Asia Pacific

Philippines: Officials recover 17 bodies of executed civilians in Marawi City

The authorities warn that death toll could spike as a result of the clashes between govt troops and the militants.

Jun 29, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thousands flee amidst military claim of stability in Philippines

Philippines: Government to organize 30 prosecutors to handle trials of Marawi rebels

Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre says the 30 prosecutors will be assigned in two panels with 15 prosecutors each for the speedy resolution of the case.

Jun 28, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Government to give Ramadan cash, food to displaced persons

Overcrowded evacuation centers worries Philippine government

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reported that the number of evacuees registered have ballooned to 80,000 families and still growing.

Jun 28, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

More than 1.5 million Singaporeans to receive GST vouchers in 2017

According to the Ministry of Finance, about 1.37 million Singaporeans will receive up to $500 in GSTV– Cash in 2017.

Jun 28, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

New U.S. ambassador to China says North Korea a top priority

Trump growing frustrated with China, weighs trade steps: officials

US President Donald Trump is now considering possible trade actions against Beijing.

Jun 28, 2017

By Reuters

Hundreds flee Philippines city of Marawi amid Islamist attacks

Philippines: Muslim community distributes identification card to avoid mix up with militants

Batangas Muslim Community Leader, Junaid Mangandari, said that the ID distribution will serve as identification purposes.

Jun 27, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

11 Philippine govt soldiers killed in military air strike on Marawi militants

Maute militants want MILF to intervene to end conflict in Philippines

The MILF is the largest revolutionary organisation in the Philippine with approximately 10,000 armed fighters who struck a peace deal with the Philippine government in 2014.

Jun 27, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Malaysian oil tanker carrying arrying 900,000 litres of diesel 'hijacked off Malaysia'

Pirates attack Thai oil tanker in Malaysian waters, 1.5 million litres of diesel robbed

Thai navy's Vice Admiral Pornchai Pinthong says that the vessel, CP41 has returned to dock at Koh Noo.

Jun 26, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: CNB seizes drugs worth $265,270 near Ceylon Road

The officers say that if the amount of pure heroin, also known as diamorphine, trafficked exceeds 15g, the suspects will have death penalty.

Jun 26, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines registers 3,290 HIV-AIDS cases anew

According to authorities, the government has to double time in its campaign to educate Filipino millennial before it is too late.

Jun 26, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Philippines' Vice President Leni Robredo

Philippine vice president turns over sewing machines to displaced civilians

Robredo has identified hijab making as one of the livelihood program that displaced civilians could focus on.

Jun 26, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Muslims across the globe celebrate Eid al-Fitr 2017 with utmost delight and happiness [PHOTOS]

In this gallery, IBTimes Singapore has compiled a series of images of the celebration of the holy Muslim festival.

Jun 26, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

New U.S. ambassador to China says North Korea a top priority

Trump has placed high hopes on China and its president, Xi Jinping, exerting greater influence on North Korea.

Jun 26, 2017

By Reuters

Marina Bay attack plot: Indonesia releases terror suspect after police find no link

Indonesia: Police officer killed in Medan knife attack by suspected militants

The authority say that the officer was stabbed and later he died of his wounds.

Jun 25, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines plans to transform war-torn Marawi City into tourism hub

Tourism Undersecretary, Frederick Alegra, said that the tourism department has already formed a team to draft the plan of transforming Marawi City in a new tourism hub

Jun 25, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

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