Asia Pacific

South Korea's Moon appoints top ministers and chief security adviser

Moon stresses the need to improve conditions for ordinary people, with his government needing to put more life into a sluggish economic recovery.

May 21, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Cotabato and Bandung are newest sister cities in ASEAN region

The sisterhood agreement was signed in Bandung City to promote cultural, trade and tourism ties between the two emerging cities in the BIMP-EAGA region.

May 21, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Singapore: Tiong Bahru market reopens with new look after 3-month renovation

The market that was originally called Seng Poh Road Market was opened in January 1951 at 30 Seng Poh Road.

May 20, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Chinese navy ships visit Myanmar for joint exercises

This move comes after Chinese President Xi Jinping met Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi in Beijing earlier this week following China's Belt and Road Forum.

May 20, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thailand road accident kills 11 elementary school staff

Malaysia: Member of Johor royal family killed in car crash

The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.

May 20, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia: 5 dead, 17 injured after boat catches fire in Jakarta river

5 die after boat catches fire in Indonesia

The authorities say the fire might have been caused by a short circuit in one of the trucks carried on board.

May 20, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia arrests Japanese man for reptile smuggling

Katsuhide Naito was arrested at Jakarta's main airport with over 250 animals hidden in his bags.

May 19, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Japan protests again after Chinese ships sail into waters near disputed isles

Two Chinese fighter jets intercept US plane over East China Sea, says US

The WC-135 was carrying out a routine mission at the time and was operating in accordance with international law.

May 19, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

HDB unveils 8,748 flats for sale in May

According to the housing board, these comprise 4,802 BTO units spread across six projects in Woodlands, Yishun, Bidadari (Toa Payoh) and Geylang.

May 19, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

Duterte signs executive order on nationwide smoking ban

The ban carries a maximum penalty of four months in jail and a fine of 5,000 pesos (US$100), covers both indoor and outdoor smoking.

May 19, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Celcom, Ericsson launch Malaysia's first 5G network trial

Malaysian consumers can expect the full 5G network rollout between 2020 and 2025.

May 19, 2017

By Ushar Daniele

Visa applications up 200% as Philippines, China eye closer ties

The Chinese government pledged a total of USD 24 billion soft loan assistance to the Philippines to fast-track the construction of infrastructure projects that will boost the economy.

May 19, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Duterte tells European lawmakers: ""Why do you have to fuck with us?"

Philippines: President Duterte threatens to ignore court's TRO

Duterte also appealed to the highest court to control the number of TRO issuances as some of them could hamper the speedy implementation of government projects.

May 19, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Japan's government approves abdication bill of Emperor Akihito

Japanese government approves bill to allow Emperor Akihito's abdication

Last year in July, the 83-year-old emperor expressed his desire to retire due to his age and declining health that were making it hard for him to fulfill his official duties.

May 19, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thailand restaurant owner appeals for help after man robs Singaporean tourists

Singaporeans robbed in Thai restaurant, owner appeals for help on Facebook

The Singaporean tourists say they lost cash, credit cards and their passports.

May 18, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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