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11 Philippine govt soldiers killed in military air strike on Marawi militants

This comes after Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte warned the people that he will be harsh in enforcing the martial law.

Jun 1, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Lorry accident at Tuas Checkpoint kills 1, injures 2

Singapore: Traffic Police officer dies in accident along Serangoon Road

The police have arrested the 52-year-old driver of the vehicle involved in the accident for a negligent act causing death.

Jun 1, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

BI, Public Works Ministry to roll out electronic tolls in October

The partnership entails a non-cash payment system on toll roads while establishing an electronic toll collection consortium to manage the system.

Jun 1, 2017

By Ushar Daniele

"Philippines will be safest place for journalist": Government

The authorities say their mandate is to prevent any form of harm that will threaten journalist physically, emotionally or psychologically.

May 31, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Singapore economy expands by 1.8 per cent in Quarter 1

More private firms turn unprofitable, pulling down wage hikes, says MOM

Amongst the private firms with low-wage employees earning a monthly basic wage of up to $1,100, only 2 in 5 granted wage increases.

May 31, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

Philippines wants to lease government-owned land to companies

Agricuture minister Emmanuel Pinol says he would submit the proposal to the president for approval of the proposed program called Bantay Kagubatan Program.

May 31, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

1MDB Probe: Malaysia's central bank lodges police report against Wall Street Journal

Positive outlook for Malaysia's US$96.1 billion international reserves

The detailed breakdown of international reserves showed positive information on the size, composition, and usability of the reserves and other foreign currency assets.

May 31, 2017

By Ushar Daniele

At least 49 killed, 320 injured in Kabul suicide car attack

At least 49 killed, 320 injured in Kabul suicide bombing

No group has yet claimed the responsibility of the bombing.

May 31, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

SIA's SilkAir to launch direct flight service to Hiroshima

The direct flights will be operated with the airlines' fleet of Boeing 737-800 aircraft, which has Business and Economy class cabins.

May 31, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

10 inmates die, warden injured in Philippine jail blast

Philippines: Foriegn militants' bodies recovered from Marawi battle zone

The military is puzzled as to how these foreign militants moved to the Southern Philippines and engaged in a firefight with soldiers.

May 30, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Knife-attacker arrested after injuring 11 children in south China

2 dead, 18 injured in China knife attack

The 30-year-old attacker is in police custody after the assault and the case is under investigation.

May 29, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

Singapore: 8 hurt in accident involving bus and taxi at Yio Chu Kang Road

Tammy Tan, ComfortDelGro group corporate communications officer says the company's priority was the well-being of its passengers and the taxi driver.

May 29, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Man injured in tipper truck accident at KPE tunnel

Singapore: Chinese man injured in tipper truck accident at KPE tunnel; exit to Nicoll Highway closed

The Singapore Civil Defence Force says a Chinese man, who was in his 60s, was sent to Tan Tock Seng Hospital.

May 29, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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North Korea fires Scud-class ballistic missile into Japanese waters; third test in three weeks

South Korea and Japan have immediately issued strong protests against this latest missile test by the North.

May 29, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Millions of devotees in Philippines join Black Nazarene procession

Philippines Military welcomes Islamic rebels to fight Maute terror group

Duterte said he can offer revolutionary fighters, who are willing to fight the Maute terror group, the same pay, privileges as the Philippines soldiers.

May 29, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

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