Happy Birthday Basi: World's oldest captive panda turns 37

In 1990, Basi was chosen as the model for Pan Pan, the mascot of the Beijing Asian Games.

Jan 19, 2017

Singapore actress Sheila Sim to marry overseas banker after 6-month romance

Reports say the couple got to know each other through a dating app last year.

Jan 19, 2017

Andy Lau accident: Hong Kong actor has no serious spinal injury after fall from horseback

Lau's company Focus Films says the actor "is currently being looked after by medical professionals".

Jan 19, 2017

SHOCKING: Crow attack leaves Singapore woman seriously injured and bleeding

AVA says the members of the public can call 1800-4761-600 to report crow attacks or crow-related issues.

Jan 19, 2017

SHOCKING: 8-year-old Lebanese refugee girl tries to sell herself online for $45,448

Both the parents deny to have prior knowledge of the incident.

Jan 18, 2017

Singaporean Lionel Tan shot dead at California gun range; probe on

Lionel Tan's friend creates crowdfunding website to raise funeral funds.

Jan 18, 2017

Singapore confirms no fake food products imported from China

Reports say the products are often packed with fake labels of popular brands like Lee Kum Kee, Nestle and Knorr.

Jan 18, 2017

Colo, the oldest gorilla on record, dies aged 60 in Columbus Zoo

Colo she was the oldest gorilla on record and exceeded her normal life expectancy by more than two decades.

Jan 18, 2017

Philippine police kill South Korean businessman and take $100,000 ransom from family

Since 2012, at least 50 South Koreans have been killed in the Philippines.

Jan 18, 2017

Singapore, China to deepen ties through multiple bilateral cooperation forums

Singapore and China will hold a Joint Council for bilateral cooperation in February.

Jan 18, 2017

Vevcani carnival: 1,400-year-old ritual marking beginning of Julian calendar [PHOTOS]

This year the festival was celebrated from Jan 12 to Jan 14.

Jan 16, 2017

Singapore passport is world's second most powerful: Check world Top Ten index

Arton Capital says Singapore overtook South Korea to become the highest-ranked Asian passport.

Jan 16, 2017

Malaysia Isis arrest: Suspected Daesh bomb-makers held in Kelantan raid

The police find bomb making components from their houses, including wires and batteries.

Jan 16, 2017

Turkish Airlines cargo jet crashes into houses in Kyrgyzstan; At least 20 die

The health ministry says the rescue workers have recovered the body of one pilot and at least 15 local people.

Jan 16, 2017

Chinese New Year 2017: Singapore launches 'rooster train' in tie-up with SBS Transit

The Land Transport Authority says the commuters will be able to travel by this train from Jan 15 till Feb 11.

Jan 16, 2017

Singapore: Teenager arrested for selling stolen cigarettes online

The seller had stolen 48 packets of cigarettes from a supermarket.

Jan 16, 2017

Indonesia, Japan step up maritime and defence ties amid feud with China

Abe says the two island nations gave maritime cooperation the "highest priority".

Jan 16, 2017

Boarding school student from Singapore dies in ski crash

The coroner says her death was caused due to blunt force trauma injuries.

Jan 15, 2017

Thailand floods death toll rises to 40, more rainfall expected in coming days

The Federation of Thai Industries says the southern floods would have little impact on economic growth.

Jan 15, 2017

Abu Sayyaf militants release S. Korean ship captain, Flipino crewman

The authorities say the government had not paid any ransom for their release.

Jan 15, 2017