Asia Pacific

Philippines say drilling for oil in disputed South China Sea may resume in 2017

The Philippines suspended exploration at the Reed Bank, which it calls Recto Bank, in late 2014, as it pursued international arbitration over territorial disputes.

Jul 13, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Quick look at Singapore's Presidential candidate: Farid Khan

Farid Khan announced his candidacy for Singapore's next presidential election that will be held in September this year.

Jul 13, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

MTI, STB seek feedback on amendments for travel agents law

1 in 5 Singaporeans mull over switching from main bank, study reveals

It is reported that almost 20 percent of customers, or one in five, are considering leaving their primary bank for another in the next year.

Jul 13, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

1MDB case: Singapore banker admits to money laundering

Yeo Jiawei was sentenced to 54 months in jail by a Singapore state court.

Jul 12, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

US THAAD missile defenses hit test target as North Korea tension rises

The US missile defense test over the Pacific Ocean has gained significance after North Korea's July 4 launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile.

Jul 12, 2017

By Reuters

Powerful 6.8-magnitude quake strikes off New Zealand; no immediate reports of damage

New Zealand's Civil Defence says that there was no tsunami threat from the quake.

Jul 11, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Vietnamese man decapitated after falling from 15th-storey hotel room

Thailand: 8 killed in Krabi mass shooting over 'personal conflict'

The authorities said the victims came from a local Muslim family and the gunmen "claimed to be officials who wanted to check on illegal activity".

Jul 11, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

5.9 magnitude quake hits northern Sumatra, tremors felt in Selangor

The authorities says that the quake struck 248 km south-west of Sabak Bernam in Selangor at 9.24 am.

Jul 11, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Japan flood death toll rises to 25, many still missing

On Tuesday, Japan's weather agency has warned of continued heavy rains in Kyushu.

Jul 11, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

South Korea says North Korea yet to obtain missile re-entry technology for ICBM

Meanwhile, Moscow claims that the Hwasong-14 was not an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) but a medium-range missile.

Jul 11, 2017

By Reuters

5.0 magnitude earthquake hits Tokyo and eastern Japan, third in 4 days

Magnitude 5.3 quake strikes southern Japan, no tsunami threat

The authorities say that there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.

Jul 11, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore millennial entrepreneurs focus on personal development in business pursuits: HSBC report

Singapore millennial entrepreneurs are seeing motivation from cultivating and nurturing personal aspirations when embarking on business pursuits.

Jul 10, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

Woman sentenced to 5 years in prison for killing autistic son

Philippines: Federal Land ties up with Japan to build USD 400m residential property

Federal Land announced that they are partnering with Nomura Real Estate Development Co. Ltd and Isetan Mitsukoshi Holding Ltd.

Jul 10, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Former military general appointed as the head of Philippines Dangerous Drugs Board

Santiago served as the head of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) from 2006 to 2010.

Jul 9, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Philippines All Souls' Day 2016: Filipinos abroad can avail 'virtual cemetery' options

Archaeologitsts discover 5000-year-old 'graveyard of giants' in Chinese village

The Late Neolithic site dates back to times when the Yellow River Valley was inhabited by the Longshan Culture.

Jul 9, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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