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Who is Nguyen Huu Vinh, jailed Vietnamese blogger and son of former envoy?

The blogger, who is popularly known as Anh Ba Sam, has been in jail since his arrest in 2014.

Mar 24, 2016

By Jacob J

Chinese businessman admits helping military hackers steal sensitive US defence data

Chinese businessman admits helping military hackers steal US defence data

The DOJ did not specifically say the Chinese government had a role in the cyber attacks on US.

Mar 24, 2016

By Jacob J

criminal investigation against mahathir mohamad

Mahathir Mohamad files lawsuit accusing Najib Razak of corruption, abuse of power

Mahathir says Najib misused his power by trying to smother investigations into both these scandals.

Mar 23, 2016

By Jacob J

Who is Ai Takagi, The Real Singapore editor jailed for sedition?

Takagi, who is eight weeks pregnant, will start her jail term on April 22.

Mar 23, 2016

By Jacob J

Singaporeans observe first death anniversary of founding father Lee Kuan Yew

Lee's political acumen and market friendly approach transformed Singapore into a world class country and a regional business and financial hub.

Mar 23, 2016

By Jacob J

Chaos in Jakarta as anti-Uber agitation turns violent

In Jakarta, roads were blocked and vehicles attacked even as protesters marched to the parliament building.

Mar 22, 2016

By Jacob J

2 SMRT maintenance staff killed in accident on track near Pasir station

Both the workers were pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.

Mar 22, 2016

By Jacob J

Ridhuan Tee Abdullah: Controversial Malaysian writer 'denied entry in Singapore'

Tee, a Chinese Muslim convert, writes the column titled 'Know the True Enemies of Islam'.

Mar 22, 2016

By Jacob J

PAP fields lawyer Murali Pillai in Bukit Batok

Murali was a party candidate in the multi-seat Aljunied GRC in 2015 general elections.

Mar 22, 2016

By Jacob J

Indonesia to summon Chinese ambassador over maritime standoff in Natuna Sea

China, however, said the incident happened in a traditional Chinese fishing ground.

Mar 21, 2016

By Jacob J

Philippines presidential candidates on attack mode at second Comelec debate

Roxas questions Binay's plan to bring notes to the stage, saying Comelec rules specified no cheat sheets were allowed.

Mar 21, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore's Finance Minister and deputy prime minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam

Bukit Batok PAP candidate: Tharman says 'We've got someone'

'Candidate will be someone who is known to the residents, who works very hard and is sincere at heart'

Mar 21, 2016

By Jacob J

13 killed as Indonesian military chopper crashes during anti-terror operation

The chopper was participating in an anti-terror operation targeting the East Indonesia Mujahidin (MIT) terror group.

Mar 21, 2016

By Jacob J

Bukit Batok by-election: Multi-pronged fight looms a SDP seeks alliance

Bukit Batok by-election: SDP's Chee Soon Juan joins fray as hopes of alliance fade

SDP will "surpass" the current standards set in town council management under the PAP dispensation, Chee says.

Mar 20, 2016

By Jacob J

Turkey suicide blast kills four; 11 Israelis among injured

NATO member Turkey has been targeted by Kurdish and Islamic State militants in recent months.

Mar 20, 2016

By Jacob J

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