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Singapore set to offer land plots to encourage high-tech farming

Authorities say that these plots of agricultural land will be tendered out with longer 20-year leases.

May 10, 2017

By Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

The sunken ferry Sewol sits on a semi-submersible ship during its salvage operations at the sea off Jindo, South Korea, in this handout picture provided by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries

Suspected human bones found inside Sewol ferry, says South Korean Maritime Ministry

This latest announcement is the first time when suspected human bones had been found inside the wreck.

May 10, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Moon Jae-in begins duties as the new South Korean President

Moon's term as the president began only one day after the nation held the unprecedented presidential by-election.

May 10, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Thailand twin blasts: Car bomb injures at least 60 outside busy Pattani supermarket

While attacks happen most weeks in southern Thailand, but this latest one was the largest attack due to its size and audacity.

May 10, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

DBS becomes the first Asian bank to start environment-friendly shipping

DBS will be receiving an annual certificate that details the estimated carbon emissions from its GoGreen shipments that were neutralised in environmental protection projects

May 9, 2017

By Pinaz Kazi

Jakarta's Christian governor Ahok jailed for blasphemy against Islam

Ahok was "found to have legitimately and convincingly conducted a criminal act of blasphemy..," head judge Dwiarso Budi Santiarto told the south Jakarta court.

May 9, 2017

By Reuters

Manila mayor seeks Muslim leaders' assistance to prevent terror attacks

The Muslim community already has informed the police that they are willing to cooperate.

May 9, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Indonesia disbands decades-old Islamic hardline group Hizbut Tahrir

Indonesia disbands hardline Islamic Group Hizbut Tahrir

Wiranto says the decision does not mean the government is against Islamic civil societies.

May 8, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines: Duterte's drug war under fire at UN human rights council

The Philippines was facing its regular review at the Geneva-based UN human rights council.

May 8, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia: Jokowi restricts corn import to 1m ton to encourage local farming productivity

President Jokowi Widodo said the new policy will encourage corn farmers to increase their production yield.

May 8, 2017

By Ushar Daniele

Foodies can get a glimpse of Singapore's best street food

Singapore suspended 132 food licences due to poor hygiene in 2016: Amy Khor

The total is lower than the 137 food outlet licenses suspended in 2015 but still more than twice the 62 licenses suspended in 2013.

May 8, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

national university of singapore nanoelectronics converter

National University of Singapore to open 140 modules to alumni for next 3 years

The complete list of relevant courses is available on the official website of NUS.

May 8, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

More formula milk options to be made available

Singapore to make more formula milk options available, says minister

The Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore is reviewing formula milk import regulations and, if it needs to have any changes, those will be done by the end of 2017.

May 8, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

North Korea detains another American citizen

North Korea detains fourth American citizen amid heightened diplomatic tensions

The U.S. State Department says it is aware of the latest reported detention.

May 8, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore police alerts public on rising phone scams impersonating police officers

Singapore police arrest 2 men for impersonating police in scam calls

The authorities say that one victim was cheated of about S$50,000.

May 7, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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