Asia Pacific

The sunken ferry Sewol sits on a semi-submersible ship during its salvage operations at the sea off Jindo, South Korea, in this handout picture provided by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries

Sewol ferry disaster: More suspected human bones recovered from South Korea's sunken ship

The sinking of Sewol was one of the worst-ever maritime disasters of South Korea.

May 14, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China, Philippines to open South China Sea talks to seek understanding

Santa Romana says previously bilateral ties had been "frozen" because the territorial row had taken centre stage.

May 14, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

21 Malaysians to face death penalty over drugs in Thailand

Singapore: CNB officers seize nearly 1 kg cannabis, heroin and ice, 3 arrested

CNB officers say police are looking into the improvised air rifles that were seized.

May 14, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Duterte releases 14 convicted NPA rebels to pursue peace

Duterte said he could not continue the war with fellow Filipinos and asserted that he is a president of peace.

May 14, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Two Pakistani men faces capital punishment in Singapore for murder charges

Philippines academicians oppose death penalty revival

One of those who objected was former Philippine president, Gloria Arroyo, who is now a congressional district president.

May 14, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

North Korea to hold Workers Party Congress after 36 years: What to expect?

N.Korea fires missile days after new S.Korea leader pledges dialogue

North Korea is widely believed to be developing an intercontinental missile tipped with a nuclear weapon.

May 14, 2017

By Reuters

North Korea will have dialogue with US under 'right conditions': Reports

These latest comments by Choe Son Hui came amid stepped up international efforts to press North Korea and ease tension over its pursuit of nuclear arms.

May 13, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China, Philippines form ally in drug war

China's Foreign Ministry spokesman asked the UNHRC to respect the Philippine government's sovereign prerogative in combating illegal drugs in its own country.

May 13, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Taiwan arrests three foreign suspects over $2 Million ATM cyber theft

Cybersex increasing in Philippines, say police

During the raid of a known cyberxex Den in Bacolod City, four minors who were also rescued and were brought to a shelter of abused children for debriefing.

May 13, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Malaysia detains another 14 ISIS militants

2 Singaporeans arrested in Malaysia for suspected drug trafficking

The Malaysian police's Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) and Singapore's Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) jointly busted a regional drug syndicate based in Malaysia.

May 12, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

International Nurses Day 2017: Top 10 quotes to celebrate contribution of caregivers

In observance of the holiday, IBTimes Singapore has rounded a few quotes that celebrate the everyday contributions of the nurses.

May 12, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

53,000 households in Manila to go without water for 24 hours

The Metro Manila will face water scarcity due to the replacement of dilapidated water pipes in Parian Creek.

May 12, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

China says has 'positive' talks with Vietnam on South China Sea

Chinese President Xi had 'positive' talks with Vietnam on South China Sea

Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Liu Zhenmin says both the countries have agreed to follow their consensus to continue stabilising the situation and to keep pushing talks.

May 12, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Former Chinese vice-premier Qian Qichen dies, aged 90

Former Chinese foreign minister Qian Qichen dies aged 89

Xinhua news agency quotes a government statement as saying that Qian died on Tuesday in Beijing.

May 11, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Mother's Day 2017: Top 10 songs to sing for your Mom on the special day

IBTimes Singapore has compiled a list of 10 best songs which can be dedicated to mothers around the world.

May 11, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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