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OCBC alerts public on rising phone scams impersonating bank

OCBC Bank said that it has received almost 1,081 calls from customers and the public regarding this issue from July 1 to July 17. Jul 18, 2016

Bangladesh arrests three people who rented apartment to Holey Artisan bakery attackers

Police say they found evidence that the militants kept grenades and other explosives in the apartment. Jul 18, 2016

Turkey continues crackdown on coup plotters; thousands arrested

Authorities have also issued arrest warrants for 2,745 judges and prosecutors across the country. 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: 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: 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

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
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