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China set to announce sharp increase in defence spending

Beijing's military spending last year was over 10 percent of the budgetary spending, at $136.4 billion.

Feb 16, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Lee says Asean should 'expand and deepen' ties with US

Lee highlights the advantages of the united bloc, saying the combined population of 600 million will emerge as a significant consumer market.

Feb 16, 2016

By Jacob J

China dismisses Asean summit saying new 'US-led regional order' impossible

'The Americans are talking up this summit, with some media even calling for a "Sunnylands Principle," which exaggerates the importance of the meeting'.

Feb 16, 2016

By Jacob J

Syria: Truce hopes in shambles as Russia accused of war crimes after hospital bombing

President Assad, whose position has been shored by the relentless Russian air strikes, says even a truce doesn't mean topping the use of weapons.

Feb 16, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore seized drugs worth S$9 million in 2015 - Narcotics Bureau

Singapore named actor Jackie Chan as its first celebrity anti-drug ambassador in 2015.

Feb 15, 2016

By Staff Reporter

criminal investigation against mahathir mohamad

Malaysia starts criminal investigation against ex-PM Mahathir Mohamad

The former PM is being probed under Section 500 of the Penal Code which provides for a maximum two-year jail term and a fine.

Feb 15, 2016

By Jacob J

US-Asean talks begins as Obama seeks to garnish Asia pivot legacy

US-Asean talks begin as Obama seeks to dress up Asia pivot legacy

The focus of the talks will be the territorial disputes in the region, the rising threat of Isis militancy and North Korea's weapons programme.

Feb 15, 2016

By Jacob J

North Korea forms new military unit to deploy ICBM - Yonhap

The KN-08 has lethal potential, the US security establishment had warned last year, as the missile is believed to have a range of at least 10,000 kilometers

Feb 14, 2016

By Jacob J

China 'targets' Christians with wider clampdown on house churches

China officially grants freedom of religion, but religious activities are under strict watch of the state machinery.

Feb 13, 2016

By Jacob J

Taiwan earthquake toll rises to 108 as more bodies recovered

At least 22 people are still believed to be trapped under the rubble of the 17-storey apartment building that collapsed in the tremor.

Feb 13, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Indonesia LGBT clampdown: 'No gay emoticons on messaging apps'

Homosexuality still remains a highly sensitive matter with several reported incidents of irate public targeting gay people.

Feb 12, 2016

By Jacob J

PM Lee asks Saudi Arabia to increase annual Haj quota for Singapore

Lee says Singapore's current quota of 680 was based on a formula decided 30 years ago.

Feb 12, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Singapore crime rate increases, propelled by online scams

SPF says it will intensify its public education efforts to raise awareness on the evolving modus operandi of online scammers.

Feb 12, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Pyongyang says Kaesong shutdown a 'declaration of war' as Seoul cuts off power and water

North Korea says it was "kicking out" all South Koreans from the jointly run industrial zone and designates Kaesong as a 'military zone'.

Feb 12, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore sentences man who evaded conscription to 45 days in jail

National Service, or military training followed by reservist status until 40 years was made compulsory in 1967.

Feb 11, 2016

By Jacob J

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