Asia Pacific

Australian journalist shot in neck in Philippines' Marawi City

The government's crisis management committee spokesman, Zia Alonto Adiong says Harvey was taken to the nearby city of Iligan for medical treatment.

Jun 15, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippine lawmaker files impeachment case against President Rodrigo Duterte

Duterte absent for 3 days, Philippines lawmakers ask for transparency on health

Opposition lawmakers Gary Alejano and Teddy Baguilat dared the president to explain his unusual absence from his ceremonial functions since Sunday.

Jun 15, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Civil servants in Singapore to get 0.5-month mid-year bonus

The lower-wage civil servants will receive a built-in wage increase of up to S$20 in their monthly salary, over and above their annual increment in 2017.

Jun 15, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thousands flee amidst military claim of stability in Philippines

Philippines: Hundreds have been killed in besieged Marawi city, says politician

The military says 290 people have died in over three weeks of fighting, including 206 militants, 58 soldiers and 26 civilians.

Jun 15, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines special envoy pushes joint oil drilling with China

De Venecia says the proposal was patterned from the oil drilling agreement introduced in the North Sea between Norway, Germany and the United Kingdom.

Jun 14, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Philippine Vice President sees importance of US in fighting terror

Robredo appeals to the public to support the President Duterte's counter-terrorism campaign.

Jun 14, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Singapore unemployment higher for most age groups in Q1

The overall unemployment rate remained unchanged at 2.2% compared to the previous quarter, with resident and citizen joblessness rate clocking in at 3.2% and 3.5%, respectively.

Jun 13, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena