Singaporean man faces 11 years in jail, lashes for raping 12-year-old Culprit found guilty of two charges of sexual molestation and another for forcing victim to perform indecent sexual act. Jan 30, 2016
Indonesian city cracks whip on FPI for gay harassment In the ultra conservative Aceh province gay sex is punishable with 100 lashes. Jan 29, 2016
Global uncertainties hit Singapore's manufacturing, services sectors Another poll shows services sector has become increasingly pessimistic about short-term business prospects. Jan 29, 2016
South Korean and U.S. Marines hurl snow during a winter military drill in Pyeongchang South Korean and US Marines at a winter military drill in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Jan 29, 2016
United Airlines to operate non-stop flight between San Francisco and Singapore Flying times will be approximately 15 hours, 30 minutes eastbound and 16 hours, 20 minutes westbound. Jan 29, 2016
Several schools in Sydney evacuated after bomb threats Students were not in harm and there was no confirmation that the bomb threat was genuine. Jan 29, 2016
Zayn Malik: One Direction was not my cup of tea He said the other members of the band had an inkling of his plans to leave. Jan 28, 2016
Philippines economy posts 6.3 percent growth in fourth quarter Elsewhere in Asia, China recorded 5.8 percent growth for full-year 2015 while Vietnam expanded 6.7 percent. Jan 28, 2016
Brazilian state at the center of a Zika outbreak grapples with alarming surge in cases There is a surge in cases of babies born with microcephaly, a neurological disorder associated with the mosquito-borne virus. Jan 28, 2016
Serena Williams races into Australian Open final The 34-year-old eyes her 22nd grand slam title. Jan 28, 2016
Xi Jinping's 'China Dream' a nightmare for rights advocates says HRW China drafted or passed a slew of new laws that cast public activism and peaceful criticism, say HRW. Jan 27, 2016
China's benchmark stock index down 23 percent this year stocks have been battered in the absence of credible positive cues amid worries that a slowing economy is causing large-scale funds outflow Jan 27, 2016
'Two Singaporeans travelled to Syria to wage jihad' Minister says stricter border control required to keep terror at bay. Jan 27, 2016
Australian Open: Roger Federer in semifinal, likely to meet Djokovic Federer has a tough semifnail line-up, likely to meet his toughest opponent on tour. Jan 26, 2016
Miss Universe 2015 Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach waves Philippine flag during a motorcade in Manila 2015 Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach Jan 26, 2016
Tight security marks India's 67th Republic Day parade French President Francois Hollande is the chief guest at this year's Republic Day parade. Jan 26, 2016
Keppel says no job losses in asset management business rejig Christina Tan has been named the CEO-designate of Keppel Capital, Jan 25, 2016
Consumer prices fall for 14th straight month; rentals become cheaper The cost for accommodation in Singapore dropped 3 percent in December. Jan 25, 2016