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Philippines to investigate country's oldest bank glitch

BPI President Cezar Consing apologizes to irate customers for the glitch that caused double credits from April 27 to May 2.

Jun 7, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

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

Singapore to have new train station in Punggol North by 2023

The new station is believed to cut travelling time to the city by 15 minutes.

Jun 7, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippine troops find stash of banknotes as fighters pull back

Fighters linked to Islamic State have been cornered in a built-up sliver of the southern lakeside town after two weeks of intense combat.

Jun 7, 2017

By Reuters

Singapore: ICA seizes 5 leopard geckos at Woodlands Checkpoint

If convicted of importing animals or live birds without an AVA permit, one can be fined a maximum of S$10,000, jailed up to one year, or both.

Jun 6, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore joins IEA as SE Asia oil demand set to rise 80% by 2040

Indonesia: Energy Ministry announces petrol price review post-Idul Fitri celebrations

The review which is expected to affect the subsidised Premium Ron 8 and diesel oil will be done in July as reported by Antara News on Tuesday.

Jun 6, 2017

By Ushar Daniele

Rocket lands in Kabul near Indian envoy's residence, no casualties reported

This latest blast comes after President Ghani said that the death toll from the truck-bomb explosion in Kabul last week has reached more than 150 people.

Jun 6, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippine troops rescue Filipino ship captain abducted by militants

Presence of 1,200 ISIS militants threatens Southeast Asia

Malaysia, Philippines and Indonesia are set to meet on June 19 to discuss the deployment of naval forces in Sulu strait to tackle terror threats.

Jun 6, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Singapore: Temasek offers to buy SMRT private for $1.18 billion

Singapore: MRT to start new train service on Tuas West extension from Jun 18

Members of the public can visit the official website of SMRT (SMRT's website) and Connect app for more information.

Jun 6, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines President Duterte offers bounties for militant chiefs in Marawi city

Hundreds of gunmen loyal to the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group are battling air strikes, artillery and ground forces in Marawi.

Jun 6, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Six lawmakers question Duterte's Martial Law, file resolution

Duterte declared Martial Law in Mindanao city on 23 May to suppress rising terror in different parts of the region.

Jun 5, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Philippine troops kill 4 Abu Sayyaf militants in Bohol

ASEAN ISIS militants will return home soon, says Australia Defence Minister

According to a forecast made by Australia Defence Minister ISIS fighters who developed extreme ideologies will return to Southeast Asia and might take up arms against their governments.

Jun 5, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona