Asia Pacific

Abu Sayyaf militants in Philippines release Norwegian hostage

The Abu Sayyaf group was paid a ransom of 30 million pesos (S$858,000).

Sep 17, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore to be known as SGP at sporting events

Singapore to be known as SGP and not SIN at sporting events

The IOC database has been modified and the new SGP code will be reflected on the IOC website and in future games.

Sep 17, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Typhoon Meranti kills at least 11 in southeast China; another on the way

Typhoon Meranti kills at least 16, displaces thousands in southeast China

Three power transmission towers are blown down in Fujian and 1.65 million homes were without power.

Sep 16, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippine militants threaten hostages in video warning

Philippines: Three kidnapped fishermen taken to Abu Sayyaf lair in Jolo, say Sabah police

Abdul Rashid Harun, the Sabah Police Commissioner says they received a call from a foreign number soon after the three fishermen were kidnapped.

Sep 16, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Japanese main opposition party elects half-Taiwanese female leader

Japan: Democratic Party elects half-Taiwanese female leader

Renho Murata says she wants to increase the number of female lawmakers in the country.

Sep 16, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Japan to boost South China Sea role with joint training patrols with US

Japan to boost South China Sea activity with joint training patrols with US

Japanese Defence Minister Tomomi Inada says Japan has increased its engagement in the area and it would include capacity building for coastal nations.

Sep 16, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thailand: Defence Minister contradicts police, says bombings not linked to Muslim insurgency

Thai tourist town bombings not linked to Muslim insurgency, says deputy PM

Prawit Wongsuwan says violence in the three southern provinces had decreased by 60 percent since the junta took power.

Sep 15, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia ferry blast kills two, injures 13

Indonesia: Tourist ferry explosion kills 2, injures 13

The police say the cause of the blast is still not known.

Sep 15, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Marina Bay attack plot: Indonesia releases terror suspect after police find no link

Indonesian police arrest prominent militant Basri

Authorities say police are still searching for Ali Kalora, who is the third in command in the MIT group.

Sep 14, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China declines request to visit Hong Kong by U.S.

China says ties with Philippines are at a turning point

China hopes Manila can meet China halfway and handle the disputes appropriately.

Sep 14, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Taiwan on high alert as Typhoon Nepartak approaches the island

Super Typhoon Meranti hits Taiwan; alert issued in China

Experts say Meranti is expected to cause landslide in southern Chinese provinces of Guangdong and Fujian.

Sep 14, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia: Cargo aircraft skids at Wamena airport, major accident averted

The aircraft was carrying 14 tonnes of fuel, rice and sugar belonging to Indonesian state energy firm Pertamina.

Sep 13, 2016

By Bihu Ray

North Korea ready for another nuclear test any time: South Korea

North Korea set off its most powerful nuclear blast till date on Friday.

Sep 13, 2016

By Reuters

Three workers killed in explosion at Thailand ethanol plant

The authorities are investigating if the ethanol company was responsible for the accident.

Sep 12, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Rodrigo Duterte wins Philippines presidential elections

Duterte shows green signal for Filipino death row inmate's execution: Jokowi

The Indonesian President says the legal process will be followed up by Attorney General M. Prasetyo.

Sep 12, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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