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Asian markets hit by new lockdown, fresh China-US tensions
A worrying increase in new cases across the planet has forced governments to revert to measures aimed at preventing the disease's spread.
Kim's sister says 'no need' for another US-North Korea summit
Kim and US President Donald Trump first met in Singapore two years ago but talks over Pyongyang's nuclear arsenal have been stalled since.
Mike Pompeo denounces 'lies' by 'traitor' Bolton
Pompeo said he had not yet read the book, 'The Room Where It Happened', which the Trump administration is trying to block from publication.
Facebook slams 'severe' Singapore misinformation law
Other tech giants, including Google and Twitter, as well as rights groups have expressed concerns about the law.
Crude crash brings down Singapore oil tycoon
O.K. Lim admitted his firm had hidden $800 million in losses over the years, while it also owes almost $4 billion to banks.
Singapore launches first drone delivery service
Deliveries offshore are currently being done by small boats and helicopters.
British coronavirus 'super-spreader' named, recovering in quarantine
The Brighton businessman who is suspected to have infected over 11 people remains under quarantine in London, after he claims to have beaten the virus.
Asian markets build on global rally as virus fears ease
World Bank head David Malpass said the group plans to lower its global growth forecast owing to an expected hit to China.
Cruel maid arrested for burning toddler's arm with boiling water
A woman working as a maid burnt her employer's child so that they would fire her, allowing her to return to her home country.
Asian markets mixed after recent gains but mood remains upbeat
Hong Kong struggled after last week's advances and was 0.90 percent lower, with Singapore, Wellington, Mumbai, Bangkok, Jakarta and Manila also in the red.
Aussie Doctor could face death sentence if found guilty of wife's murder
Expat from Melbourne has been charged with the murder of his wife in Singapore.
Nurses in China caught selling singer's medical waste
A Chinese hospital suspended 11 staff members for auctioning medical waste used by Singaporean singer JJ Lin.
Toxic smoke chokes Indonesia, nearly 200 arrested for causing forest fires
Forest fires in Indonesia has spread toxic smoke all over the country and nearby territories.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un executes officials after failed US summit: reports
Venting frustration at the failed Hanoi summit with President Donald Trump, North Korea has executed its special envoy to the U.S and a few other foreign ministry officials. They faced charges of "spying for the U.S."
The global tech hubbub: Why it's no longer Silicon Valley or bust
From Africa to Bogota, a global village of tech hubs is diluting the innovation hegemony of Silicon Valley.
Singapore summit: Did Donald Trump give away too much for too little?
We should not be surprised if one or both parties back-pedals from the joint statement at some stage.
Trump-Kim Summit: Historic nuclear agreement is light on specifics
The leaders promised in the document to "build a lasting and stable peace regime" on the Korean Peninsula
Will Singapore deal happen? US says North Korea talks moving quickly, Trump to leave early
U.S to offer unprecedented security guarantees to Kim Jong Un as nuclear deal edges closer.
Trump delivers trade warning as he departs G7 early for historic summit with North Korea
The President claimed the US was a "piggy bank that everybody's robbing" and warned the European Union that it would be a "mistake" to start a trade war.
North Korea to blow up nuclear site in grand gesture before historic summit with Trump
Journalists from the United States, South Korea, China, Russia and Britain have been invited to inspect the process.
Singapore woman crashes car into overhead bridge after seeing cockroach in vehicle
The 61-year-old woman suffered minor injuries and was taken to hospital after the sight of a cockroach in her car gave her a fright causing her to crash the vehicle.
British Airways pilot and crew 'attempt to catch hotel koi carp' during drunken layover party
Airliner insiders claim cabin crew drink excessively and party at five-star hotels during layovers between long-haul flights.
Outside the EU, Britain can copy Singapore or Switzerland – but we have to decide now
The UK has three realistic options: join the European Free Trade Association; postpone Brexit to 31 December 2020; or walk away from talks now.
The future of massages? AI-powered robo-masseuse 'Emma' starts work in Singapore
Medical clinic drafts in Expert Manipulative Massage Automation from start-up incubated by NTU Singapore.
Man exposes cheating bride, revealing incriminating video to guests on their wedding day
The groom shared a video montage which cut to footage of his fiance going into a hotel room with another man, weeks before their wedding,
Global travel chaos: Network outage at airports across the world causes disruption
The computer issue hit multiple locations around the world, from London to Paris.
Baggage handling prankster accused of swapping hundreds of luggage tags at Singapore airport
Tay Boon Keh faces a year in jail after being charged with 286 counts of "mischief".
2 women held with 4kg gold in underwear at Mumbai airport
The two women have been arrested by the Airport Customs Air Intelligence Unit (AIU).
Lunch is not for wimps on the Singapore stock exchange
Singapore's main exchange, the SGX, will be out to lunch from noon to 1pm from mid November.
Acer launches limited edition Hello Kitty laptop in Southeast Asia
Acer has collaborated with Sanrio to release a limited Acer Aspire V3 in white and pink for Hello Kitty fans.