Indonesia declares emergency due to raging forest fires

Experts say the total number of hot spots has increased as a result of the dry season and drought in Sumatra and vicinities.

Aug 30, 2016

Singapore haze caused by Riau forest fires, confirms Indonesia

The National Disaster Management Agency says satellites detected 162 "fire alerts" in the Rokan Hilir regency.

Aug 30, 2016

Indonesia: Hundreds of people affected by acute haze-related illnesses

Around 132 patients have been diagnosed with ISPA, four residents had asthma relapses,12 people had pneumonia and one person had severe eye infection

Aug 29, 2016

Singapore: Number of locally transmitted Zika cases rises to 41

NEA has already taken steps to monitor the situation and spread awareness.

Aug 29, 2016

Singapore haze: Air quality improves, returns to moderate range

The National Environment Agency says the improvement has been possible as less dense haze was blown from central Sumatra.

Aug 28, 2016

First locally-transmitted Zika virus case reported in Singapore

The National Environment Agency has taken steps to monitor and control the situation at Aljunied Crescent.

Aug 28, 2016

Hong Kong: First suspected Zika case tests negative

The authorities say the 38-year-old woman was discharged from the hospital on Friday evening.

Aug 27, 2016

Hong Kong on alert after first case of Zika virus confirmed

The Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health says relevant measures had been taken to prevent the virus from spreading further.

Aug 26, 2016

Singapore haze: Burning smell across the city, PSI reaches moderate level

The National Environment Agency says it will issue an advisory regarding this haze issue.

Aug 26, 2016

Dengue cases in Singapore rise again after two-week decline

The Ministry of Health and the National Environment Agency warns that the number of dengue cases in Singapore may exceed 30,000 this year.

Aug 24, 2016

China launches first ever hack-proof quantum communications satellite

This latest programme is of immense priority to establish China as a space power.

Aug 16, 2016

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

Singapore: 79-year-old man dies of dengue; 7th reported death in 2016

A total of 10,137 cases have been reported in Singapore, since the beginning of this year.

Aug 5, 2016

Singapore: Rise in whooping cough affecting infants; MOH urges parents for vaccination

The doctors say that the adults should also go for vaccination of this particular disease, especially those who are in contact with infants.

Jul 29, 2016

Lava from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano spills into ocean

The lava flowed from the east side of the Kilauea Volcano into the ocean

Jul 29, 2016