Singapore: Rise in dengue cases, 200 new cases reported for 7th consecutive week

The National Environment Agency anticipates that the number of cases might rise in the coming months.

Aug 10, 2016

Japan's Emperor hints at wish to leave throne in his video address to nation

Emperor Akihito says it's time for the nation to establish a regency.

Aug 8, 2016

Pokemon Go: Check out these popular hot spots in Singapore to catch rare Pokemons

After the launch of Pokemon Go in Singapore, fans have been going crazy in search of their hidden pocket monsters at several locations.

Aug 8, 2016

Marina Bay attack plot: Terror suspect released after Indonesia police find no evidence

The rocket attack plan was revealed through discussions of KGR@Katibah GR group on Facebook and other social media platform.

Aug 8, 2016

China's exports and imports fall below expectation in July due to weakening demand

The General Administration of Customs say the pressure on exports is likely to relax at the beginning of the fourth quarter.

Aug 8, 2016

Hundreds of Taiwan drivers fined for playing Pokemon Go at work

According to the National Police Agency, a total of 349 fines were issued since the game launched in Taiwan on Saturday.

Aug 8, 2016

Tokyo: Man throws petrol bombs at festive crowd, 15 injured

The suspect hangs himself after carrying out the attack on Sunday night.

Aug 8, 2016

Pokemon Go player discovers dead body at water park in Singapore

The Singapore Civil Defence Force say they were informed about the body at around 9:45 am and they retrieved the body from the water.

Aug 8, 2016

Philippines: Duterte links 150 judges, politicians to illegal drugs trade

Philippine president fires police and military officers and revokes their gun licences on Sunday.

Aug 7, 2016

Indonesian sailor kidnapped by unidentified gunmen in Sulu sea off Sabah

Indonesian foreign ministry says it is still trying to figure out which group was responsible for the abduction.

Aug 7, 2016

Japan protests over China's radar unit near disputed waters, demands explanation

Japan fears the radar could be a sign of China's intensions to use gas exploration platforms as military stations in the conflicted zone.

Aug 7, 2016

Ten bomb explosions in south Thailand right before referendum, police on high alert

Almost 50 million Thais will cast their votes for a new constitution drafted by a committee led by the country's military junta.

Aug 7, 2016

Indonesia: Batam on high alert after 6 suspects arrested over Singapore attack plot

Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean saYS the police and other security agencies in Singapore have also increased both inland and border security measures.

Aug 6, 2016

China asks Singapore to respect Beijing's position on South China Sea ruling

The Chinese government urges Singapore to respect the general agreement that it has reached with Asean.

Aug 6, 2016

France: At least 13 dead, 6 injured in Rouen bar fire

More than 50 firefighters are battling the situation in the northern French town of Rouen.

Aug 6, 2016

Pokemon Go launches in Singapore, download available from both Apple and Google Play Stores

The Singapore National water agency, PUB posts on Facebook reminding the players to be careful while playing the game outdoors.

Aug 6, 2016

Singapore Marina Bay attack plot: Arrested suspects linked to Jakarta bombings mastermind

Officials believe Bahrun Naim wanted to set up an IS "province" in the Southeast Asia region, including Indonesia, the southern Philippines, southern Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore.

Aug 6, 2016

India: Gunmen kill 14 in weekly market in Assam's Kokrajhar district

Eyewitnesses say attackers wearing military uniforms fired and hand grenades at the crowded market in Kokrajhar.

Aug 5, 2016

Indonesia: Police arrest 6 militants for planning attack on Singapore's Marina Bay

The police have identified the group as "KGR @ Katibah GR" which is accused of harbouring two Uighurs.

Aug 5, 2016

China forms anti-terror alliance with Pakistan, Tajikistan and Afghanistan

Military leaders from the four nations discusses the challenges they are facing to battle the Islamist militants.

Aug 5, 2016