Asia Pacific

G-7 comments: Bemused China uses harsh language to criticise host Japan

Japan taking advantage of its G-7 summit host status to 'isolate China', says Xinhua.

May 27, 2016

By Staff Reporter

PM Najib describes Dr Mahathir's call as 'unreasonable'

Malaysia mulls banning foreign political donations after Najeeb scandal

The proposed regulations is expected to be ready before the next general election.

May 26, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore teenage blogger Amos Yee back in court for 'insulting Islam'

Amos Yee is to be slapped with eight new charges, including five for hurting the religious sentiments of Muslims.

May 26, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Japan PM to meet Obama ahead of G7 Summit

Abe, Obama to discuss Okinawa crime ahead of G7 summit

The murder of a Japanese woman on Okinawa island had led to the arrest of a US civilian last week.

May 25, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Protected wildlife products burned in Banda Aceh Indonesia

Stuffed Sumatran tigers set on fire in Banda Aceh to promote wildlife conservation

Stuffed Sumatran tigers set on fire in Banda Aceh to spread message of wildlife conservation

May 24, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Singaporean woman dies in a road accident

Singapore: 17-year-old driver without license arrested after woman's death

A 46-year-old Singaporean woman has died in a road accident on Saturday noon

May 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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Philippine militants threaten hostages in video warning

Abu Sayyaf threatens to behead foreign hostages if ransom demands are not met

'If the demand is not met we will be executed like our friend John was a few days ago'.

May 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Obama, Bourdain drop-in to enjoy "bun cha" at a Vietnamese restaurant

Obama enjoys Vietnamese street food 'bun cha' with celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain

Obama was nice, smiling, cheerful and popular with everyone, restaurant owner says.

May 24, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Obama insists lifting Vietnam arms embargo is 'not based on China'

Obama has thrown away a key US leverage to improve human rights in Vietnam, HRW says.

May 23, 2016

By Reuters

Dutch, Australian climbers die while descending Mount Everest

A Dutch man and an Australian woman has died of altitude sickness while descending from the summit of Mount Everest.

May 23, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesian volcano increases the death toll to 6

Indonesia: Seven farmers die after Sumatra's Mount Sinabung volcano erupts

People living in temporary shelters had begun moving back to their farms for economic reasons,

May 23, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Man dies after falling from fourth floor at Low Yat Plaza

Kuala Lumpur: Man dies after jumping off building before arrest

A 22-year-old Chinese man dies after falling from the fourth floor of Low Yat Plaza in KL.

May 21, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Bikinis not allowed at 'Slide The City' event in Kuantan, Malaysia

Only modest and appropriate clothing will be allowed in the event,

May 21, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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Escaped Kajang prisoner recaptured from construction site

Malaysian police nab Kajang prisoner who made dramatic escape

Police find pair of handcuffs at a house near a construction site.

May 21, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

PM Lee: Russia offers investment opportunities in the long term

Lee makes first trip to Russia in 40 years to attend the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit in Sochi.

May 21, 2016

By Jacob J

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