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

Grand Palais gets underway in Paris

Grand Palais in Paris gets underway

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

Southeast Asian stocks rise as oil bounces back

Singapore was up 0.6 percent.

Jan 25, 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