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Indonesia arrests Japanese man for reptile smuggling

Katsuhide Naito was arrested at Jakarta's main airport with over 250 animals hidden in his bags.

May 19, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Japan protests again after Chinese ships sail into waters near disputed isles

Two Chinese fighter jets intercept US plane over East China Sea, says US

The WC-135 was carrying out a routine mission at the time and was operating in accordance with international law.

May 19, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

HDB unveils 8,748 flats for sale in May

According to the housing board, these comprise 4,802 BTO units spread across six projects in Woodlands, Yishun, Bidadari (Toa Payoh) and Geylang.

May 19, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

Duterte signs executive order on nationwide smoking ban

The ban carries a maximum penalty of four months in jail and a fine of 5,000 pesos (US$100), covers both indoor and outdoor smoking.

May 19, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Celcom, Ericsson launch Malaysia's first 5G network trial

Malaysian consumers can expect the full 5G network rollout between 2020 and 2025.

May 19, 2017

By Ushar Daniele

Visa applications up 200% as Philippines, China eye closer ties

The Chinese government pledged a total of USD 24 billion soft loan assistance to the Philippines to fast-track the construction of infrastructure projects that will boost the economy.

May 19, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Duterte tells European lawmakers: ""Why do you have to fuck with us?"

Philippines: President Duterte threatens to ignore court's TRO

Duterte also appealed to the highest court to control the number of TRO issuances as some of them could hamper the speedy implementation of government projects.

May 19, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

SHOCKING: Dog sentenced to death for biting child in Pakistan

Assistant Commissioner says that the sentence was announced on humanitarian grounds.

May 19, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Japan's government approves abdication bill of Emperor Akihito

Japanese government approves bill to allow Emperor Akihito's abdication

Last year in July, the 83-year-old emperor expressed his desire to retire due to his age and declining health that were making it hard for him to fulfill his official duties.

May 19, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thailand restaurant owner appeals for help after man robs Singaporean tourists

Singaporeans robbed in Thai restaurant, owner appeals for help on Facebook

The Singaporean tourists say they lost cash, credit cards and their passports.

May 18, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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Singapore National Day Parade applications to open from May 23

The successful applicants will be notified from Jun 26 to Jul 3 via the contact number provided in the application.

May 18, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippine lawmaker files impeachment case against President Rodrigo Duterte

Philippines: Duterte administration turns down EU's 250m euro grant

The Philippines government's decision came days after China assured billion-dollar worth of pledges to the South Asian country.

May 18, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

4 dead, 8 injured in Indonesian military drill in in South China Sea

4 Indonesian soldiers die during military drill in South China Sea

The exercises were reportedly a part of preparations ahead of a May 19 event during which a military parade will be conducted in front of President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo.

May 18, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Islamic State claims attack on state-run TV station in Afghanistan

The authorities say nine of the 17 wounded were discharged from a hospital after being treated.

May 17, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: PUB to build more water pipeline over next 2 years

Authorities say that these works are aimed at meeting future water demand in the city and eastern parts of Singapore.

May 17, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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