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Philippine troops rescue Filipino ship captain abducted by militants

Six lawmakers question Duterte's Martial Law, file resolution

Duterte declared Martial Law in Mindanao city on 23 May to suppress rising terror in different parts of the region.

Jun 5, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Philippine troops kill 4 Abu Sayyaf militants in Bohol

ASEAN ISIS militants will return home soon, says Australia Defence Minister

According to a forecast made by Australia Defence Minister ISIS fighters who developed extreme ideologies will return to Southeast Asia and might take up arms against their governments.

Jun 5, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

China sets up world's biggest floating solar power plant

The authorities claim that the new plant can generate 40 megawatts of electricity, which is enough to power as many as 15,000 homes.

Jun 4, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysian storekeeper jailed six months for molesting seven-year-old girl

47-year-old Singaporean man arrested for assaulting Hong Kong police officer

The authorities say the incident is being investigated as a case of assault on police.

Jun 4, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines Drug Enforement Agency recaptures Korean-American 'ecstacy' trader

Ecstasy pill is a stimulant drug that can cause unreasonable hallucinations to users and can cause serious health issues.

Jun 4, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Abu Sayyaf gunmen kidnaps two more Indonesians; 4th incident in two weeks

Philippines authorities fear Abu Sayyaf role as 2 Japanese tourists go missing

The tourists boarded a rented boat for their island-hopping in Palawan and thereafter failed to return to their hotel

Jun 3, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Philippines, Mexico discuss new ways to enhance trade

The Philippines and Mexico trade relations traces back to 400 years when the Manila-Acapulco Galleon trade started in 1565.

Jun 3, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Singapore reaffirms commitment to Paris climate agreement after US plans to withdraw

Singapore reaffirms commitment to Paris climate pact after US withdraws

The authorities say that Singapore will continue contributing to the global effort to address climate change.

Jun 2, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

PM Lee congratulates US President-elect Trump amidst mixed reactions

Singapore: PM Lee orders to revise registers of electors by Jul 31

This comes after applications for the 2017 Presidential Election certificates were opened on Thursday.

Jun 2, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore launches shuttle bus service between Changi Airport, Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal

The service is a joint initiative between Changi Airport Group (CAG) and the Singapore Cruise Centre (SCC).

Jun 2, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Temasek offers to buy SMRT private for $1.18 billion

20 more locations to have noise barriers along MRT tracks in Singapore

The authorities say that the on-site installation is expected to begin from mid-2018 and will be completed by 2020.

Jun 2, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines: At least 36 dead in attack on casino Resorts World Manila

Police said the unidentified gunman had killed himself after firing at armed officers searching the still-smoking Resorts World Manila entertainment complex.

Jun 2, 2017

By Reuters