Singapore reports 6th dengue death in 2016; 72-year-old dies in Changi

The woman's residence at Simei Street 1 is an active two-case dengue cluster.

Jul 18, 2016

Magnitude 5.0 earthquake hits eastern Japan

The USGS says the epicentre of the quake was 44 km (27 miles) northwest of Tokyo at a depth of about 44 km.

Jul 17, 2016

Singapore places UBS, DBS and Falcon under scrutiny over 1MDB transactions

The probe could lead to fines and other penalties if the authority finds any lapses.

Jul 17, 2016

Singapore: SMRT operating assets to come under new rail financing framework

The Land Transport Authority will pay about S$1 billion for more than 60,000 assets, including trains and signalling systems.

Jul 16, 2016

Singapore unveils new counter-terror system that detects biological, nuclear substances at ports

The new Protective, Analytical and Assessment Facility (Paaf) will be the key element of Singapore's counter-terrorism strategy.

Jul 16, 2016

Indonesia: President Joko Widodo allays concerns over new tax amnesty scheme

President guarantees that the government will not use the information to prosecute anyone.

Jul 16, 2016

Singaporeans, Malaysians stranded in Turkish airport after attempted coup

Singaporeans and Malaysians who plan to visit Turkey have been advised to cancel or postpone their trips.

Jul 16, 2016

Turkey coup attempt claims 160 lives; mass arrests and military purge follow

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan blames followers of cleric Fethullah Gulen for the attempted coup.

Jul 16, 2016

North Korea arrests defector for conspiring to kidnap North Korean children

The National Intelligence Service (NIS) of South Korea denied any involvement in Ko's case.

Jul 15, 2016

China warns Australia to stay out of South China Sea ruling debate

'Australia should not treat the illegal ruling from an illegal arbitration court as international law'

Jul 15, 2016

Nice attack: Rihanna cancels concert after deadly massacre

Rihanna was scheduled to perform at the Allianz Stadium as part of her Anti-World Tour.

Jul 15, 2016

Nice attack: 84 dead as lorry rams into crowd during Bastille Day celebrations

President Francois Hollande extends state of emergency across France by three months.

Jul 15, 2016

Indonesia overtakes Malaysia and Thailand as biggest emerging market in Southeast Asia

The total value of the companies that traded in Indonesia recently reached $416 billion.

Jul 14, 2016

Philippines asks China to 'respect' Hague ruling; Indonesia to strengthen security around disputed islands

China reacts furiously and vows to ignore the decision of the UN-back tribunal.

Jul 14, 2016

Ong Hock Long: Body of Singapore boatman who died in bumboat fire found

The 33-year-old's boat caught fire when he was going to pick up passengers from the Esplanade stop.

Jul 14, 2016

Japan's population falls for seventh consecutive year on dwindling birth rates

Smaller population runs counter to Abe's aim of increasing the workforce by a million people.

Jul 14, 2016

Singapore economy expands at faster pace in Q2, helped by services rebound

GDP grows 2.2 percent in the second quarter, marginally higher than the 2.1 percent growth in the previous quarter.

Jul 14, 2016

Islamic State suicide bomber kills 7 in Baghdad suburb; 11 injured

The incident took place when the attacker exploded his car, filled with explosives, at a checkpoint.

Jul 13, 2016

Singapore bumboat fire: SCDF calls off underwater search for missing boatman

The missing boatman, who was said to be in his 30s, was the only person on the boat at the time of the incident.

Jul 13, 2016

Rayani Air apologises for financial mess after investors' exit

The airlines says it is working on getting a 'second chance'.

Jul 13, 2016