Asia Pacific

Philippine troops find stash of banknotes as fighters pull back

Fighters linked to Islamic State have been cornered in a built-up sliver of the southern lakeside town after two weeks of intense combat.

Jun 7, 2017

By Reuters

Singapore: ICA seizes 5 leopard geckos at Woodlands Checkpoint

If convicted of importing animals or live birds without an AVA permit, one can be fined a maximum of S$10,000, jailed up to one year, or both.

Jun 6, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore joins IEA as SE Asia oil demand set to rise 80% by 2040

Indonesia: Energy Ministry announces petrol price review post-Idul Fitri celebrations

The review which is expected to affect the subsidised Premium Ron 8 and diesel oil will be done in July as reported by Antara News on Tuesday.

Jun 6, 2017

By Ushar Daniele

Philippine troops rescue Filipino ship captain abducted by militants

Presence of 1,200 ISIS militants threatens Southeast Asia

Malaysia, Philippines and Indonesia are set to meet on June 19 to discuss the deployment of naval forces in Sulu strait to tackle terror threats.

Jun 6, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Singapore: Temasek offers to buy SMRT private for $1.18 billion

Singapore: MRT to start new train service on Tuas West extension from Jun 18

Members of the public can visit the official website of SMRT (SMRT's website) and Connect app for more information.

Jun 6, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Australian PM says Melbourne siege 'a terrorist attack'

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said on Tuesday police were treating a deadly siege in the southern city of Melbourne.

Jun 6, 2017

By Reuters

Philippines President Duterte offers bounties for militant chiefs in Marawi city

Hundreds of gunmen loyal to the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group are battling air strikes, artillery and ground forces in Marawi.

Jun 6, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Six lawmakers question Duterte's Martial Law, file resolution

Duterte declared Martial Law in Mindanao city on 23 May to suppress rising terror in different parts of the region.

Jun 5, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Philippine troops kill 4 Abu Sayyaf militants in Bohol

ASEAN ISIS militants will return home soon, says Australia Defence Minister

According to a forecast made by Australia Defence Minister ISIS fighters who developed extreme ideologies will return to Southeast Asia and might take up arms against their governments.

Jun 5, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

China sets up world's biggest floating solar power plant

The authorities claim that the new plant can generate 40 megawatts of electricity, which is enough to power as many as 15,000 homes.

Jun 4, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

SHOCKING: Great Barrier Reef can no longer be saved

The coral reef could be declared as a World Heritage Site "in danger" by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority.

Jun 4, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysian storekeeper jailed six months for molesting seven-year-old girl

47-year-old Singaporean man arrested for assaulting Hong Kong police officer

The authorities say the incident is being investigated as a case of assault on police.

Jun 4, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines Drug Enforement Agency recaptures Korean-American 'ecstacy' trader

Ecstasy pill is a stimulant drug that can cause unreasonable hallucinations to users and can cause serious health issues.

Jun 4, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Abu Sayyaf gunmen kidnaps two more Indonesians; 4th incident in two weeks

Philippines authorities fear Abu Sayyaf role as 2 Japanese tourists go missing

The tourists boarded a rented boat for their island-hopping in Palawan and thereafter failed to return to their hotel

Jun 3, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Philippines, Mexico discuss new ways to enhance trade

The Philippines and Mexico trade relations traces back to 400 years when the Manila-Acapulco Galleon trade started in 1565.

Jun 3, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

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