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Standard Chartered posts worst losses since 1998; shares tumble

The bank says it expects the financial performance to remain subdued during 2016 given current market conditions.

Feb 23, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Makha Bucha Day at Wat Phra Dhammakaya temple in Thailand

Buddhist monks pray as they observe Makha Bucha Day at Thailand's Wat Phra Dhammakaya temple

Buddhist monks pray at Wat Phra Dhammakaya temple during a ceremony on Makha Bucha Day in Thailand.

Feb 23, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Land reclamation by China on mischief reef in the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea, west of Palawan, Philippines.

China 'installing' high frequency radar on South China Sea island near Philippines

High frequency radars that can track down stealth aircraft could put American and allied stealth aircraft in the region at risk.

Feb 23, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore consumer prices fall for 15th straight month in January

Core inflation, which excludes accommodation and private road transport, was at 0.4 per cent, compared to 0.3 per cent in December.

Feb 23, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Singapore's petrol retailers pass on most of wholesale price slide to consumers

The country's Competition Commission said that there is no evidence to suggest collusion in petrol pricing among retailers.

Feb 23, 2016

By Boby Michael

UK's Pound keeps downward track ahead of GDP data

The Sterling is down 1% so far this month and hovers near a 7-year low versus US dollar.

Feb 23, 2016

By Boby Michael

Madonna performs during her Rebel Heart Tour

Singapore's catholic archbishop hits out at 'permissive' Madonna concert

Archbishop Goh said catholic Christians should not support "the 'pseudo arts'.

Feb 23, 2016

By Staff Reporter

'China fuels Asia-Pacific arms race'

By 2020, the Asia-Pacific region's total military spending will rise to $533 billion a year from $435 billion in 2015.

Feb 23, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore arrests and deports 4 indonesian militants travelling to Syria

Singapore arrests 4 Indonesian would-be jihadists 'travelling to Syria'

The e four men are followers of convicted terrorist Aman Abdurrahman, is believed to have ordered the January 14 Jakarta attacks.

Feb 23, 2016

By Jacob J

Noble Group warns of Q4 loss, $1.2 bln impairment on commodities slump

Asia's biggest commodities trader also says it has cut its long-term view on coal prices.

Feb 23, 2016

By Jacob J

Middlesbrough coach Aitor Karanka gives update on sacked Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho's future

Jose Mourinho is without a job since he was sacked from his post at Chelsea last December.

Feb 22, 2016

By Naveen Ullal

Fiji stares at health crisis as toll from Cyclone Winston climbs to 17

More than 8,000 people are staying in hundreds of evacuation centers across the country

Feb 22, 2016

By Jacob J

Thaksin Shinawatra warns junta rule will make Thailand a pariah state

Thaksin warns junta rule will make Thailand a pariah state

Populist Thaksin says new draft constitution is a charade to show the world that Thailand is returning to democracy.

Feb 22, 2016

By Jacob J

Chinese banks 'freeze' North Korean accounts

China thinks it can ill-afford to let the western powers push Pyongyang "too hard" with sanctions, precipitating a regime collapse.

Feb 22, 2016

By Jacob J

The startling, young faces of the migrant crisis

A child sleeps on a blanket pulled by two men as refugees and migrants walk towards the Greek-Macedonian border

Feb 22, 2016

By Staff Reporter

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Standard Chartered posts worst losses since 1998; shares tumble

Buddhist monks pray as they observe Makha Bucha Day at Thailand's Wat Phra Dhammakaya temple

China 'installing' high frequency radar on South China Sea island near Philippines

Singapore consumer prices fall for 15th straight month in January

Singapore's petrol retailers pass on most of wholesale price slide to consumers

UK's Pound keeps downward track ahead of GDP data

Singapore's catholic archbishop hits out at 'permissive' Madonna concert

'China fuels Asia-Pacific arms race'

Singapore arrests 4 Indonesian would-be jihadists 'travelling to Syria'

Noble Group warns of Q4 loss, $1.2 bln impairment on commodities slump

Middlesbrough coach Aitor Karanka gives update on sacked Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho's future

Fiji stares at health crisis as toll from Cyclone Winston climbs to 17

Thaksin warns junta rule will make Thailand a pariah state

Chinese banks 'freeze' North Korean accounts

The startling, young faces of the migrant crisis

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