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Singapore economy expands by 1.8 per cent in Quarter 1

More private firms turn unprofitable, pulling down wage hikes, says MOM

Amongst the private firms with low-wage employees earning a monthly basic wage of up to $1,100, only 2 in 5 granted wage increases.

May 31, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

Philippines wants to lease government-owned land to companies

Agricuture minister Emmanuel Pinol says he would submit the proposal to the president for approval of the proposed program called Bantay Kagubatan Program.

May 31, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

1MDB Probe: Malaysia's central bank lodges police report against Wall Street Journal

Positive outlook for Malaysia's US$96.1 billion international reserves

The detailed breakdown of international reserves showed positive information on the size, composition, and usability of the reserves and other foreign currency assets.

May 31, 2017

By Ushar Daniele

At least 49 killed, 320 injured in Kabul suicide car attack

At least 49 killed, 320 injured in Kabul suicide bombing

No group has yet claimed the responsibility of the bombing.

May 31, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

SIA's SilkAir to launch direct flight service to Hiroshima

The direct flights will be operated with the airlines' fleet of Boeing 737-800 aircraft, which has Business and Economy class cabins.

May 31, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

10 inmates die, warden injured in Philippine jail blast

Philippines: Foriegn militants' bodies recovered from Marawi battle zone

The military is puzzled as to how these foreign militants moved to the Southern Philippines and engaged in a firefight with soldiers.

May 30, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Knife-attacker arrested after injuring 11 children in south China

2 dead, 18 injured in China knife attack

The 30-year-old attacker is in police custody after the assault and the case is under investigation.

May 29, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Accident kills 37-year-old motorcyclist on on West Coast Highway

Singapore: 8 hurt in accident involving bus and taxi at Yio Chu Kang Road

Tammy Tan, ComfortDelGro group corporate communications officer says the company's priority was the well-being of its passengers and the taxi driver.

May 29, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Man injured in tipper truck accident at KPE tunnel

Singapore: Chinese man injured in tipper truck accident at KPE tunnel; exit to Nicoll Highway closed

The Singapore Civil Defence Force says a Chinese man, who was in his 60s, was sent to Tan Tock Seng Hospital.

May 29, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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North Korea fires Scud-class ballistic missile into Japanese waters; third test in three weeks

South Korea and Japan have immediately issued strong protests against this latest missile test by the North.

May 29, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Millions of devotees in Philippines join Black Nazarene procession

Philippines Military welcomes Islamic rebels to fight Maute terror group

Duterte said he can offer revolutionary fighters, who are willing to fight the Maute terror group, the same pay, privileges as the Philippines soldiers.

May 29, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Philippine troops rescue Filipino ship captain abducted by militants

Mindanao crisis: Filipino senator asks Duterte's ministers not to disregard Constitution

Duterte declared Martial Law on May 23 when a group of Maute terror militants stormed Marawi City, took civilians as hostages and engaged a gun fight battle with Philippines soldiers.

May 29, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

US economy expands 1.4% in fourth quarter; corporate profits fall

Philippines banks not affected by Martial Law, says Central Bank

The Bankers Association of the Philippines (BAP) announced that banks are committed to bringing regular banking services to serve its clients and the general public.

May 28, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Singapore: Swift move to douse tension after attack on female madrasah students

Ramadan 2017: Top 10 Ramzan messages to wish and celebrate the holy month

IBTimes Singapore has handpicked a series of best messages for wishing friends and family.

May 28, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Ramadan 2017: Top 10 quotes to share with your friends and family

IBTimes Singapore has listed the top Ramadan quotes which can be shared with your near and dear ones.

May 28, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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