Asia Pacific

Indonesia: Jokowi restricts corn import to 1m ton to encourage local farming productivity

President Jokowi Widodo said the new policy will encourage corn farmers to increase their production yield.

May 8, 2017

By Ushar Daniele

Foodies can get a glimpse of Singapore's best street food

Singapore suspended 132 food licences due to poor hygiene in 2016: Amy Khor

The total is lower than the 137 food outlet licenses suspended in 2015 but still more than twice the 62 licenses suspended in 2013.

May 8, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

national university of singapore nanoelectronics converter

National University of Singapore to open 140 modules to alumni for next 3 years

The complete list of relevant courses is available on the official website of NUS.

May 8, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

More formula milk options to be made available

Singapore to make more formula milk options available, says minister

The Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore is reviewing formula milk import regulations and, if it needs to have any changes, those will be done by the end of 2017.

May 8, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

North Korea detains another American citizen

North Korea detains fourth American citizen amid heightened diplomatic tensions

The U.S. State Department says it is aware of the latest reported detention.

May 8, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore police alerts public on rising phone scams impersonating police officers

Singapore police arrest 2 men for impersonating police in scam calls

The authorities say that one victim was cheated of about S$50,000.

May 7, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Christmas Eve blast near Philippine church injures 13

2 dead, 6 injured in twin Philippines blast; ISIS claims responsibility

The city police chief Oscar Albayalde says two policemen, who were inspecting the area after the first blast, were injured by the second explosion.

May 7, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China to offer trips to the South China Sea

Philippines-US joint military exercise to begin on 8 May

This was the announcement made by US Armed Forces Major, Frank Sayson, the designated spokersperson for the joint exercise.

May 7, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

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

Philippines: Peace talks with separatist rebels worry Duterte

Duterte said that he is becoming pessimistic with the peace talks because aside from the rift, series of lingering conflicts have adversely affected development efforts in some areas in Mindanao.

May 6, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Philippines: 150 houses destroyed in Dasmarinas city fire

The BFP urges the public to turn off their air conditioner units, flat iron, television, radio sets and other appliances when they get out of the house.

May 6, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Philippine troops kill 4 Abu Sayyaf militants in Bohol

40 Abu Sayyaf members surrendered since January 2017

Both the Armed Forces of the Philippines and Duterte vowed to eradicate the ASG by June 2017.

May 6, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Accident kills 37-year-old motorcyclist on on West Coast Highway

Two Singaporeans killed in car crash in New Zealand

The accident took place on State Highway 1, south of Dunsandel, a township about 40 km south of Christchurch.

May 6, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

21 Malaysians to face death penalty over drugs in Thailand

Singapore: 3.7 kg of heroin, cannabis seized at Woodlands Checkpoint; 3 Malaysians arrested

Under the Misuse of Drugs Act, the suspects might face the death penalty if more than 15g of diamorphine or pure heroin is trafficked.

May 6, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Japan, China to hold finance talks amid concerns on protectionism, North Korea

Japan, China to hold finance talks amid concerns over protectionism policy

The Japanese Finance Ministry officials say the senior finance officials from both countries will also hold a separate round of talks.

May 6, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

Singapore police arrest 2 suspects for sending threatening letters to PM Lee, DPM Tharman

The police say a number of handwritten letters, mobile phones, laptop, envelopes and hell notes were seized following their arrest.

May 6, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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