N-Level results to be declared next Monday; how to submit polytechnic applications

Authorities say the school candidates can obtain their result slips from their respective schools from 2 pm onwards.

Dec 12, 2016

Vietnam starts dredging work on disputed reef in South China Sea

Authorities say several vessels were found in a carved out embankment on the reef's edge.

Dec 9, 2016

Aceh earthquake: Pictures of death, devastation and courage after more than 100 die

Authorities say since the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, this latest quake was the worst disaster to hit the region.

Dec 9, 2016

Nerdy Hong Kong driver in jail after taking photo of breastfeeding mother and sharing on Facebook

Authorities say the cabby was arrested in Sham Shui Po for accessing computers with criminal or dishonest intent.

Dec 9, 2016

Singapore bans sale of 2G mobile devices from Jan 1

IMDA will jointly work with Singtel, StarHub and M1 to continue helping 2G users migrate to 3G or 4G networks.

Dec 7, 2016

Singapore jails pharmacist for selling Codeine and falsifying customer records

Woo could have faced up to two years of jail and fined up to S$5,000 per charge for breaking the Poisons Rules.

Dec 7, 2016

December Supermoon 2016: When and how to watch biggest full moon until 2034

The Virtual Telescope Project will showcase the supermoon online.

Dec 7, 2016

North Korea steals classified military data in latest cyber attack on South Korea

South Korean defense ministry says the intranet server of the cyber command has been contaminated with malware.

Dec 6, 2016

Singapore: Lorry rams into Malaysian bikers at Tuas Checkpoint, one dead

The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority says the accident involved three Malaysian motorcyclists.

Dec 6, 2016

2 Singaporeans arrested in Australia after largest cash haul at Adelaide airport

The Australian Federal Police says both of them appeared before the Adelaide Magistrates Court on Monday.

Dec 6, 2016

After King Adulyadej death, deadly floods hit Thailand tourism in peak season

This year the tourism ministry expects a record 32.4 million arrivals in the country.

Dec 6, 2016

Thais celebrate late King Bhumibol's birthday with gathering on Bangkok bridge

On Oct 13, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world's longest-reigning monarch, passed away in a hospital at the age of 88.

Dec 5, 2016

25-year-old woman dies after falling from Punggol flat

The police says investigations are going on to find out the exact cause of the accident.

Dec 5, 2016

11 killed, 75 injured in blaze at Karachi hotel with no fire exit or fire alarm

The authorities have evacuated the hotel completely as a part of safety measures.

Dec 5, 2016

Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia, no tsunami alert

The authorities say the quake did not trigger any tsunami alert and there were no immediate reports of any damage or injury.

Dec 5, 2016

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child producers plan Broadway debut in 2018

The play revolves round the central character, Harry Potter and his son.

Dec 4, 2016

Floods kill at least 13 people in central Vietnam

Floods has submerged 200,000 homes and damaged railway and roads incurring losses worth more than 7 trillion dong.

Dec 4, 2016

M28 Skytruck plane crash: Debris, body parts found in sea as all passengers feared dead

Authorities say the plane was carrying 13 people when it lost contact with air traffic control during a flight.

Dec 4, 2016

ZoukOut tickets scam: At least 23 Singaporeans fall victim to online fraud police say

Most victims used online marketplaces such as Carousell, Craigslist, Gumtree and Facebook.

Dec 2, 2016

China rescues Filipino fishermen near disputed Scarborough shoal in South China Sea

This rescue move underlines the rapid changes in the relationship between the two nations over sovereignty.

Dec 2, 2016