack plot

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) says that the terror threat to Singapore remains at its highest in recent years.

Jun 8, 2017

Singapore: Motionless body of 26-year-old man retrieved from Jurong Lake

The paramedics pronounced the man dead at the scene.

Jun 7, 2017

Singaporean man dies in Perth car crash, family members taken to hospital

The accident took place after the victim's car collided head-on with another car travelling in the opposite direction.

Jun 7, 2017

Singapore to have new train station in Punggol North by 2023

The new station is believed to cut travelling time to the city by 15 minutes.

Jun 7, 2017

Singapore: ICA seizes 5 leopard geckos at Woodlands Checkpoint

If convicted of importing animals or live birds without an AVA permit, one can be fined a maximum of S$10,000, jailed up to one year, or both.

Jun 6, 2017

NASA to launch new manned Mars rovers in 2020

Shanon and Marc Parker have created these rovers in a span of less than five months.

Jun 6, 2017

Rocket lands in Kabul near Indian envoy's residence, no casualties reported

This latest blast comes after President Ghani said that the death toll from the truck-bomb explosion in Kabul last week has reached more than 150 people.

Jun 6, 2017

Singapore: MRT to start new train service on Tuas West extension from Jun 18

Members of the public can visit the official website of SMRT (SMRT's website) and Connect app for more information.

Jun 6, 2017