Asia Pacific

Chinese take on Panama papers: Selective scrutiny by western media under US influence

The party mouthpiece says the western media takes a motivated stand each time there is a sensitive data leak.

Apr 5, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore to execute Malaysian Kho Jabing as top court throws out appeal

On Tuesday, the five-judge Court of Appeal unanimously denied the review, setting up a seemingly irreversible course that leads Kho to the gallows.

Apr 5, 2016

By Jacob J

What are Panama papers, who leaked them and who have access to it?

Panama papers: Who leaked Mossack Fonseca's 40-year dirty money trail and why?

As many as 12 current or former heads of state figure in the data, while around 60 people linked to current or former world leaders are also named

Apr 5, 2016

By Jacob J

US, Philippines start two-week military drills as maritime tension with China rises

Drill includes testing command-and-control, communications, logistics and mobility protocols.

Apr 4, 2016

By Jacob J

Myanmar Rohingya crisis: Why does world fail to see anything more than discrimination'?

The US State Department's minimization of the plight of the Rohingya is sending dangerous, mixed messages to Myanmar and its neighbors.

Apr 4, 2016

By Jacob J

Vietnam seizes Chinese fuel ship in South China Sea, arrests sailors

Chinese ship under the disguise of a fishing boat carrying 100,000 liters of diesel intercepted in the Gulf of Tonkin

Apr 4, 2016

By Jacob J

Thai police probe if drugs caused bus-train collision that killed 3

A new automatic safety barrier installed at the crossing had not beam functional yet, officials said

Apr 4, 2016

By Jacob J

Ten Years: Controversial movie on Hong Kong freedoms that rankled China wins honours

The Global Times, Chinese communist party mouthpiece, had denounced the movie as "totally absurd" and a "virus of the mind".

Apr 4, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore: Swift move to douse tension after attack on female madrasah students

Attack on madrasah students: Singapore govt acts swiftly to dispel Islamophobia concern

The 48-year-old attacker, Koh Weng Onn, was arrested and will be charged with committing a rash act and voluntarily causing hurt.

Apr 4, 2016

By Jacob J

criminal investigation against mahathir mohamad

Mahathir hits out at Najib over GST; warns 'rulers will have to listen to people'

Mahathir reiterates his stance that he had asked Najib not to go ahead with GST.

Apr 3, 2016

By Jacob J

Revolt of Mahathir has ended; his 'obsession' to oust Najib dented polity, says minister

Minister says long-standing political crisis has caused an erosion in investor confidence and hurt the economy..

Apr 2, 2016

By Jacob J

Four Malaysians abducted in Abu Sayyaf-infested waters off Sabah

The men from the state of Sarawak were returning after delivering logs in Manila when their barge was attacked by the gunmen.

Apr 2, 2016

By Jacob J

Former security chief Tran Dai Quang sworn in as Vietnam's new president

Quang, 59, is a former police general from the ministry of public security.

Apr 2, 2016

By Jacob J

Lee says threat of terror groups laying hands on nuclear weapons real

Lee says Singapore's position as a major transshipment hub increases its role in nuclear safety and non-proliferation.

Apr 2, 2016

By Jacob J

Myanmar house meets as Suu Kyi's NLD set to elect new president

Myanmar: As state counsellor, Suu Kyi moves closer to bypassing constitutional ban

The newly created advisory position allows the 70-year-old leader a larger role across the government.

Apr 1, 2016

By Jacob J

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