TOP STORIES Singapore Car-Free Sundays may be expanded depending on response: Lawrence Wong On the first Car-Free Sunday, a few thousand cyclists, joggers and walkers took over the roads in the Civic District and CBD, which National Development Minister Lawrence Wong called a “very encouraging start". »

Asia Pacific Hong Kong anti-China activist stands in key vote A Hong Kong activist who promotes independence from China and was involved in recent street battles with police stood for office Sunday in a key by-election that highlights the city's political faultlines. » World Irish government concedes defeat in election Irish prime minister Enda Kenny conceded defeat on Saturday following elections that saw the governing coalition punished by voters weary of austerity, leaving the eurozone country in political limbo with no clear winner. » Singapore S$200 fine for homes found breeding mosquitoes from Mar 14 The fine, which is currently imposed only when the home is within a dengue cluster, will be expanded to include all places of residence. »