Asia Pacific

Lee makes historic address to Australian parliament

Prime Minister Lee lauds 'ambitious' defence pact with Australia

Signing of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) cements the "partnership for many years to come," says Lee.

Oct 12, 2016

By Jacob J

Uighur Muslim activist Ilham Tohti conferred Martin Ennals human rights award

Ilham Tohti, a Chinese scholar jailed for fighting for the rights of the Muslim Uighur people.

Oct 11, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Philippines reports first Zika virus pregnancy case

Dengue infection continues to drop in Singapore; total cases to hit 30,000

On 27 September, NEA confirmed that nearly 12,000 dengue cases have been reported this year so far.

Oct 11, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Thailand blasts: 4 dead in multiple blasts at Thai Resorts, several tourists injured

Bangkok in security lockdown after Thai police warn of car bomb plot

The terrorists planned to hit the city between October 25 and 30, intelligence officials say.

Oct 11, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore steeply raises school fees for non-nationals by up to $150 a month

The increase in school fees price will take effect from January 2017.

Oct 11, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Watch female workers line up and lip-kiss male boss in new China company rule [VIDEO]

Despite initial reluctance, almost all female staff have agreed to their boss's demand.

Oct 11, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Indonesia: Raging fire destroys several houses in Jakarta, 116 people homeless

Raging fire engulfs Jurong West, 300 residents evacuated

The SCDF immediately dispatched three fire engines at the site to douse the fire.

Oct 11, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong say no severe economic downturn in 2016

Amid ruffled China relations, Singapore deepens defence ties with Australia

Space-starved Singapore will seal a 25-year access for up to 14,000 soldiers to train for 18 weeks in Australia.

Oct 11, 2016

By Jacob J

Australian parliament rejects bill for same-sex marriage vote

Australia's government introduced legislation to parliament to hold a public vote in February 2017 on whether to legalise same-sex unions.

Oct 11, 2016

By Reuters

What beyond Bhumibol? Thailand succession issue, monarchy reform back in limelight

Analysts predict highly destabilising consequences if heir apparent Vajiralongkorn were to assume throne.

Oct 10, 2016

By Jacob J

ISIS militant threatens to kill Malaysia's top anti-terror cop, Ayob Khan

Malaysian police arrest 16 terror suspects in nationwide crackdown

Inspector General of Police said the suspects were arrested in counter-terrorism operations across 5 states in Malaysia.

Oct 10, 2016

By Bihu Ray

China house collapse kills 4 in Wenzhou; at least 20 feared buried alive

Photographs from the scene show rescue workers in orange suits moving through mountains of debris.

Oct 10, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Ailing Thai king Bhumibol Adulyadej on ventilator, says palace

Bhumibol Adulyadej has not made any public appearance for nearly a year after he was hospitalised in Bangkok

Oct 10, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Oil dips on technical selling after two days of strong rises

China: Blast hits oil refinery in Qixia District, no casualties reported

The blast happened at Jinlingshihua Nanjing Refinery which is a subsidiary of Sinopec Group.

Oct 9, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Spooky clowns' menace spreads to Australia, New Zealand after scaring US

The Victoria police have warned miscreants that they will not tolerate such any antisocial behaviours.

Oct 9, 2016

By Bihu Ray

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